107: Choosing Happiness in Dance with Courtney Celeste Spears

Count Me In : A Dance and Education Podcast

English - September 14, 2020 16:05 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 51 ratings
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Previous Episode: 106: Creating Local Dance with Caitlin McAfee

Next Episode: 108: Dance, Scoliosis, and Longevity with Paige Fraser

This week, Carly and Hannah have the privilege of talking with Courtney Celeste Spears, a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The three women talk about following your own path, being open to new opportunities, and choosing happiness above all else. They also discuss the absolute importance of the arts during the COVID pandemic, and their hopes for the arts in the aftermath.

Courtney: @bahamaballerina

courtneycelestespears.com

Links:

https://www.theaileyschool.edu/programs/professional-division/aileyfordham-bfa-program

https://www.artseadance.org/the-team

https://www.hbs.edu/crossover/Pages/default.aspx

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Carly: @CarlyFayedance

Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings