J. Bouey Dance Projects

The Dance Union

Arts EN ↓ 152 episodes

A place to share ideas. A place to voice concerns. A place to demand change. A space of resistance. A space to unify. A podcast.

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J. Bouey Dance Projects

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More Than Just Our Pronouns 01.10.2019 1:20:55

Ita Segev and Zavé Martohardjono joined us in the studio to begin a conversation about Trans, Gender Non-Conforming, and Non-Binary inclusion in Dance. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JBoueyDancePr...

Ain't Y'all Mad? 24.09.2019 1:01:54

We are back in the studio after our summer break and we are jumping right into the heat of it all. We have a lot to address socially, politically, and economically and we are mad about. Ain't Y'all Mad? The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_b...

Reflecting on 50 Episodes 28.05.2019 59:11

We are in the studio today reminiscing on the first 50 episodes of The Dance Union Podcast! We are also taking a break for the summer and so should you! Enjoy a vacation and get some rest! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.f...

What is Rest? 14.05.2019 1:02:32

Maybe working for nearly 36 hours straight isn't the best use of our time and energy... We explore what rest is and can be, and how to manage stress during this episode. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/dancear...

Diversifying Higher Education 07.05.2019 1:31:06

How can dance programs in higher education diversify their curricula, and who are hired to teach? We explore this question during this episode with Catherine Cabeen! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartist...

Applications and Acceptance Letter Season 30.04.2019 1:04:13

We are back to share some tips and ideas on how to make your applications stronger, how to handle rejection letters and general insight into the process that might be helpful. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/d...

Budget Cuts Affecting the Arts 09.04.2019 1:04:44

We discuss how the next NYC budget cut could affect the lives of artists, the overall economy, and how and why we should get involved. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsof...

How Does a Union Work for Dancers? 02.04.2019 1:20:09

After speaking with Griff Braun about freelance dancers unionizing, we spoke with Evvie Allison and David Gonsier about how a dance union works for those currently represented by a union. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ Dance Forum Compact: https://s3.amazonaws.com/NYFA_WebAssets/Pictures/1d633b67-07c1-403c-aa78-8132f0fe9825.pdf *SUPPO...

Birthdays and Shooting the Sh*t 26.03.2019 35:22

This week, we are celebrating our birthdays!!! Melanie's bday is 3/31 and J's is 4/1 and we thought it would be great to just share some of the casual conversations we have with one another on the podcast so you all can get to know us a little better as well. ENJOY! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www....

Urban Erasure 19.03.2019 54:53

Mai Le and Coel joined us in the studio to talk about the notorious absence and erasure of urban dance from academia and the concert stage. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Maria Bauman Show at BA...

Sustainability in Dance 12.03.2019 1:28:59

We met with David Thomson to speak about his Sustainability Project that helps dance artists explore sustainable practices of making art. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Maria Bauman Show at BAX:...

We Need to Unionize Now! 05.03.2019 1:40:14

It's Time to Unionize! AGMA Director of Organizing and Outreach, Griff Braun, joined us via Skype to talk about what a union for freelance dancers can look like, what AGMA is doing to support, and how we all can get behind this. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jb...

Affirming Our Bodies 26.02.2019 1:24:54

We were joined in the studio by Sara Roer and Helen Fourness to discuss body positivity and positively affirming our bodies in dance while we snacked on nuts and brownies! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/dance...

Black Healing Month 20.02.2019 1:27:44

Ricarrdo Valentine joined us this week to talk about the idea of a Black Healing Month and Black Exceptionalism in Dance. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsofperception.co...

Constant Consent 12.02.2019 1:30:38

Through the lens of dance and pornography film making, we discuss the importance of consent and empowering voices with Mahx Capacity. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsofp...

I'm Blackity Black Black Black 05.02.2019 1:28:28

Welcome to the first Black History Month podcast! We were joined by Orlando Hunter of Brother(hood) Dance! to talk about blackness in dance! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Orlando Hunter www.bhooddan...

Fraud and Dancing on Air 29.01.2019 1:04:34

Diane Tomasi joined us in the studio this week to talk about aerial work after a conversation on Fyre Festival fraud and the con-artist in our White House. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie...

Words Cannot Express 22.01.2019 1:07:09

We are joined by Ursula Eagly this week to discuss some of the challenges of using words and the written language to convey what happens in live dance performances. Especially during applications. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey F...

The Start of a New Year! Also, APAP... 15.01.2019 53:57

We are back in the studio for the first time in 2019 and we are so happy to be back! Melanie and J. talk about the new year and share our thoughts about APAP in New York City. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* https://www.patreon.com/danceunion J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebo...

Feedback, Feedback, OW! 08.01.2019 1:17:02

Tyrone Bevans and NIC Kay join us in the studio to talk about feedback! This is the last episode recorded in 2018 The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene NIC Kay IG: @okaynickay Tyrone Bevans IG: @tyroneb...

Contexts of Erasure 26.12.2018 1:10:59

Veronica Jiao, Coel Rodriguez, and lily bo joined us in the studio on this episode to talk about the practices of erasure we've encountered as artists. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Veronica Jia...

We Are Tired, But We Are Here 18.12.2018 1:11:56

We are so tired this week but, listen, we made it! And we have some things to say about our experiences with institutions, support, or lack of support. We really just want to get paid on time... The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene www.methodsofp...

Mind Yo Business! 11.12.2018 1:32:34

We are joined by Davalois Fearon and Du'Bois A'Keen this episode to talk about the business of dance! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Chiron in Leo Performance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/j-bouey-2018-movement-research-van-lier-emerging-artists-of-color-...

Who Are The Gatekeepers? 04.12.2018 1:28:33

Melanie and J. had a stimulating conversation about gatekeepers and how those powers are exercised. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Fresh Tracks Tickets: https://sforce.co/2Q8ZK4G Melanie Greene www.methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Skeleton Archite...

Our Futures in Dance 27.11.2018 1:25:00

Mikaila Ware and Kyle Marshall joined in the studio to have a reflective conversation about what our futures in dance might look like and how we got to where we are currently. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ BAX | Brooklyn Arts Exchange Performance: http:/...