“Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey

Joanne Carey
  • 5.0 (8)
  • PERFORMING ARTS
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

 “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire and Where We are Keeping Them Real." Join us as host, Joanne Carey, welcomes guests from the dance world to the chat about dance, their careers, lessons learned and advice to share. Each an expert in their chosen field: dancers, choreographers, composers, costume designers, artistic directors and more, share their hopes for the dance world, why they dance, the common belief that dance has the capacity to heal, inspire and the artist's commitment to put beauty into the the world: Humanity at its best!

  1. 4D AGO

    "Superbloom", Celebrating Women in Dance: A Conversation with Sara Mearns and Jodi Melnick

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guests, NYC Ballet principal dancer, Sarah Mearns and choreographer, Jodi Melnick In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey engages in a rich conversation with Sarah Mearns, principal dancer at New York City Ballet, and choreographer Jodi Melnick. They explore their individual journeys into dance, the evolution of their collaboration over the past decade, and the creation of their new piece, Super Bloom, which celebrates women in dance. The discussion highlights the importance of joy in the creative process, the impact of social media on live performance, and the bridging of ballet and modern dance. Both artists emphasize the need for authenticity and presence in their work, making this a compelling dialogue about the future of dance. Sara Mearns was born in Columbia, South Carolina, and began her dance training at the age of three with Ann Brodie at the Calvert-Brodie School of Dance, also in Columbia. At the age of 13, Ms. Mearns trained with Patricia McBride at Dance Place, the School of North Carolina Dance Theatre, in Charlotte. She continued her studies at age 14 with Stanislav Issaev at the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in Greenville. Ms. Mearns entered the School of American Ballet (SAB), the official school of New York City Ballet, full time in the fall of 2001. In the fall of 2003 Ms. Mearns became an apprentice with New York City Ballet. As an apprentice, Ms. Mearns danced a featured role in Michel Fokine's Chopiniana, performed by SAB as part of New York City Ballet's 2004 winter season. In June of 2004, Ms. Mearns joined the Company as a member of the corps de ballet. In March of 2006 she was promoted to soloist and in June 2008, Ms. Mearns was promoted to principal dancer.  Jodi Melnick is a NYC based choreographer, performer, and teacher. The profound expression of the dancing body and lucid performing instincts drive her creative process as the work is transformed through the phenomenon of movement. Her rich dance background includes dancing for Twyla Tharp, collaborating with Trisha Brown and years of creative experiences with esteemed artists such as Sara Rudner, David Neumann, Rashaun Mitchell, Silas Reiner, Liz Roche, Jon Kinzel, Vicky Shick, John Jasperse, Susan Rethorst, Donna Uchizono, Yoshiko Chuma, Charles Atlas, Sibyl Kempson, and most recently, Maya Lee-Parritz. Her post – modern, experimental sensibilities have intersected with NYCBallet principal dancers, and middle and highs schoolers. Honors include, Doris Duke Impact Award, Guggenheim Fellow, Jerome Robbins New Essential Works Grant, Foundation for Contemporary Arts Grant, two Bessie Awards, Gibney’s DIP Residency Grant, Lower Manhattan Cultural Center 2 -year extended Life Grant, and Center for Ballet Arts Fellow. Superbloom (Dancing Into Choreographic Forms) is a world premiere that reaches into the dance made at 92NY. Part of Women Move the World, 92NY’s 2025/26 Harkness Mainstage Series, this reflective and evocative performance honors the evolution of dance while continuously redefining a movement language that represents where we are right now. Get Tickets https://www.92ny.org/event/superbloom-dancing-into-choreographic-forms “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please leave us a Review. Please help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

