Post Hip Hop Dance: Then, Now and Beyond Malika "Myka" Okot

In this episode, Myka talks to Tanya from the Shadow Puppetz crew, a Chicago-based freestyle popping and animation crew, established in 2019. Tanya is a Chicago-based freestyle movement artist, educator, immigrant, mother and community leader. Tanya has over a decade of experience in her craft and has proven herself a fierce competitor in dance battles nation wide. She discusses her early years of dance training in Moscow Russia, how Shadow Puppetz Crew came to be, and touch on the issues and challenges of being a female in a male dominated scene. This episode addresses the many challenges that females face in male dominated spaces and how representation impacts who feels welcome. Listen in to hear what Tanya has to say…. 






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In this episode, Myka interviews two professional dancers currently working with Chicago Dance Crash, Jessica Leyva and K.C Bevis,  who started their dance journey in pink tu-tus, bunned up hair and leotards. Now they find themselves involved in hip hop and street dance, a completely open and free form of movement and creative practice, something they did not get to experience in their earlier years. They discuss their experiences when first getting involved with the street dance scene here in Chicago and talk about their individual connections with dance and the specific styles that resonate with them. This episodes speaks to the bitter sweet subject of studio dance and how hip hop has entered these spaces and spread like wild fire. Listen in to hear what they have to say....
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In this episode, Myka interviews two Columbia College Chicago alumni, Orlando aka Juice and Chris aka Criss Cross. They discuss their experiences when first getting involved with the street dance scene here in Chicago, while reflecting on their years at Columbia. They talk about their individual connections that they have with dance and the specific styles that resonate with them. This episodes sparks conversation about what the future of hip hop and street dance culture may be at Columbia College and even in the world, growing or dwindling? Listen in to hear what they have to say....
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In this episode, Myka interviews young dancer Charles aka Chaz, about his experience and journey with vogue, not just as a dance style but as a culture. Chaz shares personal stories involving his experience as well as some thoughts on how the world outside of the community may misinterpret what vogue is. This episode brings up hot topics involving who represents vogue and who should be allowed to represent vogue. Listen in to hear what he has to say...


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In the first episode of season two, Myka talks to two of her crew mates Wyatt Sutter and CK "Deadshot" King about how they train as hip hop and street style dancers. They discuss lots of benefits to training in different ways and what has worked for them personally. This discussion also dives deep into some of the more controversial questions of this podcast such as "What is hip hop?" and "How does pop culture influences hip hop culture and values?" Listen in to hear what they have to say...
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In this episode, Myka gets on the mic to talk a little bit about the reason behind the podcast as well as a little more information on who she is. This episode concludes the first season of Post Hip Hop Dance: Then Now and Beyond and shares final remarks from the creator herself. Listen in to hear what she has to say....
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