Episodes
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...
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 …
Management: Rope a D.O.P.E. | Personality Types for Dance Jobs
Taking a trip down memory lane with my first ever personality test, yeah the one with the birds! Personality tests are not the absolute rulebook, but they can be useful navigators for making smarter career decisions and to be...
Management: Producing Progress | Bilqis Hijjas
What is a producer in the performing arts? What does it mean to be scouring for not just an elephant, but a purple one as well! In recent years, the role of producer has received growing attention as more crucial …
Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 2 | Joseph Gonzales
The second of a two-part series exploring the tools and motivations behind starting a dance company. Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales features as the first ever guest on the show and is an immensely experienced performer, choreog...
Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 1 | Joseph Gonzales
The first of a two-part series exploring the tools and motivations behind starting a dance company. Prof. Joseph Victor Gonzales features as the first ever guest on the show and is an immensely experienced performer, choreogr...
Think Transition
Transitions can be daunting, but dancers need to consider one at some point in their journey. So why not start now? In this episode, we ruminate about the reality and necessity of career transition. Also, some highlights thro...
D.A.N.C.E. for Who?
In this episode, I have a little wordplay derived from the acronym of DANCE. The idea of building community is always a priority, thus who am I hoping to connect with? D - Dedicated Doers A - Aspirational Agents N …
Ep.1 Basking in the Background
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Background Dancer ! Here, I share my vision and passion for all things offstage regarding the world of dance and performing arts. To begin with, what does it feel like to bask in …
Why in the Background?
As part of a double-episode launch, I now take you through the four major principles of why all this is so important to me, and hopefully also to you. This episode will expand on the tenets of: Community Building Enriching …