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Get the Point! Dance Podcast

20 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratings

This podcast covers all things dance from education, inspiration, storytelling and hot topics. Using quotes and inspirational words to empower and inspire you to flourish as an artist, teacher, student and overall human being. We will connect the dots to real world topics giving you the foundation to help express, process and educate those you encounter or self introspection. Welcome I am your host Kandice N. Point-Du-Jour it's time to GET THE POINT!

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Episodes

Encouragement- Teacher Edition

August 26, 2021 04:00 - 11 minutes - 7.68 MB

Episode 17- Encouragement-Teacher Edition Teachers I know you got this! Sending a little encouragement your way as you start the 2021-2022 school year. Movement exploration at the end of each episode. Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scenes POINTTV on IGTV and Join the discussion. 2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our Newsletter coming soon Links: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint Quote: "BE FEARLESS IN THE PURSUIT O...

Cuban Dance & Diversity: A Conversation with Beatrice Capote.

August 12, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.1 MB

Beatrice Capote shares how Cuban dance of the African diaspora influences her as a performer, educator, artist and creator of the Capotechnique.   BIO Beatrice Capote is a Cuban American contemporary dancer, choreographer, educator and founder of Contempo: Capotechnique Exercises. In her work, she fuses Modern, Ballet, African and Afro-Cuban dance techniques to support artists with building technical skills while deepening knowledge on African Diaspora traditions. Ms. Capote has served as ...

Mental Health & Dance

July 29, 2021 04:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Episode 15 Mental Health & Dance Movement exploration at the end of each episode. Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scenes POINTTV on IGTV and Join the discussion. 2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our Newsletter coming soon Links: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint Quote: It's up to you today to start making healthy choices. Not Choices that are just healthy for your body, but healthy for your mind.                    ...

VALUES & The Dance Classroom

July 22, 2021 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

What VALUES are you bringing to the dance classroom? In episode 14 Kandice will break down her VALUES principle a guide to help you get started. Movement exploration at the end of each episode. Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scenes POINTTV on IGTV and Join the discussion. 2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our Newsletter coming soon Links: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint Quote: When clearly defined, your values wil...

Dance Studio Owners: Successes and Challenges of Studio Life in the Pandemic-Part 2

June 24, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MB

Part 2: Dance studio owners having candid conversations about the successes and challenges of owning a studio during the Pandemic. Kathy Costa, Andrea Kramer and Kristine Smith share their experiences of love, passion and perseverance. Connect:   Kathy Costa Dance Works Studio- Montclair, NJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danceworks_nj/@danceworks-nj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danceworksmontclairnj Website: https://www.danceworksstudios.com Andrea Kramer Ballet Forte- Chester...

Dance Studio Owners: Successes and Challenges of Studio Life in the Pandemic-Part 1

June 17, 2021 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

Part 1: Dance studio owners having candid conversations about the successes and challenges of owning a studio during the Pandemic. Taheera, Dee Dee and Dancette share their experiences of love, passion and perseverance. Connect:   Taheera Allen Dancers In Motion- Nutley, NJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dim4life @dim4life Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dim4life Website: http://www.dancersinmotiondance.com Dee Dee Mayland Harmony Dance Center- Union,NJ Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Dance Life and Audition Tips With SeAnna Washington

May 13, 2021 04:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MB

Have a dancer in your life? Listen with your daughter, niece, Godchild or friend. SeAnna talks about her dance experiences, audition steps and so much more. BIO SeAnna is a performer, choreographer& teacher who draws from her experiences to produce movement from the soul. SeAnna Washington is a New Jersey born and raised artist. She has been dancing since the age of three and is trained in styles that range from ballet to house dance. Throughout high school she danced with the Special Dance...

How To Get Your Students Discussing Social Justices Issues In The Dance Classroom.

April 22, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Give your students space to discuss and hear from their peers about current events that effect the Country, Community and School. How to Listen to your body and process your emotions. In episode 10 Kandice takes you into her classroom. Leading you through a method to get your students talking and engaging in conversation about real life events in real time. Movement Exploration to explore and listen to your body selfcare component to process your emotions Stay Connected to Get The Point!...

Junior Ambassadors of Brown Girls Do Ballet

April 15, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Twelve and Thirteen year old  Ballerinas share with the community about being Brown Girls Do Ballet Junior Ambassadors, leadership, diversity and all things ballet. Thirteen year old Guest Co Host: Mia Point-Du-Jour for the Lightning Round *Rate, Comment and Subscribe* BIO Coming to you from Bermuda Junior Ambassadors for Brown Girls Do Ballet: Amaya Husband and Honor Stoneham-Casear  Connect with Amaya and Honor through Brown Girls Do Ballet Website: https://www.browngirlsdoballet.c...

