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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The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.

The Background Dancer episodes:

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

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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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

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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36min
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

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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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

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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43min
March 13, 2021Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 2 | Joseph Gonzales
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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34min
March 06, 2021Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 1 | Joseph Gonzales
The first 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.

This episode also kickstarts the month of Art Management. So much of what and why we start something important is due to NECESSITY. 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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31min
February 27, 2021Think Transition
Transitions can be daunting, but dancers need to consider one at some point in their journey. So why not start now? In this episode, we ruminate about the reality and necessity of career transition. Also, some highlights through the show's 10 major categories starting in March!
Identity Foreclosure
Career Transition for Dancers
Psychological Implications for Young Dancers in Transition

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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28min
February 20, 2021D.A.N.C.E. for Who?
In this episode, I have a little wordplay derived from the acronym of DANCE. The idea of building community is always a priority, thus who am I hoping to connect with?
D - Dedicated Doers
A - Aspirational Agents
N - Nuanced Nerds
C - Consistent Contexts
E - Educational Entertainers

Aspiration vs. Ambition
Context is everything
Agency of Change

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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29min
February 08, 2021Why in the Background?
As part of a double-episode launch, I now take you through the four major principles of why all this is so important to me, and hopefully also to you. This episode will expand on the tenets of:

Community Building
Enriching social capital by virtue of TRUST
Establish connectivity by maximizing technology and talent mobility
Education
Nurturing more adaptable leaders and impact drivers in the industry
Leadership as a cultivated trait rather than an inherent gift
Workforce Versatility
Need for more multi-faceted artists in the everchanging industry
Developing transferable skills in preparation for post-performance career possibilities
Career Progression
Lack of HR support hinders talent and career development throughout cultural organizations
Analyze and consider your career compatibility at all times

Soundtrack: Birds - Tyler Twombly

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33min

FAQs about The Background Dancer:

How many episodes does The Background Dancer have?

The podcast currently has 91 episodes available.