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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!
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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 generation promises to offer. In other words, it's not easy and should never be taken for granted! Instead of relying on standardized education, why not adapt your way of absorbing and transmitting information as an independent learner? Zebastian Mendez Marin is an instructor, c...
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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 resemble a slippery slope to many. So, why not combine the visceral with the exegetical to stand out amongst the 'moving' crowd? Mohd Anis Md Nor is an educator, author, Research Fellow and Managing Director of the Nusantara Performing Arts Research Centre (NusPARC). He was Prof...