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What does it take to stand out as a podcaster anyways? Is the craze for this new medium truly justified for the world of dance? Like in every other sector, the field of dance-related podcasts is now beyond saturated. Yet, that didn’t discourage me from starting a show, completing a…

Is journalism dead? What is the most trusted form of media today? While there isn’t a definitive answer, one company comes admirably close. Dance Media Publications is a multi-varied media platform that covers dance like no other and has been consistently delivering engaging content to the most dancers, dance professionals…

What does it mean to be a leader in the arts? Have you ever dreamt of heading an international platform which boasts both historical and current prestige? As far as dance goes dance, very few are like The Jacob's Pillow. Established on a treasured 220-acre national landmark, it is one…

Is Dance Masterclass really worth it? In this review, we will be covering what the new platform provides and how you can best utilize it. Watch until the end to see what I think and how it could be best applied to your practice 😁 00:36 - Why should you…

After two operations originating from the same injury, I've slowly worked my way back on stage following eight grueling months of rehabilitation and physiotherapy. But what actually happened? And what have I learned from all this? Here's a rundown of all the most crucial experiences from my long layoff 😉👍…

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 and network with fellow peers initially, much of social media has regressed…

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 - Is this the right profession for me? Jonathan Collaton…

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 Programme Leader of the Dance Sciences at the University of Chichester and…

Prevention is always better than injury, goes the saying. When you get injured as a dancer, especially the serious ones, the world around you suddenly stops. You get a first look at your performative 'mortality' and start to ponder what's next, or if there's a potential comeback at all. In…

Prevention is always better than injury, goes the saying. When you get injured as a dancer, especially the serious ones, the world around you suddenly stops. You get a first look at your performative 'mortality' and start to ponder what's next, or if there's a potential comeback at all. In…

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 business coaching programme dedicated to helping dancers thrive as self-made entrepreneurs 👉 Learn how to fulfill…

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 companies in the city and among the leading ballet institutions in Asia…

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 in VR and technological integration 👉 Learn how to fulfill your potential in the realm…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our final episode, we take a look at the the Paper Presentations. The Summit…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our sixth episode, we take a look at the the Pecha Kucha presentations. The…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our sixth episode, we take a look at the the Pecha Kucha presentations. The…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our fifth episode, we take a look at the the Spotlight Screenings. Launched in…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our fourth episode, we take a look at the the Student Forum presentations. Launched…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our third episode, we take a look at the the Student Dance Film screenings.…

Welcome back to the Break a SWEAT series! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our second episode, we take a look at the Digital International Festival for Dance…

Welcome to our daily morning rundown, Break a SWEAT! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our first episode, we take a look at the ArtsCross/Danscross residency research project…

Welcome to our daily morning rundown, Break a SWEAT! Here, I will be running by you all the highlights, main participants and noteworthy programmes to check out from the SWEAT Hong Kong International Dance Festival 2022. For our first episode, we take a look at the ArtsCross/Danscross residency research project…

Love to both dance and act? Maybe you don't need to choose one over the other after all. But what exactly is the connection between dance and theatre in contemporary times? From the heydays of DV8 Physical Theatre, Pina Bausch, Ultima Vez and currently the likes of Punchdrunk or Gecko…

How does dance and philosophy intertwine as an art form? Much of dance has evolved from a performative act into the universal thought process and stream of consciousness that has shaped the world around us. Behind every text spoken is movement as a communicative language. Henry Lai is a lecturer…