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Fritha Pengelly: Integration of the Feldenkrais Method® within our dance practices.

by Rachel Marchica | Mar 23, 2021 | Uncategorized

“It’s about learning how to improve our function which has to do with how to function as a whole person.”In this episode we speak with Fritha Pengelly. We discuses what the Feldenkrais method is, the various ways in which it can be beneficial for dancers,...

Tai Jimenez: Yoga, meditation, and spirituality within dance and beyond

by Rachel Marchica | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized

“Like a musician understands the importance of silence, a dancer must understand the importance of stillness, and yoga can open us up to that aspect of dance.” ⁣⁣In this episode we speak with Tai Jimenez. We discuss the benefits of yoga for dancers, beginning a...

Dominique Dempsey: Dismantling White Supremacy within Dance Communities.

by Rachel Marchica | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized

“The pursuit of being anti-racist is a living state of being.”In this episode we speak with Dominque Dempsey. We discuss dance as a means of cross-cultural communications, embodied knowledge, and a soft-power. We also speak about ways to create a level playing field...

Gianni Di Marco: Teaching adaptive dance and creating opportunities to diversify the ballet community.

by Rachel Marchica | Feb 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

“Life is about staying in the flow, regardless of how the wave comes and hits you.”  In this episode we speak with Gianni Di Marco. We discuses his experience teaching adaptive dance to children with down syndrome and autism,  challenging and rewarding aspects when...

Catherine Drury, LCSW: Eating disorders within the dancer population.

by Rachel Marchica | Jan 26, 2021 | Uncategorized

“Being in control of your eating, actually means being able to eat flexibly and spontaneously without denying yourself certain foods, without feeling guilty after eating.”In this episode we speak with Catherine Drury, LCSW. We discuss common causes of eating disorders...

Leal Zielińska: Supporting Mental Health In The Dance Community

by Rachel Marchica | Jan 12, 2021 | Uncategorized

“My original mission was to make people feel less alone in their experiences, and I love the fact that it does that for me as I am creating this project.”  In this episode we speak with Leal Zielińska. We discuss removing the stigma around mental health,...
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