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Media Episodes

Dance is a media in of itself, or is it? Here, we discuss everything from news portals such as magazines, newsletters, blogposts, forums, social media, podcasts. We also explore the vast space of documentation - copyrighting, methods of production & dissemination, archival and biography.
April 14, 2024

Pointe of Podcasting | Lauren Ritchie

What does it take to stand out as a podcaster anyways? Is the craze for this new medium truly justified for the world of dance? Like in every other sector, the field of dance-related podcasts is now beyond saturated. Yet, …

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March 31, 2024

Dance of Art Journalism | Margaret Fuhrer

Is journalism dead? What is the most trusted form of media today? While there isn’t a definitive answer, one company comes admirably close. Dance Media Publications is a multi-varied media platform that covers dance like no o...

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April 25, 2021

Media: Pick and Pod | Podcasting for Dance

Is podcasting a necessary medium for the arts? There are already a multitude of dance podcasts available that offer such wide-ranging information, so it shouldn't be a question. My answer is obviously YES, but let me share wi...

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April 18, 2021

Media: The Movement Journalist Part 2 | Megan Castro

Is social media a viable option to build a dance archive? How can one stand out in the sea of information while still expressing a voice? U.S based artist Megan Castro set out on her own fascinating journey and has …

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April 10, 2021

Media: The Movement Journalist Part 1 | Megan Castro

Remember when having a journal was actually cool? Instead of filling one up with words and whimsical doodles, how about movement instead? In the advent of the pandemic, Megan Castro set out to create her own version of a jour...

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April 3, 2021

Media: My Paper, My Stage | Melinda Gaskin

We write almost everyday, in every way. Like a dancer, being an editor also requires having a voice that can inspire across all levels of society. For those who many not find the stage all that appealing, the 'paper' is …

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