Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
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At some point in dance we have to address the taboo things that people don't talk about. Like have legitimate conversations about those things and making changes systematically. Some aspects of dance are so traditional from when said style was first created. It is a fact that no dancer will ever achieve perfection, because there is always room to grow. That is what is great about creativity.
But for some reason in dance as a system, people enjoy preserving traditional values, especially the toxic ones. Like the stereotype that dancers have to look a certain way in order to "make it". Dance is a limitless art form when it comes to how far it can grow, and it has the capability of going so far.
Like dancers, dance (as a system) always has the capacity to grow regardless of people's perception on perfection. Dance consists of constant learning and change. It doesn't matter how much dance experience anyone has. We have every power to change stereotypes and the side effects of being in the dance world, but people aren't willing to change. That is pretty normal for every kind of issue in the world but I am targeting dance in particular.
I love dance and I acknowledge that it shifted in a good way, but it still has a long way to go.
This dance podcast, meant for everyone, discusses dance systematically from the prospective of a university student studying dance. The goal of this podcast is to encourage people to think about dance as a system in a lighthearted format. Episodes will be published every other Thursday. Welcome to the convo!
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The Fun Realities of Having a Career in Dance with Ryan Bailey
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
09/14/23 • 57 min
Ryan Bailey is here to talk about his experiences with being a professional in the dance industry, and gives us a realistic view on what doing dance as a full time career looks like, as well as sharing his journey and experiences that got him to where he is today.
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How to Teach/Dance Safely, with Becca Sigmund
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
08/31/23 • 63 min
This episode a former dance teacher of mine, Becca Sigmund, who is a dance teacher, dance injury prevention specialist, dance conditioning specialist, and a PBT (Progressive Ballet Technique) certified teacher. She is here today to discuss misconceptions of what dance when it comes to what is considered safe for the body versus what isn't as well as sharing her story as a dancer, and how she has become passionate for encouraging students to learn about their bodies and what exactly stretching does to them.
Ms. Becca is someone who I have known since I was in elementary school. She is a dance teacher that I highly value and has had a huge impact on who I am as a dancer and as a person. Truly, one of the biggest role models I have had, and I don't say that about many people. What she does for young dancers now is highly admirable and a blessing to the dance community, so I highly encourage you to hear what she has to say.
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Modern and Contemporary Dance ARE NOT THE SAME!
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
07/20/23 • 25 min
This episode focuses on introducing the podcast as well as starting up a discussion on how the two dance styles, modern and contemporary dance styles differ from each other. These two terms in regards to dance are not interchangeable, so why not talk about it?
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Fan Calling? Bias? Idols? The Basics of K-Pop
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
08/22/24 • 64 min
We have my friend Tamaya on the podcast to discuss all things K-Pop! She is in a leadership position of a K-Pop student organization that focuses on teaching choreography, organizing showcases for the public, and traveling to other organizations to perform. She's also a great dancer and Just Dance enthusiast which we touch on in this episode.
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Dance Moms was Actually Horrible for the Dance World
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09/05/24 • 72 min
In today's episode I have my friend Mara on as a guest, where we discuss the impact that the original television show "Dance Moms" has had on us as well as the dance world.
This episode has two parts: The second part will be out on September 19th at 12PM EST.
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Dance Moms is STILL Horrible for the Dance World
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
09/19/24 • 55 min
I have my friend Mara on for PART 2 of discussing the negative impact that Dance Moms has on the dance industry. Please note that this was recorded in March 2024, before any mention of the new Dance Moms, and before break dancing was announced in the summer Olympics.
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Owning a Theatre, and Choreography with Lauren Tait
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10/17/24 • 67 min
In this episode, we speak with Lauren Tait, who shares her experience as a company director who owns a theater (that's pretty cool!) and discuss her choreographic process when it comes to creating dances. Dance creation comes from a lot more than a thesaurus of terms, it is movement generated by the body, for the body.
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Welcome to the Tech Side... with Brian Jones
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
11/14/24 • 65 min
In this episode, we discuss another side of dance performance: Teching it. We chat with Brian about his experience as Technical Director, as well as learning about how he got into the industry, and how he was able to move up into what he is doing now.
Please keep in mind that in editing I decided to "bleep" out my former university. This is nothing against Brian or the school, just for the protection of myself and previous guests. Thank you all for understanding.
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The Nonexistent Artform of Consent in Dance
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
03/07/24 • 37 min
A common issue that occurs in dance is the lack of consent that dancers are able to give, whether it comes to contact or social media. On this episode, Gwyn and I discuss the repercussions associated with not being able to give proper consent in the dance world.
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Inclusion in Dance Education with Liz Quiñones
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
08/08/24 • 65 min
This episode with guest Liz Quiñones, who is the artistic director at Kinetics Dance Theatre, a studio that focuses on applying what they stand for which is embracing all walks of life. We hone in on the LGBTQ+ community specifically. We also dive into an analysis on different styles of dance and how they all impact one another.
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How many episodes does Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren have?
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren cover?
The podcast is about Ballet, Podcasts, Education, Deep Dive, Arts, Dance and Performing Arts.
What is the most popular episode on Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren?
The episode title 'The Nonexistent Artform of Consent in Dance' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren?
The average episode length on Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren is 57 minutes.
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Episodes of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren are typically released every 14 days.
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The first episode of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren was released on Jul 20, 2023.
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