One Mic 5th Element Center for Dance
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The One Mic podcast is the official podcast for 5th Element Center for Dance. Each month, we feature a member of our community to talk dance, youth development, arts, and Aurora. Join us as we elevate the voices of Aurora artists, educators, and youth.
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The 5E Origin Story
In this episode we play a little role reversal, with Janei Maynard (the founder of 5th Element Center for Dance) interviewed by researcher, dancer, rude gyal, and close friend of Janei's, Dr. Onisha Etkins. Together they break down the mission and roots of this welcoming space, as well as discuss the future that these spaces bring and their importance to historically oppressed communities in the dance space.
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Rize Up, Get Live, & Know Your Roots
This episode, Janei interviews dance instructor Jamal Johnson. Jamal talks about krump, the intersections of dance and film, and the importance of learning history and culture as a dancer. He also talks about the importance of giving props to other dancers, as peers, students, and instructors.
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Embracing the KAOS
This episode, Janei interviews senior dancer Jazoni Johnson. Jazoni talks about her experience dancing, choreographing, and directing as a youth and recaps the dancers' experience at the KAOS hip hop convention in Denver.