Dance Rhetoric Podcast

Dance Rhetoric Podcast

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Dance Rhetoric Podcast episodes

  • S1 Ep.07 - Anthony Burrell | Opening doors for the Atlanta community

    On October 28th I spent a Sunday afternoon gaining knowledge at the 3 Kings Master Series discussion panel at Anthony Burrell Center for Dance in Atlanta, GA. There was so much love in the studio that it felt like home.

    Burrell expressed at the discussion panel, “I am here for you guys, as a friend and confidant.” And he gracefully opened his arms to the students and parents in the Atlanta dance community for a 3-day session with elite performers, Lorraine Fields, Frank Gatson, and Chris Grant.

    I had a humbling experience catching up with him to discuss what sparked to open his own company, dance education and the importance of being vain as a dancer to be comfortable one's own skin.

    15 min
  • S1 Ep.06 Tasha B. | Inspiring women, Goals & Heel Talk
    I have enjoyed a series of Heel Talk experiences within the past two years, that have inspired me to chase my own visions. Founded by Tasha B., Heel Talk is more than dance. It’s about women inspiring each other to be the best version of themselves, in heels of course! I have attended the Ladies Night Out event, Heel Talk Connection and Private Dance session. At Ladies Night Out I was free and unapologetically embracing my feminine side. At Heel Talk Connection, I networked with a purpose in a room of ambitious women from all walks of life. When I took my first private dance session, I accepted my weaknesses and became best friends with my flaws.
    As women, we go through so many emotional transitions in our life and having a space like Heel Talk for women is a reminder of how powerful we are when we uplift each other. In this episode, we talked about staying spiritually connected, personal goals, and her journey with Heel Talk LLC.
    Photo credit: Nikon Don Harris
    13 min
  • S1 Ep.05 Gisella Ferreira | Living Samba Soul
    It was a breath of fresh air spending the week with my good friend Gisella Ferreira in Venice, La where she teaches Samba, Zumba and directs her own Samba Soul Dance Company! Every night in class was a release and rebirth of self-expression into becoming the woman I want to be. The best part of this experience was connecting with the women of Samba Soul, who come from all journeys of life to dance Samba as a way of healing.
    Pure positive vibes, smiling faces, and sweat dripping down the arch of our backs. Gisella gave us unity, power, and knowledge of her Brazilian culture by teaching us the meaning of Samba music and movement.
    In our sit down Gisella expresses her love for Samba, turning failure into lessons and her experience at Rio Carnival! Check it out!
    Photo credit: Pikalindo
    11 min
  • S1 Ep.04 Guerdley & Brat | Queen Moves speaks on The Female Narrative

    Before I departed New York, I had the pleasure of catching up with the founders of Queen Moves Guerdley & Brat at Peridance Capezio Center. Since our encounter at The Galen Hooks Method NYC Intensive back 2017, we stayed connected and I've enjoyed watching them flourish through their commitment to friendship and the Queen moves movement.

    These two are the most down to earth human beings you'll ever meet! You will learn how they connected online, what inspired Queen Moves and how to support women’s inner queendom.


    Photo credit: Joey Rosado

    12 min
  • S1 Ep.03 Omari Wiles | African Movement & Musicality

    Omari’s class is a space of spiritual healing. His vocabulary in dance is stemmed from his African background in Senegalese and Mali.

    In every class session, Omari breaks down the movements, history, and musicality that his style of dance comes from, to conceal foundation.

    After his West African class at Peridance Capezio, we talked about the importance of African dance influence and breaking the habits of students relying on hitting the "crash" to train their ears to hear the music effectively.


    Photo credit: Christopher Duggan

    9 min
  • S1 Ep.02 Jessica Castro | Giving back with Lipstick Diaries

    Jessica Castro's Absolute Beginner Heels Class at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater was magical. Jessica magically uncovered our power in heels. Castro helped us understand how to find our center, classic lines, walks and ended classy choreography to "Darling Nikki" by Prince.

    After class, Jessica Castro and I talked about her part in giving back to the dance community, exploitation of women and why she created Lipstick Diaries NYC produced by women and taught by women.


     Photo credit: Julien Benhamou

    12 min
  • S1 Ep.01 Buddha Stretch | Hip-Hop Foundation
    I was excited to take a class from Hip-Hop pioneer Buddha Stretch at Broadway Dance Center's Hip- Hop Foundation Series! In his two-part session, we learned Hip-Hop foundation, transitions, and technique!
    After class, I asked him about the importance of foundation and how to build your own style as a dancer. Check out his feedback and take note!
    Photo source: broadwaydancecenter.com
    4 min

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Welcome to Dance Rhetoric, where we explore the journey of movement with Dance Artists.