Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode the dancers get together after rehearsal to discuss the upcoming performances of A 1940s Nutcracker. Bobby, the Artistic Director tells us about how the idea to readapt the classic tale came to be. Dancers talk about how they're feeling about the performances and what they're excited about. Enjoy! Performances of A 1940s Nutcracker take place this weekend, Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm at the Renaissance Theatre in Mansfield. The following weekend performances will take place at Stocker Arts Center in Elyria. For tickets visit neosdancetheatre.org Follow us on Instagram @neosdancetheatre and like our Facebook page at Neos Dance Theatre.

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(8) Dancers get together to discuss Nutcracker

In this episode of Neos Dance Theatre Podcast we chat with DeMarcus Akeem Suggs. DeMarcus is the Director of Education and Outreach here at Neos Dance Theatre's school, Neos Center for Dance. He tells us about how he found dance, how he acquired his position here at Neos, what it was like to get Neos Center for Dance up and running and so much more. The music you here in this episode is one of DeMarcus's favorite songs right now, 'Brooklyn in the Summer' by Aloe Blacc. Connect with DeMarcus and Neos Center for Dance: Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/neoscenter4dance/ - https://www.instagram.com/demarcusakeem/ Connect with Neos: Website: www.neosdancetheatre.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neosdancetheatre/ Like our Facebook page! Any questions about the podcast? -E-mail Katie at ndtpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

(7) DeMarcus Akeem Suggs, Director of Education and Outreach of Neos Center for Dance

Thanks for checking out the podcast! The world premiere of Bobby Wesner's Carmina Burana is just a day away. We have been in the theatre for a couple days now and we are excited to put it in front of an audience. In Episode 6 I chat with the Gerhardt Zimmerman. He is the conductor of the Canton Symphony Orchestra which is the orchestra that is playing alongside us this weekend. He tells us about how he found music and how he got his start at the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Enjoy our conversation! Next up: Neos Dance Theatre finishes out the season with a tour to Carrollton, Georgia. If you happen to be in that area come check us out! More info here: http://www.carrolltonarts.org/main-stage-performances/ To receive updates for our upcoming season check our social media and website: www.neosdancetheatre.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neosdancetheatre/ Like our Facebook page! Any inquiries related to the podcast e-mail Katie at ndtpodcast@gmail.com Thanks for listening!

(6) Meet the Artist: Conductor and Music Director of Canton Symphony Orchestra, Gerhardt Zimmerman

Welcome to another episode of the Neos Dance Theatre Podcast! Right now we are in our last days of rehearsal before performing Carmina Burana choreographed by Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Bobby Wesner. You can purchase tickets for this show here: https://www.cantonsymphony.org/event/masterworks-carmina-burana/ In this episode I introduce you to the dancers. Each dancer will give you their thoughts on the process of creating Carmina Burana. These are short interviews so stay tuned for a longform interview with each dancer. Shoot an email to ndtpodcast@gmail.com for any questions you may want answered in these interviews. Funny video that dancer Mary Elizabeth mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrgAnx6Q8 Connect with us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neosdancetheatre/ Like our page on Facebook! Website: www.neosdancetheatre.org Any questions/concerns regarding the podcast contact Katie at ndtpodcast@gmail.com

(5) Meet the Dancers

Neos Dance Theatre is getting ready for their April 21st production of Carmina Burana with the Canton Symphony Orchestra. Artistic Director, Bobby Wesner, returns to tell us all about it. To purchase tickets for Carmina Burana follow this link: https://www.cantonsymphony.org/event/masterworks-carmina-burana/ Connect with us on social media: -https://www.instagram.com/neosdancetheatre/ -Like our Facebook page Visit our website at www.neosdancetheatre.org We would love for you to leave us a review on iTunes and to share this podcast with a friend! Thanks for listening.

(4) Bobby Wesner returns to talk about Carmina Burana

This is the official podcast of Neos Dance Theatre, hosted by Neos company member, Katie. Neos Dance Theatre is a contemporary ballet company in North East Ohio. With this podcast we are bridging the gap between the audience and the stage. Tune into our podcast for behind the scenes content and get to know the artists of Neos on a more intimate level!

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