Dance Behind the Screen

On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-hosts interview Dance & Stuff podcast co-hosts. The entire NB team joins in to talk to Jack Ferver and Reid Bartelme about their experience starting a dance podcast and living as artists in New York. Jack and Reid also discuss having fun and not taking yourself too seriously while also making meaningful work. Other fun parts of this interview inc...

On this episode, Martheya and YeaJean interview Joy-Marie Thompson to talk about equity in the dance field. Joy-Marie discusses what keeps her dancing, how to make sure you get paid, and her growth as a director. Martheya, YeaJean, and Joy-Marie discuss the importance of how to actually build a safe space and the time it takes to build the relationships in order to do so. Enjoy this episode as Joy...

On this episode, Azaria and Reyna interview Jade Charon to talk about her dance film "Gold". Azaria and Reyna dig deep into Jade's process as a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, interdisciplinary artist, and black woman. They discuss the importance of building community and forging your own space as an artist. Get ready to hear from this Milwaukee native who is making her own dreams come true and...

On this episode, Martheya interviews Margaret Mullin to talk about her podcast "Beyond the Barre". Martheya goes behind the screen to talk more about the making of the podcast, taking off the rose-colored glasses of certain aspects in the dance profession, and deconstructing the article "What is Ballet Body" by Gia Kourlas. Get ready to hear from an amazing woman who is ready to shake up the balle...

#79: On this episode, Reyna interviews Dance Cultura Podcast co-hosts Annie and Dali. These three co-hosts delve into what it is like to start a dance podcast, how to "just do it" and go after your dreams, as well as the cultural implications dance has on the world. Annie and Dali discuss their own journey to dance, the Latin dance community, and getting over imposter syndrome so you can make your...

On this episode, co-host Reyna talks with Gabirle Lobo Calderon in Spanish and co-hosts YeaJean talks with Sang Hwa Nam in Korean about dance and studying abroad. If English is your primary language we will see you back on April 14th this episode is in Korean and Spanish!  Español: 7:14  한국어: 44:29  Este episodio es muy especial porque estamos entrevistato a Gabriela Lobo Calderon y a Sang Hwa....

#77: On this episode, check-in with the team as we celebrate Women's History Month and interview Twisted Bodies Studio. Co-hosts Martheya and Azaria go behind the screen with Khristen and Carissa of Twisted Bodies Studio to discuss the benefits of aerial dance, breaking the stigma of pole dance and other aerial forms, inclusivity in the studio, and how to find the right aerial studio for you. ( 58...

#76: Hear from guests Shravani Deshmukh and Shweta Dharap as we dig into why all choreographers and dance makers should pursue intellectual property rights for their work. Co-hosts Martheya and Azaria seek step-by-step guidelines to learn how to protect their work. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about how social media fosters new connections, what IP is, and how to credit your s...

#75: On our first episode of the new year, hear from the entire NB Team as we imagine the future in 2021 and beyond. Co-hosts Martheya, YeaJean, Azaria, and Reyna share exciting news for the new year and headlines for kNOwBOX dance in 2021. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about the new year, the future possibilities for dance, and what it's like to use the label "dancer." Episode...

2020 was a difficult year for all of us, especially for those in the performing arts. Despite the difficulties and unexpected events of 2020, the team at kNOwBOX dance has been grounded in our mission as a digital dance company, to foster relationships and opportunities for artists, their works, and audiences both on and offline. This wrap-up episode highlights conversations with season 2 guests....

On our fourth episode of 'organizations' month, your co-hosts Azaria and Reyna interview leader, artist, speaker, and founder of Infinite Flow, Marisa Hamamoto . In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about Marisa's childhood and career path as a stroke and sexual assault survivor, creating and leading Infinite Flow, how to promote inclusion, problem solving, and steps for empowering ch...

On our third episode of 'organizations' month, your co-host YeaJean interviews dancer, choreographer, educator, and scholar , Kaustavi Sarkar . In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about Kaus' doctoral dissertation Mahari Out: Deconstructing Odissi , the characteristics of Odissi, Kaustavi Movement Center, management skills, tips for artistic directors, social media and dance…  Show k...

