Francesca Todesco -- The Development of Dances We Dance

This episode highlights Blair D’Amico. She recently got her Enrico Cecchetti final diploma which is a huge accolade! Less than 200 hold this in the world. This conversation centers around Enrico Cecchetti himself, the method, and Blair helps to debunk some misconceptions among the ballet community.

Dan Scott, an artist himself, has combined his strengths in problem solving and experiences in law to holistically advise dancers to avoid burnout and find financial freedom. This episode explores how artists can achieve that financial freedom that they deserve to pursue their passion without having to constantly stress about how they are going to pay their bills.

This episode highlight the Washington Wizards dancer, Danielle Tuomey. Our time at Mercyhurst overlapped with Danielle’s and we were lucky to get to know her as a freshman during our senior year. Danielle is one of the kindest people and a captivating performer. She has been very busy post graduation and we are excited to talk to her specifically about her experience dancing with the Washington Wizards, the NBA basketball team located in Washington DC!

We welcome Loretta Thomas, director of Moving Visions, a modern dance company in NYC. "The Widening Gyre" will be premiering at the Mark O'Donnell Theater on 3/6 and 3/7 at 7:30pm and 3/8 at 5:00pm - come see it if you're in the area and listen to this episode to learn more about Loretta's process in creating the upcoming show!

In this episode, Francesca Todesco discusses how she got her start in dance and the experiences that shaped her artistic path. In 2020, she founded her company, Dances We Dance, bringing her vision to life. Listen to this episode to learn more about her incredible journey and the passion behind her work.

To start off the new year we are excited to talk with a friend, Talia Fuchs. Talia and Hannah met at Alden Moves Dance Theater, and they feel very lucky their paths crossed. She is a truly creative and thoughtful individual. Talia is originally from Brooklyn, New York and has been surrounded by the arts her entire life. In this episode, we explore the overlap between dance and music and how these disciplines inform one another in her work.

Anabella Lenzu—award-winning choreographer, master teacher, and founder of DanceDrama—joined us to talk about her creative process, her bold artistic voice, and the stories behind her celebrated works. In this episode you can hear about her new book, Teaching and Learning Dance Through Meaningful Gestures. Whether you’re a dancer, educator, or lover of the arts, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss. We are so grateful to welcome Anabella!

In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey of Anne Parichon-Buoncore, a freelance dancer based in New York City. Anne shares her insights, tips, and tricks for succeeding in the world of freelance dance.

This episode highlights the unique perspective of a 'ballet boyfriend' or fiancé (congrats Rebecca and Glenn). Join us for a fun and heartfelt episode where we hear from our two friends' significant others, Frankie and Glenn, and what they have learned about the dance world during their time in a relationship with a dancer.

In this episode, we're joined by the wonderful Janaea Rose Lyn and Marie Scioscia. They share their holistic approach and wisdom to life and one's career, offering insights from their books. Together, we explore the beautiful metaphor of "ingredients" for nourishing a fulfilling life in dance.