Episodes
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The Cue Live at Reunion 2020 - Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve & Talent
Sofia and Jesse got on stage at Reunion 2020 for their first (and maybe only) live episode to discuss "Charisma, Uniqueness, Nerve, and Talent." A few brave souls joined us for the largest intro clap ever, listened to us ramble about what we think makes a good performer, and asked us about...
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Episode 15 - New Year, Same Us
It's 2020, and we're still our same ridiculous selves. Don't worry if you haven't set any New Year's resolutions -- neither have we! Because it's never too late for goal-setting and any day is a good day to start, Sofia and Jesse discuss their favorite tips from Daniel Coyle's "Little Book of...
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Episode 14 - Year-End Review
Sofia and Jesse review the last few months including the WildCard Hafla, Shadow Dance, and hosting and teaching General Skills & Teacher Training. Study with Sofia & Jesse at the Austin Belly Dance Convention, June 26-28, 2020. Registration is open! https://www.theabdc.com/ Register for GS & TT...
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Episode 13 - It's Our Anniversary & What We Did This Summer
Lucky episode No. 13 is our one year anniversary! We're not sentimental types, so after a brief reflection, we recap our very productive summer of being in Portland at different times, visiting Santa Cruz multiple times (tough life, right?), and epic collaborations. UPCOMING EVENTS There are only...
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Episode 12 - Hot Raqs 2019 & The Value of Constructive Critique
On the drive home, Sofia and Jesse recap their time at Hot Raqs 2019 (spoiler alert: it was a blast!), relate the challenges of the judging the festival competition, and and discuss the thorny issue of giving and receiving feedback. Congrats to all of the Hot Raqs 2019 winners and competitors! It...
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Episode 11 - Serving Face: Makeup for Stage & Performance
Things get goofy during Sofia and Jesse's drive to Clovis for Hot Raqs. Amid the giggles, they discuss their shared love of makeup, how they learned to beat their faces, and their different approaches to getting their faces performance ready. Registration for Sirens Fest is now open! Sign-up for...
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Episode 10 - Tackling Themed Shows & Theatrical Presentations of ATS®
In their 10th episode, Sofia and Jesse recap Kami Liddle's annual show "Stardust Follies" and discuss the challenges of presenting ATS® in themed shows and theatrical performances. UPCOMING EVENTS Tessera Tribal at Hot Raqs (Clovis, California) Workshop & performance in the Gala Show...
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Episode 9 - Festival Season is Upon Us
With festival season well under way, Sofia and Jesse reflect on how the festival landscape has changed over the years, the present state of things, and the role that festivals play in the belly dance scene. Special appearances by Jesse's cats Ziggy and Yuri. Check out our performances from…
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Episode 8 - ITS Intensive & Special Guest Amy Sigil
Sofia and Jesse head up to Hot Pot Studios in Sacramento, CA, for the ITS Level 1 Intensive and sit down with the one-and-only Amy Sigil to talk about cross-training, finding balance, group improvisation, and research and discovery in dance. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS Take workshops with Amy Sigil and an...
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Episode 7 - Final Thoughts on ATS® Reunion 2019
Sofia and Jesse take one last look at ATS® Reunion, discuss successful (and not-so-successful) performances, and provide a behind-the-scenes look at the FatChance® performance. UPCOMING WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES March 23 - Picky Technique with Carolena...
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Podcast Extra - Real talk about fair compensation
Sofia and Jesse dip their toes into the fray and discuss the most recent Beats Antique controversy and the issue of fair compensation. LINKS (Note: The links shared below are a collection of perspectives on the issue and are not necessarily an endorsement of the opinions expressed therein.) The...
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XL Podcast Extra - ATS® Reunion Day 2 Recap
A super-sized recap of day 2 of ATS® Reunion 2019 with Sofia, Jesse, and some extra special guests.
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Podcast Extra - ATS® Reunion Day 1 Recap
Sofia and Jesse unwind in their hotel room and recap Day 1 of ATS® Reunion 2019 with DeAnna Freeman.
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Episode 6 - A Survival Guide to ATS® Reunion
Stressin' out about ATS® Reunion? Don't worry, Sofia and Jesse have some tips for surviving and getting the most out of weekend festivals. Study with us on Saturday at ATS® Reunion: 9:30-10:30am - "Heads, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" with Jesse 1-3pm - "ATS® Basics for Advanced Dancers" with Jesse...
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Episode 5 - Performance Anxiety: The Struggle is Real
Listen in while Sofia and Jesse get ready for Underground Nomads. First, they gush over a recent performance by Ter'zíMoirai that left them absolutely GAGGED. Then, they discuss performance anxiety and some tools for coping with those nasty little brain gremlins. Stick around until the end for…
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Episode 4 - It's Been a While
It's been a while, apologies for the delay! Join Sofia and Jesse as they get ready for the WildCard BellyDance annual showcase. Find out what mischief they've been getting up to, and listen in as they discuss crafting sets for different performance scenarios. SHOW NOTES Performance video from the...
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Episode 3 - Technique Geeks
Sofia and Jesse discuss the the surprising results of Jesse's workshop topics survey, which serves as a jumping off point for taking a deep dive into technique -- what is it, why does it matter, and how can it be improved? Plus: singing the ATS® blues, embarrassing ourselves in front of Carolena...
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Episode 2 - I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was younger
Sofia and Jesse take a trip down memory lane while they drive to Santa Cruz, California, for Coastal Belly Fest 2018. They shoot the breeze about discovering ATS®, make embarrassing confessions about their days as beginner dancers, and laugh looking back at early performance experiences. The…
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