Career Compass Posts

Tasked with serving as a primary voice for dance and dancers throughout the Asia-Pacific region, the WDA-AP encourages the exchange of ideas and the awareness of dance in all its forms. Led by former president, Urmimala Sarkar Munsi, let's see what …

Founded in 1987, California-based AXIS Dance Company has long been at the forefront of redefining dance and disability. Through world-class productions that challenge perceptions, AXIS quickly established itself as one of the first contemporary danc…

One of the most persistent misconceptions surrounding classical ballet, and traditional or folkloric genres in general, is the notion that they are too old-fashioned and rigid. However, true arts enthusiasts recognize the inherent diversity and mult…

At its core, circus arts encompass five central pillars: acrobatics, aerials, clowning, equilibristics, and object manipulation. So, when the opportunity arose to delve into this season's exploration of interdisciplinarity, I was fortunate enough to…

In time, I stumbled upon a truly unique accelerator known as DanceGRiST. Positioned as a pre-seed collaborative social enterprise, DanceGRiST was established with the noble objective of elevating the income and status of dancers, multi-skilled artis…

Shifting from performer to entrepreneur requires not just passion but also a high tolerance for risk and uncertainty. Without a strong appetite for the unpredictable journey ahead, many dancers shy away from the entrepreneurial path. Yet, those who …

In our exploration of dance education during our first season, we delved into academia and the art of learning. Now, we take a closer look at the business of education, focusing on the creation of teaching resources essential for dance educators, a …

A personal story told many times over on this podcast is my journey into dance which commenced gradually through the popular reality TV series, "So You Think You Can Dance." While the show's drama took center stage for many, what captivated me was t…

When Boston Dynamics, an engineering and robotics design company went viral for successfully creating the now famous Atlas dancing robots video, it caught more than a few people in the world of dance by storm. Would our jobs be threatened by robots …

In our dynamic world of dance, where creativity and innovation reign supreme, the fusion of artistry and technology has become a driving force shaping the industry's future. From arcade games to virtual reality, technology has seamlessly integrated …

Long before the formulation of the world’s first MA in Screendance by the LCDS, the genre had already dated as  far back to the early days of cinema. Gene Kelly emerged as a prominent figure during the 1940s and 50s after he starred in and co-direct…

While most of us aspiring contemporary dancers will decide to undergo formal training under the foundations of Graham, Cunningham, Limon and various others, a small subset has diverted into the wondrous world of puppet theatre. One such performer, c…

Costumes, costumes, costumes... they are everywhere, aren't they? From festive occasions to theatrical performances and even on the silver screen in movies. During my time at the HKAPA, apart from dance, the discipline that truly captivated me was c…

As a dancer, have you ever wondered about the significance of the clothes on your back? Why do specific shoes wield such an impact on your overall performance? The truth is, what you wear matters. Unless, of course, you're performing nude, a niche m…

Within a profession as perilous as dance, physical injuries are almost a somber rite of passage. Prior to my encounter with a tier 1 severe injury, I had contended with numerous minor afflictions that hindered my progress as both a dancer and a form…

Dance medicine is a multi-disciplinary study dedicated to treating musculoskeletal injuries and addressing other dance-related health needs, including mental well-being, of dancer patients. Dancers, often regarded as exceptional athletes, are equall…

What does it take to stand out as a podcaster anyways? Like in every other sector, the field of dance-related podcasts is now beyond saturated. You’ll get content of all kinds, from star interviews to business insights, and controversial political t…

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 other and has been consis…

Every year, thousands of people from across the U.S and around the globe visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts to experience one of the oldest dance festivals in existence. But when you hear the name Jacob’s Pillow, you may not necessarily i…

Upon listening to the Fashion series, I realized how very interesting it was to listen to the duality of perspectives - photographer, Szabina Biro; and model, Ema Steindl, within an dance setting. Here are some major takeaways: Experience matters…

In this series on Art Media, Jason and his guests (Megan Castro & Melinda Gaskin) talked about media that disseminate dance knowledge by means other than real time dancing bodies, such as through magazines (or publications), podcasts and social medi…

One of the main ideas about somatics is the first-person perspective towards the body. Body-mind connections are based on awareness towards oneself and the surrounding space. That said, one’s body perception can be very personal, fluid, multi-relati…

After listening to both episodes from the Interdisciplinarity series, I found it fascinating to learn that both guests, Henry Lai and Ho Ying Fung view “interdisciplinarity” from a rather philosophical perspective. Henry Lai is literally discussing …

When I was researching dance programs across tertiary level institutions around the world, I noticed how dance is affiliated with such a variety of faculty structures. For instance, some programs are established under physical education, while other…