Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

Charles sat down with the exquisite creative talent that is Zane Booker. They discuss Zane’s storied artistic history, dance as a vehicle for change and the importance of authenticity in one’s art and creative expression.

Charles sat down with dancer, choreographer, and educator extraordinaire, Kareem Goodwin. They talked about Kareem’s longtime love of teaching, the doors that humility can open, standing on the shoulders of legends, and more!!! Kareem’s Instagram: @thekareembgoodwin Where Kareem Is Teaching: Grace Dance Theater of Philadelphia: @gracedancetheater Ms. Carol’s Center for Dance: @mscarolscenterfordan...

Charles got to sit down with the magical duo of Martín Santangelo and Soledad Barrio of Noche Flamenca. They discuss their storybook relationship, the art of flamenco as catharsis, creating through the pandemic, their upcoming 30th Season performance…and MORE! FOR TICKETS to Noche Flamenca’s ni bien ni mal, todo lo contrario (neither good nor bad, just the opposite) October 6-30, 2022 Plays &...

Charles had a rich and delightful conversation with yaTande Whitney V. Hunter and Jude Sandy, aka Denizen Arts. They discuss their new work “Walk The (pink) Elephant)” premiering in the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival, the lasting effects the HIV/AIDS crisis has on the artistic community, navigation being a romantic and professional couple working together and SO much more! “Walk The (pink) Elep...

Charles got to sit down and chat with the delightful Sophiann Mahalia. They talk about deconstructing the image of the strong black woman, finding comfort in the Umfundalai technique, destigmatizing mental healthcare within the black community,  Reclamation Dance Project, and their upcoming Fringe performance: “Outside Your Expectations” and more! Check out Reclamation Dance Project’s new wor...

Charles got to sit down with Philly dance rock star Brian Sanders! They discussed Brian’s unique creative process, making JUNK, the jarring reality of “reality television,” and so much more! Check Out the new work “Luster” by Brian Sanders’ JUNK in the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival: https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-brian-sanders-junk-luster/all/ For More Info About Brian...

Charles sits down with his friend and mentor Gwendolyn Bye. They discuss the importance of knowing dance history, Gwen’s time performing for dance pioneer Mary Anthony, her mission of reconstructing historical modern dance works…and more! More about Gwendolyn Bye: https://www.gbyedance.org/ Check out Dancefusion’s Upcoming Fringe Festival Performance: September 9, 2022 - https://philadelphiadance....

In this episode, Charles sits down with the dynamic duo of dance, Roni Koresh, artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, AND Melissa Rector, the Assistant Artistic Director, company soloist, and creative muse of Koresh Dance Company. They discuss their journeys to Philadelphia, the company's and the school's evolution, and all the branches of the Koresh Dance tree. For More Info: https://www.kore...

Charles and Christine discuss bringing ballet into the future, the importance of art and education, favorite touring moments, and BalletX’s upcoming Summer Series. For More About Christine & BalletX - Website: https://www.balletx.org/ Twitter: BalletX Philadelphia Facebook: BalletX Instagram: @balletx.official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletxvideo Summer Series 2022 - July 13-17

In this episode, we dive deep into Jaye’s history as a pioneering student of CAPA and UArts, her journey with LEJA Dance Theater, her reinvention as an author and international award-winning filmmaker…and more! To Learn More Visit: jadadance.com

In this episode, Charles and Ms. Brown (aka JB) discuss, Black dance excellence, meeting the Obamas, Philadanco’s history and growth…and more! https://philadanco.org/

In this episode, we chat with Theresa Shockley, Executive Director of the Community Education Center (CEC.) We talk about her own dance history, including being a founding member of Urban Bush Woman, her arts journey in Philadelphia, the state of arts funding in Philadelphia, and more. Community Education Center (CEC) Website: https://www.cecarts.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEC-Communi...

