The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

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...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Baseball Coach Claudio Reilsono about how to be coachable and how to be a better coach to students. Topics covered: Tips to better yourself as a student How to be coachable How to accept feedback Coaching skills we all need Claudio Reilsono is the General Manager/Professional baseball scout with the Global Scouting Bureau as well as the Head baseball Coach at Carnegie Me...

Season 4, ep 17 Saving your Dance Data with host Anna Harsh In this episode we talk about: How to save your dance videos &photos safely How to make a plan to organize your data How to take chances with projects. A new documentary being produced by Steve. Tips & ways to create an organize way to save your dance videos & photos. Dr. Steve Mancini is considered an expert in leadership, cy...

Exploring Dance with Energy with guest Danielle Fusco Host Anna Harsh shares a conversation with dancer, choreographer, and healer Danielle Fusco about what life lessons she has gaind through dance as well as her healing gifts that bring energy to her work. This episode is packed with advice and great tips, you don't want to miss out! Subjects that we chat about: Reiki Healing Time management...

Meditation before a Performance Celebrating WORLD MEDITATION DAY Season 5 Ep 14 Have anxiety before you perform or audition? Find a quiet spot to sit and listen to this guided meditation. Host Anna Harsh E-RYT200 Yoga Instructor guides you through a brief meditation, breathing exercises and soft orginal music she created to give you a relaxing experience. Get prepared and start your day listening...

5 Steps to Success for Dancers Host Anna Harsh offers 5 practical ways for dancers to have a successful dance career. Remember, the power to make your dreams a reality lies in your own hands. Take control, set your goals, and start taking steps towards your dreams today. Listen in and use these ideas today! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe...leave 5 stars. Until next time, keep dancing a...

The Business Side of Dance Season 4 Ep 13 Host Anna Harsh gives 10 tips/ ways to make your dance career last for decades, secrets to how to earn more income and how to balance it all. Take notes during this episode! There is so much packed in. Don't forget to: Like, Share & Subscribe to stay connected. Join Allegro Dance Company in Pittsburgh area www. AllegroDanceCompany.net #DanceCareer...

* WARNING* Suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode. Guiding New Dance Teachers Hosted by: Anna Harsh Guest Debora Engerman shares her story of how and why she became a Ballet teacher. She offers tips and advice of how new teachers can be more confident and ways to cope with nervousness. Deborah Engerman trained under Wally Saunders in Pikesville, Maryland, from 1977 to 1979, and with the Balt...

Career * Confidence* Connections in Dance Guest: Maria Caruso Host: Anna Harsh *Warning * There is a brief mention of eating disorders in this episode. If you have an eating disorder please seek medical professional help. Visit: ⁠https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/⁠ In this episode: Maria speaks about her long dance career, her eating disorder , how she instills confidence in her dan...

*BONUS EPISODE * 5 Tips for College Dancers - short episode Host Anna Harsh shares 5 dance tips for all you college-aged dancers to improve their dance journey. Tips that cover mind, body and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, these tips are sure to help you improve and grow in your dance journey. Grab a pen and paper and take notes! Allegro Dance Company is hiring in the...

Performers without a plan B Host Anna Harsh speaks with New York triple threat actor, singer and dancer Sean Amato about living out the dream of performing without a plan B. In this conversation is: His beginnings. Audition tips & advice. Making it work What to do when you get stressed. Writing a one man show and performing it. Sean offers advice for the next generation as well as discussing h...

Dance & Dual Citizenship in Italy Want to live in Italy? Want to study Italian dance? Host Anna Harsh interviews guest Anthony Calvanese who is living in Italy and now helps others obtain dual citizenship. He shares the steps to gain an Italian passport as well as a story about playing a little music with new friends in Italy. Anna shares more about Italian folk dances in various regions of It...