Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Purpose Chats, I will be giving some tips for Nationals!

It's that time of year and it's my hope that these tips help you perform your best and have the best experience ever!

I'm also breaking down my dance intensive Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE and the heart behind it.

You don't want to miss out! So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @purposechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023:

Dates: July 28-30th

Location: NYC

Ages: 14 and up

Level: Intermediate/Adv

Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern

Plus: Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location!

Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/

Don't miss it!

Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Purpose Chats, myself and my special guest, Katherine Iheke are chatting about her dance journey and how dancers can own their individual dance journey like a boss!

We tackle comparison, doubt, and how to find gratitude in where you're at in your journey! This is a good one! You don’t want to miss it!So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @dancechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

To connect with Katherine:

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @katherineiheke

Youtube: @katherineiheke

Facebook: @katiheke

Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023:

Dates: July 28-30th

Location: NYC

Ages: 14 and up

Level: Intermediate/Adv

Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Musical Theatre

Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location

Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/

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Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Purpose Chats myself and our special guest, Katie LaDuca are doing a 2023 dance competition wrap up! You'll hear our take on the things we loved this comp season and the things we hope we can improve upon as a dance competition community as a whole.

As a special bonus we share our biggest lessons from our year of teaching! You don't want to miss this episode!Go get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @dancechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

To connect with Katie LaDuca:

Website: Katieladuca.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @Katieladuca_

Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_

Links to preview Katie's Teacher training series on Tik Tok:

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKFT8Pv/

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRKFst1c/

Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023:

Dates: July 28-30thLocation: NYC

Ages: 14 and up

Level: Intermediate/Adv

Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern

Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location!!!

Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/

Don't miss it!

*Teacher group mentioned during the episode:

Teachers on PURPOSE Band app group: Hey, join our 'Dance Teachers on Purpose' group on BAND - The app for groups and communities!https://band.us/n/afa79bE5zd1ft

Hey Dance fam!On this episode of Purpose Chats, this is part 2 of a discussion how to navigate race within your dance studio! I will cover tips about hair, make-up and costumes and how to make sure all of your dancers look their best! I mentioned this on my last episode and want to add this again, I know the topic of race can be awkward, but it will continue to be awkward until we discuss it and normalize extending grace when we do discuss. I do not claim to know it all or to have all of the answers, but I am drawing from my real life experience so I hope that you can sense my heart behind every word that I speak. I truly want to help the dance community and with that though in mind, I hope this episode truly helps! So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @purposechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

To connect with Tiana Hester:

Website: www.praysweatslay.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tianahester

Tik Tok: @tianahester

Summer of Purpose- The EXPERIENCE 2023:

Dates: July 28-30th

Location: NYC

Ages: 14 and up

Level: Intermediate/Adv

Styles: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Modern

Added bonus: Video shoot on day 3 at a cool NYC location!

Check out more info here: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2023/

Don't miss it!

Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Purpose Chats, this is part 1 of a discussion how how to navigate race within your dance studio! I will cover tips and advice that I hope normalizes the topic of race in your studio, and share insight to ensure that your studio is a safe and inclusive space for any and all dancers who might enter your doors.

 I want to add that I know the topic of race can be awkward, but it will continue to be awkward until we discuss it and normalize extending grace when we do discuss. I do not claim to know it all or to have all of the answers, but I am drawing from my real life experience so I hope that you can sense my heart behind every word that I speak. I truly want to help the dance community and with that though in mind, I hope this episode truly helps! 

So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @dancechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

Recommended resources:

Books:

"Rooted Jazz Dance: Africanist and Equity in the Twenty-First Century" 

https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Jazz-Dance-Africanist-Twenty-First/dp/0813069114/ref=asc_df_0813069114/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564807226538&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16181693694642435927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007784&hvtargid=pla-1303775632263&psc=1

"Jazz Dance: A History of the Roots and Branches"

https://www.amazon.com/Jazz-Dance-History-Roots-Branches/dp/0813061296/ref=asc_df_0813061296/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312030486371&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16181693694642435927&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9007784&hvtargid=pla-464189452062&psc=1

Other resources:

1. https://youtu.be/dpCBMwAweDI

2. https://www.blackhistorymonth.org.uk/article/section/music-entertainers/15-black-dancers-who-changed-american-dance/?fbclid=PAAaZRT5N6bhWK1Z95I2QOaRo0sSwIuk2Dbqbl1jzvW7jdVPEeG9sbZNcommI

3. https://youtu.be/yrzmeewdj3o

4. https://youtu.be/ER_ZbijB6Rw

5. 

Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Purpose Chats, myself and my special guest, Tiana Hester are chatting about why having diverse dance teachers is a game-changer.

We will be sharing about the two teachers that we had who helped us become who we are today, and why representation matters in dance. You don’t want to miss this episode!

So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with Ashley Rich:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @dancechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

To connect with Tiana Hester

Website:  www.praysweatslay.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: www.instagram.com/tianahester and www.instagram.com/praysweatslay

Tik Tok: @tianahester

Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of Dance Chats myself and my special guest, Katie LaDuca are doing a catch up sesh, where we will fill you in with all that’s been happening since my last episode.

From new teaching jobs, to our A. Rich Dance programs doing amazing this summer, to some learning lessons, future plans, you don’t want to miss this episode!

So get some snacks and tune in!

XOXO, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:

Podcast- @dancechatspodcast

A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance

Personal page- @arichy
 
Summer intensive- @_summerofpurpose

Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@a.richdance/featured

To connect with Katie LaDuca:

Website: Katieladuca.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @Katieladuca_

Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_

Hey Dance fam!

On this episode of "Dance Chats", we are in part 2 of our Competition series, and myself and my special guest, Ashley Mowrey are chatting about how to navigate awards at competition!

Ashley Mowrey is a dance mindset coach who truly believes in helping dancers calm their mind, cultivate self confidence, and clarify needs, values, and goals! And if you didn't know by now...these things are super important to me and my company A. Rich Dance, so I thought it would be great to have her as a guest today!

We will be discussing the importance of having a positive mindset, how to navigate awards sessions, and some great ways to support your dancer through the life lessons that can be learned at competition. 

So sit back, relax, grab your fav summer drink of choice and listen as we give some helpful insight and tools to better approach awards!

And please always feel free to reach out with any questions!

xoxo, Ashley

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Summer intensive: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2022/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:
Podcast- @dancechatspodcast
A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance
Personal page- @arichy

To connect with my guest Ashley Mowrey:

Website: ashleymowrey.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @ashley.mowrey.mindset

Hey Dance Fam!

We're talking competition and all things character in dance in this episode of "Dance chats"!

So,  as we wrap up regionals part of the competition season and head into Nationals this summer, take some time to listen to tips to support your dancer during competition season!
Oh, and I have a special guest too! My friend, and the uber talented Katie LaDuca!
She is a choreogrpaher, performer, and an amazing dance educator and we have teamed up this episode to bring you tips for pre, during, and post competition!
We hope to make your dance competition experience even better!

Happy Listening!
xoxo, Ashley

Check out the tips below!
Pre:

1. Show excitement for your dancer getting to share their gift in dance!
2. Help your dancer set goals for each dance they'll be performing at competition.
3. Bonus- Be mindful of the energy you bring and the words you speak before competition. 

During:

1. Affirm your dancer before each dance.
2. Focus on the fun! Remind them that this is an opportunity to share their gift!
3. Bonus- Give grace to everyone during competition, including yourself!

Post:

1. Celebrate your dancer for their performance at competition, regardless of how they place. 
2. Encourage your dancer to be gracious to their teachers, studio owners,  and to also take competition critiques without offense, but instead to help them grow.
3. As a dance parent, you have the power to set the tone for how the competition experience goes, so do so with love, excitement, and grace!

To connect with me:

Website: www.arichdance.com

Summer intensive: https://arichdance.com/summerofpurpose2022/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram:
Podcast- @dancechatspodcast
A. Rich Dance- @a.richdance
Personal page- @arichy

To connect with Katie LaDuca:

Website: Katieladuca.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @Katieladuca_

Tik Tok: @Katieladuca_

In this episode, our host Ashley Rich will discuss her dance journey up to this point, along with what ignited her to start a podcast! She will also give you an insider on what future topics she'll cover!