Dance Unscripted

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Dance Unscripted

Amy Elizabeth

6 episodes

2 days ago

In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth engages with Rebekah Chappell, a teaching artist and performer, to explore the themes of resiliency and burnout in the dance community. They discuss Rebekah's journey from classical ballet to improvisation, the definition and components of burnout, and the importance of creating sustainable systems to interrupt patterns of burnout. The conversation emphasizes the relational aspects of burnout and the significance of community support in ...

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Episodes (6/6)

Dance Unscripted

Ep 6: Burnout is Real with Rebekah Chappell

2 days ago

41 minutes

Dance Unscripted

Ep 5: Exploring the Future of Dance with Martheya Scott

In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Martheya Scott, co-founder of kNOwBOX, about the innovative approaches to dance and community engagement. They discuss the importance of archiving dance, connecting with non-dance audiences, and the role of technology in enhancing the dance experience. Martheya shares insights on resilience in dance education and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for artists today. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of d...

2 weeks ago

48 minutes

Dance Unscripted

Ep 4: Embodied Forms & Resilience with Stacey Allen

In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Stacey Allen, a multifaceted artist and educator, about her journey in dance, the importance of storytelling through movement, and the intersection of dance anthropology and cultural studies. Stacey shares her experiences with freedom colonies in Texas, the significance of embodied practices, and the need for culturally relevant curriculum design in dance education. The conversation also delves into the role of creative resea...

1 month ago

57 minutes

Dance Unscripted

Ep 3: Navigating Dance Online with Liz Staruch

In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Liz Staruch, an interdisciplinary artist and educator, about the creation of the Dance Professors Online Group during the pandemic. They discuss the challenges faced by dance educators in transitioning to online teaching, the importance of community and resilience in the arts, and how the group has evolved to address broader cultural conversations. Liz shares insights on engaging audiences in performance and the role of techn...

1 month ago

52 minutes

Dance Unscripted

Ep 1: Flip the Script with Shelby Brannan

In the inaugural episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth, alongside Shelby Brannan - Aimed Dance Board President - delves into the mission and evolution of Aimed Dance, a performing arts organization in Southeast Texas. The conversation explores the importance of resilience in the community, particularly in the face of natural disasters, and how dance serves as a medium for fostering hope and connection. The podcast aims to bridge the gap between the dance world and the community, emp...

1 month ago

19 minutes

Dance Unscripted

Ep 2: Dance of Resilience with Kesha McKey

In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Kesha McKey, a seasoned dance educator and choreographer from New Orleans. They explore Kesha's journey from a pre-med background to a fulfilling career in dance, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the arts community, and the challenges posed by hurricane seasons on education. Kesha shares her insights on creating safe spaces for students and artists, the importance of mission-driven work in her dance company, KM Dance Projec...

1 month ago

50 minutes