The Cue - An ATS® Podcast

Sofia and Jesse dip their toes into the fray and discuss the most recent Beats Antique controversy and the issue of fair compensation.

LINKS

(Note: The links shared below are a collection of perspectives on the issue and are not necessarily an endorsement of the opinions expressed therein.)

The initial Facebook post (you'll have to do a little digging through the thread to get the full context of the email exchange): https://www.facebook.com/elizabeth.knights.4444/posts/10101971250854291

"It's OK to Want to Get Paid" by AJ Sophia Ravenna

http://www.sophiadances.com/2019/02/14/its-ok-to-want-to-get-paid/

Two posts by Natalie Brown, owner of the Phantom Circus, around the theme of "Pay the Goddamn Artists"

https://www.facebook.com/nataliebrown5/posts/10162479378090347

https://www.facebook.com/nataliebrown5/posts/10162489933320347

Post by Shira on the business side of things

https://www.facebook.com/shiradotnet/posts/10156932225309242

"An Open Letter From a Dancer Who Refused to Participate in Marina Abramovic’s MOCA Performance" by Sara Wookey

https://www.blouinartinfo.com/news/story/751666/an-open-letter-from-a-dancer-who-refused-to-participate-in

LA Times: "Marina Abramovic's silent heads from MOCA gala speak out"

https://latimesblogs.latimes.com/culturemonster/2011/11/marina-abramovi%C4%87s-silent-performers-speak-out.html

"Calling all professional dancers! How much do you charge?" by Nanna Candelaria, published in the Gilded Serpent (2005)

http://www.gildedserpent.com/art32/nannagigrates.htm

A super-sized recap of day 2 of ATS® Reunion 2019 with Sofia, Jesse, and some extra special guests.

Sofia and Jesse unwind in their hotel room and recap Day 1 of ATS® Reunion 2019 with DeAnna Freeman.

Stressin' out about ATS® Reunion? Don't worry, Sofia and Jesse have some tips for surviving and getting the most out of weekend festivals.

Study with us on Saturday at ATS® Reunion:

9:30-10:30am - "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" with Jesse

1-3pm - "ATS® Basics for Advanced Dancers" with Jesse

3:30-5pm - "Rhythm is a Dancer" with Sofia

SHOW NOTES

ATS® Reunion Schedule

http://atsreunion.com/schedule/

ATS® Reunion Workshops

http://atsreunion.com/workshops/

Blog Post: "Packing for Homecoming (Reunion)" with DeAnna Freeman

http://www.deannafreeman.dance/blog/packing-for-homecoming-video

Online Class: "Networking for Introverts" with Lisa Allred

https://bellydancebusinessacademy.teachable.com/p/networking-for-introverts/?preview=logged_out&affcode=47015_i2wskoju&fbclid=IwAR1SDPTDbGylJc7B3kaSv-OleSVy7UdxqYS4BQ1brygdCzSyrh-H2xrYjWA

ATS® Reunion App

http://2019app.atsreunion.com

Video: FB Live with Erin Hillier about the ATS® Reunion App

https://www.facebook.com/atsreunion/videos/358403768306382/

Music: "Balkana" by 4bstr4ck3r

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Listen in while Sofia and Jesse get ready for Underground Nomads. First, they gush over a recent performance by Ter'zíMoirai that left them absolutely GAGGED. Then, they discuss performance anxiety and some tools for coping with those nasty little brain gremlins. Stick around until the end for some silly extras!

SHOW NOTES

Video: Ter'zíMoirai at Tribal Cafe 2018

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyDPDih-uMI&list=PL92B99F13A556C6A1&fbclid=IwAR2XxYLQWzmz1kVNdIeSdKhwC7VazYGXJGH142SizNGNEOb8SOydPcrFuuk

TEDTalk: "Your body language may shape who you are" with Amy Cuddy

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are?language=en

Article: "How repetition enchants the brain and why we love it in music"

https://www.brainpickings.org/2014/09/18/on-repeat-margulis/

Blog Post: "Assessing your performance videos" by Sara Shrapnell

http://letsbellydanceusa.weebly.com/blog/assessing-your-performance-videos

Music: "Flamenco Rhythm" by Sunsearcher

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It's been a while, apologies for the delay! Join Sofia and Jesse as they get ready for the WildCard BellyDance annual showcase. Find out what mischief they've been getting up to, and listen in as they discuss crafting sets for different performance scenarios.

