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Knowbox dance
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
Episode 120 | The Elevator Pitch: Rosenberg, Public Speaking Coach
Author and Public Speaking Coach Gigi Rosenberg joins Martheya to talk about the elevator speech. They discuss tips for crafting the perfect elevator pitch, why it’s important, and how social media is influencing the dance world. (37:08) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:12] Martheya says welcome back QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [0:57] Topic: Get to kNOw Gigi and Finding Confidence [1:54] Martheya asks: “As stated in your book The Artist’s Guide to Grant Writing (p
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 14
- 3 min
Episode 119 | Dancers Are Doers: Lily Cabatu Weiss, Dallas Arts District
Executive Director for the Dallas Arts District and award winning Dance Educator Lily Cabatu Weiss joins Martheya to talk about how Dancers ARE Doers. They discuss Lily’s career, arts leadership, advice for dancers starting their own company, and how social media is influencing the dance world. (34:00) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:12] Martheya says welcome back QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [1:00] Topic: Get to kNOw Lily and Booker T. Washington High School for
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 6
- 3 min
Episode 118 | Relationship Building: Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, Visit Dallas
Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart is a champion of all things arts and culture related. She serves in her current role as the Director of Cultural Tourism for Visit Dallas. In this episode Kristina and Martheya talk about what she has learned throughout her career in the arts, relationship building, how to think about networking, and how social media is influencing the art world.(35:42) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:14] Martheya says welcome back QUESTIONS WITH THE T
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Knowbox dance
- Feb 28
- 3 min
Episode 117 | Nonprofit Arts Leadership w/ Gayle Halperin, Bruce Wood Dance
Bruce Wood Dance Executive Director, Gayle Halperin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Arts leadership, the History of the Bruce Wood Dance Company, becoming the Executive Director, her tips for leading the company and more.(34:38) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:12] Martheya says welcome back and welcomes Gayle Halperin the Executive Director of the Bruce Wood Dance Company QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [1:31] Topic: The History of the Bruce Wood Da
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Knowbox dance
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 114 | Creating Shadowland: Pilobolus
In this episode the team talks with Renée Jaworski–the Executive Director/co-Artistic Director of Pilobolus–about creating work that responds to different aesthetics and cultures, the process of creating Shadowland, and re-imaging the show for Saudi Arabia. (34:29) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:12] The Team says welcome back and introduces Renée Jaworski, the Executive Director/co-Artistic Director of Pilobolus. This conversation was recorded LIVE as a part
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Knowbox dance
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 112 | The Future of Dance Film w/ Cara Hagan
Dance film author, artist, festival director, and curator Cara Hagan joins Martheya to give insight on the curatorial process, how to get your work submitted to festivals, and the impacts of social media on dance film. (28:26) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:45] The Team says welcome back and welcomes artist, scholar, author, and ADF Movies by Movers director Cara Hagan. QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [4:15] Topic: The Curatorial Process [4:15] Martheya asks: “Can y
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Knowbox dance
- May 10, 2022
- 1 min
Episode 111 | The Rise of the Dance Short Film w/ Caroline Liviakis
This week YeaJean partners up with guest co-host Paty Lorena Solórzano to chat with Caroline Liviakis to discuss all things dance shorts! They tackle the questions about how to distribute dance film and increase audience participation. (28:02) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:40] The Team says welcome back and introduces Caroline who submitted to NB to discuss the rise of the dance short film. The team also introduces guest co-host Paty! QUESTIONS WITH THE TE
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Knowbox dance
- May 3, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 110 | Dance Film Festival Programming w/ Dance Camera West
Join co-host YeaJean and the Executive and Artistic Director of Dance Camera West, Kelly Hargraves, as they talk about programming a dance film festival. Kelly discusses her experience reviewing, programming, and producing a dance film festival that has been around for over 20 years. (27:46) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:20] The Team says welcome back and introduces the Executive and Artistic Director of Dance Camera West, Kelly Hargraves. QUESTIONS WITH TH
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Knowbox dance
- Apr 19, 2022
- 1 min
Episode 108 | 댄스필름 <네버네버랜드> 비하인드 스토리
In our 108th episode, YeaJean talks to JungJae Hur, DaeWook Jang, YoungMin Kim about their dance film, Never Never Land. Their film was an official selection and award winner in the NBFF 2021. If English is your primary language we will see you back on April 27th! (29:19) 이번 인터뷰는 2021노박스댄스필름페스티벌에서 관객상을 수상한 작품 <네버네버랜드> 허정재 감독, 장대욱 배우, 김영민 배우님과 함께하였습니다. 제작 비하인드 스토리와, 댄스필름과 몸의 상호작용에 대해 이야기 나누었습니다. 이번주 댄스 비하인 더 스크린 팟캐스트… [00:42] 사회자 인사말 및 대화 주제 소개 [02:44] Topic: <네버네버랜드> 비하인드스토리
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Knowbox dance
- Apr 12, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 107 | Composing for Dance and Film w/ Pepe Valdez
Join co-host Reyna and her husband Pepe Valdez as they talk about the collaboration process and composing music for dance film. Pepe discusses his experience as a musician and helpful tips on communicating with musicians for composition projects. (29:22) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:15] Reyna says welcome back and introduces musician and husband Pepe Valdez. QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [2:44] Topic: Pepe & Conversing with a Musician [1:52] Reyna says: “We’d li
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 29, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 105 | Movement & Dance Film w/ Marianna Varviani
On this episode, Martheya speaks with Marianna Varviani about movement in dance films. They discuss creating your own movement style, how to do it, the importance of hybrid dance, and dance film. (25:50) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:18] The Team says welcome back and introduces Marianna Varviani and the topic of movement in dance films. QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [3:17] Topic: Your Own Movement Style [3:17] Martheya asks: “Why is it important to develop your
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 22, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 104 | Capturing A Lived Experience in ‘Why I Dance’ w/ Andreas Strand Renberg
On this episode, Azaria talks to Andreas Strand Renberg about his dance documentary short “Why I Dance”. His film was an official selection and award winner in the NBFF 2021. (26:07) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:41] The Team says welcome back and introduces filmmaker Andreas Strand Renberg. QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [2:44] Topic: The Making of “Why I Dance” [2:00] Azaria asks: “Can you tell us why you created ‘Why I Dance’?” [5:36] Azaria asks: “Have you al
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 15, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 103 | Intergenerational Creativity w/ Natasha Gilmore
On this episode, Reyna speaks with Natasha Gilmore of Scotland’s Barrowland Ballet. They talk about collaboration, challenging societal norms, and intergenerational creativity in dance films. They go into detail on Barrowland Ballet’s dance film “Wolf”, which was voted as the #NBFFAttentionGrabber by the kNOWBOX dance Film Festival 2021 USA audiences. (23:41) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:14] The Team says welcome back and talks about the background of arti
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Knowbox dance
- Mar 9, 2022
- 2 min
Episode 102 | Social Justice in Dance Film w/ André M. Zachery
On this episode, Azaria speaks with André M. Zachery of Renegade Performance Group about social justice and dance film. They go into detail about subtle vs overt ways to express social justice themes, Afro-futurism, and advice to those seeking to make dance film with a social awareness factor. (24:18) This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST… [0:53] The Team says welcome back and talks about the background of artist André M. Zachery. QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM [[1:41] Topic:
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