The second of a two-part series exploring the tools and motivations behind starting a dance company. Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales features as the first ever guest on the show and is an immensely experienced performer, choreographer and educator. Most notably, he is the founder/artistic director of ASK Dance Company, one of the very few full-time employing companies in Malaysia.

In the month of Art Management, this episode dives deeper into the challenges regarding talent development, international recognition and what the future beholds post-COVID! Do we ask enough pertinent questions that need answering? Let's find out by 'Dancing the Malaysian! '

• Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales 
• ASK Dance Company
• Books on Malaysian dance
• Dance blog

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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