Dance Behind the Screen
219 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsSocial media has influenced our way of life. kNOwBOX dance [a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization] leadership—YeaJean Choi, Azaria Hogans, Reyna Mondragon, and Martheya Nygaard—co-host Dance Behind the Screen podcast a conversation series with people who have dance-related careers questioning the influence of social media in dance process, production, and publicity. On this show, they interview the top artists, scholars, and leaders about who they are, their careers, and the impact of social media on the dance world. This podcast aims to inspire, entertain, and offer new perspectives to think outside of the box. Whether you are a dance artist, educator, scholar, or are curious about the impact of social media on dance, this is the podcast for you.
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Episodes
Episode 141 | Dance & Technology, kNOwBOX dance Team
June 19, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThe team is back together (minus YeaJean) to talk about Dance & Technology and wrap up Season 6. They discuss ChatGPT, AI in education, collaboration, and more. (29:56) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 140 | Creating Dance Content: Sarah Tran, TranScend Motion
June 12, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MBSarah Tran, Founder and Artistic Director of TranScend Motion, joins Martheya to talk about Creating Dance Content. They discuss building her company TranScend Motion, creating content for social media, and tips for starting your own company. (29:28) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 139 | multi/trans/inter/anti-disciplinary dance & technology: Erica “EG” Gionfriddo, ARCOS
June 05, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBErica “EG” Gionfriddo, Co-Founder of ARCOS, joins Martheya to talk about multi/trans/inter/anti-disciplinary dance & technology. They discuss ARCOS, how social media has shifted artmaking, building your portfolio online, and the impact of AI in the classroom . (41:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 138 | The Element of Surprise: Erica Felicella
May 29, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBErica Felicella, Dallas-based interdisciplinary artist, joins Martheya to talk about The Element of Surprise. They discuss mentorship in the arts, Dallas Aurora, AI, and the digital arts. (31:51) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 137 | Dance & Augmented Reality: Dr. Adesola Akinleye, DancingStrong Movement Lab
May 22, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 229 MBDr. Adesola Akinleye, an interdisciplinary dancer and choreographer artist-scholar, joins Martheya to talk about Dance and Augmented Reality. They discuss spatial practices, perceived borders, and DancingStrong Movement Lab. (41:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 136 | Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art with cari ann shim sham*, mowna
May 15, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 251 MBcari ann shim sham*, wild artist and co-founder/curator for the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art, joins Martheya to talk about Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art. They discuss NFT’s, the problems with social media, the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (mowna), and cari ann’s art that explores healing the body and liberating dance. (45:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 135 | Dance & the Digital Arts: Jean-Marc Matos, K. Danse Company
May 08, 2024 10:00 - 37 minutes - 28.8 MBJean-Marc Matos, Artistic Director of K. Danse Company, joins Martheya to talk about Mixing Contemporary Dance & Digital Arts. They discuss pluridisciplinary collaborations, considering your audience, and the future of dance in the digital landscape. (37:05) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 134 | Breaking Barriers w/ Pilobolus: Matt Kent and Rob Pranzatelli
May 01, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBMatt Kent (Artistic Director of Pilobolus) and Robert Pranzatelli (Author) join Martheya to talk about Rob’s book, Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life. The book encompasses the whole fifty-year evolution of the company, but the narrative is framed by their personal friendship. They discuss Matt & Rob’s friendship, how dance influences social media, and world-making in the creative process. (46:37) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home Checkout the Book in the Episode: Book Trailer Mor...
