Episode 14 of Why Arts? — Dance as Liberation, Culture, and Healing with Jean and Meghan

In Episode 14 of Why Arts?, I’m in conversation with Jean Appolon and Meghan McGrath, who are reimagining what dance can be as a space for expression, identity, and community.Jean Appolon, Co-founder and Artistic Director of Jean Appolon Expressions, is a choreographer and master teacher whose work bridges Haitian folkloric traditions and contemporary dance. Meghan McGrath, Executive Director, has led the organization’s growth, deepening its impact through arts education, cultural exchange, and community-centered work.Together, they are creating spaces where dance becomes more than movement—it becomes a language of healing, resistance, and belonging.We talk about blending Haitian folklore with modern styles, building inclusive and welcoming environments, and how dance can support both individual expression and collective liberation.🎧 Listen on YouTube and Spotify — Why Arts? by Emergent Inquiry Studio📲 Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whyarts_wnanvi?igsh=aHRkYWhuMHB2MWVz&utm_source=qr#WhyArts #DanceAsHealing #CulturalMovement #ArtsEducation #JeanAppolonExpressions