The Background Dancer

By Jason Yap

The Background Dancer sheds light on critical aspects underpinning the dance and performing arts industry through topics ranging from management, entrepreneurship, education, technology, fashion, chor... more

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May 31, 2021Science: Somatic Sojourns | Vincent Yong
What was our first ever universal language? No, it did not require speech as there was only movement at the very beginning. Vincent Yong is Singapore's sole Certified Movement Analyst, Somatic Movement Therapist and founder of Danspire International.

Concluding the month of Dance Wellness, this episode introduces the concepts and applications of movement studies and somatic practices. Movement is not just motion, it is a mindset. Listen in as we explore why the 'first wealth is health'!
Vincent Yong
Danspire International
Facebook page
YouTube channel
Flow: The Art of Creating AbunDance

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May 24, 2021Science: Who's Your Avatar? | Serving Your Purpose
Who do you ultimately serve? No, I don't mean as an employee or such, but as a human being who's driven to bring value to others. When you wake up every morning, ask yourself these questions: Who do you dance for? Why do you dance? If you can't figure one out, consider defining your Avatar.

Continuing in the month of Dance Wellness, this episode introduces the business application of an ideal customer/Avatar. Learn how to design your own compatible version and develop an effective means to thrive within the creative industries. Yet to have a purpose for life or work? Come and let's build our Avatars!
Defining an Avatar
HK Dance Magazine feature

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May 17, 2021Science: To Dance, From Science | Edel Quin
Where can dancers turn to for an interest or career in science? The overarching aim of dance science is to optimize dancer performance and minimize injury risk for the prolongation of one's professional life. Edel Quin is the Programme Leader of the Dance Sciences at the University of Chichester and co-authored the bestseller, Safe Dance Practice in 2015.

Continuing in the month of Dance Wellness, this episode introduces the main faculties of dance science and its various affiliated organizations. Ready to research? Join us as we talk all things dance science!
Edel Quin
Safe Dance Practice
IADMS
Safe in Dance International
Science for Dance Educators

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May 09, 2021Science: Doctor Dancer | Filomar Cortezano Tariao
What do doctors and dancers have in common? They both apply the human body as main instruments! Yes, medical expertise can benefit dancer wellbeing in a multitude of ways, but you obviously need an actual doctor present for that. Dr. Filomar Cortezano Tariao is a Senior Lecturer of Dance at NAFA and a licensed physician whose mission is to raise awareness for dancer health through the lens of inclusivity and diversity.

Kicking off the month of Dance Wellness, this episode introduces the similarities and differences between the medical and arts industries. We already have doctors who can dance, so here's a call for more doctor dancers!
Dr. Filomar Cortezano Tariao
WDA Singapore
Featured research article
2016 Singapore Paragames Performance

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49min
April 25, 2021Media: Pick and Pod | Podcasting for Dance
Is podcasting a necessary medium for the arts? There are already a multitude of dance podcasts available that offer such wide-ranging information, so it shouldn't be a question. My answer is obviously YES, but let me share with you exactly WHY.
Not all dancers just dance
Extension of the dance experience
Vehicle for the arts
It is an immense network
Helps cultivate industry leaders
Concluding the month of Art Media, this episode discusses the fundamental reasons to podcast both as a listener and creator. More importantly, we explore how podcasting could be the next frontier for dance development.

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April 18, 2021Media: The Movement Journalist Part 2 | Megan Castro
Is social media a viable option to build a dance archive? How can one stand out in the sea of information while still expressing a voice? U.S based artist Megan Castro set out on her own fascinating journey and has amassed over 29k followers on Instagram since beginning a little over a year ago.

Continuing in the month of Art Media, this episode discusses the rigors of movement research and searching out like-minded communities. If you've always wanted to archive movement material, maybe it's high time you opened that movement journal!
Megan Castro
Movement Journal
Creative Archive
Online Dance Classes

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36min
April 10, 2021Media: The Movement Journalist Part 1 | Megan Castro
Remember when having a journal was actually cool? Instead of filling one up with words and whimsical doodles, how about movement instead? In the advent of the pandemic, Megan Castro set out to create her own version of a journal and has amassed over 29k followers on Instagram since beginning a little over a year ago.

In the month of Art Media, this episode introduces the nature of one such project and some of the challenges involved temporally, physically and artistically. If you've always wanted to archive movement material, maybe it's high time you opened that movement journal!
Megan Castro
Movement Journal
Creative Archive
Online Dance Classes

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32min
April 03, 2021Media: My Paper, My Stage | Melinda Gaskin
We write almost everyday, in every way. Like a dancer, being an editor also requires having a voice that can inspire across all levels of society. For those who many not find the stage all that appealing, the 'paper' is certainly an alternative means for self-expression. Melinda Gaskin is the Chief Editor of HK Dance Magazine, a young organization advocating for more journalistic voices in a crowded dance space.

Kicking off the month of Art Media, this episode introduces the pathway to becoming a good writer and how to channel that sense of creativity to a wider audience. Grab your pen (or laptop) and let's find your paper, your stage!
Melinda Gaskin
HK Dance Magazine
Spill it or Spell it out Blog

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37min
March 27, 2021Management: Rope a D.O.P.E. | Personality Types for Dance Jobs
Taking a trip down memory lane with my first ever personality test, yeah the one with the birds! Personality tests are not the absolute rulebook, but they can be useful navigators for making smarter career decisions and to better adapt to your work setting. Most importantly, they are just fun and memorable!

For the final installment of Season One's month of Art Management, let's do a little rope a dope. In this episode, we explore more management roles and help align them with your DOPE personality type. Are you a prospective production manager? or curator? Let's find out!
DOPE Bird Personality Test
DISC Test
Animal in You

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29min
March 20, 2021Management: Producing Progress | Bilqis Hijjas
What is a producer in the performing arts? What does it mean to be scouring for not just an elephant, but a purple one as well! In recent years, the role of producer has received growing attention as more crucial shapers of a highly globalized creative industry. Bilqis Hijjas is an independent producer, art critic, educator and choreographer in Malaysia who has amassed more than a decade of professional experience.

In the month of Art Management, this episode reveals some of the challenges regarding the democratization of designated roles, alongside secrets to becoming a successful dance producer. Are you amongst the next generation of art enablers? Let's find out!
Bilqis Hijjas
KL Dance Watch
Critics Republic
Rimbun Dahan Arts Centre
MyDance Alliance

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43min

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