SHOW NOTES

Performance video from the WildCard hafla coming soon -- make sure to like Tessera Tribal on Facebook to get updates on our latest videos: www.facebook.com/tesseratribal.

Catch Tessera Tribal next at Underground Nomads for a pre-New Year's Eve fundraiser benefitting survivors of the devastating Camp Fire: https://www.facebook.com/events/281509039168586/.

Music: "Christmas Eve Festival in Anlo-Afiadenyigba" by Bruce Miller

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Sofia and Jesse discuss the the surprising results of Jesse's workshop topics survey, which serves as a jumping off point for taking a deep dive into technique -- what is it, why does it matter, and how can it be improved? Plus: singing the ATS® blues, embarrassing ourselves in front of Carolena and students, and sneks.

SHOW NOTES:

There's still time to sign up for Sofia's workshops in Paris, October 20-21. Don't miss the show and hafla, too! https://www.facebook.com/events/633342393699482/

Register for Jesse's technique workshops at ATS® Reunion 2019!

http://atsreunion.com/instructors/#jesse

Music: "Tié ba té djigui" by Lessazo

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Sofia and Jesse take a trip down memory lane while they drive to Santa Cruz, California, for Coastal Belly Fest 2018. They shoot the breeze about discovering ATS®, make embarrassing confessions about their days as beginner dancers, and laugh looking back at early performance experiences. The lovely ladies of Persephone Dance Company join us as special guests and share their first dance performance stories, too!

Tell us the story of your first belly dance performance! Leave a comment or send us an email at [email protected]. We might even read some anecdotes in the next episode!

Show Notes:

Watch Sofia’s first ATS® performance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kh4xTSMHt0

Watch an early performance with Jesse and Philippa as Moirai Tribal Belly Dance here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrTI6iUBMxg

Coastal Belly Fest is an annual belly dance festival in Santa Cruz, California. Learn more at https://www.coastalbellyfest.com/.

Persephone Dance Company is an improvisational style belly dance troupe rooted in ATS®. Learn more about them at www.persephonedance.com.

Learn with us at these upcoming classes and workshops:

October 9 – FatChanceBellyDance® classes with Sofia: http://fcbd.punchpass.com

October 13 – FatChanceBellyDance® classes with Jesse: http://fcbd.punchpass.com

October 19-21 – ATS® ForEver with Sofia in Paris, France: https://www.facebook.com/events/633342393699482/

Watch us at these upcoming events:

October 6 - Tessera Tribal at Sirens Fest 2018: https://www.sirensbellydancefest.com/

December 2 - Tessera Tribal at the WildCardBellyDance Hafla

Music: "Bubamara" by Bubamara Brass Band

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Introducing The Cue, an ATS® podcast.

In our premiere episode, listen in as we get ready for our performance at JamBallah NW 2018 in Portland, OR. DeAnna Freeman joins us to chat about putting together an ATS® set, our thoughts on ATS® solos and Movement Dialect, plus the origin story of the Turkish Shimmy Quarter-Turn Fade and waxing rhapsodic about how much we love Amy Sigil.

Check out our performance from JamBallah: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1skNZt7VggE

Mentioned in the episode: Follow Mrs_Angemi on Instagram for some awesomely gruesome injury photos (not for the squeamish or faint of heart!) -- www.instagram.com/mrs_angemi/?hl=en

Intro & Outro Music: "Manea Romi" by Bubamara Brass Band

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Questions, comments, or ideas? Send them to us at [email protected].