Archive: Dance Writing, Reviews, and Podcasts

Kicking off Season 15 is a special Studio Stories series: NEW BREED with Jake Nehrbass – Episode 158. NEW BREED highlights dancers and dance makers who are somewhat fresh to the scene and shaping Minnesota dance.

Born and raised in Minneapolis, Jake has been studying and performing dance since the age of three and teaching since age 12. He received his BFA in Dance and Kinesiology from St. Olaf College before bursting onto the scene in many Twin Cities’ companies, including Black Label Movement, Rhythmically Speaking, ARENA DANCES, and many others, as well as the newly formed offerings of Ruby Josephine Dance Theatre. He is a teacher, performer, and choreographer. 

Listen here or wherever you get your podcast.

This episode of DanceSeen will guide you through exploring specific milestones and breaking them down into actionable steps. Host Kaylie Bullock will help you specify a clear focus, empowering you to embody the version of success you’ve envisioned for yourself. This exercise will focus on building the skills, persona, and determination needed to create your vision of success!

Remember to catch the latest episodes of the DanceSeen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with upcoming episodes and receive valuable insights for thriving in the dance industry.

Want to learn more? Follow along on Instagram @danceseennetwork and find us at danceseen.com.

In this episode of DanceSeen, we will be exploring the power of intention in shaping a successful dance career. Join us as we envision what we want our careers to look like and create milestones to support that vision. Host Kaylie Bullock shares valuable insights and practical tips on infusing intention into every aspect of your dance journey. Tune in to discover how intention can transform your dance career and lead you toward fulfillment and success.

Remember to catch the latest episodes of the DanceSeen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with upcoming episodes and receive valuable insights for thriving in the dance industry.

Want to learn more? Follow along on Instagram @danceseennetwork and find us at danceseen.com.

In this episode of DanceSeen, we dive into the topic of transitioning into a new season and how to handle the stress and excitement that comes along with it. Host Kaylie Bullock shares practical tips to help dancers prepare for the upcoming season, covering topics such as inventory management, planning ahead for dance essentials, easing the body into their fully active schedule, resetting nutrition, and creating a well-organized calendar. Join us as we explore actionable steps to minimize stress and maximize preparedness for a successful start to the season.

Remember to catch the latest episodes of the DanceSeen podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Make sure to subscribe to keep up to date with upcoming episodes and receive valuable insights for thriving in the dance industry.

Want to learn more? Follow along on Instagram @danceseennetwork and find us at danceseen.com.

This Thursday, July 25 at noon we hear from Julie Kerr-Berry for episode 157!

Julie is a recent retiree after 35 years as the chair of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Dance Department. Julie is an author and educator who has impacted many a dancer and was recognized as  Minnesota Dance Educator of the Year in 2023.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

This Thursday, July 18 at noon we hear from Steve Paul for episode 156!

Steve is mostly known within the dance community from his days as Technical Director and Lighting Designer at Minnesota Dance Alliances’ Studio 6A, or maybe as Paula Mann’s husband!

Steve is currently the co-artistic director of Time Track Productions with Paula and the  lead of a Visualization Team for AE COM, creating visual communication tools, 3D and 2D images, animations, videos, interactive and immersive experiences for a broad range of projects nationally and internationally.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

Five interviews (so far) with local choreographers/dancers over 60: Mary (Moore) Easter, Erin Thompson, Laurie Van Wieren, Byron Richard, and Judith Howard.

I am interested in questions of what accomplishment, failure, struggle, and “making it,” might mean as accumulated over time through the day-to-day life of an artist. Each of this series of interviews is edited from a longer conversation in which I asked them about beginnings, high and low points of their careers so far, and where they are now. I am interested in how their lives shape and describe the life we inhabit, how their knowledge and experience might inform us, and the way familiar landmarks of humanity emerge from the geography of age.

If you’re a local choreographer/dancer over 60, I’d love to listen to your story. Please contact me.

This Thursday, July 11 at noon we hear from Raymond Terrill for episode 155!

Ray is originally from the Pacific Northwest. He is a performer, choreographer, teacher, presenter, arts administrator and artistic director of Ray Terrill Dance Group. Read more about Ray

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

This Thursday, July 4 at noon we hear from Rebecca Frost for episode 154!

Rebecca is a longtime performer and is an advocate for all things related to human development, consciousness, and how we express it. As a Somatic Therapist, her passion lies in helping each person take his/her next step, providing support for that exhilarating reach beyond one’s own edge.

Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts.

This Thursday, June 27 at noon we hear from Erika Thorne for episode 153!

Erika has been a progressive activist, writer, facilitator and cultural worker since 1974. She focuses on cross-race coalition-building, anti-racism work with other whites, and diversity work. Within the dance community, most likely remember her from the Women’s Performance Network.

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