The Dance Union

CONTENT WARNING: Brief conversation about sexual assault at 1:25:00 We had the great privilege of speaking with Brianna Taylor about the presence of whiteness in dance, in our bodies and attempting to define what white dance is. 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/dancearti...

Melanie and J. talk about rest, travel, and relationships on this episode while taking a moment to discuss what they were doing and thinking about during the unintentional 3-week hiatus. 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.co...

We are BACK to life and BACK to reality with guest and phenom Coco Karol! Melanie is back from her Bogliasco Residency in Italy and J. is back from their existential crisis after losing the files for 3 episodes which put the podcast on an unexpected hiatus! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey F...

Melanie and J. spoke about different ways we can initiate forms, models, and practices of reparations for marginalized identities within our community of artists. Also... enjoy another healthy discussion about the female anatomy. 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/danceart...

It's just Melanie and J. Bouey this week and we are talking about the ways in which dance artists can support each other and thrive! 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

This was a post-nap, dreary, and cloudy day episode featuring Alicia "Ayo" Ohs, and it looks like much of the same in NYC. So, maybe grab some nice chai tea and wrap a blanket 'round ya shoulders as you join us for a conversation about getting this MONEY! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB:...

We are out here living our best lives and reminiscing about our dreams and goals from the past! Dre Speaks joined us for this episode while we deliberated on what thirst drops, splash backs, and milly wops were. 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 Gree...

Somehow, we combined a very informative conversation about periods with our intended subject about appropriation! This episode is jam-packed with useful information! We know you'll enjoy the laughter between our hosts and our guests, Melanie Geoge and Hadar Ahuvia The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ Announcement: https://www.centerforthehu...

We spoke about rejection, getting No's, and how to bounce back with Elena Rose Light on this episode. 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 Elena Rose Light https://www.elenaroselight.com/ IG: @virginia_woo...

We sat down with JoVonna Parks, dancer with Elisa Monte Dance, and discussed some of the unsavory practices of not paying dance artists for the work they do, as well as some ways of negotiating pay. 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 methodsofp...

School is starting back up soon so we are talking about dance education, conservatories, college and dance, teaching dance and so much more with our guest, Maxine Montilus! 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: @lanier...

Have you ever wondered if you could ever pay your bills simply from your dance checks? During this episode, we spoke about jobs and careers dance artists have alongside their performance and choreographic careers! 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 Gr...

Can we benefit from something like the Oscars/Grammy's for Dance? Is there bias in the awards that exist? Why don't we have a Best Choreographer category for the Oscars!? Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey (https://soundcloud.com/djtonymonkey/monkey-may-i) 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...

So much is going on in our world on a daily basis, we decided to talk Dance, Politics, and Activism during this DUET. Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i 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: @l...

This is a DUET with us, Melanie and J., the hosts of The Dance Union! We will occasionally record episodes, just the two of us addressing topics and sharing opinions. It's always a fun time when we get together so enjoy! Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/...

This is the second part of the episode we recorded with Marguerite Hemmings where talked about dating! Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i 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 Margu...

Tokenism: Broadly speaking, is including a small number of under-represented groups in an effort to appear diverse. These people are often symbolically and interchangeably used to represent an entire group of people. https://theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org/blog/2018/tokenism/ Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – https://soundcloud.com/djtonymonkey/monkey-may-i The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/...

Tyrone Bevans sat down with us and talked about Pose FX, Camille A. Brown not receiving a well deserved TONY nomination, and thirst traps!!! Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – https://soundcloud.com/djtonymonkey/2017-monkey-pleasure 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/danceart...

We spoke with Italy Bianca and lily bo about Self Care in this episode where Do Not Disturb is the first line of defense for our Self Care Intro: Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i 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: @lanie...

I spoke with JoVonna Parks, Veronica Jiao, and Kailey McCrudden about Auditions, Casting, and The Incredibles 2! Intro: https://soundcloud.com/djtonymonkey/monkey-may-i 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/ Antonio Brown Dance performance: https://www.brownpaper...

I spoke with Orlando Hunter, Melanie Greene, and Johnnie Cruise Mercer about what we eat! Dance Magazine Article: http://www.dancemagazine.com/eating-on-tour-2485750082.html 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/ Gibney WorkUp Showing: https://gibneydance.secure....

I spoke with Veronica Jiao about paying our bills... sigh lol Intro & Outro: Bromancerecords – Kaytranada-spring-mixtape-for 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/ Veronica Jiao IG: @vrjiao http://www.dancemagazine.com/so-you-think-you-can-dance-2480300942.html

I spoke with Lily Bo Shapiro and Ricarrdo Valentine of Brother(hood) about sexual harassment and the abuse of power in our dance communities, and what are some ways we can counteract these forces. Dance/NYC has identified a list of sexual harassment resources in New York, which it will continue to update: https://www.dance.nyc/dance.nyc/partner-resources/sexualharassment/resources Intro & Outro: B...

I sat down with Kailey McCrudden and Pat Rose to speak about pursuing a dance career after college. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: facebook.com/danceartistj BAX Performance: http://events.bax.org/professional/2018-upstart-program/ Kailey McCrudden http://www.kaycruddenco.com/new-page/ IG:...

I sat down with Ita Segev and Cameron McKinney to speak about our proximity to dance, and to check-in with how our hearts are doing. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: facebook.com/danceartistj BAX Performance: http://events.bax.org/professional/2018-upstart-program/ Ita Segev IG: @itaqt https...