The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

Want something to do this summer that fun and for the entire family?  Host Anna Harsh offers a list of festivals, a musical, a baseball game and more to entertain your whole family from June - September 2022. Anna also shares Allegro Dance Company tour dates where you can see them perform!  For more information visit the websites: www. AllegroDanceCompany.net www. AnnaHarsh.com 

Host Anna Harsh and her friend Geoff Steele (dancer, choreographer) interview Mike Curtis (dancer) from All That Clogging Group in Myrtle Beach, SC about his time on stage. Mike talks about a chance meeting with a Broadway producer on a cruise ship that gave him a great idea for new choreography. He also gives pro tips to young dancers on how to be professional and stay humble as you grow with you...

Host Anna Harsh speaks with drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo and vocalist Amanda Powell about their band and the unique sound they bring to audiences. They discuss why it's important to study or listen to cultural music as well as offer advice to inspiring artists out there. Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy's diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrang...

Host Anna Harsh speaks with accomplished musician and author Karen Haid about her books, Calabria The Other Italy and Basilicata Authentic Italy. Karen gives the listeners a bit of detail about Calabria Italy and what it is like to live there. She offers tips and advice on traveling and writing. Anna share more information about the dance the Calabrian Tarantella and it's history as well.  An...

Host Anna Harsh chats with Dale Roberts about his journey to success from wrestling to fitness to becoming an author. Tips to be more successful as an author plus how to change up your public speaking to create a unique experience.  Dale L. Roberts is an accomplished indie author and host of Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube. Since 2014, Dale pursued a full-time career in self-publishing b...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Megan Greenwood, dancer, choreography and co-owner of BAM Choreography in Pittsburgh. Megan talks about dance coming full circle for her from her love of MTV videos to today dancing and creating online classes and videos. Megan shares what inspires her as a choreography and how that is interpreted when she works with others. She also offers advice to those that want to g...

Host Anna Harsh chats with creative soul Dolores Alfieri Taranto. Dolores is a native New Yorker and co-host of The Italian American Podcast , as well as hosting her own podcast called Bella Figura . She shares  how her Italian heritage is seen in her creative products such as her photographs and hand-made jewelry and so much more. Dolores gives advice on how to have a plan to be creative and...

Grab a pen and some paper! Host Anna Harsh gives 5 tips that every entrepreneur should know to become more successful. Anna's new memoir is coming out in March and she can't wait to share these 5 tips and MORE!  La Danza Conflict, Passion, and Healing gives the reader an inside look at how her college thesis turned into a touring dance company after just one performance. The book tells h...

Welcome to our new season where we are asking our guests... WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? How are we adapting and surviving in the arts community. Host Anna Harsh chats with Mandi Angelini professional dancer and owner of Evolving Artists Dance Studio about how she adapted her teaching during this ongoing pandemic.  Mandi gives thinking outside the box ideas and advice for studio owners as well a...

Host Anna Harsh brings you an easy quick meditation for success. Start your new year off with a positive meditation to help you with your journey to success. A few breathing exercises along with a visualization of what your success might be like is explored in this meditation. Enjoy this journey and take a step toward achieving your goals.  Journal after you listen to remind you of your goals...

Take a few mins and get comfortable to listen to this relaxing meditation for anxiety. Anna Harsh guides you through some slow breathing and visualization to calm the nervous system. Yoga and meditation classes are available online with Anna  Visit www. AnnaHarsh.com Listen to this episode each night to relax and destress from your day.

Find a quiet place to sit and meditate. Join Anna Harsh on a gratitude meditation.  Take deep breaths and listen in. Make this your daily practice. What are you grateful for today? You might want to journal after each time you meditate.  Make sure you like share and subscribe !  Stay mindful and keep listening to THE DANCE FLOOR!  Classes for Yoga & Meditation https://alleg...

