Inside Contemporary Dance
An intimate look into the world of contemporary dance artists, from the voice of a contemporary dancer. Amit Abend sits down with dance artists from all over the globe, in various stages of their careers to discuss their dreams, their triumphs, their challenges, their art, and everything in between. By listening to the stories of those who have come before us, we can gain insight and crucial advice for our own careers as dance artists, and learn to make more intelligent decisions, while finding solace in the experiences of our fellow movers. So pull up a chair… and come join us! It’s time to open up and share what we’ve learned.
Episodes
11 episodes
#10: Natalie Wagner | Professional identity in dance, speaking up, fighting for our rights, and finding power in unity
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with the wonderful Natalie Wagner.As a dancer, Natalie worked with and for choreographers such as Jérôme Bel, Katja Grässli, Charlotta Övferholm, Adi Salant, L...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:53:53
#9: Solo Episode | A new year’s special - what I didn’t share with you last year
Welcome to another solo episode of Inside Contemporary Dance! In these mini-episodes, I’ll be sharing some stories, tips, hacks, strategies, and lessons I have collected over the course of my professional career. Hopefully, some of these can...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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20:52
#8: Solo Episode | My "get-to-do list"
Welcome to the very first solo episode of Inside Contemporary Dance! In these mini-episodes, I’ll be sharing some stories, tips, hacks, strategies, and lessons I have collected over the course of my professional career. Hopefully, some of th...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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9:56
#7: Nami Miwa | Embarking on a new career path, putting yourself in the arena, pre-show rituals, and turning challenges into opportunities
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with my dear friend Nami Miwa. Nami is from Tokyo, Japan. She graduated from Walnut Hill School For The Arts as a dance major with honors. She later attended Fordham ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:52:20
#6: EYAS Dance Project | Embracing diversity in the studio and on stage, free gender expression, constant self-experimentation, and breaking out of any norms and social constructs that may limit our intrinsic potential as artists and human beings
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with the incredibly talented, deeply inspiring, Carlos González and Seth Buckley, who founded the contemporary dance company EYAS Dance Project. Since its found...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:40:10
#5: Ido Gidron | Self-love and acceptance, protecting dancers, and trusting the path as a cure to all challenges and doubts
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with Ido Gidron.Ido is an Israeli performance artist, dancer, choreographer, and certified instructor of Gaga, the movement language developed by Ohad Naharin. He wa...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:36:30
#4: Fernando Balsera | Staying grounded in stormy times, balancing the professional and personal, the art of setting boundaries, cultivating self-compassion, neuroplasticity and emotional intelligence
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with Fernando Balsera.Originally from Madrid, Fernando completed his dance education with a Postgraduate in Contemporary Dance at The Place in London. He has worked ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:01:27
#3: Lisa Mariani | Following your instincts, staying courageous and resilient in the face of challenges, and remembering to enjoy the journey.
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with my dear friend, and the beautiful dancer, Lisa Mariani.Lisa was born in Cremona, Italy. Her professional education began at Scuola di Balletto Classico Co...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:36:23
#2: Yaara Dolev | The healing power of dance, communication, generosity, and creating a supportive dance community
For this episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I sat down to chat with the exceptional Yaara Dolev. Yaara is an award-winning Israeli choreographer, performer, and teacher currently based in Portugal. Her professional dance career began at...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:25:36
#1: Pau Aran Gimeno | The power of patience, life mentors and the value of interdependence.
For the very first episode of “Inside Contemporary Dance”, I was sitting down to chat with the wonderful Pau Aran Gimeno. About Pau: (taken from his website)Born on the Catalan Mediterranean shores, Pau began his professiona...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:00:06
