The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

Host Anna Harsh offers a guided meditation about letting go. If you don't know how to get started, try listening to this guided meditation about letting go. We all had a hard year...so take time to care for yourself. This meditation will allow you to release anxiety and tension to feel relief and clarity.  Book a yoga or meditation session with Anna Harsh  https://allegrodanceco.square.s...

This is part 2 of a conversation with guest Geoff Steele called Making Space to Create.  Dance friends Anna Harsh and Geoff Steele (Dancer/ Choreographer) share the pros & cons of virtual dance, using improvisation in shows and how creating space in your life and letting go can bring new opportunities. Geoff also talks about the upcoming appearance on The Travel Channel new docuseries.&nb...

Join host Anna Harsh on THE DANCE FLOOR where life lessons are learned through the art of dance. Anna interviews a talented Cleveland Artist, Author and Italian American Dean Skinner. Painting and writing put him on a journey that restored his faith. Dean sees the unseen and finds solace in art and writing. Tips and advice are discussed on how mistakes can turn out to be your masterpiece.  De...

In part 1 of a 2 part series Geoff Steele, Director/ Choreographer/ Dancer from Salem WV shares his story of growing up performing clog dancing and competing on a national stage. A bit of history of clogging is given and how the style has changed today. Geoff and Anna share how their friendship grew over time and haven't missed a beat even during the pandemic. Being open to all forms of dance can...

Host Anna Harsh brings on special guest Rachel Vincinguerra, dancer, podcaster, author to chat about her new book Spirit and Oppy.  She holds a Master of Social Work and Master of International Development and is a RYT200 Yoga Instructor.  Her new book Spirit & Oppy Illustrated by Samantha Gottwalt is the journey the 2 rovers go on to Mars in 2003 while sending measurements and photo...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Jennifer Anton an American/Italian author about her new novel Under the Light of the Italian Moon.   This story is inspired by a true story of love and women's resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII. Jennifer tells about her  14 year research as well as advice for new writers.  Her book is romantic, inspiring and rich with history. She opens up abo...

Anna Harsh breaks down a dance class taking you beyond the steps and showing you the survival skills dance teaches us.  Plus learn the secrets to making great choreography for your next show or competition. The elements and qualities that each dance should have to make it memorable. Anna also shares her new song she created called CLUB NIGHTS. So make room in the living room and have a dance...

Director Anna Harsh talks about preparing for the holiday season with a 30 day gratitude challenge.  It's time to take a break and relax we all deserve it. Listen in to the tips and ideas to prepare for the holidays to set your mind at ease and de-stress! Anna is offering a free restorative yoga via zoom on Nov 25th 6pm est. Learn about all the benefits this class can give you.  Happy Th...

Allegro Dance Company alumni Andrew Ferguson reunites with Director Anna Harsh about his photography/ video career in Colorado. He gives advice on making holiday photos better as well as what's in his camera bag that makes his job easier.  Director Anna Harsh gives updates on holiday fitness and dance events with Allegro online www.allegrodancecompany.net.  See more of Andrew's work on h...

Anna interviews Eli Lambie, a talented music instructor in Wheeling, WV about teaching during the pandemic. The pros and cons of what is working and what he is working through, Eli gives some innovative ideas he has discovered with his students, as well as what's next for him as a teacher and musician with his band Mojo Kings.  Eli also gives the audience a little inspiration in song as well...

Anna Harsh interviews special guest Amanda Van Meter Burch, Director of Central Florida Choreographers Collaboration, about her new project called "2020 dance film" that features talented dancers from the state of Florida on different locations. She discusses the challenges with making the film including filming in the rain at a cemetery and how her photography background gave her an edge into her...

Dancer and choreographer Tamara Irving discusses her decision to leave her corporate life in Atlanta, Georgia and move to NYC. This decision took her on an amazing journey. Listen to her story of how a small gesture from her boss gave her the stepping stone she needed to land a role in the touring company of The Lion King in Germany, as well as working for Disney.  Her role as Sharabi in...

Allegro Dance Company Director Anna Harsh brings her husband Greg Harsh in to chat about what technology they use during their show as well as how they edit dance videos and music for productions. Lots of tips and great ideas are shared to make touring easier and the show sound fantastic. Greg Harsh holds a M.A in organizational communication, B.A in Physics and loves history and music. He has tou...

Anna Pishner Harsh (dancer) interviews her brother Stephen Pishner and her sister Diana Walker about an Italian festival in Clarksburg, WV that went virtual for 2020. They share their stories about their Italian heritage through music, dance and writing as well as tips and advice to artists that can help them achieve success.  Stephen Pishner is a talented musician and composer that holds a B...

Learn from a NYC high kicking gal, Danielle, what it's like to perform at Radio City Hall as a  dancer. She also offers advice on auditioning for a dance company pre-covid 19.  

Anna chats with Cleveland Ohio natives, Mr. and Mrs. Tony & Connie Marotta about Italian heritage, food, family and falling in love. 

If you are searching for ways to find calmness, focus and clarity, listen to this meditation and relax on your yoga mat or comfy chair. Anna Harsh is a yoga RYT200 instructor that talks you through some breathing and soothing relaxation techniques to ease your mind and body.

Join Allegro Dance Company Director Anna Harsh as she chats with dance expert Matt Richey from California about Swing dance and the tips and tricks to being a better dance partner and performer.