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The Engaged Core: A Dance Podcast

Alana Hill

Host and veteran teacher, Alana Hill, explores the symbiotic relationship between dance teachers and students. Through interviews with past students, dance parents, and peer teachers, The Engaged Core puts into perspective how vital teacher/student relationships are in the dancer’s success. Plus, bonus features for dancers, teachers and parents. We all know dance is a complicated art form, literally and figuratively. The Engaged Core connects the dots for those who love the art form and want to make it all make sense.New episodes will drop every Tuesday. For additional content, visit our YouTube Page to see videos of our guests in action. Are you a teacher looking to inspire your students? Join The Engaged Core Teachers Groups on Facebook.
Episodes
Episode Seventeen: Setting Teachers up for Success in the Classroom and Instilling the Love of Dance in Pre-Schoolers w/ “Miss Vikki” WeinbergerJune 29, 2021
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Episode Sixteen: Balancing Artistic Passion with Academic Expectations w/ Briana ChengJune 22, 2021
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Episode Fifteen: Choosing the Love of Dance over the Fear of Failure w/ Rachel MatsonJune 15, 2021
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Episode Fourteen: Creating Brave Spaces and Mentally Supporting Our Dancers w/ Dr. Damon SilasJune 01, 2021
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Episode Thirteen: Why All Athletes Should Take A Dance Class w/ Steven AttahMay 25, 2021
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Bonus Episode: Demystifying Dance Education and How I went from MTV’s The Grind to Dance EducatorMay 18, 2021
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Episode Twelve: Establishing Boundaries and Navigating Expectations in the Dance Space w/ Dani SeltzerMay 11, 2021
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Episode Eleven: Pushing Back on Dance Traditions and Embracing Inclusivity, Pt. 2 w/ Nicole S. RobinsonMay 04, 2021
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Episode Ten: "I Can't...I Have Dance!" w/ Asha RosalineMarch 30, 2021
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Episode Nine: Dancing From Your Heart w/ Gianna MooreMarch 23, 2021
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Episode Eight: Finding Confidence as a New Dancer w/ Jack ChellmanMarch 16, 2021
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Episode Seven: Shaping Identity Through Dance w/ Kelila WeinerMarch 09, 2021
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Episode Six: Pushing Back on Dance Traditions and Embracing Inclusivity, Pt. 1 w/ Nicole S. RobinsonMarch 02, 2021
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Episode Five: Passion, Joy, and Representation in the Dance World with Naya AlexisFebruary 23, 2021
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Episode Four: Community, Connectedness, and Why Dancers Are Better Than Actors w/ Mitchell AduyanFebruary 16, 2021
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Episode Three: Creating A Dance Legacy w/ Kiara HillFebruary 09, 2021
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Episode Two: Finding Your Voice in Dance w/ Katelyn ForemanFebruary 02, 2021
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Episode One: Dancing Through Fear w/ Janae HolsterJanuary 26, 2021
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TrailerJanuary 17, 2021
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