Join Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather with guest Nikki Acierno, Dance Physical Therapist as they discuss the stigmas surrounding majoring in dance, facing decisions to choose dance or physical therapy, and learning that both can be an option. We wrap with self-analysisfor a meaningful way to discover what can work for you!

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather with guest Heather Booysen and learn about Heather's dance career and her dance photography Movement in Motion. Come to understand what to look for in a dance specific photoshoot and photographer as well as how Heather works diligently to provide safe and effective shoots with dancers.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather with guest David T. Loudermilk as they discuss the versatile relationships dance can create and discover just one of the many paths taken to build a career in this thing called the Performing Arts.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather along with second time guest Tayla Gottesman and her life partner Trey Luciano as they discuss their time together at New York State Ballet, moving to Florida, and adjusting their careers as they grow together as a couple and individuals.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather as they wrap Season 2 of The Dance Up! Hear what themes have developed over the last two years and what research James and Danielle are interested in as they move the dialogue forward. Learn about the concept of Injury Risk Reduction and hear our favorite memories of the season! A special thanks to all our guests for the 2024 Season!

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Shelly Isler Studio Owner, Instructor, Choreographer, and Director as we dive into opening a studio from the ground up. Being a "yes girl" and the many ways that our training prepares us - or does not - for the field. We discuss how a local dance studio developed a conditioning program, the evolution of training, and how we can encourage education at every level. Hear how Shelly stays inspired and motivates her students by discussing the ladder of training towards individualized end goals.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Magda Kaczmarska dance artist, researcher, creative aging advocate, Global Atlantic Fellow for Equity in Brain Health, and the Founding Director of DanceStream Projects as we dive into dance, creative aging and brain health. Listen to Magda's beginnings in both dance and science and her personal journey through injury and learning to enable her whole identity. We discuss finding our individual voice in dance, the financial parity that dancers face, and the ways in which we can learn to change the systems and models currently used to research brain health - particularly as they relate to both Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. We engage in conversations about navigating the infrastructure of both dance and health care and how knowledge is power in a world where collaborative efforts and having multiple , diverse voices in the room can be of benefit to the future of brain health and dance.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Alec Barbour Theater Actor, Fight Director and Intimacy Director, and Certified Stage combat Teacher as we dive into the excitement of stage combat and the necessity for intimacy coordination. Listen to how these too tools can become necessary elements for physical and mental health but also how they can become necessary to enhancing sotrytelling and fight dynamics. Learn how contact improv can in some ways be similar to fight choreography and how fight choreography can be drastically different from traditional dance choreography and seen as, "ugly ballet with dangerous props." Consider how art literacy can play a role in these idioms and how rubber stamping productions with these vital tools can be detrimental to the performance but also to the wellbeing of folx involved!

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Bits Shannon MS RN PMHNP-BC as we dive into mental health and the performing arts whether that be from the elite or amateur level. We discuss our collective interest in what it means to be a performer and effective methods to treat the whole person, including relationship building, menu of options, and being clear about potential side effects. The episode parallels vocal, equestrian, and dance training as Bits shares her interest in both voice and horses. We also hope for change with bills like Travel to Treat and hope that more legislation can pass to help guide mental health access while on our or even out of state.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.

Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Kaley Jensen as they dive into discussions about Peter's Law, Training for Artistry not just technique, and overcoming injury with strength, mobility, and stability. Learn about Kaley's Mindset to Move and consider our beliefs that there is strength in collaboration through bridging gaps between the healthcare and dance industries because, "we're not meant to do this alone."

Note: this episode was recorded prior to Mr. James Clouser's passing. We dedicate this episode to him, his artistry, and the legacy he left behind. You can learn more about his legacy here.

Musical contributions by Alexandra Ausman, Graphic Design by Dr. Kelsey Elliot. Views expressed in this podcast solely reflect the authors' and guests' views and not any organization to which an affiliation might be present.