The Dance Up!

The Dance Up!

By Dr. James D Walters & Assistant Professor Danielle Lydia SheatherEducation
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The Dance Up! episodes

  • S2 E02 - Retirement from Dance, Identity, and an Archeological Dig

    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.


    52 min
  • S2 E01 - One Year Wrap Up with Dr. James and Assistant Professor Danielle

    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.

    37 min
  • S1 E-12 Social Emotional Learning for Dancers and their Teachers

    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.

    1 hr 24 min
  • S1 E11 - Dance Therapy as a Means to Cultivate Relationships
    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Dance Movement Therapist Lydia Patselas discuss Drexel University’s Masters Program in Dance/Movement Therapy  nd how programs such as these can cultivate better relationships with the self, with others and between dance and health care. We consider how both individualized care and group care can be pursued and how Dance Programs in Higher Education can begin to introduce Dance Movement Therapy as a viable career option for students.
    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.
    50 min
  • S1 E10 - Broadway Careers and Chiropractic School
    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Broadway performer Tony Mansker discuss his journey from performing and teaching into Chiropractic School. We consider how the two fields can be enhanced by further education and letting go of archaic teaching practices that have long been detrimental to dancers and their bodies. We also discuss how preventative care teams can be established for better support to dancers throughout their performance careers.
    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.
    1 hr 7 min
  • S1 E09 - The Benefits of Doctors of Physical Therapy
    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and DPT Madison Peitz discuss Competitive Dance Teams at the Dance Studio, High School, and College level as well as dance in Higher Education Degree programs. Madison shares with us her journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy and gives key insights into professional development and continuing education credits when it comes to a specialized population like dance. We discuss the necessity for better care not by ignoring dance as an artisitc pursuit but by understanding that dancers are also athletes in need of access to care.
    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.
    1 hr 10 min
  • S1 E08 - Weight Lifting: A Cross Training Modality for Dancers
    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Southern Utah University Dance Education graduate Addison Cox discuss weight lifting as a cross training modality for dancers. We consider the myths around weight training that have led to stigmas about bulkiness and loss of flexibility as well as how dancers can begin a weight lifting regimen. We also discuss how collegiate dance programs can advocate for access to athletic trainers and how the research around weight lifting and dance is limited to heteronormative standards.
    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.
    1 hr
  • S1 E07 - Dance Injury Series: Deciding on Back Surgery

    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Professional Dancer Chip Abbott discuss his journey with back surgery and the impact his body has faced pre-injury and post injury. Chip selflessly delivers important messages to preprofessional dancers and professional dancers alike, highlighting that care for the body is of utmost importance and how pain can be an indicator of something more serious going on. We critically discuss Independent Medical Exams, Workers' Compensation, and the very real necessity of filling out Injury reports. Enjoy!


    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.

    58 min
  • S1 E06 - Dance Injury Series: Dancing with Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)

    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Professional Dancer Tayla Kelly discuss how her Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) diagnosis hasn't slowed her down one bit! Tayla let's us know how she learned to advocate for herself and her health in the professional ballet world and learned to use her voice. Along with sharing her story she also let's us know about her time on Dancing with the Stars and we consider how health care professionals can provide better care by understanding that dance is a livelihood for some of us and that getting us to our healthy body might require an extra push because our bodies are what support us financially.


    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.

    1 hr 1 min
  • S1 E05 - Dance Injury Series: Torn ACL with Previous Meniscus Tears from the Professional Dance Perspective

    Dr. James D Walters, Assistant Professor of Dance Danielle Lydia Sheather, and Professional Dancer Maddison Jayne Cole discuss how previous injuries as a pre-professional dance student can help us to find a team of individuals that can support us through our professional careers. A strong emphasis on learning how to advocate for our own health and a reminder that despite the fact that we are not the medical professionals, we do live in our bodies everyday and can have an acute awareness when something is wrong. We also touch on the importance of intercommunication between health care providers to support the patient.


    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.

    1 hr 9 min

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Shining the light on cultural competency between dance and healthcare for better communication and care with Dr. James D Walters and Assistant Professor Danielle Lydia Sheather. Musical contributions…