    52 min

  2. JAN 27

    Nena Gilreath: Artistic Director of Ballethnic, Celebrating 36 Years of Dance

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Artistic Director, Nena Gilreath In this engaging conversation, on this week's episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey chats with  Nena Gilreath, artistic director of the dance company located in Athens, Georgia, Ballethnic and former dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem. Nena shares with us her extensive journey in the world of dance, from her humble beginnings in North Carolina to her impactful role in founding the Ballethnic Dance Company. She discusses the challenges she faced, the importance of mentorship, and the power of dance as a means of expression and social change. Nena emphasizes the significance of community in dance and reflects on the profound impact that art can have on individuals and society as a whole. Mrs. Gilreath is a graduate of the North Carolina School of the Arts where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance. She began her career by moving to Atlanta and joining the Ruth Mitchell Dance Theatre.  She later joined the Dance Theatre of Harlem, touring nationally and internationally.  In 1988, Ms. Gilreath returned to Atlanta to dance with the Atlanta Ballet.  Finally, on January 15, 1990, along with husband and choreographer Waverly T. Lucas, II they created Ballethnic Dance Company. She has implemented numerous outreach programs including the BUDDY Project through the Atlanta Project, which served as a model for the existing Danseur Development Project.  Ms. Gilreath currently serves as co-founder and co-artistic director of Ballethnic Dance Company and Ballethnic Academy of Dance. She continues her original role as a dance artist and mentor for many young dancers as well as assisting Mr. Lucas in creating Ballethnic’s unique style. Ms. Gilreath was creative Loafing’s 2000 Best of Atlanta Critics Pick-Best Dancer; she received Atlanta Business League’s Success Against the Odds Award in 2001. She, along with Mr. Lucas, received the 2002 Global Diversity Business Exchange Atlanta Entrepreneur Award. In addition, Ms. Gilreath is a recipient of the 2003 Pinnacle Leadership Award. Nena and Waverly were recently selected as the December 2006 Lexus Leaders of the Artsby Georgia Public Broadcasting. Nena was also recognized in Atlanta Magazine’s December 2006 issue as one of the “Top Twenty Women in Business”. She is also the recipient of the 2007 Charles Loridans Award. She also received the 2008 Atlanta NAACP President’s Award for their positive influence on today’s youth. Learn more about Balletnic and their programs https://ballethnic.org/ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠ Please leave us a Review. Please help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

    59 min

  3. JAN 22

    Taking up Space: Exploring Dance with Kanon Sugino

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest Kanon Sugino In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey interviews dancer and choreographer Kanon Sugino, who shares her journey from a young dancer in New York to a recipient of the Clive Barnes Award. Kanon discusses her experiences at LaGuardia High School, the challenges of company life, and the differences between modern and contemporary dance. She reflects on her cultural identity as a Japanese American dancer and how it influences her choreography. Kanon encourages artists to take up space and share their voices through art. Kanon Sugino is a Japanese American dancer and choreographer born and raised in New York. She attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts and SUNY Purchase College, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a BFA in Dance and a BA in Arts Management.  Kanon has worked with Nimbus Dance, and is currently a company dancer with Doug Varone and Dancers and MICHIYAYA Dance. She has performed in works choreographed by Doug Varone, Bill T. Jones, Keerati Jinakunwiphat, Jie-Hung Connie Shiau, Norbert De La Cruz lll, Gregory Lau, Fredrick Earl Mosley, Peter Chu, Darrell Grand Moultrie, MICHIYAYA, Merce Cunningham, Martha Graham, and more.  As a choreographer, she has presented work at the We Belong Here: AAPI Festival, split bill performances at Arts On Site and the Triskelion Theater, and self-curated shows at the Puffin Room Art Gallery and the Triskelion Theater. During her time at Purchase College, she took on the role of co-leader of the Conservatory of Dance’s Racial Equity Group, and was awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award for her work. Additionally, Kanon was named the Jadin Wong Fellow for Dance with Asian American Arts Alliance as well as an Honored Artist for Dance with the Clive Barnes Foundation in 2024.  Kanon has taught at SUNY Purchase’s Conservatory of Dance, New York Theatre Ballet, and at Doug Varone and Dancer’s summer and winter intensives in addition to various colleges in the U.S. while on tour with the company. Learn more about Kanon: ⁠https://www.kanonsugino.com/⁠ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠ Please leave us a Review. Please help support the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠⁠

    55 min

  4. JAN 12

    The Art of Teaching Dance: Insights from Annabella Lenzu

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guest, Anabella Lenzu In this episode of  "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey interviews Anabella Lenzu, a teacher, choreographer, and author, who shares her journey from Argentina to New York City and her experiences in the dance world and insights on dance education. They discuss the importance of education in dance, the emotional connection to movement, and the role of mentorship. Anabella emphasizes the need for self-discovery, the influence of cultural backgrounds , and the courage required to pursue artistry. The conversation the significance of emotional expression in performance. Anabella Lenzu, originally from Argentina, is a dancer, choreographer, scholar & educator with 35 years of experience working in Argentina, Chile, Italy, and the USA.  Lenzu directs her own company, Anabella Lenzu/DanceDrama, which since 2006 has presented 400 performances, created 15 choreographic works and performed at 100 venues, presenting thought provoking and historically conscious dance-theater in NYC. As a choreographer, she has been commissioned all over the world for opera, TV programs, theatre productions, and by many dance companies. She has produced and directed several award-winning short dance films and screened her work in over 200 festivals both nationally and internationally. Anabella’s work has been seen at La Mama, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Movement Research at Judson Church, Draftworks at DanceSpace project/ St. Mark Church, 92nd Street Y, The Consulate of Argentina in NYC, among many others. She holds a MFA in Fine Arts (concentration in Choreography) from Wilson College, PA. Classically trained at the renowned Teatro Colòn in Buenos Aires, Lenzu studied the modern dance techniques of Humphrey/Limòn and Graham in New York. Her studies of Tango and the folkdances of Argentina, Spain, and Italy, further inform her work. Lenzu founded her own dance school L’Atelier Centro Creativo de Danza in 1994 in Argentina, and as an educator for more than 30 years, she has been teaching in more than 50 institutions, including universities, professional dance studios, companies, festivals, and symposiums in the USA, Canada, Ireland, Egypt, Australia, Panamá, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, London, and Italy. In 2023, Anabella received the National Award for Outstanding Leadership in the Independent Sector by NDEO (National Dance Education Organization) and in 2022, the Innovative Dance Educator Award by NYSDEA (New York State Dance Education Association), acknowledging her work as a dance educator who develops innovative pedagogy in the dance field, groundbreaking teachings that have a significant impact on dance, as well as an established record of exemplary leadership on the state and national level in USA.Lenzu has written for various dance and arts magazines and published her first book in 2013, entitled Unveiling Motion and Emotion. The book contains writings in Spanish and English on the importance of dance, community, choreography, and dance pedagogy. Her second book, Teaching Dance through Meaningful Gestures (2025), explores how technique is a philosophy and a theory, and how the body is an instrument for expression.  In October 2024, Anabella was appointed president of the American Dance Guild, dedicated to supporting artists and bringing the dance community together since 1956. Currently, Lenzu conducts classes at NYU Gallatin, the School of Visual Arts, and Peridance Center. From 2020 to the present, she created and directed the Online Choreographic Mentorship Program. For more information on Anabella https://www.anabellalenzu.com/ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠ Please leave us a Review. Please help support the podcast: ⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @DanceTalkwithJoanne Carey

    54 min

  5. JAN 6

    Skylar Brandt, ABT Principal Dancer and Vladimir Rumyanstev, Steinway Artist: Their Love Story in Dance and Music

