Latest Contactimprov Podcast Episodes
#37 - Andrea Issacs - Founder of Enneamotion
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - August 29, 2017 00:46 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsAndrea Isaacs, the creator of EnneaMotion, has been a trustworthy guide in the personal and spiritual realms for thirty years. Learn about her signature method and find out how the enneagram can transform you life.
#36 - Zorina Wolf - Whole Person Drumming
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - June 27, 2017 20:16 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsZorina Wolf is a well-loved leader in the world of rhythm. Her new book Whole Person Drumming tells her story and provides readers with an entire system and wealth of tips for bringing the joy of rhythm and embodiment into day to day life. Learn about her history with Baba Olotunji and TaKeTiN...
#35 - Erica Hornthal - Founder of Chicago Dance Therapy
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - April 06, 2017 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsErica Hornthal is a leader in the world of Dance Movement Therapy and in this interview you'll learn a great deal about the field and how the practice helps a wide variety of people ranging from young kids to the elderly.
#34 - Sofiah Thom - Temple Body Arts leader and co-founder of Danyasa Eco-Retreat
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 31, 2017 19:15 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsSofiah Thom is an all-around somatic pioneer with a wealth of experience and an original approach. Learn about her unique offerings and her history in the field of conscious dance.
#33 - Wendy Roman - Co-founder of Rhythmwood Retreat and host of the Rhythmwood Soul Journey
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 17, 2017 19:21 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsWendy Roman is a well-loved leader trained in several modalities including the Nia Technique, Soul Motion, and Dance Our Way Home. She created the Rhythmwood Retreat together with her husband building the lodge and studio from materials sourced directly from the land. She has an inspiring st...
#32 - YaAcov Darling Khan: Founder of Movement Medicine
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - December 31, 2016 18:50 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsWe cover a wide range of topics and get deep into some movement philosophy in this second interview with the founder of Movement Medicine. One of the most articulate and well-spoken leaders in the field, celebrating the publication of his new book on the practice.
#31 - Dr. Lori Baudino BC-DMT: Noted parenting expert and Dance / Movement Therapist.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - December 15, 2016 03:04 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsThis is an amazing interview that's full of insights and practical tips for anyone with kids or an interest in Dance/Movement Therapy in general. Dr. Lori Baudino is an inspiring leader in the field who loves helping parents and families communicate better and flow with more ease and grace throu...
#30 - JoAnna Mendl-Shaw - Creator of The Equus Projects
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - November 16, 2016 19:53 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsSuper inspiring interview with a leader in inter-species communication, JoAnna Mendl-Shaw is a long-time innovator bringing horses and dancers together in a wide variety of settings. Learn about what we have to gain about developing presence and being in the moment when we consciously dance with...
#29 - Jamie Marich: Creator of Dancing Mindfulness
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - October 20, 2016 18:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsJamie Marich is the creator of Dancing Mindfulness and author of the book by the same name. She's the founder of The Institute for Creative Mindfulness, an educational organization dedicated to serving a variety of populations. Learn how her practice has evolved over the years, and find out why ...
#28 - Avital Miller: Author of Healing Happens - 23 Stories of Healing Against All Odds
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - September 29, 2016 19:33 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsMeet Avital Miller, dancer, healer, author, and health and wellness advisor. After turning her own supposedly incurable health conditions around she became inspired to learn how to help others along the holistic path. Her groundbreaking book project contains 23 stories of healing against the odd...
#27 - Ya'Acov Darling Khan: Co-creator of Movement Medicine
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 02, 2016 18:47 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsThis interview will blow your mind, his story of meeting his mentor is beyond belief! Enjoy this amazing conversation!
#26 - Alana Shaw: Founder of Turning the Wheel
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - June 18, 2015 16:50 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsAlana Shaw is the founding director of Turning the Wheel, a national non-profit organization dedicated to the leadership and embodiment skills of the upcoming generation of leaders.
#25 - Jonathan Horan: Director of 5Rhythms Global and leader of The Dancing Path
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - February 14, 2015 21:20 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsBorn dancing at Esalen, and tasked with carrying the torch of 5Rhythms after the passing of his mother Gabrielle Roth, Jonathan describes his early journey and what it's like to sit at the helm of arguably the world's most influential conscious dance modality.
#24 - Sanford Lewis: Director of An Intimate Dance.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - February 03, 2015 17:38 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsYou'll have a much better understanding of Contact Improv and the dynamic global culture around it after listening to this interview with environmental lawyer / documentary film producer. Listen now and host a screening party when 'An Intimate Dance' is released!
#23 - Banafsheh Sayyad: Creator of Dance of Oneness®
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - January 16, 2015 20:28 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsYou'll be inspired by the depth and clarity of Banafsheh's approach to life, movement, and spirit. This Iranian-born master dance artists 'transformational philosophy' is grounded in the work of Rumi and carries with it an element of the ancient, eternal, and mystic.
#22 - Howard Glasser: Founder of the Children's Success Foundation and creator of the Nurtured Heart Approach.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - January 16, 2015 10:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsMeet the man who is behind a movement towards logical way of rearing our children. In a recent article in Esquire Magazine "The Drugging of the American Boy" where they note the shocking statistics on ADHD medication in the US, Howard's Nurtured Heart Approach is highlighted as a holistic light ...
