This is the last part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on the cruise ship dancer gig, and their perspective on the job.

I interview Mitchell Thomas McCrone and Alexandra Cooney from backstage onboard.

We talk about how to get a gig as a cruise ship dancer, what a typical day is like, what the work is like, and all the good, bad, and ugly. We also talk about the differences in treatment between dancers and musicians, and the difference between entertainment and other crew and departments on board.

You can follow Mitchell Thomas McCrone on Instagram at

https://www.instagram.com/mitch878/

And check out his choreography work at

https://www.instagram.com/jmc_collab/

You can check out Alexandra Cooney at

https://www.alexandracooney.com/

Follow her on Instagram at

https://www.instagram.com/wandaaroundtheworld/

And her dance clothing brand "Yes Dancer" at

https://www.instagram.com/yesdancer247/

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MUSIC:

Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price Group

Midroll: "Cheia e Vazante" by Alexandre Pivato

Outro: "Circuito das Aguas" by Alexandre Pivato

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This is the second part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on the cruise ship musician gig, and their perspective on the job. I explain how to get the gig, dealing with agents, and what gear you need as a musician to get on board.I also interview Brazilian guitarist Alexandre Pivato about his experience as a cruise ship musician to get a slightly different perspective than just my own. W talk about navigating relationships on board, some of the tricky parts about cruise ship work as a musician, and working with different nationalities and cultures. You can follow Alexandre Pivato on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/alexandreboyna/...WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: ⁠relativerhythms@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/relativerhythms/FACEBOOK: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/relativerhythms/TIKTOK: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@relativerhythmsMUSIC:Theme Song: "For the Love of It" by The Adam Price GroupMidroll: "Nascente" by Alexandre PivatoOutro: "Encontro das Aguas" by Alexandre PivatoStart your own podcast with ⁠Riverside⁠!⁠https://riverside.fm/?via=relativerhythms⁠

This is the first part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on what it's like to work on a cruise ship.

I talk about requirements to get on board, such as visas, STCW's, medicals, etc. I also cover the living accommodations, crew life, night life, getting off the ship, and interpersonal relationships.

I go over all the pros and cons of ship life, and go into some detail about some of the darker things to watch out for if you decide to work on ships.

CONTENT WARNING: In this episode we cover topics such as alcohol, drugs, sex, prostitution, sexual abuse, worker abuse, and racism.

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MUSIC:

Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price Group

Midroll: "A Rainy Night at the Inn" by A Carousing Consort

Outro: "A Pirate Lullaby" by A Carousing Consort

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Our Premiere for Season 2! We talk about what we've been up to over the past 6 months, and our goals and plans for the upcoming season. A nice short re-introduction to us, and a teaser for what's to come!

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Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price Group

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Our final episode of the season! We talk about our takeaways and what we learned, and then invite some special guests to come on and share some holiday wishes and wisdom.

WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: ⁠relativerhythms@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠@relativerhythmsFACEBOOK: @relativerhythmsTIKTOK: ⁠@relativerhythmsMUSIC:Theme Song: "For the Love of It" by The Adam Price GroupIncidental Music: "Good King Wenceslas" "In Dulci Jubilo" "Es Ist Ein Ros entsprungen" "Quem Pastores laudavere" "Es kommt ein schiff geladen" "Béthléem" "Coventry Carol" "Remember, O Thou Man" and "In the Bleak Midwinter" all recorded by A Carousing ConsortOutro: "Christmas on My Mind" by Jon BellStart your own podcast with ⁠Riverside⁠!⁠https://riverside.fm/?via=relativerhythms⁠

Our interview with tap dancer, educator, and composer, Anita Feldman. Anita created an acoustic tap dance instrument and collaborated with many composers to compose new music for the one-of-a-kind instrument. We talk about the instrument's design and construction, her compositions and choreographies, and her life as a performer with her tap company and as an educator.

Anita Feldmanhttps://anitafeldmantap.blogspot.com/

Anita's YouTube where you can view footage for her work:

https://www.youtube.com/@AnitaFeldmanTapMusic

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riverartsdistrict.com/donate

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MUSIC:

Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price Group

Midroll: "Hexa" by Anita Feldman and Lois V. Vierk

Outro: "Twister" by Anita Feldman and Lois V. Vierk

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Our interview with Oslo-based tap dancer, educator, and professional improviser, Janne Eraker. She plays with multiple groups throughout Norway and Europe, including One Small Step, Øy, and her own band, the Janne Eraker Ensemble. In 2023 she released a groundbreaking album, entitled "Movements for Listening", where she collaborates with 12 different musicians, creating pieces that are a mix of fully improvised and experimental compositions. We talk to her about her album and projects, her approaches to improvisation and recording, and the scene in Europe. Janne Eraker: https://www.janneeraker.com/...WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: ⁠relativerhythms@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: ⁠@relativerhythmsFACEBOOK: ⁠@relativerhythmsTIKTOK: ⁠@relativerhythmsMUSIC:Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price GroupMidroll: "If You Find Yourself Falling, Dive" by Janne Eraker and Juliana VenterOutro: "Chulas Fronteras" by Janne Eraker and Knut ReiersrudStart your own podcast with ⁠Riverside⁠!

Our interview with tap dancer, composer, and educator, Ian Berg. Ian is the founder of the tap company Subject:Matter, which just recently released their first album! We talk to him about his unique path getting his undergrad in dance but getting his masters in music, the process of recording a whole tap company for the album, and some great exercises for musicians and tap dancers.Subject:Matterhttp://www.subjectmattertap.com/...WEBSITE: ⁠⁠https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: ⁠relativerhythms@gmail.com⁠INSTAGRAM: @relativerhythmsFACEBOOK: ⁠@relativerhythmsTIKTOK: ⁠@relativerhythmsMUSIC:Theme Song: "⁠⁠For the Love of It⁠⁠" by The Adam Price GroupMidroll: "12" (working title) by Ian BergOutro: "Mack the Knife" by Kurt Weill, arranged and performed by Subject:MatterStart your own podcast with ⁠Riverside⁠!