The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

Festival Hopping Host Anna Harsh Guest: Anthony Falconeri from New Jersey Anthony shares the many Italian events and festivals he has attending in various states that offer opportunities for the next generation to be a part of. This is a great way to celebrate heritage and community. Listen to his unique stories and advice for the next generation. IG: @AnthonyOnTheAve website: www. AnthonyontheAve...

Next Time isn't Promised Host: Anna Harsh What if ‘next time’ is the very thing that’s keeping you from what could happen right now?”What If I told you that your calendar tells you what’s holding you back from your big break. Solutions to change your mindset about putting things off. This is for artists and audiences out there. How to stop saying next time and showing up. Website: www. AnnaHar...

Dance, Traditions and Power Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Natalie Tennant I sit down with former West Virginia Secretaryof State Natalie Tennant to talk about keeping traditions alive for the next generation and what dance can teach us about leadership and how people in power “dance” through life. Follow Natalie IG @NatalieForWV Facebook @NatalieTennant WWW.NatalieTennant.com Follow Anna @TambourineChro...

5 Ways to take care of yourself as a dancer. Host: Anna Harsh These 5 tips are simple but necessary to clean or do to stay healthly as a dancer and some are sitting in your car right now. Get fall ready and prepared for the next season of dance. Register now for lessons www. AnnaHarsh.com #CleanupDanceBag #NewMakeup #WaterBottle

The Italian Dance Discovery Host: Anna Harsh If you have always wanted to know more about Italian culture or dance was like but were too afraid, this is the episode I want you to listen to. This is a perfect opportunity for you and your whole family! Visit www. AnnaHarsh.com for details

Learning from Guest Artists Host: Anna Harsh Anna Harsh breaks down major lessons and tips that she noticed from the 8 guest artists that she worked with on tour. Grab a notebook and take notes for this one. I list so many lessons that we can learn from working with a guest artist. Visit www. AnnaHarsh.com for more experiences

Lessons Learned while on a Dance Tour Host: Anna Harsh I am so excited to start this little back stage series because I have just come off some incredible performances and experiences on the road touring Italian festivals all over the USA. I'm taking you behind the scenes—not just of what happened onstage, but of what I actually learned from being there. But sometimes the biggest lessons happe...

Tapping into Heritage Host: Anna Harsh Director of Allegro Dance Company Guest: Delaney Wells, dancer, reporter On today’s episode, we’re catching up with DelaneyWells , a talented West Virginia dancer whose journey blends the worlds of tap, pageantry, and performance. She will share her advice experience and a huge surprise in this episode ...stay tuned! Delaney shares what it takes to grow as an...

Italian Drumming Guest: Salvatore Guglielmo Host: Anna Harsh Salvatore will explore the rhythms, traditions, and heartbeat of Italian drumming and the powerful way they bring people together on the dance floor. Sal will be performing with Allegro on Sat September 26@ 3pm for the Washington PA Italian festival sponsored by Primo Italiano Lodge #2800 Main Stage along with the amazing company members...

Mandolin in Motion Guest: Enzo Chiodi Host: Anna Harsh My next guest is a Pittsburgh Pa musician known for his banjo skills but shares his love of Italian music and the mandolin, and gives us a taste of what he’ll be bringing to the dance floor. He also shares a big surprise about his next performance. Visit Enzo: www. EnzoChiodiBanjo.com Visit www. AllegroDanceCompany.net #Mandolin #ItalianMusic...

From Point Work to Pizzica Tarantella Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Colby Treat Today, we’re stepping into the world of ballet and tango with NYC dancer Colby Treat, exploring the passion, discipline, and artistry behind life in dance. Plus a little Italian dance too. Plus a HUGE surprise that she is sharing. Sunday Sept 6 @ NOON Clarksburg WV - come see the FREE performance with so many surprises! www....

From Salsa to Story-telling Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Michael Thornhill, Dancer, Author, Speaker In today’s episode my guest and I have a powerful conversation, where storytelling, salsa dancing, and self-discovery collide. My guest will explore what it means to be seen, heard, and fully human in today’s world. Michael will be performing with Allegro Dance Company on Sat Sept 26 @ 3pm in Washington...