Charles sat down for an enjoyable chat with Diane Sharp, director of SHARP Dance Company. They discuss the company’s history, the family dynamic among the dancers, favorite tour moments, and more! http://www.sharpdance.org/ https://www.facebook.com/sharpdance https://twitter.com/SHARPDancePhila https://www.instagram.com/sharpdancephilly/

Charles sat down with choreographer and b-boy extraordinaire Raphael Xavier. They discuss the joy of collaboration, meeting Bill T. Jones where hip hop has come from, where it is now, its future, and more! https://www.raphaelxavier.org https://www.pentacle.org/blog/artist/raphael-xavier/ IG Viazeen83 IG Thexavofficial IG Swervethemovie

Charles had the austere pleasure of sitting down with Madhusmita Bora, director of Sattriya Dance Company. They discuss the origin of the company, the history, tradition, and correct pronunciation of Sattriya, and so much more! www.sattriyadancecompany.com Email: sattriyadance@gmail.com Fb: sattriya dance company IG: @sattriya.dance.company

The world premiere of a classical South Indian music and dance performance piece based on Philadelphia’s historic themes of liberty and freedom. Each a powerhouse in their own right, bharata natyam dancer Priyadarsini Govind and Carnatic musician T. M. Krishna perform a new work interlacing elements of traditional repertoire with improvised segments. This performance is co-presented with Sruti, th...

It is my sincere hope that sharing part of my testimony can encourage youths of all ages through this personal “how to follow your dream” road map told in storybook form. Pursuing a dance career on your own is the story painted in this historical document. This testimony of my childhood dream to become a dance artist is very personal, and I believe you can get something out of it. Coming from J. P...

In July, Indigenous Pitch Dance Collective (IPDC) will be traveling to Haiti with a team of dancers, musicians, a medical doctor and an elementary school teacher will work with children devastated by the recent earthquake. It is the mission of IPDC to share the joy of creation and artistic expression with children who have experienced a natural and/or a socio-economic disaster.

SHARP Dance Co. translates raw human emotion utilizing contemporary movement to connect the audience through individual interpretation. SHARP is a four year old modern company and its theory of “meaning behind movement” is shown prominently throughout their work.

BalletX launches its 2010/11 Season which opens with a world premiere by choreographer Tobin Del Cuore and two revivals: Still@Life (2008) by Netherlands-based choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Frequencies (2001) by award winning Co-Artistic Director Matthew Neenan. Fall Series 2010 opens November 17-21 (Wednesday-Sunday), at The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

BalletX launches its 2010/11 Season which opens with a world premiere by choreographer Tobin Del Cuore and two revivals: Still@Life (2008) by Netherlands-based choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, and Frequencies (2001) by award winning Co-Artistic Director Matthew Neenan. Fall Series 2010 opens November 17-21 (Wednesday-Sunday), at The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia.

On May 13th & 14th, 2011, Underground DanceWorks and Monarch Dance Company team up to present an evening of world premieres and repertory favorites. Dance Talk Radio presents a live interview with Charles Tyson, Jr., Artistic Director of Underground DanceWorks as he gets ready to premiere “11”.

Join Omar Harrison of Kule Mele African Dance & Drum Ensemble which preserves, presents and builds upon the dance and music of Africa and the African Diaspora. He will be discussing the upcoming performance of Sacred Journeys , an uplifting celebration of faith and the human spirit. With new and revised selections from Kùlú Mèlé’s extensive repertoire of Afro-Cuban and West African dance, Sacr...

2012 Interview with Jaamil Olawale Kosoko.  Jaamil discusses his recent collaboration with Kate Watson-Wallace, his recent  trip to Japan, completing ICPP, and his new position as a producer at New York Live Arts.

2012 Chat with Kelly Adorno of SomaticMovers about her upcoming Philly Fringe performance, Counter Rotation. Curve through our world. Grab our views. Share our axis. Watch the SomaticMovers reconnect with the body while exploring thoughts, memories, and even some splashing water! Enter an atmosphere unlike any other and allow yourself to inhale and get lost. Performance to be held on Saturday, Sep...