An Incomplete History of Dance

Meghan Varner, Murlin Varner

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An Incomplete History of Dance is a podcast about dance, unsurprisingly. Meghan Varner, lifelong dance nerd, and Murlin Varner, who knows only what he's picked up from parenting a lifelong dance nerd, share stories from some of the strangest, funniest, and most important moments in dance history.

2021. 07. 01.

06 Story of the Savoy

We discuss the history of the Savoy Ballroom and how it relates to the early days of Lindy Hop. Topics discussed include dance history snores, ambiguous vice, and famous New York politicians. Note: this episode contains discussion of multiple aspects of racism, and while no event mentioned is overtly violent towards people we are aware that listeners may hold these traumas far closer to their hearts than we do; be aware that this episode discusses segregation and the use of police and the law to punish integrated settings. Episode Transcript Sources All Transcripts

31분
2021. 05. 31.

Vaudeville Ballet

We discuss the relationship between ballet and vaudeville at the turn of the twentieth century and what it means for the rise of ballet in the United States. Topics discussed include the rise of the chorus girl, female dance producers and company owners, and Diaghilev being late to his own game. Note: contains light swearing and brief, unexplored mentions of blackface/minstrelsy. Episode Transcript All Transcripts Sources

35분
2021. 04. 30.

Sexy Dancing and You

We look at the ways sexuality can be performed or rejected in dance, and why it matters to show a wide range of sexual and nonsexual relationships. Topics discussed include brain farts, stripteases, and Meghan being surprised when things are sexy. Note: contains much discussion of sex and nudity, including references to genitalia. Episode Transcript All Transcripts Sources

40분
2021. 03. 31.

Jeni LeGon

We discuss the life of Jeni LeGon, a tap dancer and film actress, as well as tap in Hollywood and racism in the movie industry. Topics discussed include 20's era movie theatres, "integrated" clubs for soldiers, and the fact that nobody really knows who writes those listicles online about "top ten dance movies". Note: Contains light swearing and discussion of racism in dance and film by white people, and should at most be taken as a starting point in your education on the subject. Episode Transcript All Transcripts Sources

37분
2021. 02. 28.

Pointe and Propaganda

We explore how ballet was used in the 50s through the 70s to support the Communist regime in China. Topics discussed include peasant women getting revenge, the militaristic quality of pointe shoes, and a pervasive lack of puns. Note: contains light swearing, brief reference to massacres, summarises stories used in propaganda. Episode Transcript All Transcripts Sources

39분
2021. 01. 31.

Riot of Spring

We explore the creation and premiere of the original Rite of Spring. Topics discussed include mispronounced French words, Jeopardy questions about the Ballets Russes, sports noises, and Eurythmics. Note: includes light swearing and brief discussion of masturbation. Episode Transcript All Transcripts Sources

50분

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An Incomplete History of Dance is a podcast about dance, unsurprisingly. Meghan Varner, lifelong dance nerd, and Murlin Varner, who knows only what he's picked up from parenting a lifelong dance nerd, share stories from some of the strangest, funniest, and most important moments in dance history.

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Meghan Varner, Murlin Varner
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2021년
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An Incomplete History of Dance

An Incomplete History of Dance

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06 Story of the Savoy

Vaudeville Ballet

Sexy Dancing and You

Jeni LeGon

Pointe and Propaganda

Riot of Spring

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