Season 1

Artunio Talks 4: Compromising Your Art for Exposure on Social? | Timotej Vrab
Feb. 26, 2023

Artunio Talks 4: Compromising Your Art for Exposure on Social? | Timo…

Are you compromising your art for more exposure, followers and following on social media? What do artists really need? Simply, we need to be discovered by people who are interested in what we have to share. Just think about i...

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Artunio Talks 3: Is the Environment on Social Media Ridiculous? | Timotej Vrab
Feb. 19, 2023

Artunio Talks 3: Is the Environment on Social Media Ridiculous? | Tim…

Is the overall environment on social media just absurd? Is it appropriate to place art next to irrelevant content such as pets, pranks and political correctness? But that herein lies the problem we face when squaring up to ma...

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Artunio Talks 2: Does Social Media Downgrade Creativity? | Timotej Vrab
Feb. 12, 2023

Artunio Talks 2: Does Social Media Downgrade Creativity? | Timotej Vr…

Does social media actually downgrade your creativity? What are the obvious disadvantages of constantly churning out content for such platforms? A lot has changed from their humble beginnings and who knows how much more is ch...

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Artunio Talks 1: Is Social Media Suitable for Artists? | Timothej Vrab
Feb. 5, 2023

Artunio Talks 1: Is Social Media Suitable for Artists? | Timothej Vrab

Is social media suitable for artists? What are some of the challenges posed by Facebook or Instagram for those in artists and creators looking to build sustainable careers? While it might have been a great avenue to promote a...

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Special: Dance & Failures | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Jan. 15, 2023

Special: Dance & Failures | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Business | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Jan. 1, 2023

Special: Dance & Business | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & The Future | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Dec. 18, 2022

Special: Dance & The Future | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Interdisciplinarity | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Dec. 4, 2022

Special: Dance & Interdisciplinarity | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Community | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Nov. 20, 2022

Special: Dance & Community | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Education | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Nov. 6, 2022

Special: Dance & Education | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Philosophy | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Oct. 16, 2022

Special: Dance & Philosophy | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Technology | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Oct. 2, 2022

Special: Dance & Technology | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Leadership | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Sept. 18, 2022

Special: Dance & Leadership | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dance & Protest | Why Dance? by J-Cast
Sept. 4, 2022

Special: Dance & Protest | Why Dance? by J-Cast

Welcome to a whole new wave of specials, featuring a roundtable version of the show alongside two new co-hosts in Jacob Caldwell and Joshua Sailo . Throughout this 10 episode series, we present extracts from our Clubhouse ses...

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Special: Dancers' Adversities | J-Cast
Aug. 14, 2022

Special: Dancers' Adversities | J-Cast

What was the worst dance injury you've ever experienced? How did you eventually overcome it? As a dancer, injuries are almost a given. Some are little niggles, others are massive and potentially career-ending. Since everyone ...

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Special: The Thesis
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...

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Special: Cultural Wars of the Invasion | Oleksandra Korotchuk
June 5, 2022

Special: Cultural Wars of the Invasion | Oleksandra Korotchuk

Oleksandra and Jason met while in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia and have since collaborated on a number of occasions.

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Finale: Becoming the Background | Season Round-up
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, …

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Finale: Ask Jason | Ask Me Anything Special
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 …

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Politics: Charting Migration and Identity | Henry Daniel
Jan. 23, 2022

Politics: Charting Migration and Identity | Henry Daniel

Jason met Henry at the 2017 IADMS conference and immediately struck an accord.

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Politics: Navigating Power Dynamics | Sarah Rubidge
Jan. 9, 2022

Politics: Navigating Power Dynamics | Sarah Rubidge

Sarah worked with Jason during the 2017 ISPaR conference held in Hong Kong as a collaborator and co-author of the newly published journal article 'Parallel Lines: Across Time'.

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Education: Learning to Learn Better | Zebas Mendez Marin
Dec. 19, 2021

Education: Learning to Learn Better | Zebas Mendez Marin

Jason met Zebas whilst working for Divadlo Studio tanca, where the physical theatre work 'Punk Pajama Party' was created in 2021.

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Education: Reframing Research in Academia | Mohd Anis
Dec. 5, 2021

Education: Reframing Research in Academia | Mohd Anis

Being one of the greats of the Malaysian dance scene, there was no hesitation in having his voice be represented on the platform as well.

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Choreography: Identifying Style as a Creator | Adam Tan
Nov. 21, 2021

Choreography: Identifying Style as a Creator | Adam Tan

Jason and Adam were dance colleagues back in the Malaysian days with Viva Vertical.

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Choreography: Building an Online Marketplace | Rick Tjia
Nov. 7, 2021

Choreography: Building an Online Marketplace | Rick Tjia

Rick's name surfaced when speaking to another former guest on the show, Susanne Puerschel regarding choreography marketplaces.

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Interdisciplinarity: Dance and the Theatre Maker | Ho Ying Fung
Oct. 24, 2021

Interdisciplinarity: Dance and the Theatre Maker | Ho Ying Fung

Jason met Ho Ying Fung whilst studying at the HKAPA, during Modern Western Theatre electives.

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Interdisciplinarity: Philosophizing Dance Aesthetics | Henry Lai
Oct. 10, 2021

Interdisciplinarity: Philosophizing Dance Aesthetics | Henry Lai

Jason met Henry whilst taking an elective at the HKAPA and immediately struck up a great connection. Henry was also one of the advisors on the STAGE project board.

