Abun(dance)

Kristen Faraclas and Hannah Schayes
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Abun(dance)

Welcome to Abun(dance). You guessed it, a podcast dedicated to all things surrounding dance. Your co-hosts Kristen and Hannah are two best friends and former college roommates. From personal experiences, to dance in the media, stereotypes, mental health, motivation & productivity, we plan to bring it all. Whether a performer, teacher, choreographer, dance onlooker or enthusiast, you have a seat for our show. Please join us in 5, 6, 7, 8.

  1. JAN 28

    Sarah Taylor -- Dancing with Diabetes

    Happy 2025! Our first guest of the new year, is our friend Sarah Taylor. In 2023, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes which changed her life. Learn about how she has managed to cope with her diagnosis in her dance career. Sarah is a true inspiration!

    25 min

  2. 12/31/2024

    Four-tastic years of Abun(dance)!

    Happy Birthday to Abun(dance)! Our first episode aired in December, 2020 and we are happy to be celebrating 4 amazing years. In this episode, Kristen and Hannah recap their time working on the pod and give you their own personal 'wrapped' of their dance lives.

    48 min

  3. 11/26/2024

    Audra Queen--ADHD & Dance

    In this episode Audra Queen discusses her personal experience being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. She discusses her superpowers that come with it along with it's challenges and how they may present as a dancer. Knowledge is power, and this diagnosis has allowed her to feel more empowered and in charge of her life. Check Audra out @danceceocoach on Instagram and give her podcast 'The Dance CEO' a listen!

    48 min

  4. 10/29/2024

    Tamaira Sandifer (Miss Tee)--Trauma Informed Teaching

    On this episode, we have guest Tamaira Sandifer also commonly referred to as 'Miss Tee.' Miss Tee founded Studio T Arts & Entertainment where she uses dance as her primary engagement tool to connect with diverse youth. In this episode we discuss how she instills her entrepreneurial spirit, hope, and healing into trauma-impacted youth - creating the next generation of entrepreneurs.

    40 min

  5. 10/22/2024

    Michela Poynter--The Art of Photography

    We welcome the lovely Michela Poynter! She is an established dancer and photographer. In today's episode, Michela shares her passion for photography and how it plays a role in her professional life. Contact Michela if you are not only in need of dance photos, but have interest in a graduation, engagement or family shoot!

    26 min

  6. 10/22/2024

    Veda Manly -- Linking Lineage to Legacy

    Today Veda Manly offers insight on how black representation can be better applied in dance. Her passion for dance, anthology, witchcraft and more is discussed in great depth -- learn more about how her background has shaped her into the artist she is today! We are so proud of her achievements and we can't we to see where her path takes her!

    42 min

  7. 07/30/2024

    Noelle Partusch--Let's Chat about Labanotation

    Have you ever heard of Labanotation? Well, if you haven't or want to know more about it, check out this episode! Noelle Partusch talks about her passion for this system of notating movement.

    44 min

  8. 06/25/2024

    Emily Runkle--Creating Original Narrative Ballets

    This episode highlights the other half of the management team at Ballet Embody, Emily Runkle. Emily is co-founder and Artistic Director of Ballet Embody located in Westminster, Maryland. The conversation centers around one of her areas of expertise, creating original narrative ballets, some of which include Weekend at Marley Manor: A Murder Mystery Ballet, An Evening of Edgar Allen Poe, and The Maryland Nutcracker!

    30 min
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About

Welcome to Abun(dance). You guessed it, a podcast dedicated to all things surrounding dance. Your co-hosts Kristen and Hannah are two best friends and former college roommates. From personal experiences, to dance in the media, stereotypes, mental health, motivation & productivity, we plan to bring it all. Whether a performer, teacher, choreographer, dance onlooker or enthusiast, you have a seat for our show. Please join us in 5, 6, 7, 8.

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  • Creator
    Kristen Faraclas and Hannah Schayes
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    76
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kristen Faraclas and Hannah Schayes
  • Show Website
    Abun(dance)

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