Episode 133 | Dance Goes Viral: Andrew Chapman, Mobile Dance Film Association
April 24, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBAndrew Chapman, Founder and Director of the Mobile Dance Film Association, joins Martheya to talk about Dance Going Viral. They discuss the future of making with mobile devices, solo filmmaking, and must watch popular movies with dance scenes. (38:09) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home Listen to our previous episode together: Episode 96 | Don’t Underestimate the Phone in Mobile Dance Film Festival w/ Andrew Chapman
Episode 132 | Pushing Boundaries with Confidence: Joel Olivas, mixtamotus
April 17, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBJoel Olivas, co-founder of mixtamotus, and an immersive multimedia producer and designer who has worked with ARTECHOUSE, Sweet Tooth Hotel, and Meow Wolf among others, joins Martheya to talk about Boundary Pushing with Confidence. They discuss differences when working with big vs. small organizations, immersive installations, and how the audience influences Joel’s creative process. (35:35) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 131 | Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Alexander Whitley Dance Company
April 10, 2024 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAlexander (Alex) Whitley, an award-winning choreographer whose pioneering work with digital technology has placed him at the forefront of innovation in contemporary dance, joins Martheya to talk about Interdisciplinary Collaboration. They discuss motion tracking, collaboration, and dance in the digital landscape. (39:36) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 130 | Filmmaking: Bart Weiss, Dallas Video Fest
April 03, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBBart Weiss, an award-winning filmmaker, educator and director/founder of the Dallas VideoFest, joins Martheya to talk about Filmmaking. They discuss advice for makers, predictions for the film industry, mobile filmmaking, and dance films . (36:58) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 129 | Subscription Business Models: Michael Wall, Sound For Movement
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 50.1 MBMichael Wall, one of the most innovative and impactful composers and educators in the world of contemporary music and dance, joins Martheya to talk about Subscription Based Models. They discuss nontraditional paths for careers in dance, music for dance, and gated content . (43:47) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 128 | Fundraising 101: Mercedes M. Brown, KERA
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MBMercedes M. Brown, the Digital Fundraising Coordinator at KERA joins Martheya to talk about all things Fundraising. They discuss strategies for blending traditional fundraising practices and current digital techniques for individual artists and arts organizations. (37:02) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 127 | Nonprofit Management: Rhiannon Martin, Nonprofit Professional and Event Producer
May 10, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 30.6 MBNonprofit Professional and Event Producer Rhiannon Martin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Management. They discuss starting a nonprofit, arts administration resources, and board development. (26:46) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 126 | Production and Event Planning: Karla Barthelmy, South Dallas Cultural Center
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBKarla Barthelmy the Cultural Programs Coordinator for the South Dallas Cultural Center joins Martheya to talk about Production and Event Planning. They discuss venue partnerships, strategies and logistics for a successful event, and marketing and community outreach. (35:43) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 125 | Inside A Grant Panel Process: Greg Oertel, Communities Foundation of Texas
April 26, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 48.9 MBGreg Oertel the Senior Community Philanthropy Officer of Communities Foundation of Texas joins Martheya to talk about all things grants. They discuss what to look for when reading grant open calls, finding the right granting organizations, tips for the application, and preparing your grant to submit. (42:45) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 124 | Building Your Dance Company & Studio: Nicolina Lawson, Ballet North Texas
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 29.7 MBNicolina Lawson joins Martheya to talk about founding Ballet North Texas and Ballet North Texas Conservatory. They discuss women in ballet, securing a studio space, and what it’s like to create your own dance company and studio. (25:57) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 123 | From Dancer to Artistic Director: Melissa M. Young, Dallas Black Dance Theatre
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 44.8 MBArtistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) Melissa M. Young joins Martheya to talk about her journey From Dancer to Artistic Director. They discuss career advice, building your artistic team, and how to share your choreography with repertory companies and book tours. (39:06) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 122 | Developing a Donor Base: Diana Marquis
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 37.8 MBFundraiser, Founder, and Chief Strategist of DMGroupConsulting Diana Marquis joins Martheya to talk about developing a donor base. They discuss fundraising, customer relationship management, and how to get started as nonprofit. (32:59) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 121 | Arts Administration: Morgana Wilborn, Parable Brands & Services
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 40.6 MBDallas-based arts educator, administrator, and artist Morgana Wilborn joins Martheya to talk about arts administration. They discuss grant writing and reviewing, LLC’s, and community organizing. (35:29) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 120 | The Elevator Pitch: Gigi Rosenberg, Public Speaking Coach
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBAuthor and Public Speaking Coach Gigi Rosenberg joins Martheya to talk about The Elevator Speech. They discuss tips for crafting the perfect elevator pitch, why it’s important, and how social media is influencing the dance world. (37:08) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 119 | Dancers Are Doers: Lily Cabatu Weiss, Dallas Arts District
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 38.9 MBExecutive Director for the Dallas Arts District and award winning Dance Educator Lily Cabatu Weiss joins Martheya to talk about how Dancers ARE Doers. They discuss Lily’s career, arts leadership, advice for dancers starting their own company, and how social media is influencing the dance world. (34:00) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 118 | Relationship Building: Kristina Kirkenaer-Hart, Visit Dallas
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 40.9 MBKristina Kirkenaer-Hart is a champion of all things arts and culture related. She serves in her current role as the Director of Cultural Tourism for Visit Dallas. In this episode Kristina and Martheya talk about what she has learned throughout her career in the arts, relationship building, how to think about networking, and how social media is influencing the art world. (35:42) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 117 | Nonprofit Arts Leadership w/ Gayle Halperin, Bruce Wood Dance
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBBruce Wood Dance Executive Director, Gayle Halperin joins Martheya to talk about all things Nonprofit Arts leadership, the History of the Bruce Wood Dance Company, becoming the Executive Director, her tips for leading the company and more. (34:38) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 116 | Dancing Around the World: NBFF 2022
December 21, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 25.2 MBThis episode reveals the kNOwBOX dance team’s favorite takeaways from the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival 2022, how NBFF 2022 makers say NO to the BOX, and wraps season 4 with a short breathing meditation lead by freediver/dancer Marine Chesnais! (22:00) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 115 | Environment and Dance Film: Choreomundus Dance Film Festival
December 14, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBIn this episode kNOwBOX dance Ambassador Sumedha Bhattacharyya takes over the mic and talks about Environment and Dance Film with filmmakers from the Choreomundus Dance Film Festival. (33:50) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 114 | Creating Shadowland: Pilobolus
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 39.5 MBIn this episode the team talks with Renée Jaworski–the Executive Director/co-Artistic Director of Pilobolus–about creating work that responds to different aesthetics and cultures, the process of creating Shadowland, and reimaging the show for Saudi Arabia. (34:29) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home The music at the end of the episode is courtesy of Pilobolus Dance Theater's show SHADOWLAND. Part dance, part shadow act, part circus, and part concert, SHADOWLAND is a surreal stor...