Host Anna Harsh 10 Fascinating Facts about Italian dance that you might have not known before. Listen in and let me know what you think. Do you know of a dance in Italy that is rare? Write in! www. AllegroDanceCompany.net Take a class www. AnnaHarsh.com

Italian Traditions & Dances Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Dr. Gina Miele Dr. Gina M. Miele is a scholar, ethnographer, and storyteller. She holds a Ph. D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Harvard University and is a professor of Italian at Montclair State University, where she served as the founding director of the Joseph and Elda Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America. Her...

Dance Tour Events with Surprises Host: Anna Harsh So many fun and family friendly festival performances, book signings and dance workshops are coming up soon! Grab your calendar and listen in for dates and places! This summer and fall is PACKED with fun. Need the full schedule? Visit: www. AllegroDanceCompany.net Like Share and Subscribe

Tips for TV Appearances Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Producer, Podcaster, Author Guest: Lisa from "Living Style with Lisa" Lisa offers amazing tips and advice to be ready for TV Appearances for any artist. Take notes on this one. Lisa is currently a TV producer and TV host of "Living Style With Lisa" a tv lifestyle series featuring diy projects for everyone and talking with guests...

Meditation for Dancers Host: Anna Harsh Take a break today and quiet the mind. Soft music played by Anna Harsh with a guided meditation. A great listen before you take a class or at the end of your day. Enjoy! Don't forget to like, share and subscribe. Want to take a relaxing yoga with meditation class? Book a session with Anna online. www. AnnaHarsh.com

Coaching to build a Dance Career Host: Anna HarshGuest: Jason Pickett Jason Pickett, a dance educator, choreographer, and the creator of the No Starving Artists brand. Jason shares his unique journey, from starting his dance career at 14 by self-teaching and getting inspired by YouTube and movies, to now traveling the world teaching at conventions and judging competitions. He emphasizes the import...

The Power of Passion - Part 2 Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Podcaster, Producer Guest: David Koch Performance Consultant Guest David Koch explores the power of passion: The dark side of passion Why our interest turns into passion or something else and how it leads to long-term success in both on and off stage. He shares how to know when you have a passion. Follow David on IG @ sustainable_high_...

The Power of Passion Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Podcaster, Producer Guest: David Koch Performance Consultant Guest David Koch explores the power of passion: how it fuels performance, gives us purpose, and how it leads to long-term success in both on and off stage. He shares how to know when you have a passion. Follow David on IG @ sustainable_high_performance David's website: www.shpperf...

Clog Dance to Career Sucess Host: Anna Harsh Guests: Mike Curtis & Brian Bon Mike and Brian share how they got started in clogging and how it has taken them to be successful in their dance careers. Mike Curtis One of the most recognizable names in the clogging world, Mike Curtis began appearing in individual clogging competitions over 20 years ago and has won hundreds of titles including two D...

From Storytelling to Singing Guest: Jenna Esposito Host: Anna Harsh What can dancers learn from a world-class vocalist who’s shared the stage with legends? This week, Jenna Esposito joins me to break down performance at the highest level from breath control and stamina to storytelling, stage presence, and so much more... If you want to move like a true artist, keep listening... Vocalist Jenna Espo...

From Ballet to Broadway Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Kristine Bendul Kristine's groundbreaking achievements span dynamic Broadway works, original productions, and making history twice - as the first professional female Asian-American ballerina with the New Jersey Ballet Company and as part of America's first professional gender-neutral ballroom couple. Her diverse talents, coupled with her dedi...

AI tools for Dancers Host: Anna Harsh, Dancer, Author, Podcaster AI is already part of the dance world. Thequestion is are you using it intentionally, or ignoring a tool that could support your growth? Learn how to use these tools and apps to your benefit and how to get organized. I offer 5 tools that you can try and use today! Visit www. AllegroDanceCompany.net Or www. AnnaHarsh.com Like, Share a...

Big Annoucements & Collaborations Host Anna Harsh Special Guest: Salvatore Guglielmo Listen in to these amazing unique shows and educational opportunities coming up! May 2 @ 2pm The Frick Museum Pittsburgh PA Come see the Journeys in Movement! Tickets at the door or online www. TheFrickPittsbugh.org Join us online for a Collaboration with SentiPuglia! June 6, 13 & 20 2026 Sat 9am est (90mi...