Charles got to sit down with Philly dance rock star Brian Sanders!

They discussed Brian’s unique creative process, making JUNK, the jarring reality of “reality television,” and so much more!

Check Out the new work “Luster” by Brian Sanders’ JUNK in the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival: https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-brian-sanders-junk-luster/all/

For More Info About Brian Sanders’ JUNK: https://www.briansandersjunk.com/

Charles sits down with his friend and mentor Gwendolyn Bye.

They discuss the importance of knowing dance history, Gwen’s time performing for dance pioneer Mary Anthony, her mission of reconstructing historical modern dance works…and more!

More about Gwendolyn Bye: https://www.gbyedance.org/

Check out Dancefusion’s Upcoming Fringe Festival Performance:

September 9, 2022 - https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-dancefusion-sokolow-theatre-dance-ensemble-envisions/2022-09-09/

September 10, 2022 - https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-dancefusion-sokolow-theatre-dance-ensemble-envisions/2022-09-10/

In this episode, Charles sits down with the dynamic duo of dance, Roni Koresh, artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, AND Melissa Rector, the Assistant Artistic Director, company soloist, and creative muse of Koresh Dance Company.

They discuss their journeys to Philadelphia, the company's and the school's evolution, and all the branches of the Koresh Dance tree.

For More Info: https://www.koreshdance.org/

Charles and Christine discuss bringing ballet into the future, the importance of art and education, favorite touring moments, and BalletX’s upcoming Summer Series.

For More About Christine & BalletX -

Website: https://www.balletx.org/

Twitter: BalletX Philadelphia

Facebook: BalletX

Instagram: @balletx.official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletxvideo

Summer Series 2022 - July 13-17

In this episode, we dive deep into Jaye’s history as a pioneering student of CAPA and UArts, her journey with LEJA Dance Theater, her reinvention as an author and international award-winning filmmaker…and more!

To Learn More Visit: jadadance.com

In this episode, Charles and Ms. Brown (aka JB) discuss, Black dance excellence, meeting the Obamas, Philadanco’s history and growth…and more! https://philadanco.org/

In this episode, we chat with Theresa Shockley, Executive Director of the Community Education Center (CEC.)

We talk about her own dance history, including being a founding member of Urban Bush Woman, her arts journey in Philadelphia, the state of arts funding in Philadelphia, and more.

Community Education Center (CEC)

Website: https://www.cecarts.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEC-Community-Education-Center-217339404976000/

Twitter: twitter.com/CECArts1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecarts/

Charles sat down for an enjoyable chat with Diane Sharp, director of SHARP Dance Company.

They discuss the company’s history, the family dynamic among the dancers, favorite tour moments, and more!

http://www.sharpdance.org/

https://www.facebook.com/sharpdance

https://twitter.com/SHARPDancePhila

https://www.instagram.com/sharpdancephilly/

Charles sat down with choreographer and b-boy extraordinaire Raphael Xavier. They discuss the joy of collaboration, meeting Bill T. Jones where hip hop has come from, where it is now, its future, and more!

https://www.raphaelxavier.org

https://www.pentacle.org/blog/artist/raphael-xavier/

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Charles had the austere pleasure of sitting down with Madhusmita Bora, director of Sattriya Dance Company. They discuss the origin of the company, the history, tradition, and correct pronunciation of Sattriya, and so much more!

www.sattriyadancecompany.com

Email: [email protected]

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IG: @sattriya.dance.company