Jordan Miller

the konverj pod

Arts EN ↓ 7 episodes

Discover the stories of the artists who bring konverjdans (converge-dance) to life on "the konverj pod," hosted by Jordan Miller. This Brooklyn-based dance company, founded in 2016 by Miller, Amy Saunder, and Tiffany Mangulabnan, creates and produces dance works across the U.S. in collaboration with over 65 artists and counting. Join us for conversations with our friends-- dancers, musicians, designers and choreographers-- as we uncover the artistry and heart behind our work.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: konverjdans.com

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Jordan Miller

Episodes

Episode 7: Tiffany Mangulabnan 14.03.2025 47:25

It's the konverj/pod Season 1 finale, and we're chatting with konverjdans co-founder, co-director, choreographer, dancer & ultimate lovebug-- Tiffany Mangulabnan! This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of ⁠⁠⁠⁠HYPHA⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Tiffany and I talk about her choreographic journey, her love for words and what it was like growing u...

Episode 6: Conor Mulligan 05.03.2025 54:53

This week on the konverj/pod we're chatting with konverjdans lighting designer, Conor Mulligan. This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of ⁠⁠⁠HYPHA⁠⁠⁠ . Conor and I chat about his background in theater and his many different creative outlets including painting, photography, digital images & video. Follow Conor on Instagram: @zombifie...

Episode 5: Reshma Patel-Cline 26.02.2025 41:33

This week on the konverj/pod we're chatting with konverjdans's costume designer, Reshma Patel-Cline. This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of ⁠⁠HYPHA⁠⁠ . 'HYPHA' is the second evening of work Reshma has designed and constructed costumes for. We love what happens when we get to live and create in the "Resh World...

Episode 4: Antuan Byers 19.02.2025 54:38

This week, we're talking to konverjdans dancer and collaborator, Antuan Byers. This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of HYPHA . It should be noted, that this episode was recorded before the summer 2024 firing of dancers from Dallas Black Dance Theater and the events thereafter which is why the topic was not discussed. We commend Antuan...

Episode 3: Łukasz Zięba 12.02.2025 28:28

This week, we're talking to konverjdans dancer and collaborator, Łukasz Zięba ⁠ This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of ⁠HYPHA.⁠ Łukasz and I talk about fatherhood, dancing for the Metropolitan Opera and his love for music and soccer. Łukasz is also a dancer at the Metropolitan Opera and works as a souind healer and choreograp...

Episode 2: JoVonna Parks 05.02.2025 42:50

This week, we're talking to konverjdans dancer and collaborator, JoVonna Parks This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Season 8 performances of HYPHA. JoVonna and I discuss her journey into choreography, post-show rituals and her love for Prospect Park. JoVonna also dances with CLYMOVE in NYC and choreographs her own work. Check out her latest creatio...

Episode 1: Amy Saunder 28.01.2025 31:40

Today, we're chatting with konverjdans co-founder, co-artistic director, dancer, choreographer and videographer: Amy Saunder. This episode was recorded in April 2024 as we were preparing for konverjdans's Summer Season performances of HYPHA. Amy and I discuss her new work 'Buried Giant,' her love of cooking, growing up in Zimbabwe, and how her experiences teaching "Dancing to...