Sia Dancing

Anastasia Angeli
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My name is Sia and I dance. I want you to feel you can show up on the dance floor as you are, and still belong. I am doing that through hosting this podcast series and you are part of making it happen. What to expect? In-person conversations with dancers, musicians, festival organizers, recorded during different festivals in the Nordics and in-between. See ya dancing 💃🏼

  1. #157 Taking pieces from every dance – with Oscar | Bugg, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Foxtrot

    1d ago

    #157 Taking pieces from every dance – with Oscar | Bugg, Lindy Hop, Balboa, Foxtrot

    What makes you stay in one dance style or move to another? In this episode, I talk with Oscar during Minor Swing in Gothenburg.We record in the middle of the festival, between classes, music, and small moments of rest.We talk about:- why he started dancing- how he moved from competitions to social dancing- how different dance styles connect and influence each other- a dance memory shaped by cozy interior in a small dance hall in ________________________________ ​Subscribe and review the podcast to help me grow 🌟Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #DancingintheNorth #LindyHop #Bugg #Balboa #SocialDancing

    23 min
  2. #156 Building a festival that feels like a hug - with Stina Johansson & Karin Lundström | Balboa | Minor Swing

    Jun 3

    #156 Building a festival that feels like a hug - with Stina Johansson & Karin Lundström | Balboa | Minor Swing

    What makes a dance event feel safe, warm, and easy to enter?In this episode, I talk with Stina and Karin from Minor Swing in Gothenburg.We speak right in the middle of the festival, while music is playing, classes are happening, and everyone is running on very little sleep and a lot of heart. This conversation is about more than organising an event.It is about building a space where people can arrive as they are and still feel included. We talk about: why they dance and what keeps them coming backhow Balboa and Lindy Hop became part of their dance liveswhy does Minor Swing festival have no competitionswhy small details matter, like free coffee and pop-up momentshow their care team helps people feel supported during the eventdance memories shaped by lighting, from dim rooms to candlelit magic at Castle Camp You can hear how much love and thought goes into creating a social dance space that feels human. If you have ever walked into a festival and felt unsure, outside, or a little lost, this episode may feel soft in the best way.This one is for dancers, organisers, and anyone who believes that community is built in the little things. A shout-out to #MinorSwing: This episode has been recorded in the beginning of May 2026, during the Minor Swing festival at Gothenburg, as a collaboration with the festival. Thank you for supporting me and giving me the time and space to talk to such lovely talented and dedicated people. _______________________________________________ ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #MinorSwing #WCJ #Balboadanceevents #BalboaFestivals

    25 min
  3. #155 Born to sing – with Nicolle Rochelle | Jazz, Soul, Opera, Rap | Minor Swing

    May 27

    #155 Born to sing – with Nicolle Rochelle | Jazz, Soul, Opera, Rap | Minor Swing

    Some people spend their whole life wondering what they are here to do. Nicolle knew when she was five. In this episode, Nicolle shares what it feels like to live with a clear calling. Not as pressure. But as freedom. We talk about singing as a way to move emotion through the body. Why having many voices can be a strength, not a flaw.And how singing for dancers creates a different kind of safety and play. Nicolle reflects on performing for moving bodies instead of watching eyes.How dancers give space to experiment.How shared rhythm can lower self‑consciousness.And why connection matters more than perfection. We also touch on light, space, and atmosphere. How a room feels changes how music lands. And how dancers, musicians, and environments quietly shape each other. A shout-out to #MinorSwing: This episode has been recorded during the Minor Swing festival at Gothenburg, as a collaboration with the festival. Thank you for supporting me and giving me the time and space to talk to such lovely talented and dedicated people. _______________________________________________ ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #JazzSinging #MinorSwing #SwingDanceCommunity #NewJersey

    27 min
  4. #154 Chosen by the music – with Amanda Sedgwick | Saxophonist and composer

