The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

The Dos and Don'ts Off Stage Host: Anna Harsh What you do off the dance floor can make or break youropportunities. In this episode, I’m talking about the habits,mistakes, and small details that people in the industry actually pay attention to… even when you think they don’t. Take Notes! www. AnnaHarsh.com Write to us! Follow us on IG @TambourineChronicles Get hired apply now www. AllegroDanceC...

Cultivating your Identity as an Artist Host: Anna Harsh M.A, B.A. Pilates and Yoga E-RYT200 certified Have you ever felt like you’re good… but not memorable yet? Today I’m diving into what actually makes a dancer standout and how to start owning your unique artistic voice. This one episode might shift how you see yourself. Take notes! www. AnnaHarsh.com Like Share and Subscribe Want to perform wit...

The Energy We Leave Behind. Host: Anna Harsh In a dance world that’s smaller than we think, the way we treat each other today is the legacy we leave behind tomorrow. Let’s talk about it dance community. A real talk about how to offer energy when entering a space especially in the dance community. Tips and advice are given. Listen in on this REAL conversation. www. AnnaHarsh.com IG @ TambourineChro...

Growing as a Dancer & a Professional Host: Anna Harsh Being talented isn’t enough anymore and deep down, you already know that. In this episode, we’re getting into the real skills that actually get dancers booked, noticed, and respected. If you’re serious about growing your career, don’t skip this one. Tips and Advice are given. Visit www. AnnaHarsh.com

Pages to Stages on Tour Host: Anna Harsh Anna annouces her brand new children's book Alessia Discovers a Ladybug plus some exciting new tour dates and events that the entire family can enjoy from NYC to Pittsburgh PA! Grab your calendar and save the dates! Get your tickets for March 28 NYC https://collinaitaliana.com/product/la-danza-conflict-passion-and-healing/ March 29 Peridance Center Book...

Handing down Heritage: Italian traditions Guest Daniela Sfara Host: Anna Harsh Director of Allegro Dance Company Listen in on ways to be practicing your Italian heritage on a daily basis and why it's so important to learn about your roots. Daniela Sfara is an internationally recognized authority and ambassador of Italian culture, regional traditions, cuisine and diaspora, dedicated to preservi...

A Language that Moves Us. Hosted by: Anna Harsh Guest: Jenna Deluca Jenn is the creator of Modern Italian American, a social media platform with over 70,000 followers focused on Italian American culture, history, and the Italian language. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Italian from Youngstown State University and advocates for cultural preservation and the reclamation of Italian American heritag...

Dancing the Italian Diaspora Guest: Anthony Castelvecchi Host: Anna Harsh From Italian heritage to a conference that sparked something bigger… This conversation might just start a movement. IAFL (Italian American Future Leaders) Conference in Florida gathered over 300 young Italian Americans to learn about their heritage and ways to preserve it. Listen to Anthony's journey and why he thinks da...

Heartbeats in Harmony Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Director of Allegro Dance Company. This episode offers quick tips on dancing with a partner. How to connect on a deeper level that helps make choreography come to life. Website: www. AnnaHarsh.com Website for Allegro www. AllegroDanceCompany.net #PartnerDance #TheDanceFloorPodcast #Performance Join the company today! Allegro is Hiring! Like, S...

Heart Meditation Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author & Yoga ERYT-200 Instructor Take a break and join us for a brief meditation for your heart. A chance to get focused and mindful with a little light movement to explore the rhythms of your heart. website www. AnnaHarsh.com #Meditation #HeartYoga #Dance #heartbeats #TheDanceFloorPodcast

Heart Health for Dancers Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Director of Allegro Dance Company www. AnnaHarsh.com Tips and advice to keep your heart healthy as a dancer. Ways to train and breathe to allow they heart to work efficiently. #heartHealth #February #TheDanceFloorPodcast

The Body Knows First: Dance, Stress & Rhythm Host: Anna Harsh , Dancer, Author, Podcaster Guest : Lauren Ministero , dancer with a PhD is a research psychologist, a yoga instructor whose work bridges stress physiology, rhythm, and the nervous system regulation. She integrates scientific research with embodied practice to explore how movement, safety, and attunement support healing from chronic...

A Legacy of Clog Dancing Host: Anna Harsh, Dancer, Author, Director, Podcaster MA, BA degree in Dance, Pilates and Yoga certified instructor Guest: Mike Curtis One of the most recognizable names in the clogging world, Mike Curtis began appearing in individual clogging competitions over 25 years ago and has won hundreds of titles including two Duet National Championships. After years in the competi...

