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Jesus Muñoz is has taken the beauty of artistry of Flamenco and evolved a uniquely transcontinental style. Based in New Mexico, Jesus has been instrumental in keeping Flamenco vibrant with a new set of students and fans. Join us as he talks about his background and his hopes for the art.

Amy Foley’s journey began in Alaska and continues in San Francisco. In a multi-decade career, Amy has become one of the most talked about artists in the Bay Area. In this episode, we will reminisce about her journey.

Dana Genshaft has spent a lifetime in dance, first training at the best conservatories and then as a principal dancer at San Francisco Ballet. And now, she is the Artistic Director of SF Danceworks. Today, she talks about her background, her journey, and her process.

Paul Valdez, through the drag alter ego Marie Antoinette Du Barry, makes the 18th Century relevant to today. Paul’s performance art offers biting criticism of today’s society while channeling two controversial figures from 18th-century France. Join us as Paul talks about the development of the character and what is means for us all.

Carolina Czechowska (iMod Director, Community Research and Engagement, California) found dance almost before she was old enough to read books without pictures. She spent her childhood and teen years in the most prestigious arts vocational school in Sweden. From this foundation, she grew to become one of the busiest and most respected freelance dancers in the San Francisco Bay Area dance scene. Listen as she tells you how she grew from a seedling to a mighty oak in dance.

Like most of the members of the International Museum of Dance team, Patrizia has had a rich background in dance. From her time dancing with the Martha Graham Company to her current role as a college professor of dance, she has been able to experience and to share many aspects of her dance life. Join us today as Patrizia gives us a guided tour of her path to IMOD.

Sneha Chakradhar, born of an artists' family, has embarked upon an inspiring journey performing one of the eight dance styles of classical Indian dance. From a childhood filled with dance and music is Delhi to sharing the roots of her personal artistry with the art-loving community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, hers has been a journey of self-discovery and cultural authenticity. Join us as Sneha discusses the roots of her art form.

At first glance, Lawrence, Kansas is an improbable place to birth an internationally acclaimed hip hop artist. But indigenous dancer, Brandon Roberts (aka B-Boy Bamm) found a community in the American heartland and grew his art to become a member of Jabbawokeez, one of the most celebrated hip hop dance crews in the world. B-Boy Bamm shares his journey and perspective in this episode.

For almost 40 years, Lizz Roman has been finding her own path through the dance world. First, by self-financing almost all her work, by choice, and with an improvisational and highly unstructured collaborative dance-making process that yields astonishing results. In this episode, Lizz Roman tells you the story of her journey and development of her art-making philosophy.

Lara Jean Mummert is a dancer who's path has taken many fortuitous turns. She has performed as a contemporary dancer, as a touring musical theater artist, and even as an award-winning actress in horror films with more than 40 credits (look her up on imdb). How did a budding ballerina find so much varied work? She tells you how in this episode.