Dancing at the Crossroads: Exploring the Intersection of Contemporary and Street Dance Perspectives

In this episode, Jude sits down with special guest Jessica Leyva, the up-and-coming CEO of Chicago Dance Crash. Delve into their diverse dance backgrounds encompassing ballet, modern, and street dance. Together, they shed light on the significant challenges and disconnects they’ve witnessed and experienced between these different styles. The discussion revolves around the diametrically opposed cultural roots, values, and end goals that often distinguish these styles.

Jess shares her positive takeaways from her transition from the world of modern and ballet to street dance, including the significance of fostering a strong and supportive community. Meanwhile, Jude explores the value of leveraging existing industry structures and resources to create more equitable and accessible career paths in street dance.
___________

Notes:

Connect with Jude
IG: @jinxdancemedia
Website: jinxdancemedia.com

Connect with Jess
IG: @jessleyva

Connect with Chicago Dance Crash
IG: @chicagodancecrash
Website: chicagodancecrash.com