Abun(dance)

By Kristen Faraclas and Hannah Schayes

Welcome to Abun(dance). You guessed it, a podcast dedicated to all things surrounding dance. Your co-hosts Kristen and Hannah are two best friends and former college roommates. From personal experienc... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Abun(dance) episodes:

September 21, 2021 Debra Marchese
Kristen and Hannah speak to Debra about adaptive dance programs and her individual experience as a director. She has an abundance :) of information to share with everyone about why dance is important to all different populations. All bodies can dance! "Just do it!" as Deb would say.
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1h 10min
September 07, 2021 Laurie Deyo
This episode features Laurie Deyo who has a non-traditional yet very successful career in dance. Kristen and Hannah talk about dance education with Laurie as well as her career leading up to where she is currently.
*Trigger Warning: this interview brings up issues of eating disorders (please be mindful and take care of yourselves as this can be a challenging subject for some)
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1h 2min
August 24, 2021 Solveig Santillano
Kristen and Hannah are so honored to bring to you their former dance professor, Solveig Santillano! She has a lot of wonderful insight on how her career as a dancer and dance educator has evolved. Solveig dives deep into her own experiences that have evidently shaped her into the artist she is today.
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1h 11min
August 10, 2021 Renée Meiffren
Kristen and Hannah are beyond excited to kick off their interview series with the lovely Renée Meiffren! Thank you to Renée for sharing some of your experiences training, dancing, teaching, and archiving. You are an inspiration and a joy to learn about!
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37min
June 29, 2021 Outdoor Performance Opportunities
Episode 15: OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Kristen and Hannah discuss the different challenges and points of consideration when it comes to performing outdoors. They take a look a look at various outdoor dance festivals and how they function especially during this unique year.
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50min
June 16, 2021 Theatre Traditions
EPISODE 14: THEATRE TRADITIONS From pre-show circles to closing up the theater with the ghost light, Kristen and Hannah discuss traditions that are common to performances. If you are asking yourself questions about the meaning behind the famed bows or the receiving of flowers at the end of a show then you'll definitely want to give this a listen!
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49min
June 01, 2021 Reflection on Reflection
EPISODE 13: REFLECTION ON REFLECTION Kristen and Hannah discuss the pros and cons to the mirror and its affects on us as dancers. We invite everyone to think about how mirrors play a role in their day to day routine. How does it make you feel?
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32min
May 18, 2021 Audition Advice
Episode 12: AUDITION ADVICE Seeking: Dancers interested in pursuing a professional career in dance. Kristen and Hannah shed light on the in-person and Zoom audition process. Here's what you can expect and should be prepared for.
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42min
May 04, 2021 (Don't) "Break a leg!"
Episode 11: (DON'T) "BREAK A LEG!" The physical demands of dance unfortunately lead to a lot of injuries. From research, education, and personal experiences, Kristen and Hannah tackle some of the causes, susceptible populations, and injury prevention.
*Disclaimer, we are not experts and should not replace seeing or talking to a medical professional*
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42min
April 20, 2021 Gender in Dance: A Discussion
Episode 10: GENDER IN DANCE: A DISCUSSION Let's take a look at the stereotypes and barriers that exist surrounding gender in the dance world. Not so shockingly, many of these stem from our overall society. We have a long way to go, but slowly some positive change is coming about. Keep having these discussions and enacting change!
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42min

FAQs about Abun(dance):

How many episodes does Abun(dance) have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.