In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth engages with Rebekah Chappell, a teaching artist and performer, to explore the themes of resiliency and burnout in the dance community. They discuss Rebekah's journey from classical ballet to improvisation, the definition and components of burnout, and the importance of creating sustainable systems to interrupt patterns of burnout. The conversation emphasizes the relational aspects of burnout and the significance of community support in fostering resilience among dance educators and students.

Upon editing, some technical difficulties were found to have caused discrepancies in filming. The Dance Unscripted team does apologize for these difficulties and hopes you enjoy the episode as is.

Rebekah's links:

Website:

rebekahchappell.com

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In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Martheya Scott, co-founder of kNOwBOX, about the innovative approaches to dance and community engagement. They discuss the importance of archiving dance, connecting with non-dance audiences, and the role of technology in enhancing the dance experience. Martheya shares insights on resilience in dance education and the entrepreneurial mindset necessary for artists today. The conversation highlights the collaborative nature of dance creation, particularly through the Mixtamotus project, which blurs the lines between audience and performer, fostering a sense of community and connection.

Martheya's links:

Websites:

www.martheyamovement.com

www.knowboxdance.com

www.mixtamotus.com

Social Medias:

@martheya_nygaard

@knowboxdance

@mixtamotus

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In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Stacey Allen, a multifaceted artist and educator, about her journey in dance, the importance of storytelling through movement, and the intersection of dance anthropology and cultural studies. Stacey shares her experiences with freedom colonies in Texas, the significance of embodied practices, and the need for culturally relevant curriculum design in dance education. The conversation also delves into the role of creative research in making dance accessible to broader audiences and the impact of community and resilience in the arts.

Stacey's Links:

A Little Optimism Goes A Long Way: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Optimism-Goes-Long-Way/dp/B0CGHLPBQD/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iyR4c7Z6AHS3PyWlxy4_3BMy1pDhPOHc-RFEOu2plmyYUpRAXIjvCFLsrOg8T0qhUt33dSBSQzSbz3a7JGDm9W1Inttmz94RHCqVkOmKKeRbdhesqdjfGyHtLCYEVD-4G89GJv69_llIcd1LdnGmm6460NkdS3_AMuGAJEioDfxfwG0RQQWe7IDCvdWcY9viJxZHq56P8LKNO3VPjZ9vHVA55g9HDcdY1JcLJzeHXUw.DtbHgI2yPPf0fbilkuuptr57pgT2-X5YRX7bcUOfanM&dib_tag=se&keywords=stacey+allen&qid=1752981011&sr=8-1

D is for Dance: Dancing Through the Diaspora: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/d-is-for-dance-stacey-allen/1147396758

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Website: https://www.niasdaughters.com/

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