Dance Mentorship: A Conversation with Cassandra Springs

April 08, 2021 04:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

A conversation about mentorship and the importance of having one in dance. BIO Cassandra Springs: Dance Educator, Judge, Choreographer,  Consultant CEO of Elite Dance Werks Action Steps Cassandra talks about the importance of having a mentor.  Bonus tips for our competitive dance family straight from a Judge.  Connect with Cassandra Springs Website: https://www.elitedancewerks.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/elitedancewerks/ @elitedancewerks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

Dance Activism: TAKE A STAND!

April 01, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

Activate! Dance Activism is not a luxury it is a necessity! In episode 7 Kandice will break down her STAND principle a guide to help you get started. Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scenes POINTTV on IGTV and Join the discussion. 2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our Newsletter Links: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint 3. NEW! Tea Talk Thursdays on IG Live @ 4pm. Grab a mug and your favorite tea bag. Quote: One thing i...

Dance, Community & Honor a Rich and Full Conversation with Ama Gora.

March 25, 2021 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

A full and rich conversation about Dance, Community and Honor. BIO Ama Ma'at Gora is a Philly based dance artist, educator and choreographer. She received her BA in dance from Georgian Court University and her MFA from Temple University. She has had opportunities to work with choreographers such as Kariamu Welsh, Lela Aisha Jones, Earl Mosley, Sidra Bell and more. She now serves as Community Based Learning Coordinator at Drexel University where she oversees artistic civic engagement. She is...

Dance & the Pandemic: One year later how to stay motivated?

March 18, 2021 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

Strike a Match🔥 Let's reignite your inner flame. We Must find the strength inside of us to stay Motivated. In episode 5 Kandice will give you tangible steps that will encourage and have you ready to hit the ground running. Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance  @getthe.point (link below) 1. Check Out Tea Talk Thursdays on IGTV and Kandice's GRACE Principle. 2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our Newsletter Links: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint Quotes...

Exuding Freedom through dance and abstract art a conversation with Jasmine Carter.

March 11, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Jasmine Carter ( Snazzy Jazzy) a NJ based performance artist walks us through using painting and dancing  together as a healing experience through abstract art. She gives us key questions to think about that prompts our movement exploration. Find Jasmine Carter Website: http://www.snazzyjazzy.net Instagram: http://instagram.com/snazzyjazz @snazzyjazz Youtube: https://youtu.be/DTeAKdtiKEo.     Snazzy Jazzy Butterfly Stay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scen...

National Crisis: What to do next in the dance classroom.

March 04, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Emergency! Emergency! Crisis: National, Local or School Community/ studio! Where do we as dance educators go from here? Have you ever felt like your students needed to process? Needed to express themselves verbally and physically? Maybe you didn't know where to start or how to apply it in your dance classes. In this episode  you will be given a principle with 3  actionable items you can implement immediately. that will give you the frame work to start the conversation. Connect with me on ...

Dance: Representation & Culturally Responsive Teaching

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MB

The root to Representation & Culturally Responsive teaching can be implemented with the understanding of one foundational principle. This will set the ground work for you to build upon in your dance classes. Looking through the lens of dance however this principle can be applied in every subject or life in general. In Episode 2 Kandice will layout a blueprint to build upon immediately and give you inspiration through quotes and movement exploration. Connect with me on instagram @getthe.p...

Matters of the Heart -From the Heart the Body Speaks.

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Does your body hold the matters of your heart? Are you in-tuned with how your body responds? How do you process the events over the last year through movement? I recently had a weight lifted off of me that I didn't know was there. How long was I holding on to it and how did it effect me How can you as an artists, educator or dancer explore this for yourself and lead others? In this 1st episode you will take a journey of self introspection and given inspiration to start the process.  This ...

Matters of the Heart -From the Heart the Body Speaks.

February 18, 2021 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Does your body hold the matters of your heart? Are you in-tuned with how your body responds? How do you process the events over the last year through movement? I recently had a weight lifted off of me that I didn't know was there. How long was I holding on to it and how did it effect me How can you as an artists, educator or dancer explore this for yourself and lead others? In this 1st episode you will take a journey of self introspection and given inspiration to start the process.  This ...

GET THE POINT!-Trailer

February 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 942 KB

Welcome and thank you for listening to the trailer of GET THE POINT! Stay tuned for new episodes and subscribe.

GET THE POINT!-Trailer

February 09, 2021 03:00 - 1 minute - 942 KB

Welcome and thank you for listening to the trailer of GET THE POINT! Stay tuned for new episodes and subscribe.