Transforming a vision into a company is not an easy endavor, but Kyra Jean Green of Trip the Light Fantastic does it with joyus ease, letting her passions, creativity and social beliefs motivate her story telling ways.

The Creative Director of DIY Dancer Magazine, Lara Wilson Townsend joins us to share the origin story of DIY. We also critically reflect on how dance is reported, the nature of media consumption and how we present the artform more broadly. Grab a copy of their second issue NOW. This publication is a moment of aesthetic clarity and a gift to readers!

Eve Walstrum's resume drips with historical importance. As a dancer in The American Ballet Company, Batsheva and Nederlands Dance Theater, she is a pioneer. She is the original cast in some of the lexicons most important ballets by Jiri Kylian, William Forsythe and many more, not to mention, she's a fabulous storyteller.

Rachel Patrice Fallon, a dancer with Hofesh Shechter Company, discusses the complexities of dancing for film. With the release of Shechter's 'Clowns' on BBC2, a new wave of dance film is changing how we engage with concert dance.

Hanna Brictson is a choreographer of the NOW. Her impact on the Chicago dance scene is expanding, her work is palpably effective and highly entertaining. Helping us get to know her is our new Chicago correspondent, Ethan Kirshbaum.

Symbiosis Arts founders Braeden Barns and Ryland Early know how to pump energy into a room...and into a podcast. Dance on Air strives to support emerging dance talent and these two creators have a bright future. Get to know them on this week's podcast!

The Palais Garnier is one of the most symbolic and pre-eminent performance venues in the world. Also known as the Paris Opera, it is a monument to live dance performance. Dancers Lloyd Knight and Charlotte Landreau of the Martha Graham Dance Company join us to reflect on performing in such a historic theater.

The Artistic Director of Gallim, Andrea Miller reflects on her 10th Anniversary, the future of Gallim and the complexities of creation in the digital age. Her perspective as a mother, activist, and artist is impressively compelling. Join the discussion and take a listen.

Scott Gormley's documentary, Danseur potently exposes gender stereotypes in the ballet world. Through his critically focused and often emotional film, he brings to light a topic desperately in need of attention.

Hubbard Street's Fall Series is an ambitious collaboration with dynamic relevance. This interview with Hubbard Street dancers Jacqueline Burnett and Michael Gross is an honest reflection on organizational identity, risk and creative impulse. Take a listen and join the discussion!