Dance Rhetoric Podcast

Episodes

1. 17

   S2 Ep.08 VALUE | Damita Jo Freeman

   Welcome the original Queen "Diva" of Soul Train. Damita is a valuable part of dance history who opened doors for street-style dancers to showcase their talent to the world. She broke barriers as a ballerina and street-style dancer during the Civil Rights Movement. We met at Lula Washington…

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   Feb 3, 2020

   1h 14m
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   S2 Ep.07 PASSION | Courtni Poe

   Courtni is a compassionate leader of the new generation. Her unique approach to fear has created a groundbreaking journey to her life’s purpose. We caught up at Highland Park in Los Angeles and talked about her transition from Nashville to LA, navigating industry pressure, respecting the pioneers...

   Dec 5, 2019

   32m
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   S2 Ep.06 BRAVE | Shea

   Shea is a brave heart with an eclectic soul who is always ready for discovery and paving new ways for the dance culture to thrive. She is an artist not in it to win it. She lives it by ushering the way for the Icons, Legends, Pioneers, and the new generation. We caught up in our home town Santa...

   Nov 24, 2019

   27m
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   S2 Ep.05 FOCUS | Shinobi Jaxx

   An educator and creative empowering the youth in her community to take accountability in self-love and respect for others through dance arts. We talked about her influence on young women in her role as the director of Mixd Ingrdnts & Mini Mix’d dance company, opening for Amy Poehler at Cluster...

   Oct 22, 2019

   32m
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   S2 Ep.04 FREEDOM| Sir Joq

   He is the example of living his divine truth. When the noise of society tries to silence his artistry, he shows up and shows out even louder. We caught up at Mission Dance Theater and talked about Vogue & Tone, manifesting his reality TV show, meeting Billy Porter, what it means to be free, and...

   Sep 26, 2019

   22m
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   S2 Ep.03 INNER RADIANCE | Leslie Andrea Williams

   I It is Leslie's zealous approach to life that has allowed her to experience her wildest dreams. Leslie is taking her career to new heights with natural talents, elite dance training as a Juilliard graduate, and Martha Graham Dance Company performer. We had the pleasure of catching up at…

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   Sep 9, 2019

   39m
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   S2 EP. 02 PEACE| Packrat

   Packrat is a unicorn with many hats moving to her rhythm and rules in the commercial industry. Her magical and enchanting spirit will gift you with wisdom that is rare to find. We talked about her voyage from Jersey to LA, protective hairstyles between jobs, and her ingredients to living a…

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   Aug 14, 2019

   48m
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   S2 EP.01 ALIGNMENT | Gidnasty

   Gideon is paving the way for young B-boys & B-girls throughout the Bay Area community. He teaches the foundation, history, and styles of traditional B-boying to identify its essential elements and learning its relationship to dance culture. I got to catch up with him before he departed for Ghana…

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   Aug 6, 2019

   36m
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   INTERMISSION:Sippin 'N' 2 Steppin w/ Rams & Parrots

   THE SOCIAL CENTERPIECE Last Friday during happy hour, it was a casual good time getting to know Will, Reggie and Rod, the founders of Rams & Parrots. Off-air we didn’t have your typical dry conversation, I got to know them on a personal level and learned about their love for family, community and...

   Dec 6, 2018

   23m
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    S1 Ep.08 José Gutierrez - Xtravaganza | Foundation of Vogue

    It was a cozy Saturday night at Rhythma Movement Arts Studios, trying to mirror intricate shapes from one of the pioneers of the Vogue José Gutierrez, Father of the House of Xtravaganza. During his Vogue workshop, he said, “no one is was left behind in my class.” Every student in the room was...

    Nov 26, 2018

    36m
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    S1 Ep.07 - Anthony Burrell | Opening doors for the Atlanta community

    On October 28th I spent a Sunday afternoon gaining knowledge at the 3 Kings Master Series discussion panel at Anthony Burrell Center for Dance in Atlanta, GA. There was so much love in the studio that it felt like home. Burrell expressed at the discussion panel, “I am here for you guys, as a…

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    Nov 13, 2018

    14m
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    S1 Ep.06 Tasha B. | Inspiring women, Goals & Heel Talk

    I have enjoyed a series of Heel Talk experiences within the past two years, that have inspired me to chase my own visions. Founded by Tasha B., Heel Talk is more than dance. It’s about women inspiring each other to be the best version of themselves, in heels of course! I have attended the Ladies...

    Oct 13, 2018

    12m
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    S1 Ep.05 Gisella Ferreira | Living Samba Soul

    It was a breath of fresh air spending the week with my good friend Gisella Ferreira in Venice, La where she teaches Samba, Zumba and directs her own Samba Soul Dance Company! Every night in class was a release and rebirth of self-expression into becoming the woman I want to be. The best part of...

    Oct 13, 2018

    10m
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    S1 Ep.04 Guerdley & Brat | Queen Moves speaks on The Female Narrative

    Before I departed New York, I had the pleasure of catching up with the founders of Queen Moves Guerdley & Brat at Peridance Capezio Center. Since our encounter at The Galen Hooks Method NYC Intensive back 2017, we stayed connected and I've enjoyed watching them flourish through their commitment…

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    Oct 13, 2018

    11m
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    S1 Ep.03 Omari Wiles | African Movement & Musicality

    Omari’s class is a space of spiritual healing. His vocabulary in dance is stemmed from his African background in Senegalese and Mali. In every class session, Omari breaks down the movements, history, and musicality that his style of dance comes from, to conceal foundation. After his West African...

    Oct 13, 2018

    8m
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    S1 Ep.02 Jessica Castro | Giving back with Lipstick Diaries

    Jessica Castro's Absolute Beginner Heels Class at Alvin Ailey Dance Theater was magical. Jessica magically uncovered our power in heels. Castro helped us understand how to find our center, classic lines, walks and ended classy choreography to "Darling Nikki" by Prince. After class, Jessica Castro...

    Oct 13, 2018

    11m
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    S1 Ep.01 Buddha Stretch | Hip-Hop Foundation

    I was excited to take a class from Hip-Hop pioneer Buddha Stretch at Broadway Dance Center's Hip- Hop Foundation Series! In his two-part session, we learned Hip-Hop foundation, transitions, and technique! After class, I asked him about the importance of foundation and how to build your own style…

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    Oct 8, 2018

    3m