Dance Behind the Screen

#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...

#143:  In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen , host Martheya sits down with Rai Barnard, a queer Dallas-based choreographer and performer. Rai creates contemporary dance works rooted in lived experience and influenced by their background in both dance and biology. They share insights into their creative process and offer practical advice for independent artists: highlighting the value of comm...

La Sociedad del Paisaje es una agrupación de artistas interdisciplinarios que explora las conexiones entre la danza, la naturaleza y la colaboración creativa en el México contemporáneo. Reflexionan sobre la improvisación, la influencia de los paisajes y la importancia de abrazar perspectivas diversas. El pódcast profundiza en cómo las prácticas artísticas pueden desafiar el pensamiento convenciona...

#142: In the season seven premiere of Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, Martheya from KNOWBOX DANCE introduces the theme of strategic planning and technological innovation in arts and culture. She reflects on KNOWBOX's journey through the TACA Arts Accelerator Program, emphasizing the development of a comprehensive five-year strategic plan. Martheya provides an overview of KNOWBOX Dance's mission,...

En este episodio de Dance Behind the Screen, Wilber Mendoza conversa con la bailarina, coreógrafa y docente mexicana Paulina Espinosa, quien repasa su trayectoria desde su graduación con honores en el Peridance Center de Nueva York hasta sus más de siete años de formación con David Zambrano, así como su experiencia enseñando y presentando obra en América y Europa.   Paulina profundiza en su proces...

The team is back together (minus YeaJean) to talk about Dance & Technology and wrap up Season 6. They discuss ChatGPT, AI in education, collaboration, and more.  (29:56)     Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Sarah Tran , Founder and Artistic Director of  TranScend Motion, joins Martheya to talk about Creating Dance Content. They discuss building her company TranScend Motion, creating content for social media, and tips for starting your own company. (29:28)    Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Erica "EG" Gionfriddo , Co-Founder of ARCOS, joins Martheya to talk about multi/trans/inter/anti-disciplinary dance & technology. They discuss ARCOS, how social media has shifted artmaking, building your portfolio online, and the impact of AI in the classroom . (41:43)   Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Erica Felicella , Dallas-based interdisciplinary artist, joins Martheya to talk about The Element of Surprise. They discuss mentorship in the arts, Dallas Aurora, AI, and the digital arts. (31:51)     Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Dr. Adesola Akinleye , an interdisciplinary dancer and choreographer artist-scholar, joins Martheya to talk about Dance and Augmented Reality. They discuss spatial practices, perceived borders, and DancingStrong Movement Lab. (41:43)    Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

cari ann shim sham* , wild artist and co-founder/curator for the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art, joins Martheya to talk about Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art. They discuss NFT's, the problems with social media, the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (mowna), and cari ann's art that explores healing the body and liberating dance. (45:43)   Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Jean-Marc Matos , Artistic Director of K. Danse Company, joins Martheya to talk about Mixing Contemporary Dance & Digital Arts. They discuss pluridisciplinary collaborations, considering your audience, and the future of dance in the digital landscape. (37:05 )   Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Matt Kent (Artistic Director of Pilobolus) and Robert Pranzatelli (Author) join Martheya to talk about Rob's book, Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life. The book encompasses the whole fifty-year evolution of the company, but the narrative is framed by their personal friendship. They discuss Matt & Rob's friendship, how dance influences social media, and world-making in the creative process. (46:37...