The Cross Curricular Dance Teacher Conversations for K-12 Public Educators

Erika, and two of her students, Colten and Maggie, share their big take aways from the 9th Biennial Flamenco Research and History Symposium organized by the National Institute of Flamenco in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In the midst of the this exciting conversation about a bgirl, a guitar, and identity Maria interrupts the recording with a tiny jaleo of her own. If you would like to hear about a spec...

Brandi and Maria recap some of their big take aways from NDEO's National Conference in Seattle, WA.

Kimberly joins us to share her insights on recruiting and retaining male dancers. Per usual, she has many other get bits of advice for us as well scattered throughout the episode. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated...

Join Maria as she gets a crash course in attachment theory from Garron and Jordan Park, a high school teacher and a licensed professional counselor. We even have a link for you to take the Attachment Style Quiz yourself. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the e...

Thanks to Sammy submitting a topic idea we are discussing the challenges dancers that start late with Michelle and Stormi. With Stormi's experience and Michelle's wisdom the conversation offers insight on how late start dancers can still have a fulfilling pathway into dance if they so choose. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Brandi and Maria chat about the lessons Maria has learned since adopting Augustus McCrae, a Miniature American Shepherd, from the Oklahoma Humane Society and taking classes from Full Circle Obedience School. Yes, this is a cross curricular topic, we promise! If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Erika and Maria discuss what they learned while they were on a fine arts TLE committee. We hope this information helps you as the school year starts. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @cros...

Dr. ShaRetta and Keidra Enyim join us from October 2023 to reflection on the importance of a strong 1st quarter. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurriculardanceteacher.

Ryan Botkin's second episode continues with her daughter, Charlie, and two of her friends, Ava and Maya, to share their perspective on how to improve middle school in this two part series. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are...

Ryan Botkin's first episode invites her daughter, Charlie, and two of her friends, Ava and Maya, to share their perspective on what makes middle school hard in this two part series. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appr...

Erika, Adelita, and Sarah discuss the everything motherhood and teaching in this episode with their offspring playing in the background. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! Follow us on Instagram @crosscurricularda...

Join Kai Love and I as we work through 1 question, and of course several side stories as we build up our resources to celebrate Pride Month and beyond with intention. Follow Kai on Instagram @lovefirstconsulting and check out their work on their website www.humanityfirstreclamation.com  (soon to be  lovefirst-consulting.com ), and connect with them at  connect@lovefirst-consulting.com .  Here'...

Vicente, Eloy, Carlos, and Gio of ReVòZo define Chicano and honor Shannon Calderon Primeau at Erika's house in between events for A Weekend with ReVòZo for the 3rd Annual Calderon Dance Festival. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews a...

Mrs. Ellis passed away March 21, 2024 from pancreatic cancer. Maria and Tracey celebrate her life by sharing just a few lessons we have learned from her. Mrs. Ellis touched the hearts and changed the lives of thousands of students that she connected with during her 3 decades of service at U.S. Grant High School. This episode only holds a few. Thank you David, Alondra, Kelsey, Amy, Samuel, Maggie,...

Have you met my best friend, Ryan? Here is her introduction to the podcast before she records her own episodes for season 3. We chat about her time in the classroom, the counseling office, and the many things being a mom and moving to Virginia has taught her. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode Brandi and Maria reflect on their first NDEO Conference and hope to see all the Oklahoma dance teachers at the 2024 NDEO Conference! Go to the NDEO website for more information about the conference. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. You...

In this episode, MKG learns the difference between anxiety, stress, and fear as Simply Gray shares their unhype box's book with us. Be sure to follow Simply Gray on Instagram @simplygraybox to get a dose of mental health support in your algorithm. You can order the burn out box, the unhype box, and the friendship box at www.simplygraybox.com . If you would like to hear about a specific topic o...

The founder of Simply Gray- Bri and Kensley share their insights as licensed professional counselors on how to avoid and recover from burn out. Follow Simply Gray on Instagram @simplygraybox and order your burn out box at www.simplygraybox.com. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for l...

It's MKG's birthday! How do we celebrate? By tricking Brandi and Erika to host. Wanna shower Maria in gifts? Consider supporting her classroom. They use A LOT of tampons, pads, disinfectant wipes, and spray deodorant. Here's her amazon wishlist. Here's the information on the restaurants MKG listed: Bun Box Formosa Ma Der Awaji Izakaya If you would like to hear about a specific topi...

Kimberly Campbell shares her experience as a dancer growing up and how it drives the decisions she makes when it comes to costuming her students. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite...

In this episode Stephanie Boykin shares her experience with homelessness and how we all can be of service to our students. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Your reviews are much appreciated! If you would like to contact me I invite you to e-mail me at mkgte...

My closest friends, Keidra and her wife Dr. Enyim, share their insight on Special Education while I confess I don't know anything about it. There's still so much for me to learn so thankfully this is just their introduction. If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠⁠ . Thank you for listening to the ep...

T'ata Begay pronounced Tee-ah-ta is Taos Pueblo, Chickasaw and an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She is a cultural educator, powwow (fancy shawl) dancer, and a current doctoral student at Baylor University. Her work experience and doctoral studies focus on acknowledging and utilizing the authentic representation and accurate information of Native people by Native people at...

Thank you Serai, Ryan, Jada, Cameelah, and Erika for sharing your experience as a student in public school arts education programs. Make sure you celebrate National Arts Education Week by thanking your favorite arts educator! If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  ⁠please respond to this Google Form⁠ . Thank you for listening to the episode. Yo...

I'm hosting the Oklahoma High School Dance Festival this year and I don't know anything about the Senior Adjudication. Thankfully, Erika Vasquez and Michelle Moeller were willing to give me all the information I need to know! If you would like to hear about a specific topic on the podcast, or even be on the podcast,  please respond to this Google Form . Thank you for listening to the episo...