The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

Company Life Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Alex Hlavaty This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at company life after nearly a decade with Eisenhower Dance Detroit. Tune in as he shares real-world insights, choreography tips, and advice for the next generation of dancers ready to take center stage. Alex Hlavaty graduated with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Creative Writing from Western Michigan Univ...

Mind over Movement - Mental wellness for dancers before a performance. Guests: Kristin Deiss & Michelle Loucadoux Host: Anna Harsh The lights are dimmed. The music’s about to start. Your heart races. Are you ready? In this episode, we dive into themental side of dance—how to calm the nerves, sharpen your focus, and step onto that stage with confidence. Whether you're prepping for your firs...

From Spotlights to Stumbles: Tales of Dance & Theater Guest: Bob Spiotto Host: Anna Harsh , M.A (Communication) B.A (Dance), E-RYT200 Yoga, Pilates certified. Over 32 years of teaching experience with performances around the world. Have you had performances that were nothing but stumbles on stages? My next guest has worked in the entertainment industry for over 40 years with acting, directing...

The Ryhthm of Language Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Chrissy Pircio Footsteps throught time is a proud sponsor of Allegro Dance Company. In this episode Chrissy shares her passion for Italian language and dance and various travel tips plus life advice for the next generation. This is an 8 day program to study Italian in Italy! Register now for your adventure! The  Footsteps through time  experience take...

The Ups and Downs of Performance Host: Anna Harsh, M.A, B.A Dance, E-RYT200, Pilates Certified Guest: Nancy Caronia - Theater Director, Actor, Writer and Scholar who has worked off broadway as a performer to now a Director. She holds a PHD in Literature and Cultural studies, Hofstra University, BFA, Theatre Arts Nancy talks about the ups and downs of the best and worst performance experiences. She...

THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST Season 8 with Host: Anna Harsh Take The Lead Guest: Stephani Sosa is a talented latin ballroom dancer that is known for her appearances on So You Think You Can Dance & Dancing with the Stars. In this episode: Stephani tells stories of her studying dance as a young girl as well as gives advice for dancers. She also tells us discusses about her upcoming role in the new mu...

Presence and Mindfulness Host Anna Harsh chats with Meghan Angello about the tools we can use to be more mindful and present on stage and in the dance studio. This episode offers tips to do before walking onto stage as well as what to do on your way to rehearsal to stay present. Guest: Meghan Angello , dancer, choreographer has been in the wellness world for over 20 years, creating wellness retrea...

Embracing Imperfections Host: Anna Harsh with Guest: Geoff Steele Geoff Steele is a choreographer, dancer and an outstanding organizer for various festivals, events and venues. Dance, like life, is full of surprises, and not everything goes as planned. Sometimes, the most beautiful moments come from mistakes. In fact, many dancers say that it's in those "imperfections" where their mo...

Communication and Collaboration Host: Anna Harsh Guest: Sean Amato Dance, at its heart, is a deeply collaborative art form. Communication and Collaboration are crucial, whether you’re performing as part of a company, a duet, or working with choreographers. Sean shares various pieces of advice on how to collaborate and the best way to communicate when working in dance or film. Connect with Sean IG:...

Adaptability in Dance Guest: Rosalie Anthony Host: Anna Harsh I’m chatting with a dancer who's mastered the art of stayingflexible—both literally and figuratively. From how to handle asudden change in choreography to embracing new opportunities, we’ll explore how adaptability can fuel your career on and off the stage. Write in and let us know what you want us to discuss next! We discuss : Adap...

Discipline & Dedication for dancers In this episode host Anna Harsh interviews Christy Stoeten about her new dance notebook and how it can keep us on track in our career. How do you stay dedicated to your dance career? Write in and tell us! Christy Stoeten is a multifaceted dance artist and educator based in Toronto, Canada. Her journey in dance began in childhood, immersing herself in ballet,...

5 Pillars of Dance I want to share the five powerful principles that shape a dancer's journey. Adaptability, Discipline and Dedication, Collaboration and Communication, Embracing Imperfection, Presence and Mindfulness These principles aren’t just fundamental to dance—they can transform the way we approach life itself. As you know I offer life lessons through the art of dance on here. So this seaso...

5 Life Lessons Learned this Year with host Anna Harsh As we bid farewell to 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect, celebrate, and look forward to what's to come. I hope you had an incredible 2024. My calendar was filled with many wonderful events, life lessons and of course failures that I also learned from this year as well. In this episode, will be offering you 5 life lessons to reflect on for...

