The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

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...

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...