THE BACKGROUND DANCER

Bonus Content Episodes

A brand new category incorporating other elements of the show such as career guidance, roundtables and favorite guest appearances!
July 31, 2022

Special: The Thesis

How does intercultural exchange influence dance? And are people as interdisciplinary as art is? Upon receiving a plea to help out a friend's graduate thesis, a study which investigates how the reality of intercultural exchang...

Episode page
June 5, 2022

Special: Cultural Wars of the Invasion | Oleksandra Korotchuk

What would it take to finally gain cultural and political independence from Russia? How is the cultural landscape changing amidst this relentless conflict? After many false promises of a no invasion stance from President Puti...

Episode page
March 1, 2022

Finale: Becoming the Background | Season Round-up

So, we have come full circle and successfully completed a full season of content and creation! While it has not been easy, it was through your truest support and consistency to the show that we have made it. 10 categories, …

Episode page
March 1, 2022

Finale: Ask Jason | Ask Me Anything Special

After a year long run, it's time to recollect our thoughts and engage in a little one on one with a very special AMA episode. Here, we listen to 13 unique questions about Jason as a dance artist, podcaster and …

Episode page
Aug. 22, 2021

Bonus: Sol Fest 2021 Special | Jacob, Elsea & Megan

What is the hardest question to ask in dance or as a dancer? Regardless of one being a dancer, or wanting to become a dancer, there are questions that are always incredibly difficult to communicate such as salary, goals, aest...

Episode page
Aug. 8, 2021

Bonus: Curious Case of Careers | Jonathan Collaton

Are you happy with your career? A certain Chris Rock once joked: "there are people who have jobs, and there are those who have careers." We spend so much time in the workplace and often neglect the all important question …

Episode page