The Dance Sessions Podcast

Chris
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This platform is for all humans, artists, and especially lovers of dance. Follow me(Chris McCartin) as I take you on a journey of rediscovering your abilities in any art form or craft that you hold near to your heart; whether it's finishing that song you left in a notebook or choreographing an entire phrase to add to your reel. Welcome to my world of all things art and dance related. Come explore the realms of possibility that exist in all of our creative minds. (And learn more about my favorite artform: the art of movement and the history of where it originated along the way.)

Episodes

  1. 03/25/2021

    George Balanchine: A Pioneer in Neoclassical Ballet

    FIND ME ON INSTA: @chrismccartin @thedancesessionspodcast I hope you all enjoy this episode about the life and legacy of ballet pioneer George Balanchine! Sources for the episode: Balanchine PBS Documentary, director. Balanchine PBS Documentary. YouTube, YouTube, 13 May 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppICC_6yMXo&t=125s. The George Balanchine Trust. “About George Balanchine.” Balanchine, www.balanchine.com/george-balanchine. New York City Ballet. “Lincoln Kirstein.” Lincoln Kirstein | New York City Ballet, www.nycballet.com/discover/our-history/lincoln-kirstein-1907-1996/. Taper, Bernard. Balanchine: A Biography. J.-C. Lattès, 1980. “V&A · Diaghilev and the Ballets Russes – an Introduction.” Victoria and Albert Museum, www.vam.ac.uk/articles/diaghilev-and-the-ballets-russes. Walker, Kathrine S. “George Balanchine.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., www.britannica.com/biography/George-Balanchine#ref21215. FULL LIST OF WORKS BY GEORGE BALANCHINE: https://www.balanchine.com/BalletsAlph Sources for dancers/dance enthusiasts to keep dancing: https://www.clistudios.com/ https://www.steezy.co/ https://www.tmilly.tv/ https://www.stepsnyc.com/ BIG THANK YOU TO: MY BIG BROTHER CJ FOR THE AWESOME INTRO BEAT @verdellbeats MY BEST FRIEND VINCENT FOR LIFTING MY SPIRITS WITH LOVE, THANKS FOR LISTENING, CHRIS MCCARTIN

    31 min

  2. 07/10/2020

    Overcoming Difficulties in Life and How Times Like These(2020) Shape The Art We Make

    Enjoy the episode. Everything you need to know is enclosed inside the episode...  Hope you are well! Thanks for listening, - Chris

    24 min

  3. 07/05/2020

    A Meditation for your Mind and Spirit

    Hello, Long time no see. I wanted to share a great practice of meditation to make it available to everyone. This is a habit that will change your life. No need for religion, belief system, or monk-like robes, this practice that has been around for centuries has brought people to full self-actualization and to the path of freedom and enlightenment. Hope you can relax, focus your thoughts, and enjoy a meditation with me. Listen to it as frequently as you need to. Here is a FREE meditation, with no need for premium subscriptions to an app. No excuses, just you bettering you.  - Chris

    11 min
  4. Lucas Granzotto-Martin on his journey in dance and all things Creative

    06/20/2020

    Lucas Granzotto-Martin on his journey in dance and all things Creative

    Lucas Granzotto-Martin joins the Podcast to talk with me about creativity and how dance, specifically Hip Hop, has shaped how he pursues art and how he continues to create.  We also dive into the impact of dance on our lives and how dance has brought us together.  For more on Lucas and all his amazing works, check out:  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4mlkLJ8ituKj99sQsoOPkg/videos Search: Lucas Granzotto-Martin  InstaGram(s):  Main Account: @thatbreakinguy https://www.instagram.com/thatbreakinguy/ Creative Page: @lmancreatesstuffeveryday https://www.instagram.com/lmancreatesstuffeveryday/  Hope you all enjoy this first duo podcast episode alongside one of my favorite creators, that also happens to be the coolest friend.  Have the day you have friends,  Chris

    53 min

  5. 06/12/2020

    How I'm Feeling in 2020

    MUSIC BY MY BROTHER CJ https://soundcloud.com/jrverdell Hope everyone is taking time to be aware of the state of the world. Here is an Episode on how I'm handling/not handling all of this hardship and change. Needed to share my honesty and feelings towards what we are facing in 2020. Hope you can take something away from it. Stay strong and keep using your voice.  Book for mental health I recommend:  Don't Sweat The Small Stuff By: Richard Carlson, PH.D.  Have the day you have everyone. Peace Love and Frisbees.  CONTACT ME if you need anything: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chrismccartin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.mccartin.9/ MUSIC BY MY BIG BRO: https://www.instagram.com/jrverdell/

    28 min

  6. 05/24/2020

    Drawing Attention By Focusing On Yourself

    Happy to be here with you beautiful people!  Today's episode is about Attention! Paying attention to yourself and also learning some small choices to achieve attention by choreographers you look up to.  - Grabbing Attention With Your Focus  - PERFORMANCE and The Role it Plays  - Using your space wisely  Honorable Mentions to note: Jeremy Finney and his work on amazing Foundations of HipHop!  Jose Soto on his willingness to truly look within and always tell a story Contact Me: chrismccartinaz@gmail.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.mccartin.9/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismccartin/ "Confidence is not "Will they like me?" Confidence is "I'll be fine if they don't". " - Christina Grimmie