#21 - Kathy Altman & Lori Saltzman: Twin forces behind Open Floor Movement
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - November 28, 2014 20:32 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsExciting conversation with two of the main leaders behind Open Floor Movement and Open Floor International.
#20 - Ekayani: Vision and voice of Yoga on the Dance Floor.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - September 12, 2014 23:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsEkayani is the singularly-titled inspiration behind Yoga on the Dance Floor. Together with creative partner and electronic dance musician Tom Glide, they offer a music and dance experience that is on another level. She knows the lore behind the lyrics, and infuses everything she touches with spi...
#19 - Adrianne Tabet: Founder of the Moving Steps Foundation
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - August 28, 2014 16:22 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsYou are going to have a much deeper understanding of the transformative power of dance in peoples lives after listening to this interview. Learn how she has established a program with in a very difficult system, and the many different ways it is having a positive effect on people. Movement helps...
#18 - Erica Ross, founder of Dance Our Way Home and leader of The Move in Toronto
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - July 11, 2014 06:40 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsDelighted to feature a mover and shaker from up north that's been on our radar for a long time. She's got a great story to tell going back to the early days of disco and how the freedom she found in those clubs led to a life dedicated to movement. Prepare to be inspired and get ready for some co...
#17 - Kellita, creator of Showgirl Awakening
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - May 22, 2014 19:33 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsToday you are meeting Kellita, an award-winning showgirl and burlesque dancer, and creator of the transformative mentorship program designed to unleash your inner showgirl and lead you to the streets of San Francisco for Carnaval. In this bright and lively interview, you'll be inspired by the le...
#16 - Maureen 'Momo' Freehill: Founder of Butopia and creator of The Present Movement
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - May 06, 2014 20:58 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsWith a background in multiple disciplines including Japanese Butoh and radical environmentalism, 'Momo' is a mover and shaker on the rise that you should know about. She's an articulate advocate for the body's role in our lives and the environment, and with an eco-movement retreat off the grid i...
#15 - Dr. James Gordon: Founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington DC.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - April 17, 2014 13:22 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsThis man's work is in total alignmenet with our work here at Dance First. In this interview you'll learn how policy as changing and how holistic methods are being recognized as beneficial to a wide variety of populations in need. Jim works on the front lines in conflicts and war zones around the...
#14 - Adelle Brewer: Founder of the Synergy Studio in San Antonio and leading Nia trainer
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - April 10, 2014 20:15 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsAdelle has a vibrant spirit and inspiring attitude. Learn how her childhood vision gave her a thread to her current work. This leader is a powerhouse in her local community, and has put San Antonio on the map as a mecca for movement.
#13 - Sridhar Silberfein: Founder of Bhakti Fest
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - April 09, 2014 05:50 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsSridhar has an amazing story that rarely gets told, we're treated to a tour of turning points along the journey from humble health food pioneer to leading festival phenomenon. Learn about his work with Ram Dass and his vision for spreading the Bhakti and Shakti vibes.
#12 - Mary Pinizzotto: Creator of the Freebox Everyday Dance Video Project
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 22, 2014 09:25 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsShooting a different dance video every day for a year might seem daunting for some, but not for Mary Pinizzotto. Armed with only a laptop and a handheld video camera, she succeeded in creating a 365 video body of work. Ranging from tango at Target to waltzing in Walmart and even dancing with bik...
#11 - Katie Hendricks: Body Intelligence expert and transformational co-founder of the Hendricks Institute.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 20, 2014 00:28 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsFilled with tips and practical advice for facilitators who are eager to cultivate transformation into their practices, this interview with Katie Hendricks will inspire you to bring your gifts to the world. Drawing on her diverse background as a dancer, dance therapist, and relationship expert, s...
#10 - Gay Hendricks: Reknowned relationship and noir fiction writer, and key force behind the Body Intelligence Summit.
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 14, 2014 01:35 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsIn one of our most inspiring interviews to date, Gay Hendricks shares his early fall into embodiment, and names some very interesting figures along the way, including Ram Dass fresh from his first trip to India, and Jack Downing a Rolfing pioneer. Plus he said I asked one of the best questions h...
#9 - Sondra Fraleigh: Founder of EastWest Somatics
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 11, 2014 07:18 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsSondra Fraleigh is a living legend who has an incredible depth of knowledge about the roots and origins of somatics and movement therapy. She's one of very few people fortunate enough to have studied under Mary Wigman, widely regarded as one of the formative figures in the development of what's ...
#8 - Debbie Rosas: Visionary leader of The Nia Technique
Conscious Dancer with Mark Metz | Awakening your Body Intelligence - March 11, 2014 05:56 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 121 ratingsYou'll learn some fascinating things about Nia and the inspirational leader at the helm. Debbie shares some key insights into the evolution of one of the worlds top modalities, and reveals her secret to staying sharp on human anatomy. She's truly a dynamic leader and a huge contributor to the mo...
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