On our second episode of 'dance organizations' month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview  owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions, Chasta Hamilton. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her Amazon #1 Best Selling book 'Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul', Girls Geared For Greatness a Non-Profit Organization, unhealthy perceptions...

On our first episode of 'dance organizations' month, your co-host YeaJean interviews assistant manager of Seoul Dance Center, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, Dael Kim . In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about Seoul Dance Center, preparing the Seoul International Choreography Workshop, and tips for people who work for dance organizations. Special thanks to the Jeong Kyung Mi...

On our fourth episode of 'dance film' month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview author and academic Dr. Harmony Bench. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her book Perpetual Motion: Dance, Digital Cultures, and the Common , Dunham's Data, digital ways of thinking, social media best practices, and dance on screen. Special thanks to Ann Cooper Albright for connecting us...

On our third episode of 'dance film' month, your co-hosts Marthea, YeaJean, and Reyna interview interdisciplinary dance artist, educator, researcher and facilitator from New Delhi, India, Sumedha Bhattacharyya. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her social media account @duetwithcamera, the interactions of the Indian traditional form of Kathak and dance film, nostalgia and mem...

On our second episode of 'dance film' month, your co-host YeaJean interviews Belgium dance artist and filmmaker, Antoine Panier . In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about his multi award-winning film Making Men . Making Men was an official selection for the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival in 2019. Antoine's film was audience voted the #NBFF AttentionGrabber in Dallas, Texas USA and #NBF...

On our first episode of 'dance film' month, your co-host Reyna interviews Italian dance artist and filmmaker, Emma Cianchi. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her dance film HIC ET NUNC (Here and Now). HIC ET NUNC was an official selected for the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival in 2019. Emma's film was audience voted the #NBFF AttentionGrabber in Cholula, Puebla, Mexico. Special t...

On our fourth episode of Interdisciplinary month, your co-hosts YeaJean and Martheya interview Dallas, Texas based choreographer/director, Danielle Georgiou. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her #NBSS Visionary Awarded dance film 51 Days in Quarantine , Danielle Georgiou Dance Group (DGDG), dance theater, creative process in the pandemic, critiquing live and digital performa...

On our third episode of Interdisciplinary month, your co-hosts YeaJean and Martheya interview artist, performer and creative director best known for her award-winning digital projects for physical ideas, Norah Zuniga Shaw. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about interdisciplinary artmaking, creative and critical engagement, collaboration, Synchronous Objects by William Forsythe, an...

On our second episode of Interdisciplinary month, your co-host YeaJean interviews Taiwan choreographer, new media artist and the founder of YiLab, Su Wen-Chi. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about definitions of new media art, the digitized body, dance and technology, virtual vs. reality, and navigating dance and the digital space with collaborators. Special thanks to the Seoul I...

On our first episode of Interdisciplinary month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview Norwegian choreographer and performer Mette Edvardsen. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about Mette's artistic career, performance preservation and time scale, repetition, the gap between stage and audience, her work Time has fallen asleep in the afternoon sunshine , and dance as a perform...

On our fifth episode of Dance History month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview choreographer, performer and scholar Thomas DeFrantz. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about the performance group SLIPPAGE and how they support black futures and social possibilities, curatorial practices that support people vs. protecting art, how African Diaspora forms and ideologies shift...

On our fourth episode of Dance History month, your co-hosts Martheya and Reyna interview Ann Cooper Albright and Ann Dils, co-editors of Moving History/Dancing Cultures: A Dance History Reader. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about why and how they co-edited Moving History/Dancing Cultures, nurturing friendships and scholarly networks, how they define dance history now, their Nat...

On our third episode of Dance History month, your co-hosts Martheya and YeaJean interview Choreographer, Dancer, Author, and Associate Professor Jonathan Burrows. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about why and how he created A Choreographer's Handbook , Jonathan's personal experience within the history of digitizing dance works, his performing practice with composer Matteo Fargion...