Dance Behind The Screen

Invitada: Evelyn Méndez, Codirectora ejecutiva de Pocoapoco / Fundadora de Casa Abierta Host: Wilber Mendoza 1. ¿Qué es Poco a Poco? (0:00) Org. cultural en Oaxaca (2016). Residencias de 5 semanas, Sur o no Sur, Mucho a Mucho (niños) y Casa Abierta. 2. Públicos y desafíos (12:10) Modelo orgánico: escuchar necesidades. Retos: comunicación, confianza local, equipo pequeño con pagos justos. Acuerdos...

#161: In the Season 8 finale of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Karla Hardaway—award-winning dance educator, choreographer, author, advocate, and founder of the Texas Association for Dance and Culture. Karla shares how discovering ballet folklórico in public school helped her connect with her cultural identity and shaped her path as an educator. Together, Marthe...

#160:  In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Diana Crowder , founder and artistic director of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet , to explore the future of ballet and what it takes to build a sustainable arts organization. Diana shares her journey from professional ballet dancer to arts leader and entrepreneur, her approach to "think globally, nurture loc...

#159: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Joshua King, mixed-media artist and co-founder and Executive Director of AURORA, to explore how art, technology, and public space can create more accessible and connected cultural experiences. Joshua shares the evolution of AURORA from a one-night light, video, and sound event into an internati...

Invitada: Evelyn Méndez, Codirectora ejecutiva de Pocoapoco / Fundadora de Casa Abierta | Host: Wilber Mendoza 1. ¿Qué es Poco a Poco? (0:00) Org. cultural en Oaxaca (2016). Residencias de 5 semanas, Sur o no Sur, Mucho a Mucho (niños) y Casa Abierta. 2. Públicos y desafíos (12:10) Modelo orgánico: escuchar necesidades. Retos: comunicación, confianza local, equipo pequeño con pagos justos. Acuerdo...

1. Presentación de Oaxaca Cine e Isabel Rojas 00:00 Introducción del pódcast y presentación de Oaxaca Cine, un proyecto dedicado a la programación, exhibición y formación cinematográfica en Oaxaca desde 2011. Biografía de Isabel Rojas, cofundadora y directora, con su trayectoria en festivales y proyectos culturales.   2. ¿Qué es el cine? 07:40 Isabel responde la pregunta fundamental sobre qué es e...

#158: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Elisa De La Rosa, choreographer, educator, researcher, Associate Professor of Dance at Texas Woman's University, and Artistic Director of De La Rosa Dance Company. Elisa shares how her upbringing in the Rio Grande Valley and her Mexican American identity shape her work as an artist and educator...

#157: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Corey Haynes, Texas-based writer and visual artist working primarily in photography and mixed media, to explore movement, memory, authenticity, and the role photography plays in documenting creative communities. Corey shares her journey from photographing friends and everyday life to finding he...

#156: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Niloo Jalilvand, filmmaker, educator, multidisciplinary artist, and founder and executive director of Pegasus Media Project, to explore how storytelling, technology, and education can create more accessible pathways into the creative industries. Niloo shares how more than two decades in educati...

#155: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Jennifer Mabus, choreographer, performer, educator, and founder of Grackle Dance Collective, to explore what it means to create dance rooted in community, empathy, and human connection. Jennifer shares how immersive and site-specific performance transformed the way she thinks about the relation...

#154: In the Season 8 premiere of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott is joined by former co-host and current kNOwBOX dance Manager of People & Community Reyna Mondragon for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the ideas shaping this new season. At the center of the conversation is a simple question: How do we better value the artists doing the work? Martheya shares...

Welcome to Season 8 of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast , where dance, creativity, and technology converge. Hosted by Martheya Nygaard Scott , Executive Director and Co-Creator of kNOwBOX dance , Season 8 spotlights the North Texas artists, choreographers, filmmakers, creative leaders, and arts organizations shaping the future of dance and media. Season 8 Features: Jennifer Mabus | Grackle Danc...

#153: In this special  Season 7 finale , host Martheya  reflects on a season shaped by the intersection of strategic planning, technology, and creative leadership  in the arts. From AI and immersive performance to community collaboration and sustainable growth, this episode invites listeners to explore what it means to design a creative path guided by purpose, curiosity, and integrity. Drawing fro...

