The Jacob Jonas Company exists on the edge of intersecting mediums. A thoughtful leader himself, Jonas's work unites communities and advocates for dance in a unique and increasingly relevant way. Partnering with DIYDancer Magazine for Issue 03 'Seen Unseen', Jonas brought together the L.A. dance community to create a spread that celebrates the power of collaboration.

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#30- Intersections with Jacob Jonas and DIYDancer Magazine

Ballet Hispanico returns to the Apollo Theater November 22nd & 23rd for an evening that "deconstructs stereotypes and delves into cultural identity" with a bill of all Latina choreographers. Annabelle Lopez Ochoa lets us in on her process and how she learned to embrace her complex heritage as an inspiration for storytelling.

#29- Annabelle Lopez Ochoa speaks to the Power of the Latina Voice

David Zambrano is the founder of TicTac Arts Center in Brussels as well as the creator of Flying Low & Passing Through. In the last decade, his method has exploded in popularity in contemporary dance circles across Europe as an inclusive, experiential, socio-centric method appealing to all types of movers. Zambrano, himself, is a charismatic draw. Live from Vitlyke Center for Performing Arts.

#28- "Raw as possible... like sushi" with David Zambrano

Emily Molnar, the Artistic Director of Ballet BC sat down with Dance on Air the morning after the company opened the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival this summer. Days later Molnar was announced as the next Artistic Director of NDT. This is her interview.

#27- "Delicious Exploration" with Emily Molnar

Matthew Neenan, co-director of Jacob's Pillow Contemporary Ballet Program, shares his time with Dance on Air. Take a listen as he interrogates definitions and explores what it takes to fully prepare for today's work environment. Words of advice include, "Play, put down your phone, absorb everything and go to bed tired."

#26- Matthew Neenan from Jacob's Pillow: Absorb everything and go to bed tired

From a young age, Sidra Bell was keenly aware of the communal power of art. It permeates her approach to teaching, creating and engaging with audiences. In her insightful interview learn how one of today's most sought after choreographers languages the physical experience and pushes her work with sincerity and rigor. Sidra Bell Dance New York presents Bell's 11th full-evening work, Prelude/Identity, at the GK Arts Center in Brooklyn June 21st and 22nd! Don't miss it!

#25- Excavating the 'cult of personality' with Sidra Bell

In its 87th year, Jacob's Pillow is home to the oldest dance festival in North America and sets the standard for dance presentation and culture care in the United States. Always evolving, this esteemed institution creates space for dance to thrive in a multitude of ways, both locally and globally. Dance On Air is honored to interview Pamela Tatge, the director of Jacob's Pillow and get an insiders perspective from an industry leader.

#24- Jacob's Pillow: historic, iconic, innovative- A discussion with Pamela Tatge

TRAUMNOVELLE: A new site-specific dance collaboration created by Adam Barruch and Chelsea Bonosky will be presented at Arts on Site in NYC starting June 12th. Only 10 tickets a night! But long before this show, there is a history of friendship that further informs all that lays hidden in the creative process of TRAUMNOVELLE. The episode is available now!

#23- Adam Barruch and Chelsea Bonosky talk transparency and Traumnovelle

For me, this "Yard" would be a playground without walls. A place to explore, experiment, and construct. A place of possibility, joy, love, anger, frustration; a space in which to come together and to be alone. -Patricia Nanon, The Yard Founder Take a listen to Artistic Director of the Yard, David White and associate producer, Holly Jones, tell Dance On Air about all the complexities of curating a summer festival and the importance of fostering a healthy well-rounded arts community.

#22- A 'culture of curiosity' at The Yard with David White and Holly Jones

Shannon Gillen, Artistic Director of Vim Vigor, poetically states that physical dance theater connects so well with so many people because it, "gives one permission to be truthful, heroic and vulnerable... crossing the threshold between physics and emotional behavior." 'Forever'- Vim Vigor's newest work, premieres next week, March 21st-24th at Playwrights Horizons in New York City. You do not want to miss it!

#21- The psychology of momentum & Vim Vigor

'The People Electric' is just the beginning for Shelly Hawkins and her budding company, Hawkinsdance. Their first full-length stage show is set to premiere March 13th-15th at the Scoundral and Scamp Theater in Tucson, AZ. Bringing the seed of an idea through to conception is a process that teaches one so much about the realities of the industry. Shelly has managed to navigate this journey sincerely and passionately! Take a listen!

#20- Hawkinsdance energizes Tucson with 'The People Electric'

A dance desert no longer, Nashville's New Dialect is blossoming. Embracing strong community partnerships while fertilizing the community with internationally renowned collaborations, Banning Bouldin has 'co-generated' a strong and thriving organization.

#19- Banning Bouldin sits with the questions

Camille A. Brown and dancers present 'ink' at the Joyce Theater February 5th-10th. 'ink' is the third installment of Brown's interrogation and celebration of Black identity. Listen to Camille reflect on the motivations behind her work and its' location within the present cultural moment. Available Now!

#18- Camille A. Brown rises to the power within

Gallim Dance Company opens February 12th-17th at The Joyce Theater with the world premiere of 'To Create a World' Listen to the #RERelease of our interview with Artistic director, Andrea Miller with a new prologue by dancer Allysen Hooks. Tune in to hear Allysen's take on the new work and to get some keen insight on how dancers internalize the creative process.

#4b- #RERelease- Allysen Hooks opens for Andrea Miller

Seattle's contemporary dance company Whim W'Him opens this weekend at Cornish Playhouse. 3x3 is an all new mixed bill program including Yin Yue, Zoe Scofield and Artistic Director Olivier Wevers, but as this weeks interviewee, Wevers poetically states, "A life-time as a dancer would still not be enough to experience all the beautiful choreographic voices, ideas and ways of using the body."

#17- Whim W'Him writes in cursive with Olivier Wevers

A dramatically visual artform is not immune from discourse. In fact, dance is enhanced by generating a more thoughtful language. Hosted by Jordan McHenry, Dance on Air is dedicated to cultivating and supporting the dynamic dance environment through interviews, commentary, and connection.

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