STUDIO STORIES: REMINISCING ON TWIN CITIES DANCE HISTORY
ARENA DANCESStories are among our most potent tools. We need to unearth old stories that live in a place and begin to create new ones. We are story makers, not just storytellers. All stories are connected, new ones woven from threads of the old. (Paraphrased- Robin Wall Kimmerer) Join ARENA DANCES every Thursday at noon for Studio Stories, a podcast reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance history. Hosted by Mathew J... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 212 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Joanna Lees (she/her) is a choreographer, performer, producer, director, filmmaker, and educator based in Minneapolis, MN. Her current research involves cultivating empowering and healing through trauma-informed artistic practices. Originally from th... more
Dana Luebke is the Founder; Vice-President of the Board of Directors: SUN.ERGOS, A COMPANY OF THEATRE AND DANCE, 1977 – 1985;
Director of the Board, 1985 to 2008; Ex-Officio 2008 to present; Artistic and Choreographic Director, 1978 to present; Dance... more
Orlando Hunter-Valentine is a choreographer who researches, illustrates and creates from a same gender loving African-U.S born perspective. A descendent of the great migration, great grandchild of farmers, their work tackles issues resulting from a c... more
Gemma Isaacson is a Minneapolis-based dance artist originally from Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. She began her professional performance career at the age of 15 with Minnesota Ballet before attending the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (BFA Dance, su... more
DAVENTE GILREATH was born and raised in Minneapolis. His dance training began at Perpich Center for Arts Education where he was exposed to styles of dance including modern, ballet, jazz, african, and contact improvisation. Gilreath furthered his da... more
David Voss (1938–1991) was one of the foundational figures in the development of contemporary dance in Minnesota. A composer, musician, dancer, choreographer, and beloved teacher, he helped shape generations of artists through his work with the Unive... more
Marciano Silva dos Santos is a Brazilian native recognized by the American Folkloric Society as a folk artist of unique and exceptional ability. He is the Founder and Artistic Director of Contempo Physical Dance, where his extensive research has culm... more
Growing up, Rachel trained, performed, and taught primarily with Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. She moved to the Twin Cities to attend Macalester College, graduating in 2018 with a BA in Geography, and has since performed in works by Contempo Physical,... more
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Studio Stories curates deep-dish conversations with renowned Twin Cities dance artists, weaving personal histories with the regional arts ecosystem. Episodes center on career trajectories, collaborative processes, and the evolving Minneapolis–Saint Paul dance landscape, often tying individual journeys to broader cultural movements and local institutions. A notable strength is the candid, long-form format that surfaces archival memories, mentorship lineages, and the intersection of performance with education, leadership, and community building. Listeners likely include dance professionals, students, and arts enthusiasts who want insider perspectives on regional dance history, mentorship, and sustaining artistic practice across changing ecosy... more
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