Sonia Soney

Talking Dance

Arts EN ↓ 3 episodes

Beyond the stage and spotlight, this podcast uncovers the unseen layers of a dancer’s life. We explore dance politics, economics, sustainable practices, and rest as resistance. From injury prevention to dance psychology, education, and history, we question hierarchies and reimagine movement as care, critique, and change. A space for dancers and thinkers to reflect, resist, and redefine what dance means today.

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Sonia Soney

Episodes

Talking Dance: Dance Movement Psycotherapy with Sonia Soney and Niranjana Sajan 06.07.2026 1:03:12

How do we process an overwhelming world when words aren't enough? In this episode of Talking Dance, we sit down with researcher and practitioner Niranjana to explore the powerful intersection of movement, mental health, and ecological grief. From uncovering the deep-seated impacts of climate anxiety to exploring how the body can build genuine resilience, Niranjana bridges the gap between dance...

Let’s Talk: Enriching Choreographic Spaces with Sonia Soney and Henna Raisinghani 10.09.2025 33:13

In this episode, I sit down with Henna Raisinghani to talk about how choreographic spaces can become places of both creativity and care. We explore the world of dance movement psychotherapy and discuss practical tools that support dancers’ well-being while encouraging innovation. Together, we share ideas on how rehearsal rooms and performance spaces can be transformed into environments that no...

Let’s Talk:Burnout, Injuries, Recovery & Care in Dance with Sonia Soney and Divija Melally 20.07.2025 40:29

What happens when a dancer’s body whispers for pause, but the world applauds endurance? In this episode, we delve into the layered realities of injuries, chronic fatigue, and the quiet moments dancers often feel they aren’t allowed to take. We explore how rest can be more than just a break, it can be a conscious, empowering act of resistance against the "push through the pain" culture. T...