Dance Behind the Screen

#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...

Andrew Chapman , Founder and Director of the Mobile Dance Film Association, joins Martheya to talk about Dance Going Viral. They discuss the future of making with mobile devices, solo filmmaking, and must watch popular movies with dance scenes. (38:09)  Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home   Listen to our previous episode together: Episode 96 | Don't Underestimate the Phone in Mobile Dance Film F...

Joel Olivas, co-founder of mixtamotus, and an immersive multimedia producer and designer who has worked with ARTECHOUSE, Sweet Tooth Hotel, and Meow Wolf among others, joins Martheya to talk about Boundary Pushing with Confidence. They discuss differences when working with big vs. small organizations, immersive installations, and how the audience influences Joel's creative process. (35:35)   Episo...

Alexander (Alex) Whitley, an award-winning choreographer whose pioneering work with digital technology has placed him at the forefront of innovation in contemporary dance, joins Martheya to talk about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. They discuss motion tracking, collaboration, and dance in the digital landscape. (39:36)   Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Bart Weiss, an award-winning filmmaker, educator and director/founder of the Dallas VideoFest , joins Martheya to talk about Filmmaking. They discuss advice for makers, predictions for the film industry, mobile filmmaking, and dance films . (36:58)   Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home    

Michael Wall , one of the most innovative and impactful composers and educators in the world of contemporary music and dance, joins Martheya to talk about Subscription Based Models . They discuss nontraditional paths for careers in dance, music for dance, and gated content . (43:47)  Episode Show kNOwtes  |  Podcast Home

Mercedes M. Brown , the Digital Fundraising Coordinator at KERA joins Martheya to talk about all things Fundraising . They discuss strategies for blending traditional fundraising practices and current digital techniques for individual artists and arts organizations. (37:02) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Nonprofit Professional and Event Producer Rhiannon Martin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Management. They discuss starting a nonprofit, arts administration resources, and board development. (26:46) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Karla Barthelmy the Cultural Programs Coordinator for the South Dallas Cultural Center joins Martheya to talk about Production and Event Planning. They discuss venue partnerships, strategies and logistics for a successful event, and marketing and community outreach.  (35:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Greg Oertel the Senior Community Philanthropy Officer of Communities Foundation of Texas joins Martheya to talk about all things grants. They discuss what to look for when reading grant open calls, finding the right granting organizations, tips for the application, and preparing your grant to submit. (42:45) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Nicolina Lawson joins Martheya to talk about founding Ballet North Texas and Ballet North Texas Conservatory. They discuss women in ballet, securing a studio space, and what it's like to create your own dance company and studio. (25:57)  Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) Melissa M. Young joins Martheya to talk about her journey From Dancer to Artistic Director. They discuss career advice, building your artistic team, and how to share your choreography with repertory companies and book tours. (39:06)  Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Fundraiser, Founder, and Chief Strategist of DMGroupConsulting Diana Marquis joins Martheya to talk about developing a donor base . They discuss fundraising, customer relationship management, and how to get started as nonprofit.  (32:59) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home

Dallas-based arts educator, administrator, and artist Morgana Wilborn joins Martheya to talk about arts administration . They discuss grant writing and reviewing, LLC's, and community organizing. (35:29) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home