Episode 113 | Top Tips for Dance and Film
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBThis short and sweet episode highlights the top tips for Dance and Film from all our guests in season 4! (13:44) Guests Include: André M. Zachery, Nathash Gilmore, Andreas Strand Renberg, Marianna Varviani, Pepe Valdez, JungJae Hur, DaeWook Jang, YoungMin Kim, Kelly Hargraves, Caroline Liviakis, Cara Hagan, and the kNOwBOX dance team. Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 112 | The Future of Dance Film w/ Cara Hagan
May 18, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBDance film author, artist, festival director, and curator Cara Hagan joins Martheya to give insight on the curatorial process, how to get your work submitted to festivals, and the impacts of social media on dance film.(28:02) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 111 | The Rise of the Dance Short Film w/ Caroline Liviakis
May 11, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.5 MBThis week YeaJean partners up with guest co-host Paty Lorena Solórzano to chat with Caroline Liviakis to discuss all things dance shorts! They tackle the questions about how to distribute dance film and increase audience participation. (28:02) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 110 | Dance Film Festival Programming w/ Dance Camera West
May 04, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBJoin co-host YeaJean and the Executive and Artistic Director of Dance Camera West, Kelly Hargraves, as they talk about programming a dance film festival. Kelly discusses her experience reviewing, programming, and producing a dance film festival that has been around for over 20 years. (27:46) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 109 | How to Program a Dance Film Festival w/ kNOwBOX dance
April 27, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBThe NB team is back together again to share some of the details and insights of programming an international film festival. From the beginning steps to curation, the Team doesn’t hold back. (25:42) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 108 | 댄스필름 비하인드 스토리
April 20, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIn our 108th episode, YeaJean talks to JungJae Hur, DaeWook Jang, YoungMin Kim about their dance film, Never Never Land. Their film was an official selection and award winner in the NBFF 2021. If English is your primary language we will see you back on April 27th! (29:19) 이번 인터뷰는 2021노박스댄스필름페스티벌에서 관객상을 수상한 작품 <네버네버랜드> 허정재 감독, 장대욱 배우, 김영민 배우님과 함께하였습니다. 제작 비하인드 스토리와, 댄스필름과 몸의 상호작용에 대해 이야기 나누었습니다. Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 107 | Composing for Dance and Film w/ Pepe Valdez
April 13, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin co-host Reyna and her husband Pepe Valdez as they talk about the collaboration process and composing music for dance film. Pepe discusses his experience as a musician and helpful tips on communicating with musicians for composition projects. (29:22) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 106 | Music for Dance Film w/ the kNOwBOX dance Team
April 06, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBReyna brings us to the table with the subject of MUSIC and dance film. We cover the basics including why music is important for dance film and ways in which you can better collaborate with a musician! (26:09) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 105 | Movement & Dance Film w/ Marianna Varviani
March 30, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 35.4 MBOn this episode, Martheya speaks with Marianna Varviani about movement in dance films. They discuss creating your own movement style, how to do it, the importance of hybrid dance, and dance film. (25:50) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 104 | Capturing A Lived Experience in ‘Why I Dance’ w/ Andreas Strand Renberg
March 23, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBOn this episode, Azaria talks to Andreas Strand Renberg about his dance documentary short “Why I Dance”. His film was an official selection and award winner in the NBFF 2021. (26:07) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 103 | Intergenerational Creativity w/ Natasha Gilmore
March 16, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this episode, Reyna speaks with Natasha Gilmore of Scotland’s Barrowland Ballet. They talk about collaboration, challenging societal norms, and intergenerational creativity in dance films. They go into detail about Barrowland Ballet’s dance film “Wolf”, which was voted as the #NBFFAttentionGrabber by the kNOWBOX dance Film Festival 2021 USA audiences. (23:41) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 102 | Social Justice in Dance Film w/ André M. Zachery
March 09, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBOn this episode, Azaria speaks with André M. Zachery of Renegade Performance Group about social justice and dance film. They go into detail about subtle vs overt ways to express social justice themes, Afro-futurism, and advice to those seeking to make dance film with a social awareness factor. (24:18) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 101 | An Artist’s Duty to Reflect the Times
March 02, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this episode, the kNOwBOX dance Team talks about the famous Nina Simone quote about an artist’s duty to reflect the times. Listen in as we discuss responsibility in art-making, social justice, and recommended resources. (29:03) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 100 | The kNOwBOX dance Film Festival
February 23, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MBOn our 100th episode, the kNOwBOX dance Team talks about the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival (NBFF). Get to know more about the history of NBFF, our festival values, and plans for the future. (24:18) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home
Episode 99 | What kind of dance filmmaker are you?
