Join Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Elena Carter with American Midwest Ballet, as they discuss what might be better: a Professional Training Program or a University Dance Degree. Be encouraged by Elena’s early start with competitive Hula dancing and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Hear how the pandemic made Elena a more resilient dancer and listen as we consider ways to effectively care for dancers including bringing a sprung floor on tour! 

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 Jinah Parker Multifaceted Artist, Educator, and Wellness Practitioner as they discuss health and wellness from an integrative approach for dancers at any age. Learn about Jinah's journey from a young dancer to her pursuit of a PhD in Mind Body Medicine. Discover how her projects SHE: A Choreoplay, BITCH Fest, and her own podcast Come Hell or High Water: Stories of Women Overcoming have fed her creative mind and intersected her life. Listen as we consider ways to effectively change how the healthcare and dance industry communicate.

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 Jacob Regan Dancer, Choreographer, Graduate Student, and Contact Improv Aficionado as they discuss how hip hop and Capoeira were early influences into Jacob's training. Discover how contact improv became a part of his journey and how his early diagnosis with Tourettes Syndrome became his "superpower" . Learn how Jacob navigated his undergraduate career and eventually became a graduate student at Sam Houston University. We may also discuss things such as gaming, D&D, and how learning choreography is an act of improvisation itself!

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 Jesse Factor Former Graham Dancer as they discuss early introductions to movement and the fascination that surrounds the bodies athletic and artistic abilities. Learn about Jesse's multifaceted career, injuries sustained and the transition to higher education. Join our conversation as we consider the physical and mental aspects of dancers' injuries, both their own and their peers'. Uncover how when confronted with the fact that we are indeed not invincible we can build community to find a way through.

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 Carly Swanson discuss the pursuit of a Doctor of Physical Therapy under the 3+3 curricular model and how a supportive environment in dance growing up allowed for discovery and hobbies outside the studio. We discuss how dance can live holistically in one's body and life and how we can decide how it best fits in our wolds. In addition, we dive into identifying what we don't know as a positive means for caring for the dancer so that appropriate referrals can occur as well as the necessity to find health practitioners who are well versed in movement practices.

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 Kayleigh Danowski talk about retirement from dance, studies at Brown University and our identities as a dancer. We discuss the sunk coast fallacy, self-exploration, and discovery outside of dance. Hoping to drive the point home that while dancing is something we participate in, it does not have to serve as a definition of who we are. We also discuss Kayleigh’s participation in an archeological dig!

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.

Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather chat about the humble beginnings of The Dance Up! Why we started this thing in the first place and what we hope to achieve in the future. Thank you to everyone who has listened throughout the year and an extra special thanks to our guests for sharing your stories and ultimately revealing that while we have common trends, we aren't monoliths. Better care starts with a deep understanding of what we need from healthcare and the ability to communicate that effectively. Thanks to you all! Please fill out the questionnaire, we want to hear from 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.

Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather and guest Jenna Wurtzberger Educator and Entrepreneur, Owner of Bomiart Movement Society discuss Social Emotional Learning for both Young Dancers and their Teachers and how programs such as these can cultivate healthy relationships and communication in the Dance world to build a foundation of healthy emotions.

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.