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey and special guests, Skylar Brandt and Vladimir Rumyanstev In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® , host Joanne Carey engages with Skylar Brandt, a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and her fiancé, pianist Vladimir Rumyantsev. They discuss their artistic journeys, the cultural differences in music and dance education, and how they met through their shared passion for the arts. The conversation delves into the emotional experience of performing, the creative process behind choreography, and the significance of art in serving humanity. They also explore their future aspirations, including the idea of incorporating their artistry into their wedding celebration. Skylar Brandt began her training at the age of six at Scarsdale Ballet Studio. She attended the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre from 2005-2009. Brandt was a silver medalist at Youth America Grand Prix in 2004 and 2008. Brandt joined ABT II in 2009, became an apprentice with ABT in 2010, and joined the corps de ballet in 2011. She was promoted to Soloist in 2015 and to Principal in 2020. Among her leading roles with the Company are Giselle in Giselle, Medora in Le Corsaire, Kitri in Don Quixote, Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, Gamzatti in La Bayadere, Olga in Onegin, Clara, the Princess in The Nutcracker, Young Jane in Jane Eyre, Columbine in Harlequinade, Princess Praline in Whipped Cream, the Lead Maiden in Firebird, the Golden Cockerel in The Golden Cockerel, and roles in The Green Table, Pillar of Fire, The Sleeping Beauty, Raymonda Divertissements, Sinfonietta, Symphonic Variations, and AFTERITE to name a few. Brandt was awarded a 2013 Princess Grace Foundation-USA Dance Fellowship. That same year, she was featured in the movie “Ballet’s Greatest Hits”. In 2018, Brandt was the recipient of an unprecedented Special Jury Award for her performances on the Russian television show “Big Ballet”. In 2022, Brandt was named to the renowned "Forbes 30 Under 30" list of most influential leaders and entrepreneurs. https://www.skylarbrandt.com/ Vladimir Rumyantsev  is an internationally acclaimed pianist. At just seven years old, he made his debut at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory where he won Moscow's Glinka competition. Rumyantsev received his foundational training at the Gnessin Moscow Special School for Music under Mikhail Khokhlov and later studied at the Moscow Conservatory with Sergey Dorensky, Alexander Bakhchiev, Elena Sorokina, Pavel Nersessian and Nikolai Lugansky. He earned advanced degrees at the Mannes School of Music in New York under Pavlina Dokovska and is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts degree at The Hartt School under the mentorship of Jose Ramos Santana. Rumyantsev has performed worldwide at such prestigious venues as the Moscow Philharmonic, Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, the Mariinsky Theatre, New York City Center, The Kennedy Center, to name a few. His performances led to collaborations with the Mariinsky Ballet. The New York Times describes his playing of Beethoven’s Diabelli Variations as “excellent,” and The Wall Street Journal noting his “potent” interpretation. In 2024 he recorded "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Sean Hickey for solo piano. Most recently, Rumyantsev toured the world as a solo artist with Twyla Tharp Dance for her Diamond Jubilee and is producing his own concerts of piano and dance alongside Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre, Skylar Brandt. https://vladimirrumyantsev.com/ “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey wherever you listen to your podcasts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Joanne on Instagram @DanceTalkwithJoanneCarey  Tune in. Follow. Like us. And Share.  Please leave us review about our podcast!  “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real."

    46 min

  6. 12/10/2025

    Doug Fullington, Dance Historian and Musicologist: "Don't Hesitate to Say Yes"