    May 20

    #154 Chosen by the music – with Amanda Sedgwick | Saxophonist and composer

    What happens when music stops being a performance and becomes a conversation? In this episode, Sia sits down with a Swedish alto saxophone player and composer who has spent years playing both for concert audiences and for swing dancers. We talk about what changes when musicians really listen to the dance floor. Amanda reflects on how learning to dance Lindy Hop changed the way she would play for the dancing audience. And how watching dancers move can shape the music in real time. We also talk about letting go of focusing on being watched and making art for your own sweet pleasure. This episode is for dancers who wonder if musicians notice them... ;) _________________________________________________ ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #SocialDance #JazzMusic #SwingDanceCommunity #RoyalCollegeofMusic #Chicago

    27 min
  5. #153 Taking your time – with Daniel Larsson | Lindy Hop, Tap, Jazz | Herräng, IsThereHop

    May 13

    #153 Taking your time – with Daniel Larsson | Lindy Hop, Tap, Jazz | Herräng, IsThereHop

    In this episode, I am talking with Daniel Larsson, swing and modern jazz dancer, tap dancer, teacher, and all-in-all jazz lover based in Stockholm. Daniel shares how he started dancing as a child, discovered Lindy Hop and jazz, and grew up learning directly from the roots of the dance, taking his classes from Frankie Manning at Herräng. He reflects on rhythm, presence, and what happens when we stop pushing and start listening. This is a conversation about: Why dancing is a lifelong journeyHow rhythm lives in the bodyThe value of staying with the basicsLetting dance take timeConnecting without wordsA calm and honest episode for social dancers who want to feel more grounded, more present, and more at home on the dance floor. ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #SocialDance #ModernJazz #DanceCommunity #TakeYourTime

    30 min
  6. #152 Between self-expression and respect - with Tobias Ramberg | From bugg to locking to swing | Stockholm International Tap Dance Festival

    May 6

    #152 Between self-expression and respect - with Tobias Ramberg | From bugg to locking to swing | Stockholm International Tap Dance Festival

    Tobias started dancing at six, guided by parents who also danced. Dance became his way to connect with music and express himself. In this episode, he shares how he moves between two sides. Dancing with a partner and dancing alone. Growing up, he was bullied for dancing, yet dance gave him strength and confidence that supported him in other sports. Tobias also talks about how dimmed lighting helps him feel safer and more creative, and reflects on the balance between modern self‑expression and respect for the roots of traditional dances. ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #SocialDance #Balboa #WhyWeDance #DanceCommunity #Herräng #JazzDance #DanceAndIdentity

    21 min
  7. #151 From pure joy to responsibility - with Gio Balboa | Sardinia to Sweden | Swedish Swing Society

    Apr 29

    #151 From pure joy to responsibility - with Gio Balboa | Sardinia to Sweden | Swedish Swing Society

    What happens when dance is something you cannot live without? In this episode, I talk with Gio - a dancer who has been dancing since childhood.- From Sardinia to Sweden.- From joy to responsibility.- From dancing all night until the sun goes up to taking it a little easier. We talk about identity, learning without losing yourself. ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #SocialDance #Balboa #WhyWeDance #DanceCommunity #Herräng #JazzDance #DanceAndIdentity

    17 min
  8. #150 It is all about the groove - with Erik Tengholm | Jazz music | Trumpet and piano

    Apr 22

    #150 It is all about the groove - with Erik Tengholm | Jazz music | Trumpet and piano

    In this episode, I talk with a jazz musician Erik Tengholm who plays trumpet and piano. His favourite gigs are those when he gets to play for dancers. Tune in to find out why ;) We talk about: - what changes when musicians play for dancers - why groove matters more than details - and how dancers listen in different ways We also talk about lighting, of course, and about money. And why full‑time creative work is not always the best solution. The episode ends with a simple challenge. ​Subscribe & review the podcast to help me grow 🌟​Connect with me on Instagram @Sia.Dancing ✅ #SiaDancing #Trumpet #Groove #JazzGroove #SocialDancing

    17 min
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My name is Sia and I dance. I want you to feel you can show up on the dance floor as you are, and still belong. I am doing that through hosting this podcast series and you are part of making it happen. What to expect? In-person conversations with dancers, musicians, festival organizers, recorded during different festivals in the Nordics and in-between. See ya dancing 💃🏼

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  • Creator
    Anastasia Angeli
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    163
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Anastasia Angeli
  • Show Website
    Sia Dancing

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