#152: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , host Martheya  speaks with choreographer, filmmaker, and performer Margot Gelber  about the emotional depth and collaborative process behind her award-winning dance film If I Were You  — an official selection of the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival. Together, they explore how vulnerability and strength coexist in the creative process, how artistic lead...

#151:In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , host Martheya sits down with multidisciplinary artist Gabri Christa , whose work moves fluidly between choreography, filmmaking, performance, writing, and education. Born and raised in the Dutch Caribbean, Gabri brings a global and deeply personal perspective to her art, weaving stories of identity, ancestry, and memory that illuminate the intersec...

#150: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen Podcast , host Martheya chats with visionary choreographer and RUBBERBAND founder Victor Quijada. From his hip hop roots in Los Angeles to creating the groundbreaking RUBBERBAND Method —a fusion of hip hop, ballet, and contemporary dance—Victor shares his journey, creative process, and insights on breaking boundaries, staying authentic in the digita...

En este episodio de "Dance Behind the Screen", Wilber conversa con Axel, bibliotecólogo, artista plástico y apasionado del movimiento, sobre la historia y filosofía de la Nueva Red de Bailadores. Descubre cómo este proyecto ha revolucionado la escena de la danza en México y más allá, promoviendo el "baile libre": un espacio sin alcohol, sin acoso, sin competencia y sin costo, donde la comunidad y...

#149: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , Martheya talks with Amy Elizabeth (Smith) — dance maker, arts administrator, educator — about dance as a practice of connection and change. Amy shares how she navigates interdisciplinary collaborations, balances artistry with institutional demands, and builds supportive spaces for artists. From questions of identity and belonging to the impact of...

#148: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , Martheya talks with arts leader Anne Kogan to explore what it means to innovate while staying rooted in community. Anne shares insights from her career bridging artistic vision and organizational leadership, highlighting strategies for navigating change, fostering collaboration, and reimagining the role of the arts in today's world. Listeners will...

#147: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , Martheya talks with Deborah McMurray , founder and CEO of Content Pilot and a recognized leader in legal strategy, branding, and technology. Deborah shares insights from her work with top law firms, her creative journey as an author, and her service on nonprofit boards—revealing how strategy, storytelling, and innovation connect across industries...

#146: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya talks with Suzanne Smith, founder and CEO of Social Impact Architects, about what it takes to design a blueprint for creative impact. Suzanne shares how nearly three decades of experience at the intersection of nonprofit, government, and business have shaped her approach to leadership and innovation. Together, they unpack what it mean...

#145: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya chats with creative entrepreneur and educator Emi Matsushita about blending science, business, and the arts to empower dancers. They explore emotional nuance in choreography, artistic leadership, and building sustainable careers through coaching and entrepreneurship. (44:23) Chapters 00:00 Emi Matsushita 00:44 Introduction to Dance Be...

La conversación explora el enfoque interdisciplinario de Liz, que combina danza, ecología, feminismo y tecnología. Ella comparte su visión de la ecología como una relación con el paisaje y también como una conexión más amplia con el territorio y la comunidad, y cómo estas ideas influyen en su proceso creativo. Liz enfatiza la importancia de la voz y el lenguaje en su trabajo, defendiendo la clarid...

#144:  In this episode of  Dance Behind the Screen , host Martheya chats with Emily Bernet and Taylor Rodman, co-artistic directors of Bombshell Dance Project, about breaking boundaries between performers and audiences. Discover how they fuse dance and theater to craft immersive, emotionally charged experiences, use technology to expand impact, and strategize for sustainability and growth. Tune in...

Carmen Ixchel nos comparte cómo su práctica interdisciplinaria fusiona la danza, la tecnología y el archivo, explorando la relación entre el cuerpo y los medios digitales. Al compartirnos sobre sus obras, Carmen reflexiona sobre los límites y posibilidades que la tecnología ofrece en la creación escénica, la importancia de la apropiación de imágenes, el uso de redes sociales y la nostalgia del arc...