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Dance Behind the Screen kNOwBOX dance
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Social media has influenced our way of life. kNOwBOX dance [a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization] leadership—YeaJean Choi, Azaria Hogans, Reyna Mondragon, and Martheya Nygaard—co-host Dance Behind the Screen podcast a conversation series with people who have dance-related careers questioning the influence of social media in dance process, production, and publicity. On this show, they interview the top artists, scholars, and leaders about who they are, their careers, and the impact of social media on the dance world. This podcast aims to inspire, entertain, and offer new perspectives to think outside of the box. Whether you are a dance artist, educator, scholar, or are curious about the impact of social media on dance, this is the podcast for you.
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Episode 137 | Dance & Augmented Reality: Dr. Adesola Akinleye, DancingStrong Movement Lab
Dr. Adesola Akinleye, an interdisciplinary dancer and choreographer artist-scholar, joins Martheya to talk about Dance and Augmented Reality. They discuss spatial practices, perceived borders, and DancingStrong Movement Lab. (41:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
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Episode 136 | Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art with cari ann shim sham*, mowna
cari ann shim sham*, wild artist and co-founder/curator for the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art, joins Martheya to talk about Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art. They discuss NFT’s, the problems with social media, the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (mowna), and cari ann’s art that explores healing the body and liberating dance. (45:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
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Episode 135 | Dance & the Digital Arts: Jean-Marc Matos, K. Danse Company
Jean-Marc Matos, Artistic Director of K. Danse Company, joins Martheya to talk about Mixing Contemporary Dance & Digital Arts. They discuss pluridisciplinary collaborations, considering your audience, and the future of dance in the digital landscape. (37:05) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
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Episode 134 | Breaking Barriers w/ Pilobolus: Matt Kent and Rob Pranzatelli
Matt Kent (Artistic Director of Pilobolus) and Robert Pranzatelli (Author) join Martheya to talk about Rob’s book, Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life. The book encompasses the whole fifty-year evolution of the company, but the narrative is framed by their personal friendship. They discuss Matt & Rob’s friendship, how dance influences social media, and world-making in the creative process. (46:37) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Checkout the Book in the Episode:
Book Trailer
More about Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life
Checkout Previous Episodes with Pilobolus:
Episode 23 | Pilobolus Dance Company w/ Matt Kent
Episode 50 | COVID-19 & Dance
Episode 114 | Creating Shadowland: Pilobolus -
Episode 133 | Dance Goes Viral: Andrew Chapman, Mobile Dance Film Association
Andrew Chapman, Founder and Director of the Mobile Dance Film Association, joins Martheya to talk about Dance Going Viral. They discuss the future of making with mobile devices, solo filmmaking, and must watch popular movies with dance scenes. (38:09) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Listen to our previous episode together: Episode 96 | Don’t Underestimate the Phone in Mobile Dance Film Festival w/ Andrew Chapman
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Episode 132 | Pushing Boundaries with Confidence: Joel Olivas, mixtamotus
Joel Olivas, co-founder of mixtamotus, and an immersive multimedia producer and designer who has worked with ARTECHOUSE, Sweet Tooth Hotel, and Meow Wolf among others, joins Martheya to talk about Boundary Pushing with Confidence. They discuss differences when working with big vs. small organizations, immersive installations, and how the audience influences Joel’s creative process. (35:35) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home