Healing Rhythms Why the next generation should try Tarantella dances. Host: Anna Harsh , MA, BA degree in Dance, E-RYT200, Pilates Certified. Artistic Director /Founder Allegro Dance Company. Guest: Salvatore Guglielmo , Dancer, Percussionist, Italian- American preservationist. Sal shares details about the Italian drums and various tarantellas from southern regions of Italy. Visit Sal's websit...

Dance Therapy - Season 12 Angelina shares what it is and ways to heal from dance and movement. Listen in to this fascinating conversation. Host: Anna Harsh , Dancer, Author, Podcaster & Director of Allegro Dance Company. Guest: Angelina DeVengencie  is a Dance Therapist based in Pittsburgh, PA. She practices in Pittsburgh, PA and has the professional credentials of BC-DMT.She holds a B.A degre...

Sustainable High Performance Host: Anna Harsh, M.A, B.A(dance), E-RYT200, Pilates Certified. Dancer, Author, Director of Allegro Dance Co., Podcaster and Documentary producer. Guest: David Koch is a Performance Consultant (PGDip Performance Psychology) specializing in the connection between high performance & mental well-being and help performers in the arts to navigate the mental demands of h...

Season 12 is coming in Jan 2026! Host: Anna Harsh This season is all about somatic dance , dance therapy ,and the transformational power of movement. We’re exploring how dance helps us release stress, reconnect with our bodies, heal emotionally, and rediscover joy — one step, one breath, one rhythm at a time. You’ll hear stories… 💫 From dancers finding their voice throughmovement. ✨ Dance Therap...

The Lessons that changed me this year. Host: Anna Harsh We made it to the end of the year. How was this year for you? Did you reach any new goals? I am offering 10 life lessons I learned this year that can help you ease into the new year. Listen in and take notes. www. AnnaHarsh.com Like Share and subscribe - you don't want to miss what's next! #LifeLessons #NewYear #LettingGo #danceAdvice

Pop-up Event! Learn 5 Tarantella Moves with Me! Host: Anna Harsh Get details about a FREE event on Dec 16 at 7pm est via zoom. Learn the 5 tips before you attend the workshop to feel confident. Register now at www. AnnaHarsh.com

10 Excuses we tell ourselves about dance. Hosted by: Anna Harsh Think you can’t dance? Think again—this episode will crush your excuses and get you moving, and feeling unstoppable! Listen in to gain advice and ways to crush these lies and enjoy dance because you deserve to. No more excuses sign up for dance classes and enjoy life! Follow Anna Harsh www. AnnaHarsh.com #DanceExcuses #ICANTDANCE #Wom...

Gratitude in Dance Host: Anna Harsh In this special Thanksgiving episode, learn how to cultivate gratitude in your performance practice — and unwind with a free guided meditation designed to boost your creative soul. Learn 5 ways to practice gratitude with dance. Plus a free guided meditation to practice gratitude at the end. Website: www. AnnaHarsh.com #GratitudeInDance #ThanksgivingMeditation #A...

Holiday Gift Guide Host: Anna Harsh This episode is extra special becausewhether you’re celebrating the holidays, your birthday, or just the gift of dance itself, these ideas make wonderful presents to treat any dancer in your life — or to treat yourself. Today I’m sharing myTop 10 Holiday (and Birthday!) Gifts Every Dancer Will Love. And if you want to see all the links and details, you can find...

Five Ways to Build Community through Dance. Host: Anna Harsh, M.A, B.A I taught a recent workshop at a university and as we’re wrapping up, a student lingers behind and said something to me that gave me chills. Listen in to this profound realization I had. Listen in to hear 5 ways to build community through dance. What if our gifts are not just talents, but assignments? Learn more: www. AllegroDan...

Tarantella Time The Dance Floor Podcast with host Anna Harsh Guest: Connor Marks Connor Marks is a Chicago-born, Italian American, mandolinist and multi-instrumentalist who explores the folk and dance traditions of Southern Italy through his project, Tarantella Time . Drawing on the distinctive sound and history of the Neapolitan mandolin, he performs a mix of fiery regional folk tunes and valzers...

Pouring from an Empty Cup: The Silent Struggle of Dance Directors The Dance Floor Podcast ,I’m your host Anna Harsh —and today’s episode is a solo one. It’s just you and me. And we’re going to talk about something a lot of dance directors or studio owners feel… but rarely say out loud. It’s that moment when you realize: “I’m doing too much… and it’s costing me.” Whether you lead a company, run a s...