Host Anna Harsh interviews one of her newest dance company members, Angela Gadd about her research with Argentine Tango and Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Angela shares how learning the Tango can help with symptoms.  Angela also shares her performance at a red carpet opening with Allegro Dance Compan...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Allegro Dance Company Alumni Emily Battles living in New York City. Emily is a triple threat singer, dancer and actress that is also a fitness specialist who gives tips on how to survive in the big city. Emily also shares a funny story about meeting another Emily with a similar last name and how that changed her life.  Follow Emily Battles on Instagram @Bodybyb...

Welcome to The Dance Floor Podcast with host Anna Harsh! In this episode guest Leslie Benedetto, dancer and fitness expert shares her dance journey all the way to college as well as how she got into teaching fitness. Her advice and life lessons give us inspiration on how to push through and achieve your goals when it becomes challenging. Leslie also talks about how music makes a difference and is...

Guest Joe Costa from Waterbury CT, host of WATR Carosello Italiano, an Italian music program, shares his journey getting into the radio business with his father. He gives tips and advice to those that are new in the business plus shares a secret that he does before he goes into the booth to host.  Listen to Joe's show at www. WATR.com  Every Sunday at 10am  Host: Anna Harsh  We...

Anna Harsh shares Allegro Dance Company full 2021 touring schedule and unveils their new show details.  Plus inside scoop on her brand new choreography. She also speaks about why it's important for Allegro Dance Company to perform at other events besides Italian festivals.  Listen in on what she discovered.  Visit www.allegrodancecompany.net  for more information and show dates...

Dan Karasik, dancer, choreographer and professor speaks about his latest dance film creation based on ballet.  La Spectre de la Rose is a short film about the freedom of releasing ourselves from our tethers. Featuring Isabella Bergamin, as Rose, with Maddie Kucensky, and Jillian Sinko. Conceived, directed, and filmed by Daniel Karasik and set to music by Daniel McTiernan. Dan also gives advic...

Guest Olivia Bone, Dance major at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA speaks about her childhood journey and how dance truly saved her life. She shares her experiences growing up dancing as well as advice and tips on how to stand out when auditioning for a dance program in college. Host: Anna Harsh  Allegro Dance Company website www.allegrodancecompany.net Take virtual technique classes w...

Joe Nickel, dancer, choreographer and Thrive Dance Experience owner discusses why we should learn more partner dance and cultural dance. Joe and Anna share what life lessons cultural dance teach us and along with advice and ways to improve our dance education and studio spaces. Thrive convention info: www. ThriveDanceExperience.com   Host: Anna Harsh  Allegro Dance Company www.allegrodan...

Jadell Lee, dance educator/ author/ professor shares how he started in dance and how he grew into a dance professional. He gives tips and advice for dancers that want to make a shift in their career and even how to do a Ted Talk. Dates on the Thrive Dance Experience tour are given as well. https://thrivedanceexperience.com www. JadellLee.com  www. AllegroDanceCompany.net 

Rosalie a Point Park University dance major speaks about her journey from Alabama to Pittsburgh for college.  Giving advice on auditioning and how to take care of your body before and after dance classes.     www. Niche.com for more helpful tips and advice about college life!  Follow Rosalie on instagram @rosalinaballerina  Allegro Dance Company www.allegrodancecompan...

 Melissa McDaniel from Charlotte, NC speaks about ways a dancer can continue on with their passion for dance after studio days are over. She gives tips and advice on how dance parents can be advocates for their child. Her years of dance education and teaching allowed her passion for dance to continue in her personal organizations.  Melissa M. McDaniel is an entrepreneur,  educator,...

Honoring Martha Graham's birthday on May 11, host Anna Harsh speaks with Steve Rooks a former principle dancer for the Martha Graham Dance Company. Learn more about Martha's technique and what dancers should be doing outside of the dance studio. Steve shares his unique dance journey and gives advice to dancers today. Study dance online with Anna Harsh https://allegrodanceco.square.site  Learn...

Host Anna Harsh shares how she choreographed an entire musical virtually without ever going to the high school!  Hear the tips and advice to make this all work, plus the life lesson that the students gained from the show. Listen to how Wheeling Park High School in Wheeling WV is putting on a musical during a pandemic.  Tickets to see the show wphswv.booktix.com  See it in person on...