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A Timely Update | Jason Yap
Oct. 3, 2021

A Timely Update | Jason Yap

A much postponed episode and one a long time coming. This week, I write a little poem for you as a means of a sharing some very new and exciting updates about the podcast and my life! After successfully acquiring …

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Fashion: The Untold Secret of a Dance Model | Ema Steindl
Sept. 19, 2021

Fashion: The Untold Secret of a Dance Model | Ema Steindl

Ema was a standout on Jason's curatorial search on social media influencers in the fashion space. To top it off, she is also a great person!

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Fashion: Photography Beyond the Image | Szabina Biro
Sept. 5, 2021

Fashion: Photography Beyond the Image | Szabina Biro

Szabina connected with Jason through social media as an active member of the UK dance scene in the spaces of dance and lifestyle photography,

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Bonus: Sol Fest 2021 Special | Jacob, Elsea & Megan
Aug. 22, 2021

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

Jason connected with the three guests as part of his participation at the Solfest Virtual Arts Festival 2021.

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Bonus: Curious Case of Careers | Jonathan Collaton
Aug. 8, 2021

Bonus: Curious Case of Careers | Jonathan Collaton

Jason and Jonathan connected over the podcast matchmaking app, Audry and subsequently swapped guest spots on each others platforms.

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Technology: In Tech, I Trust | Apps for Dancers
July 25, 2021

Technology: In Tech, I Trust | Apps for Dancers

How often have you engaged with technology and shirked? Is it something that annoys or even intrudes you? Love it or hate it, technology is the FUTURE. Maybe consider how it could enhance your livelihood instead, and suddenly...

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Technology: Augmented Reality | Gilles Jobin
July 18, 2021

Technology: Augmented Reality | Gilles Jobin

Wish to dance differently? Within an augmented reality, the limits are endless both with technology and dance! Gilles Jobin is the founder and Artistic Director of Cie Gilles Jobin , a Geneva based dance company specializing ...

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Technology: Raising the Floor | Guy Dagger
July 11, 2021

Technology: Raising the Floor | Guy Dagger

Ever noticed what you've been dancing on all this while? Research has proven the effectiveness of quality dance floors in preventing serious injuries as well as extending the life span of professional dancers. Guy Dagger is t...

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Business: Branding Ballet | Heidi Lee
July 4, 2021

Business: Branding Ballet | Heidi Lee

How do you brand a ballet? Every Artistic Director needs a business brain as support in marketing a company forward. Heidi Lee is the incumbent Executive Director of the Hong Kong Ballet, one of the three flagship dance compa...

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Business: Pointe To Rise | Susanne Puerschel
June 27, 2021

Business: Pointe To Rise | Susanne Puerschel

What do ballerinas and entrepreneurs have in common? Yes, there is always failure before success, a fall before the RISE. Susanne Puerschel was a former member of the Berlin State Opera and founder of Pointe To Rise , an empo...

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Business: The Dancepreneur | Erin Pride
June 20, 2021

Business: The Dancepreneur | Erin Pride

Do dance and business ever go hand in hand? How could dance artists maximize financial opportunity by gaining financial literacy? Erin Pride is an educator, performer and founder of The DancePreneur Academy , an online busine...

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Science: Somatic Sojourns | Vincent Yong
May 31, 2021

Science: Somatic Sojourns | Vincent Yong

What was our first ever universal language? No, it did not require speech as there was only movement at the very beginning. Vincent Yong is Singapore's sole Certified Movement Analyst, Somatic Movement Therapist and founder o...

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Science: Who's Your Avatar? | Serving Your Purpose
May 24, 2021

Science: Who's Your Avatar? | Serving Your Purpose

Who do you ultimately serve? No, I don't mean as an employee or such, but as a human being who's driven to bring value to others. When you wake up every morning, ask yourself these questions: Who do you dance …

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Science: To Dance, From Science | Edel Quin
May 17, 2021

Science: To Dance, From Science | Edel Quin

Where can dancers turn to for an interest or career in science? The overarching aim of dance science is to optimize dancer performance and minimize injury risk for the prolongation of one's professional life. Edel Quin is the...

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Science: Doctor Dancer | Filomar Cortezano Tariao
May 9, 2021

Science: Doctor Dancer | Filomar Cortezano Tariao

What do doctors and dancers have in common? They both apply the human body as main instruments! Yes, medical expertise can benefit dancer wellbeing in a multitude of ways, but you obviously need an actual doctor present for t...

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Media: Pick and Pod | Podcasting for Dance
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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Media: The Movement Journalist Part 2 | Megan Castro
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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Media: The Movement Journalist Part 1 | Megan Castro
April 10, 2021

Media: The Movement Journalist Part 1 | Megan Castro

Jason coincidentally found Megan on Instagram and was immediately fascinated with her journey as a person and artist.

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Media: My Paper, My Stage | Melinda Gaskin
April 3, 2021

Media: My Paper, My Stage | Melinda Gaskin

Melinda and Jason met at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts as colleagues.

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Management: Rope a D.O.P.E. | Personality Types for Dance Jobs
March 27, 2021

Management: Rope a D.O.P.E. | Personality Types for Dance Jobs

Ever taken a psychological test before? Why not start with one of the simplest ones in the Bird test?

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Management: Producing Progress | Bilqis Hijjas
March 20, 2021

Management: Producing Progress | Bilqis Hijjas

Bilqis is one of the foremost figures in Malaysian dance, starting out as a choreographer and later on as a producer and art critic.

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Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 2 | Joseph Gonzales
March 13, 2021

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...

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Management: To ASK or not to ASK Part 1 | Joseph Gonzales
March 6, 2021

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...

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