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Education Episodes

Education is the bedrock of human society and often shapes the way we operate in the future. Here, we discuss everything from stylistic Techniques, Pedagogy, Academia, History and Curricular Design!
Oct. 21, 2024

Transforming the Dance Teacher | Olivia Mode-Cater

A one of a kind company disrupting the industry, led by a one of a kind CEO and dance educator, pioneer and community builder.

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Oct. 6, 2024

Pioneering Dance as Technique | Anouk van Dijk

A great joy to have spoken to one of the most innovative and transformative minds in contemporary dance today!

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Dec. 19, 2021

Education: Learning to Learn Better | Zebas Mendez Marin

What is the difference between education and learning? And for who exactly is dance education for? Although most of us would have to teach at some point, education accounts for much of what the present and even upcoming gener...

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Dec. 5, 2021

Education: Reframing Research in Academia | Mohd Anis

Why engage in academic research as a dancer? How does intellectual rigour contribute to the development of a dance artist? While we are often instructed to dance first and think later, careers in the performing arts can resem...

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