82 | A Safe Space Isn’t Automatic w/ Joy-Marie Thompson

On this episode, Martheya and YeaJean interview Joy-Marie Thompson to talk about equity in the dance field. Joy-Marie discusses what keeps her dancing, how to make sure you get paid, and her growth as a director. Martheya, YeaJean, and Joy-Marie discuss the importance of how to actually build a safe space and the time it takes to build the relationships in order to do so. Enjoy this episode as Joy-Marie comes to the podcast with the “tea” and the truth. (45:50)

This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…

[1:15] The Team says welcome back and introduces Joy-Marie Thompson. The teams discuss how they met Joy-Marie and why they are so excited to have her on the show.

QUESTIONS WITH THE TEAM

[2:46] Topic: What keeps You Dancing

• [2:46] YeaJean asks: “Could you talk about why you dance?”

• [5:00] YeaJean asks: “Can you share what are the inclusive and exclusive issues you find in dance education?”

[9:45] Topic: Directorship, Communication, and Getting Paid

• [9:45] Martheya asks: “As a choreographer, what kind of practices do you recommend to create these places where we can set up these values at the beginning of the process?”