Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

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Brought to you by PhiladelphiaDANCE.org and The Dance Journal, Dance Talk Radio features podcasts of interviews with Philadelphia dancers and choreographers who are actively creating work in the region. HOSTED BY Charles Tyson, Jr.

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An Introspection Hour with Charles & Meredith Rainey!

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

11/22/22 • 73 min

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Charles sat down with the delightful Meredith Rainey to discuss what to do with the unkind voices in our head, staying on the path toward our goals, making beauty, being at peace with the present, and not longing for the past...and SO MUCH more!
Learn more about Meredith and his work: https://www.meredithrainey.com/

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Interview With Roni Koresh & Melissa Rector

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

07/14/22 • 69 min

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In this episode, Charles sits down with the dynamic duo of dance, Roni Koresh, artistic director of Koresh Dance Company, AND Melissa Rector, the Assistant Artistic Director, company soloist, and creative muse of Koresh Dance Company.

They discuss their journeys to Philadelphia, the company's and the school's evolution, and all the branches of the Koresh Dance tree.

For More Info: https://www.koreshdance.org/

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Interview with Madhusmita Bora

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

04/14/22 • 53 min

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Charles had the austere pleasure of sitting down with Madhusmita Bora, director of Sattriya Dance Company. They discuss the origin of the company, the history, tradition, and correct pronunciation of Sattriya, and so much more!

www.sattriyadancecompany.com

Email: sattriyadance@gmail.com

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IG: @sattriya.dance.company

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Interview With Jaye Allison

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

06/23/22 • 85 min

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In this episode, we dive deep into Jaye’s history as a pioneering student of CAPA and UArts, her journey with LEJA Dance Theater, her reinvention as an author and international award-winning filmmaker...and more!

To Learn More Visit: jadadance.com

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Interview With Raphael Xavier

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

04/19/22 • 45 min

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Charles sat down with choreographer and b-boy extraordinaire Raphael Xavier. They discuss the joy of collaboration, meeting Bill T. Jones where hip hop has come from, where it is now, its future, and more!

https://www.raphaelxavier.org

https://www.pentacle.org/blog/artist/raphael-xavier/

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Interview with Christine Cox, Artistic & Executive Director, Co-Founder of BalletX

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

07/01/22 • 48 min

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Charles and Christine discuss bringing ballet into the future, the importance of art and education, favorite touring moments, and BalletX’s upcoming Summer Series.

For More About Christine & BalletX -

Website: https://www.balletx.org/

Twitter: BalletX Philadelphia

Facebook: BalletX

Instagram: @balletx.official

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/balletxvideo

Summer Series 2022 - July 13-17

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Interview With Terri Shockley

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

05/27/22 • 56 min

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In this episode, we chat with Theresa Shockley, Executive Director of the Community Education Center (CEC.)

We talk about her own dance history, including being a founding member of Urban Bush Woman, her arts journey in Philadelphia, the state of arts funding in Philadelphia, and more.

Community Education Center (CEC)

Website: https://www.cecarts.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CEC-Community-Education-Center-217339404976000/

Twitter: twitter.com/CECArts1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecarts/

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Interview with Diane Sharp of SHARP Dance Company

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

05/04/22 • 44 min

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Charles sat down for an enjoyable chat with Diane Sharp, director of SHARP Dance Company.

They discuss the company’s history, the family dynamic among the dancers, favorite tour moments, and more!

http://www.sharpdance.org/

https://www.facebook.com/sharpdance

https://twitter.com/SHARPDancePhila

https://www.instagram.com/sharpdancephilly/

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Interview With Joan Myers Brown

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

06/08/22 • 49 min

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In this episode, Charles and Ms. Brown (aka JB) discuss, Black dance excellence, meeting the Obamas, Philadanco’s history and growth...and more! https://philadanco.org/

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Interview With Gwendolyn Bye

Philadelphia Dance Talk Radio

08/06/22 • 57 min

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Charles sits down with his friend and mentor Gwendolyn Bye.

They discuss the importance of knowing dance history, Gwen’s time performing for dance pioneer Mary Anthony, her mission of reconstructing historical modern dance works...and more!

More about Gwendolyn Bye: https://www.gbyedance.org/

Check out Dancefusion’s Upcoming Fringe Festival Performance:

September 9, 2022 - https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-dancefusion-sokolow-theatre-dance-ensemble-envisions/2022-09-09/

September 10, 2022 - https://philadelphiadance.org/calendar/event/fringearts-dancefusion-sokolow-theatre-dance-ensemble-envisions/2022-09-10/

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