    26 min

  7. 05/16/2020

    Studio Dancer becoming a Professional Dancer

    Hello!  Thank You To:  My amazing brother CJ Williams (jrverdell) for the dope Intro Music Anchor for hosting my podcast  Hope everyone is staying happy and healthy during the hard times our world is facing. Be sure to notice how this COVID-19 has affected you for better or for worse. Appreciate the hard working people that should always be getting recognition; not only now but every single day.  Today we will go through:  - Holding yourself accountable for your training  - Learning your goals - No "One Size Fits All" journey for dancers  - And many more topics to help all dancers make the decision and commitment to becoming a professional dancer, no matter what jobs you book. For more info or podcast ideas, send me a message on any of these platforms and I will be happy to chat!  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christopher.mccartin.9/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrismccartin/

    24 min

  8. 05/07/2020

    American Indian Dance History

    Hello friends! Hope everyone is doing well.  In this Episode of The Dance Sessions Pod., we will discover some information about Dance History associated with the peoples of early America, the American Indians. I have the greatest respect for all the tribes as they are recognized in history and present day. Since I am by no means a historian, this episode is strictly as fact based as I could make it using the following sources:  D, Michael, and Trisha Howson. “Native American Dances .” Legends of America, Kathy Weiser/Legends of America, 2020, www.legendsofamerica.com/na-dances/. Mason. “Dance (Pages. 151-154).” Encyclopedia of North American Indians, by Frederick E. Hoxie, Houghton Mifflin, 1996, pp. 151–154. I hope you all can take something away from the many cultures and dance traditions. Each tribe is so uniquely different in their beliefs and it fueled their dance traditions and how they portrayed symbolism in their art.  Enjoy this semi-dive into American Indian culture! Visit the places I have listed to dive even deeper into these amazing cultures. -Chris

    20 min

  9. 05/01/2020

    The Meaning of Dance and Our Daily Lives

    How are we feeling? How are our minds and bodies doing? I hope you all are keeping healthy and inspired during this uncertain time we are in due to COVID-19. Here's a little distraction to help you re-center your creative world around DANCE and the meaning behind what you do on the daily.  Today We Talk:  The Meaning of Dance  Hope you can all take something away from this Pod. Enjoy! Semi-Detailed Notes Below: Humans have purpose. There's meaning behind every action we take here on planet earth.  - Why do we speak?  - Why do we eat or drink?  Everything at its core has a purpose.  Finding your WHY is the essential part to becoming who you really are and figuring out what you were meant to do. It is especially important in dance and is often overlooked because of how much energy and attention we use to follow others. We must look from within to be able to deliver to the outside viewer what we want them to understand.  Success Vs. Happiness and what it means to discover BOTH.  Fun Fact Break Courtesy of a fact from: Living3 article by: Rachel Peachy https://www.livin3.com/50-cool-and-weird-fun-facts-that-you-should-know Also, thank you Anchor for being the sick Podcast host site.  Quote From Field of Dreams: "If you build it, they will come." - Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner)  Greatness comes to those who wait  DISCLAIMER: Not intended to mislead or guide in any type of career decision. Only offering inspiration based on human capabilities and potential.  Stay Safe and "Have The Day You Have. "(Quote from The Odd Life of Timothy Green)

    16 min

  10. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome To The Dance Sessions Podcast

    WELCOME  My name is Chris McCartin! I'm a Professional Dancer born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. I have trained in many styles of dance such as: Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Partner Dancing, Ballet, Tap, and Hip Hop for over a decade. I am working hard,  just like most dancers, to try to make it in this industry and love every up and down it may bring; because that's what keeps things exciting. I love all art, but this art of movement is my way of expressing who I am the most authentically; and because of dance, I bring you this POD!  IN THIS PODCAST I WILL TALK:  - The Meaning of Dance - Dance History - Dance Influencers - Motivational Stories - Healthy Dance Habits and Mindsets -And much MUCH more! Whether you are new to dance, a dance educator, a thriving artist, or a person wanting some inspiration and information about how life changing this art form is for the MIND, BODY, and SPIRIT, The Dance Sessions Podcast is right up your alley.  For more information about myself and my craft, CONTACT ME ON: Instagram: chrismccartin  Facebook:  christophermccartin Or send me a letter at 5678 Funky Street.   Enjoy all that follows!  "Peace, Love, and Frisbees" - Kian Daryaie

    6 min

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This platform is for all humans, artists, and especially lovers of dance. Follow me(Chris McCartin) as I take you on a journey of rediscovering your abilities in any art form or craft that you hold near to your heart; whether it's finishing that song you left in a notebook or choreographing an entire phrase to add to your reel. Welcome to my world of all things art and dance related. Come explore the realms of possibility that exist in all of our creative minds. (And learn more about my favorite artform: the art of movement and the history of where it originated along the way.)

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