Happy Birthday to Abun(dance)! Our first episode aired in December, 2020 and we are happy to be celebrating 4 amazing years. In this episode, Kristen and Hannah recap their time working on the pod and give you their own personal 'wrapped' of their dance lives.

In this episode Audra Queen discusses her personal experience being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She discusses her superpowers that come with it along with it's challenges and how they may present as a dancer. Knowledge is power, and this diagnosis has allowed her to feel more empowered and in charge of her life. Check Audra out @danceceocoach on Instagram and give her podcast 'The Dance CEO' a listen!

On this episode, we have guest Tamaira Sandifer also commonly referred to as 'Miss Tee.' Miss Tee founded Studio T Arts & Entertainment where she uses dance as her primary engagement tool to connect with diverse youth. In this episode we discuss how she instills her entrepreneurial spirit, hope, and healing into trauma-impacted youth - creating the next generation of entrepreneurs.

We welcome the lovely Michela Poynter! She is an established dancer and photographer. In today's episode, Michela shares her passion for photography and how it plays a role in her professional life. Contact Michela if you are not only in need of dance photos, but have interest in a graduation, engagement or family shoot!

Today Veda Manly offers insight on how black representation can be better applied in dance. Her passion for dance, anthology, witchcraft and more is discussed in great depth -- learn more about how her background has shaped her into the artist she is today! We are so proud of her achievements and we can't we to see where her path takes her!

Have you ever heard of Labanotation? Well, if you haven't or want to know more about it, check out this episode! Noelle Partusch talks about her passion for this system of notating movement.

This episode highlights the other half of the management team at Ballet Embody, Emily Runkle. Emily is co-founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Embody located in Westminster, Maryland. The conversation centers around one of her areas of expertise, creating original narrative ballets, some of which include Weekend at Marley Manor: A Murder Mystery Ballet, An Evening of Edgar Allen Poe, and The Maryland Nutcracker!

This episode features Melissa Lineburg! Fun fact, Kristen and Melissa dance together with Ballet Embody, a professional contemporary ballet company based in Maryland. In addition to being a freelance dancer, Melissa has her own nutrition and wellness company, 'eMpower performance.' Check out her resources and services on Instagram @eMpower_performance and on TikTok @empowerdancenutrition!