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Sharing stories of dancers, dance educators, and movement practitioners to inspire, educate, and transform how we see, experience, and interpret dance.Hosted by Melissa Croushorn. A former high performance athlete and dancer, she is a writer, movement educator, and dance education consultant. She specializes in pre-professional dancer training and development. Learn more about dance education, careers in dance, and get your Dancer Career Planner: https://www.theballerinatist.com/.
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Episode #1
Season 7 - it’s Cliff Notes Book Club! 5ish minute synopses of Melissa’s always evolving, in no particular order or logic reading list. Thanks for listening, sharing with a friend, and leaving a review! Check out the book yourself: https://a.co/d/0fkMfVzD Learn more about the author: https://www.laurenkessler.com/ www.theballerinatist.com
Episode #1
<p>Melissa previews the upcoming season focus - BOOKS.</p><p>From technique to anatomy to creativity, Melissa shares from her personal dance library the resources that meaningfully influenced her training and education. Whether it is nurturing curiosity for a young dancer or learning how to design a syllabus for dance, Melissa scoured through every bookstore to educate herself as a young dancer in a small town.</p><p>Get on the list when The Ballerinerd™ Club launches: https://www.theballerinatist.com/the-ballerinerd-club-list</p>
Episode #9
<p>To conclude the Faith-Based Dance Season, Melissa shares about her first faith-based dance work. She produced a performance for young dancers during her freshman year of college based on Luke 12:27. Melissa reflects on all the ways God provided to make the performance possible and the meaningful lessons she learned that propelled her into a career in dance.</p>
Episode #8
<p>Melissa speaks with Amanda Standard, K-12 Dance Educator and Founding Director of Divine Dance Institute and Sound Xpressed Dance Company. Fun Fact: her son Xavier Mack dances with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre!Amanda shares about staying anchored in ministry by remaining accountable, finding fulfillment in moving for God’s pleasure, and being willing to bend (so you don’t break!).Thanks for listening, leaving a like/comment, and sharing with a friend.You can learn more about Amanda: divinedanceinstitute.comYou can learn about dance education and careers in dance: theballerinatist.com.</p>
Episode #9
<p>Melissa interviewed a range of directors and educators about their own personal summer dance training experiences and how they’re choosing to shape their programs now - from universities to ballet companies to pre-professional studios! This season included seasoned professional artists and newly tenured directors offering the highs, lows, and things to focus on for successful, productive summer dance programs. Enjoy the recap!</p>
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