Episodes

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, choreographer and educator. Most notably, he is the founder/artistic director of ASK Dance Company, one of the very few full-time employing companies in Malaysia.In the month of Art Management, this episode dives deeper into the challenges regarding talent development, internatio...

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, choreographer and educator. Most notably, he is the founder/artistic director of ASK Dance Company, one of the very few full-time employing companies in Malaysia.This episode also kickstarts the month of Art Management. So much of what and why we start something important is due t...

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 through the show's 10 major categories starting in March!Identity ForeclosureCareer Transition for DancersPsychological Implications for Young Dancers in TransitionSoundtrack: Birds - Tyler TwomblySupport the showLike our offers?Try Nord VPNLike what we do? Help us g...

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 DoersA - Aspirational AgentsN - Nuanced NerdsC - Consistent ContextsE - Educational EntertainersAspiration vs. AmbitionContext is everythingAgency of ChangeSoundtrack: Birds - Tyler TwomblySupport the showLike our offers?Try Nord VPNLike what we do? Help us grow byVisiting The Background Dancer...

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 the background? Relive the highlights of my life experiences that have culminated in the establishment of this newest passion project. Everyone requires inspiration to kickstart something in life, and my watershed moment arrived quite timely during the final year my studies at the...

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 BuildingEnriching social capital by virtue of TRUSTEstablish connectivity by maximizing technology and talent mobilityEducationNurturing more adaptable leaders and impact drivers in the industryLeadership as a cultivated trait rather than an inherent giftWorkforce VersatilityNeed ...