Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
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Welcome to the show! This podcast touches on all things dance, whether it would be speaking with artists, responding to media, or speaking on frequent issues within the dance industry!
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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Navigating Fairness of Gender Identity in Dance
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
02/22/24 • 54 min
I have my friend Gwyn on today to discuss our experiences with being gender non conforming dancers in an industry and discuss ways to assist ways to create a more inclusive environment in the dance world.
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Ballet Before Ballet
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
08/17/23 • 22 min
In this episode, I have discovered a hyper fixation in ballet history, so we will be focusing specifically on the eras of how ballet dance came to be. Every style of dance has a history behind it, and I feel that as dancers and dance enthusiasts, we should be obligated to study what we do.
The next episode I will do about dance history, will be focused on George Balanchine, one of the most popular teacher/choreographer from the 20th century.
Sources:
https://www.balletdancersguide.com/history-of-ballet-eras.html
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Favoritism is for the Weak
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
10/03/24 • 44 min
On this episode I share my approach to favoritism, bias, and jealousy and delve into what that could look like in the dance education world. My goal for the episode was to share potential risk factors of favoritism and encouraging dance students to think critically about their teachers perceptions of hard work, and their ability and willingness to provide feedback.
Oftentimes, when a student observes potential favoritism going on, they are usually right, however it is important to keep in mind that sometimes not getting opportunities in comparison to peers could also be caused by other factors. If you are concerned of potential favoritism, I would advise talking to your classmates first or asking for feedback from the teacher and see how they respond to that.
Please keep in mind that this is not a professional perspective. I am not liable if you take this advice.
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Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Our Perspective
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
11/28/24 • 97 min
Today I bring on my friend and DCC enthusiast Kayla to discuss all things Making the Team and the Netflix special that came out earlier this year. Overall, we consider this an example of the standards we don't exactly want representing the dance community.
Please keep in mind that a lot of things mentioned without evidence is our own opinion, and should not be taken as factual statements. This is purely commentary on how we interpreted both America's Sweethearts and Making the Team. We love making inferences and analyzing, but they should not be taken as fact.
This is technically part 2 out of 3 of our recording session. The other parts will be a part of a new grouping of episodes called "Dissecting Off-Topic", which is currently in progress! Follow the podcast on Instagram below so you know when parts one and three release!
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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.
https://instagram.com/byan_railey?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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Allowing Women the Freedom of Loving Their Bodies with Courtney McCarthy
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
01/09/25 • 56 min
In this episode, we have special guest Courtney McCarthy on the show to discuss societal pressures on women in the gym environment, and her story on creating Loyobo. Women specifically are put under a lot of pressure to look a certain way, and meet stereotypes. Her goal was to create an environment that allows women to work out as a way of self love, setting personal goals, and taking back their bodies.
Courtney McCarthy is the CEO and founder of Loyobo, a community for women who are sick of trying to be smaller. This isn't about weight loss. This is about learning how to love your body and feel strong so you can take up more space in your life! Radical body acceptance, Joyful Movement, and Food Freedom. Courtney's mission, as an ACE Certified Fitness Instructor, Body Image and Mindful Eating Coach, is to show women how to write your own rules when it comes to fitness and health. She will be your biggest hype girl along the way. Courtney is always down for a dance party. When she is not working, she loves going for long walks with her puppy Archie and cuddling with her cat, Munchkin. The Loyobo Virtual Platform & Community includes live fitness classes, on demand videos, group coaching, cooking calls, mindful eating support, and more!
If you are interested in Loyobo, please use the links below!
Website: www.loyobofit.com
Instagram: @loyobofit
Facebook: www.facebook.com/loyobofit
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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.
Links:
https://acceleratedance.com/
https://www.facebook.com/acceleratedance
https://www.instagram.com/beccabullersigmund/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D
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Owning a Theatre, and Choreography with Lauren Tait
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
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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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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Dance Moms was Actually Horrible for the Dance World
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren
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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How many episodes does Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren have?
Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren currently has 19 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.
How often are episodes of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren released?
Episodes of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren?
The first episode of Dissecting Dance: Kickin it with Ren was released on Jul 20, 2023.
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