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Movers and Shapers: A Dance Podcast brings to you stories of life in dance to guide and inspire yours. Tune in to hear candid conversations with dancers, choreographers, educators, company leaders, collaborators, and more, as they share personal journeys, creative insights, and ideas shaping the dance field today. Launched in 2015, the podcast is also a living archive of the field's evolving voice... more

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So much of what validates the human experience is the ability to collaborate and connect with other people in the world, and today's guest has managed to do that through dance! Kitty McNamee joins us today to talk about her impressive career and how ... more

Dance is a beautiful medium to honor the past while building community in the present. Today, we are joined by Bhumi B Patel of Patel Dance Works to discuss her distinguished career. In this episode, you'll hear all about Bhumi's life, her creative i... more

If you want long-term success in the dance industry, you need to be very clear on why you're doing it and who it's for above anything else! In this conversation, you'll hear all about Winifred Haun's introduction to dance, how her craft has evolved o... more

In this episode of Movers & Shapers, we welcome the founder of the Bang Group, David Parker, to talk about his incredible career and how his life and dancing are entwined. Tuning in, you'll hear all about David's life, how a film about the Golden Age... more

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Recent Guests

Bhumi Patel
Dance scholar and practitioner exploring dance history, writing, and academia
Independent researcher/educator
Episode: MSP 199: Balancing Dance and Academia with Bhumi B Patel
Winifred Haun
Founder/Artistic Director, Winifred Haun and Dancers
Winifred Haun and Dancers
Episode: MSP 198: Starting with the Heart with Winifred Haun
David Parker
Dancer and choreographer
Episode: MSP 197: Making Dance Performance 'Fun' with David Parker
Jessica Gaynor
Dancer, choreographer, educator, and artistic director of Young Dancemakers Company
Young Dancemakers Company
Episode: MSP 196: Shaping a Life in Dance with Jessica Gaynor
Kathy Dunn Hamrick
Founder of KDH Dance Company and influential figure in the Austin dance community
KDH Dance Company
Episode: MSP 195: Remembering Kathy Dunn Hamrick
Bobbi Jene Smith
Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker known for her raw physicality and emotional honesty
Episode: MSP 194: Reaching Beyond Borders, Rooted in Movement with Bobbi Jene Smith
Morgan Teel
Founder of Dance Waterloo, an organization focused on community-centered dance projects
Dance Waterloo
Episode: MSP 193: Beyond the Product with Morgan Teel
Mickela Mallozzi
Creator and host of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
PBS
Episode: MSP 192: Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi
Danielle Guillermo
A dance artist who has created various initiatives in the dance community, including Dance News Daily.
Episode: MSP 190: The Dancer's Entrepreneurial Leap with Danielle Guillermo

Host

Erin Carlisle Norton
Host and artistic director of The Moving Architects; dance artist, choreographer, movement educator.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Erin+Mikeka Mallozzi -hooray for culture - so much more please!

    Hooray hooray hooray for you both

    Champions for dance culture : Erin who’s shown the inter/intragenerational stories of who America always was and is+ Mileka who was just born to communicate and dance her way through to insight knowledge and the wonder and joy of life: you’re both great grounded humans with your heads frilly screwed on (as my mum would say(!) keep helping all of us with your great dose of common sense and why, actually, we’re all here: hooray I’m so glad you’re doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soapsoane
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • 10/10

    Great content for everyone to learn from.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justus Jermaine
    United Statesa year ago
  • Durham episode: so interesting

    The energies and experience of dancers in Durham - just think how amazing having their hub will be

    Thank you for the pod Erin - Durham keep dancing (and educating the new people about how they’re part of the dance/audience community and can build a more accessible culture/cultural space across the United States of America

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soapsoane
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Paula Sharratt

    This is genuine(!) congruent conversation about how culture is everything, everywhere, all the time and dancers are moving and shaping our aspirations to reach each other change the world make a difference to the everyday. Thankyou so much: I love this make America (+ the wider world) well again(!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soapsoane
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Love this Podcast

    So appreciate the generosity, curiosity and respect shown in these interviews. It feels like an honor to hear these stories and connect with all these variations of dance. Thank you so much for these interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Bromer MD
    United States2 years ago

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Fans value mentorship-focused conversations and practical career guidance for artists.
Audience repeatedly notes the show's focus on community-building and cultural impact in dance.
Listeners praise deep, thoughtful interviews and a helpful archive of dance stories.
Guests are consistently diverse in practice and background, enriching the discussion with multiple perspectives.

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MSP 198: Starting with the Heart with Winifred Haun
Q: If we could start from the beginning, where are you from and how did you start dancing or become interested in dance?
Winnie describes growing up in Chicago, taking early ballet as a child, exploring modern and musical theater, and ultimately discovering a passion for creating and teaching through varied training, which led to joining and later leading a company with a focus on artistic integrity and community impact.
MSP 193: Beyond the Product with Morgan Teel
Q: What motivated you to launch Dance Waterloo?
Morgan wanted to create affordable performance opportunities and dance classes after realizing she couldn't afford them herself, leading her to establish Dance Waterloo in 2015.
MSP 193: Beyond the Product with Morgan Teel
Q: Can you talk about where you're from and how you started dancing or became interested in dance?
Morgan grew up in Crestview, Florida, dancing in a local studio and participating in various dance forms like ballet and hip-hop, fostering her passion from a young age.
MSP 189: A Life in Dance with Amber Sloan
Q: How has your experience been dancing at a professional level, especially as your body ages?
While she has had a few injuries requiring surgery, she has generally felt lucky and acknowledges the necessity of maintaining her body in shape to continue performing.
MSP 189: A Life in Dance with Amber Sloan
Q: Can you talk about what you really took out of that program by the time you graduated?
She enjoyed a well-rounded experience with opportunities to choreograph and perform, although it faced its challenges.

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Movers and Shapers: A Dance Podcast features candid conversations with dancers, choreographers, educators, and leaders shaping the field today. Across episodes, listeners hear personal journeys, artistic philosophies, and practical realities—funding, collaboration, mentorship, and community work—along with innovative approaches to accessibility, site-specific storytelling, and interdisciplinary practice. The show often highlights how careers evolve over time, the balance between artistry and sustainability, and the power of shared culture to connect diverse audiences. A notable strength is its archival value: a living record of evolving voices in dance and a facilitator of mentorship and dialogue within the community.

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1. Bhumi Patel
2. Winifred Haun
3. David Parker
4. Jessica Gaynor
5. Kathy Dunn Hamrick
6. Bobbi Jene Smith
7. Morgan Teel
8. Mickela Mallozzi

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