Ekayani is the singularly-titled inspiration behind Yoga on the Dance Floor. Together with creative partner and electronic dance musician Tom Glide, they offer a music and dance experience that is on another level. She knows the lore behind the lyrics, and infuses everything she touches with spirit. You'll want to download their entire album, or at least a track or two on iTunes, and tell your festival or event promoter friends about Ekayani and Yoga on the Dance Floor, and they will be thanking you for the hot tip after they book the hottest headliner their show has had in years. 

You are going to have a much deeper understanding of the transformative power of dance in peoples lives after listening to this interview. Learn how she has established a program with in a very difficult system, and the many different ways it is having a positive effect on people. Movement helps these troubled woman create metaphors that allow them to step into different lives.

Delighted to feature a mover and shaker from up north that's been on our radar for a long time. She's got a great story to tell going back to the early days of disco and how the freedom she found in those clubs led to a life dedicated to movement. Prepare to be inspired and get ready for some contagious enthusiasm!

Today you are meeting Kellita, an award-winning showgirl and burlesque dancer, and creator of the transformative mentorship program designed to unleash your inner showgirl and lead you to the streets of San Francisco for Carnaval. In this bright and lively interview, you'll be inspired by the levels of consciousness that are connected through her innovative work and be delighted by her infectious positive energy. Enjoy!

With a background in multiple disciplines including Japanese Butoh and radical environmentalism, 'Momo' is a mover and shaker on the rise that you should know about. She's an articulate advocate for the body's role in our lives and the environment, and with an eco-movement retreat off the grid in the wilds of British Columbia she's really walking the talk. (and chopping the wood ;-) 

This man's work is in total alignmenet with our work here at Dance First. In this interview you'll learn how policy as changing and how holistic methods are being recognized as beneficial to a wide variety of populations in need. Jim works on the front lines in conflicts and war zones around the world, bringing the methods of mind-body awareness to people dealing with PTSD and a variety of other conditions. Please enjoy this interview and learn more about Jims work at www.cmbm.org

Adelle has a vibrant spirit and inspiring attitude. Learn how her childhood vision gave her a thread to her current work. This leader is a powerhouse in her local community, and has put San Antonio on the map as a mecca for movement.

Sridhar has an amazing story that rarely gets told, we're treated to a tour of turning points along the journey from humble health food pioneer to leading festival phenomenon. Learn about his work with Ram Dass and his vision for spreading the Bhakti and Shakti vibes.

Shooting a different dance video every day for a year might seem daunting for some, but not for Mary Pinizzotto. Armed with only a laptop and a handheld video camera, she succeeded in creating a 365 video body of work. Ranging from tango at Target to waltzing in Walmart and even dancing with bikers on the interstate in Utah. As a current Soul Motion protégé with roots in professional ballroom dance, she has a lot to teach us about presence, perseverance, and persuading the public to move.

In one of our most inspiring interviews to date, Gay Hendricks shares his early fall into embodiment, and names some very interesting figures along the way, including Ram Dass fresh from his first trip to India, and Jack Downing a Rolfing pioneer. Plus he said I asked one of the best questions he's had in over 2,500 interviews, so I hope you'll agree, this is a special chat.