Step into the captivating world of dance with Phoebe Jewitt, an acclaimed dancer and award-winning choreographer, and the artistic director of PITT Company! In this insightful episode, Phoebe shares her incredible journey, from her early days dancing on a freezer to becoming a celebrated artist whose work resonates with international audiences.

Phoebe reveals how movement became her powerful medium for expressing deeply personal and emotionally loaded subjects that words often can't capture. Discover her unique choreographic style, a dynamic fusion of physicality and theatricality, exploring human connections, emotions, and our social system. She also dives into her fascinating process, including how she incorporates poetry and voice into her work, creating something truly tangible and impactful.

This episode offers a rare glimpse into the realities of the dance industry. Phoebe opens up about the challenges of transitioning from dancer to choreographer, the importance of communication in the creative process, and the bittersweet experience of leaving a dance company to forge her own path. She shares invaluable advice for aspiring dancers and artists: believe in yourself, trust your instincts, and embrace the unique way you move.

Key Topics Covered:

The evolution of a dancer into an award-winning choreographer
Using movement to express complex emotions and ideas
The creative process of choreography: from concept to execution
The role of improvisation and collaboration with dancers
Navigating the challenges and rewards of the dance industry
The importance of self-belief and finding your unique artistic voice

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What if the key to healing your mind and body was as simple as dancing?

In this episode, neuroscientist and dancer Dr. Hanna Poikonen shares how movement and music can reshape the brain, elevate mental health, and even aid recovery from serious conditions like stroke and chronic fatigue. 🎶💃

Hanna blends cutting-edge neuroscience with her personal journey and scientific research to introduce WiseMotion—a unique method that merges dance, mindfulness, and brain science. You'll hear powerful real-life stories, including how a stroke survivor defied the odds through dance, and how small, joyful movements can bring profound emotional and cognitive benefits.

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Flurina Rigling's story will move you. 🌟

Six-time world champion & Paralympic medalist, but her journey is far deeper than medals. Flurina, born with a condition affecting her hands and feet, reveals how para-cycling transformed her life, not just her athletic career.🚴‍♀️

Hear how she navigated a world where she felt neither "disabled" nor "typical," finding her path to elite sport. Discover the incredible collaboration with ETH Zurich, where 3D-printed technology became a lifeline, enabling her to push beyond perceived limits. ⚙️

More than just a sports story, this is a tale of self-discovery. Flurina shares her raw, honest emotions about how para-sports reshaped her identity and empowered her as a woman. "Para sports really changed myself as a woman with a handicap, or how I go through life." ❤️

Feel her passion as she speaks about defining your own limits, a message that resonates far beyond the cycling track. This is about resilience, innovation, and the power of believing in yourself. Listen now and be inspired.

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