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBOn our first episode of season 4, the kNOwBOX dance Team shares the theme (Dance Film) and structure for the new season. Get to know more about each team member, learn why they are passionate about dance and film, and what to expect in Season 4. (27:22) Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home
Episode 98 | For a New Beginning w/ the NB Team
December 29, 2021 14:32 - 38 minutes - 53 MBOn our last episode of season 3, the kNOwBOX dance Team shares their favorite memories from 2021. Co-hosts Martheya, YeaJean, Azaria, and Reyna share inspiring interview takeaways, favorite memories from season 3, and how kNOwBOX dance is preparing for 2022. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about 2021, creative tips and takeaways, and our path “For a New Beginning”. (38:36) *The title of this podcast episode is from the poem ‘For a New Beginning’ by John O'Donohue Episo...
Episode 97 | 노박스댄스필름페스티벌 2021 참여자 소감 | NBFF Korea Wrap-Up
December 22, 2021 17:00 - 24 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode, co-host YeaJean talks with NBFF participants who attended the kNOwBOX dance Film Festival 2021 in Seoul, Korea. If English is your primary language we will see you back on December 29th! "무용영화 제작진을 응원하는 노박스댄스의 정신에 감사드립니다. 노박스댄스 무용워크숍에 참여하니 무용영화에 대해 더 자세히 이해 할 수 있게되었습니다." - 김석목 @kimseokmok "무용영화 속 다양한 몸들과 시공간을 만나면서 마치 대륙을 넘나드는 여행을 하는 즐거운 체험이었습니다" - 남상화 @nellnam "다양한 작품을 한번에 볼 수 있어 재미있었고, 다른 장소에서 다른 에너지를 뿜어내는 무용영화가 저에게 새로운 영감을 주었습니다." - 김서현 @__en_reve__ "무용영화 관람 뿐만 아...
Episode 96 | Don’t Underestimate the Phone in Mobile Dance Film Festival w/ Andrew Chapman
December 08, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 73.6 MBOn this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Martheya and Azaria interview Andrew Chapman of Mobile Dance Film Festival. They discuss why Andrew found it important to create a film festival with films solely filmed on mobile devices, MDFF’s curation process, tips and advice on filmmaking, and a special new term “Ediography”. Enjoy this episode! Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home
Episode 95 | Moving Borders w/ Jaciel Neri
November 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 91.9 MBOn this episode, Wilber Mendoza and co-host Reyna talk with Jaciel Neri in Spanish about his artistic career and how Moving Borders came to be. If English is your primary language, we will see you back on December 8th. This episode is Spanish! En este episodio, Wilber Mendoza y la copresentadora Reyna conversan con Jaciel Neri sobre su carrera artística y sobre el inicio de Moving Borders. Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home
Episode 94 | Shifting a Dance Center Post 2020 w/ Velocity Dance Center
November 10, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-hosts Martheya and YeaJean interview Erin Johnson and Fox Whitney about the Seattle Velocity Dance Center. They discuss the historical background of Velocity as well as how they have shifted post-2020. The guests talk about what it is like to value the community of dancers’ needs in order to create a great dance city ecology. Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home
Episode 93 | A Performing Artist for the Trisha Brown Dance Company w/ Kimberly Fulmer
October 27, 2021 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65 MBOn this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Martheya interviews Kimberly Fulmer of the Trisha Brown Dance Company. They discuss the historical significance of Trisha Brown, using archives as a creative process, what it is like being a performing dance artist, and the future of her dance career post-2020. Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home
Episode 92 | Dance Curriculum in High School Public Education w/ Daniel Negrete and Devondria Douglas
October 13, 2021 05:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBOn this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-hosts Azaria and Reyna interview Daniel Negrete and Devondria Douglas. They discuss their backgrounds in cultural and codified dance communities, the new innovative course they developed - Dance Appreciation: African American and Mexican Folkloric Studies, the process of getting approval by TEA for the entire state of Texas, and how social media is influencing the dance world. Enjoy this episode! Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home