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S3E10 Dance's Last Slalom | J-Cast
What concerns weigh heaviest on your mind as a dancer or dancemaker? How do these challenges manifest across different regions of the world? To explore these pressing questions, I’ve gathered two of…
S3E9 Performing towards Performance Arts | VestAndPage
What is the difference between contemporary dance and performance art?This fusion finds profound representation in the work of VestAndPage, the renowned artist duo comprising Verena Stenke (Germany)…
S3E8 Business with the Brainy Ballerina | Caitlin Sloan
While counseling often addresses past experiences and emotional healing, coaching takes a forward-focused approach, empowering individuals to set goals, maximize potential, and achieve personal and…
S3E7 Conversation with a Dance Counsellor | Terry Hyde
As we know, dance demands immense physical, emotional, and mental commitment, of which pressures of perfection, rejection, and competition can weigh heavily on dancers. Hence, addressing these…
S3E6 Communing Dance in Skool | Lauren Ashlee Messina
For far too long, the word “community” has been tossed around as a trendy buzzword, often diluted by vague interpretations and overuse, particularly in the world of dance. Add “online” to the mix,…
S3E5 Podcast Killed the Radio Star | Sharmilla Ganesan
Growing up in Malaysia, where arts and culture often faced censorship issues due to political sensitivities, I had limited exposure to unfiltered cultural reporting. That changed significantly when I…
S3E4 Putting My Heels Down | Kara Tatelbaum
It takes a true dreamer to become a dancer, but grit and a bit of luck are often necessary to navigate this challenging world and bring that dream to life. Many dancers know the feeling—when…
S3E3 Contexting Education Policy & Reform | Angela Pickard
With the boom in dance universities and academies worldwide over the past two decades, aspiring dancers today may feel spoiled for choice. Yet, identifying true gems among these institutions is…
S3E2 Anatomy of Choice | Alexandra Beller
Alexandra Beller is a choreographer, director, teacher, and writer who has worn many hats throughout her career, and was widely known as a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company between…
S3E1 A Depth Within | Winston Reynolds
After dedicating the past three years to exploring the world of dance through two full seasons focused on its most innovative pioneers and trailblazers, it’s time to shift gears toward a select few…
S3E12 Growing Older, Dancing Deeper | Sharon Brach
Bonuses don't end with just the one, as we have yet another fascinating character to introduce to the Background family. What does ageing actually mean in dance? To tackle an issue haven't discussed…
S3E11 Choreographing Your Dance Career | Janaea Rose Lyn
Before diving into yet another fascinating season of dance changemakers, we first have some bonus episodes to wet your appetite! Season 3 is primarily about multi-faceted artists who wear many hats…
S2E22 Finale: Season 2 Review Part 2
We have come full circle yet again and successfully completed another full season of the most niche dance content you can find! Part 2 of the season round-up provides a quick run-through episodes 11…
S2E21 Finale: Season 2 Review Part I
We have come full circle yet again and successfully completed another full season of the most niche dance content you can find! Part 1 of the season round-up provides a quick run-through episodes 1…
S2E20 Dance of International Relations | Urmimala Sarkar Munsi
Established as an independent, non-profit organization, WDA-AP originated as the Asia Pacific Dance Alliance in Hong Kong in 1988. It later became part of the global body, World Dance Alliance (WDA),…
S2E19 Access to AXIS | Nadia Adame
Founded in 1987, California-based AXIS Dance Company has long been at the forefront of redefining dance and disability. Through world-class productions that challenge perceptions, AXIS quickly…
S2E18 Palette of the Modern Impresario | Paul Seaquist
One of the most persistent misconceptions surrounding classical ballet is the notion that they are too old-fashioned and rigid. However, true arts enthusiasts recognize its inherent diversity and…
S2E17 Talking Circus with CircusTalk | Stacy Clark
The memory of my first-ever invert on a pole — when I hung upside down—remains vivid as if it happened yesterday. That experience with the circus arts community in Malaysia opened my eyes to a vast…
S2E16 Accelerating the Dance Creative | Carole Edrich
Positioned as a pre-seed collaborative social enterprise, DanceGRiST was established with the noble objective of elevating the income and status of dancers, multi-skilled artists, and other…
S2E15 Inside Industry Auditions | Danny Hindmarsh
Shifting from performer to entrepreneur requires not just passion but also a high tolerance for risk and uncertainty. Without a strong appetite for the unpredictable journey ahead, many dancers shy…
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