Holiday Gift Guide for Dancers Host Anna Harsh Welcome back to "The Dance Floor," your go-to podcast for all things dance! I’m Anna Harsh and in today’s episode, I’m helping you shop for the holidays. Offering 10 great gift ideas for your beloved dance instructors and dancers. Showing appreciation to those who guide you on the dance floor is important. So I’m here to help you choose the perfect gi...

Rhythms of Our Ancestors Host Anna Harsh - Dancer, Author, Podcaster Have you ever felt the pulse of your ancestors in your movements? What stories do you carry in your body, and how do they shape your dance or your life? Listen in as I explore the powerful connection between dance and heritage and the 10 ways to celebrate and honor your ancestors. Like, Share & Subscribe! Anna's website: www....

How to structure a dance class. Host Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, E-RYT 200, Pilates certified. Time: 8mins long - Listen until the end. Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective dance class that keeps students moving and motivated? Join me this week as I break down the essential elements of a successful dance class structure! Discover how to teach, engage and create a community! ✨Listen until t...

Italian food & dance Host: Anna Harsh Author, Dancer, Podcaster, Documentary producer. Guest: Robert Campana Celebrating Italian American Month Italian food and dance have so much in common. Listen in on how both Robert and Anna started businesses out of college projects. Robert also shares what to look for when shopping for Italian products. Robert Campana is the founder of Stop Italian Sound...

We did it! Over 100 episodes! Wow thank you all for listening in and sharing our podcast with others. Fall Meditation Host: Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, E-RYT200, Pilates certified. It's time to take a break and meditate on our transformation. Find a comfortable seat and listen in to this short meditation. How have you changed this year? What do you want to change this fall? Listen in and breathe to think...

Liturgical Dance Welcome back to The Dance Floor Podcast! I’m your host, Anna Harsh, today we will explore the beautiful intersection of dance and faith, where every step has a meaning, and every port de bra tells a story. Today, I’m diving into the world of liturgical dance—specifically how it finds a place within the Catholic tradition. Whether you’re a dancer, a faithful church-goer, I invite y...

Boost your dance income. Season 5 ep 7 Host: Anna Harsh Hello, dancers, and welcome back to *The Dance Floor Podcast*! I’m your host, Anna, and today we’re diving into a topic that I know is top of mind for many of you—how to make more money as a freelance dancer. So, let’s get those dancing shoes on and jump onto the dance floor. So many great tips and ways to make more money as a dancer! Listen...

Hello listeners! Today we are learning 5 unique facts about Italian dance. Plus we are revealing who the guest artists are that will be performing with Allegro Dance Company! Listen in and learn more about Italian dance & more about our two talented guests that will be performing on September 1, 2024 at 2pm Main Stage in Clarksburg, WV for the WV Italian Heritage Festival. The show is free so...

Performing for Festivals Have you attended a festival this summer or plan to this fall? Cue the music, because today we're talking about the ins and outs of festival performances today! I’ll be exploring performing for festivals and what dancers need to consider when performing for a festival. Ill also give some great tips for festival organizers when hosting dancers at a festival. Check out A...

Welcome to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST! We're talking to Ida Reilsono Host Anna Harsh Today we dive into the world of dance, counseling, and advice for young dancers. Ida Reilsono is a former Pittsburgh Band member and color guard captain turned and now a graduate student at Duquesne University. Tune in as she shares her experiences, life lessons she learned along the way. She shares her early day...

The Dance Floor Podcast Host Anna Harsh interviews Nicole Ohr about technique tips on tap dance and how to tap into our potential. Topics: Weight Shifts Improvisation Advice Book suggestion: Tapping into Improv By Barabara Duffy Life Lessons learned with Tap Dance Nicole Ohr is a professional tap dancer based in NYC. She's had the opportunity of performing with choreographers Felipe Galganni,...

Season 5 Sneak Peek with Summer Events Host Anna Harsh gives a sneak peek into the season 5 episodes coming up along with free events and workshops you can take! Here are few of the events talked about in this episode. Grab your calendars and fill it up! June 7 @ 6pm South Strabane PA Park (Walking Yoga Class) June19 @ 5:30pm North Strabane PA Park ( Walking Yoga Class) July 11 @ Noon Citizens Lib...