    "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey with Special Guest Doug Fullington In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey speaks with Doug Fullington, dance historian and musicologist, about his journey into the world of dance and music. They discuss the importance of music in ballet, the role of dance notation. The conversation also touches on the significance of historical archives, the impact of character dances, and Doug's current work at the Pacific Northwest Ballet. They delve into Doug's recent publication, The Five Ballets from Paris and St. Petersburg, and his ongoing projects, including editing the score of Giselle. Throughout the episode, Doug shares insights into the evolution of ballet and the importance of preserving its history. Doug Fullington dance historian and musicologist, born and raised in Seattle. Doug received degrees in music and law from the University of Washington and has since taught undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Music as a visiting scholar and auxiliary member of the faculty. In 2020 Doug was a guest instructor at Princeton University. Doug earned a Ph.D. in music history at the University of Washington in 2022. Doug’s work in ballet is focused on nineteenth-century French and Russian source material. A fluent reader of Stepanov choreographic notation, he has contributed historically informed dances to a number of productions. He has work for Pacific Northwest Ballet School, collaborated with Tamara Rojo in the early stages of her work on Raymonda (English National Ballet, 2022; San Francisco Ballet, 2025), and in 2024, he staged Star on the Rise... La Bayadère Reimagined! with Phil Chan at Indiana University. Most recently, he staged The Sleeping Beauty with Pete Boal at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Doug’s writings on dance have been published in Ballet Alert!, Ballet Review, Dance View, and Dancing Times and online by Oxford University Press. He is co-author with Marian Smith of Five Ballets from Paris and St. Petersburg (Oxford University Press, 2024.) Doug has been a frequent presenter and moderator for the Guggenheim Museum’s Works & Process series. Doug has spent thirty years with Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle), serving as Assistant to Artistic Directors Kent Stowell and Francia Russell and later as Assistant to Artistic Director Peter Boal as well as Audience Education Manager. He is currently Dance Historian for PNB. Doug is also the founder and director of the Tudor Choir, a professional vocal ensemble based in Seattle since 1993. He has a particular interest in the music of Tudor England and early American repertory. As a countertenor, Doug has performed with the Tudor Choir and Byrd Ensemble, was a member for fourteen years of the Compline Choir of St. Mark’s Cathedral (Seattle), and performed with the London-based Tallis Scholars in England, France, and the United States during the years 2000–2002. In addition to his work with the Tudor Choir, Doug has conducted the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and Seattle Baroque Orchestra. He was instrumental in establishing the Tallis Scholars Summer Schools USA and in 2019 was a tutor on the Byrd International Singers' Scotland Renaissance Course. More Information: https://www.dougfullington.com/ Tudor Choir Upcoming Performance Friday, December 19 @ 8 PM Holy Rosary Catholic Church 4139 42nd Ave SW, Seattle Tickets https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/byrdensemble/dec-19-tudor-choir-christmas-in-a-wintry-world-holy-rosary-church Virtual tickets https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/byrdensemble/dec-19-tudor-choir-christmas-in-a-wintry-world-virtual-concert “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠ Please leave us a Review. Please help support the podcast: ⁠https://gofund.me/e561b42ac⁠ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance

    47 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    Emily Coates, Dancer, Choreographer, Writer: Tell Us Where it Comes From!

    In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey , host Joanne Carey interviews Emily Coates In this episode of  "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey engages in a deep conversation with dancer, choreographer, and writer Emily Coates. They explore Emily's journey from her early dance training in ballet to her transition into modern dance, her experiences working with renowned figures like Baryshnikov, and her current project 'Tell Me Where It Comes From.' Tell Me Where It Comes From, was sparked by the discovery of an archival box housed at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Hartford, Connecticut, chronicling George Balanchine’s brief touchdown there in 1933.  The discussion highlights the importance of following one's artistic instincts, the role of dance history, and the collaborative nature of creating new work. Emily shares insights on the creative process, the significance of archival research, and the impact of dance on personal and artistic growth. Emily Coates is a dancer, choreographer, and writer and has performed internationally with New York City Ballet (1992-98), Mikhail Baryshnikov’s White Oak Dance Project (1998-2002), Twyla Tharp Dance (2001-2003), and Yvonne Rainer and Group (2005-present), and worked with an array of choreographers, including Jerome Robbins, Angelin Preljocaj, Trisha Brown, Deborah Hay, Mark Morris, John Jasperse, and Sarah Michelson. Career highlights include performing three duets with Baryshnikov, in works by Morris, Karole Armitage, and Erick Hawkins. Her choreographic work has been commissioned and presented by Danspace Project, Performa, Baryshnikov Arts Center, Works & Process at the Guggenheim, Ballet Memphis, Wadsworth Atheneum, Carnegie Hall, University of Chicago, Yale Repertory Theatre, Yale Art Gallery, and Columbia Ballet Collaborative, among other venues. She is currently completing a film project titled “Dancing in the Invisible Universe” in collaboration with filmmaker John Lucas and Yale’s Wright Laboratory. Her essays have appeared in PAJ: A Journal of Performance and Art, The Huffington Post, Theater, PEAK Journal, programs and an exhibition catalogue for the Paris Opera Ballet, and in the forthcoming Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Ballet. Her awards and distinctions include the School of American Ballet’s Mae L. Wein Award for Outstanding Promise; the Martha Duffy Memorial Fellowship at the Baryshnikov Arts Center; Yale’s Poorvu Family Award for Interdisciplinary Teaching; a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation in the category of Public Understanding of Science, Technology, and Economics; a 2016 Fellowship at the Center for Ballet and the Arts at NYU; and a 2019 Jerome Robbins Dance Division Dance Research Fellowship at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center. She graduated magna cum laude with a BA in English and holds an MA and MPhil in American Studies from Yale. Her first book, Physics and Dance, co-written with her longtime collaborator, particle physicist Sarah Demers, was released in January 2019 by Yale University Press. She is Professor in the Practice in Theater, Dance and Performance Studies at Yale University, with a secondary appointment in Directing at the Yale School of Drama. She has directed the dance studies concentration at Yale since its inception in 2006. Information https://campuspress.yale.edu/emilycoates/ Make plans to check out this piece on tour! February 26, 2026 at The Avery Theater , Hartford Connecticut April 23 & 24th 2026 at Schwarzman Center , Yale University “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/ Please leave us a Review. You support the podcast: https://gofund.me/e561b42ac Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance

    1h 10m

  8. 11/12/2025

    Jeevika Bhat, Choreographer: 'Clothesline' The Journey of a Sari, A Dance Narrative

    In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey , host Joanne Carey interviews choreographer, Jeevika Bhat In this episode of "Dance Talk” ® host Joanne Carey interviews Jeevika Bhatt, a choreographer and dancer premiering her work 'Clothesline,' which explores the cultural significance of the sari through dance. Jeevika shares her journey in dance, her experiences moving to New York, and the creative process behind her latest project. The conversation delves into themes of cultural identity, the evolution of traditions, and the impact of modernization on heritage. Jeevika reflects on the questions of home and belonging, and how her work seeks to bridge the gap between her Indian roots and her American upbringing. Jeevika Bhat Jeevika Bhat is a dancer and choreographer who explores the confluence of her cultures through a contemporary Indian medium. Her technical background is in Odissi, an East Indian classical dance form known for its nuanced storytelling and graceful fluidity, which she studies under the guidance of Guru Jyoti Rout. Academically, she is a graduate of UC San Diego, where she earned a BS in Mathematics with minors in Linguistics and Dance, and UC Irvine, where she earned an MFA in Dance.  Her upcoming work, Clothesline, which is co-presented by the CUNY Dance Initiative at The City College of New York, is additionally supported by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement Grant and the GALLIM Moving Artist Residency. Clothesline is a contemporary Indian dance story, told from the perspective of a sari which is passed down through generations of Indian women. In addition to exploring themes of home, homesickness, and heritage inheritance, this show is largely about laundry, musing about how culture fades with each wash. tinyurl.com/clotheslinetickets “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey  "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire, and Where We Are Keeping Them Real." ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://dancetalkwithjoannecarey.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Joanne Carey on Instagram @westfieldschoolofdance

    36 min
See All (106)

Trailer

5
out of 5
8 Ratings

About

 “Dance Talk” ® with Joanne Carey "Where the Dance World Connects, the Conversations Inspire and Where We are Keeping Them Real." Join us as host, Joanne Carey, welcomes guests from the dance world to the chat about dance, their careers, lessons learned and advice to share. Each an expert in their chosen field: dancers, choreographers, composers, costume designers, artistic directors and more, share their hopes for the dance world, why they dance, the common belief that dance has the capacity to heal, inspire and the artist's commitment to put beauty into the the world: Humanity at its best!

Information