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The Dance Floor with Anna Harsh

Anna Harsh
Dance
Tarantella
Allegro Dance Company
Clogging
Community Through Dance
Gratitude
Italian Dance
Pizzica
Creativity
Italy
Performance Psychology
All That Collective
Dance Movement Therapy
New York City
Italian American Culture
Artistic Identity
Miami, United States
Heart Health
Italian Folk Dance
Dance Industry

The Dance Floor is an exploration of the life lessons learned through the art of dance. Anna Harsh interviews dance professionals that offer advice and the lessons learned through dance. Anna is the Director and Founder of Allegro Dance Company an Italian dance company that preserves, entertains and tours the world performing and teaching about the Italian heritage and culture. She holds M.A in Co... more

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Coaching to build a Dance Career

Host: Anna HarshGuest: Jason Pickett

Jason Pickett, a dance educator, choreographer, and the creator of the No Starving Artists brand. Jason shares his unique journey, from starting his dance career at 14 by self-t... more

The Power of Passion - Part 2

Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Podcaster, Producer

Guest: David Koch Performance Consultant

Guest David Koch explores the power of passion:

* The dark side of passion

* Why our interest turns into passion or s... more

The Power of Passion

Host: Anna Harsh Dancer, Author, Podcaster, Producer

Guest: David Koch Performance Consultant

Guest David Koch explores the power of passion:

* how it fuels performance,

* gives us purpose,

* and how it leads to long... more

Clog Dance to Career Sucess

Host: Anna Harsh

Guests: Mike Curtis & Brian Bon

Mike and Brian share how they got started in clogging and how it has taken them to be successful in their dance careers.

Mike Curtis One of the most recognizable name... more

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David Koch
Performance consultant focused on performance psychology in the arts
Sustainable High Performance (Instagram) / online curriculum
Episode: The Power of Passion with Guest David Koch
Brian Bon
Professional clogger with 43 years on TV and stage
Powerhouse Percussive Dance / All That Collective
Episode: Clog Dance to Career Sucess
Mike Curtis
Original member of All‑Mail Clogging Group; AGT alumnus
All That / All That Collective
Episode: Clog Dance to Career Sucess
Jenna Esposito
Singer who has performed with legends and tours internationally
Independent artist / Italian-American music scene
Episode: From Storytelling to Singing
Kristine Bendul
Broadway dancer, choreographer and ground breaking ballroom artist
Dance professionals; Broadway shows
Episode: From Ballet to Broadway
Salvatore Guglielmo
Musician and dancer invited back to the show
SalvatoreGuglielmo.com
Episode: Big Annoucements & Collaborations
Daniela Sfara
Global ambassador for Southern Italy, dedicated to preserving and elevating Italian culture
Italus (project/initiative)
Episode: Handing down Heritage: Italian Traditions
Jenna Deluca
Creator of Modern Italian American
Modern Italian American
Episode: A Language that Moves us
Anthony Castelvecchi
Special guest, Italian culture and dance enthusiast
Oriundi project
Episode: Dancing the Italian Diaspora

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Anna Harsh
Host of The Dance Floor, dancer, author, and founder/director of Allegro Dance Company with a focus on Italian heritage and culture.

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Dance Therapy
Q: What are some things that we can do as dancers? Like maybe before we go on stage, some tips or techniques to rid that anxiety?
Breathing with intentional pace, shaking out tension, and performing quick muscular releases help regulate the nervous system and shift anxiety into a more embodied, grounded state before stepping on stage.
Dance Therapy
Q: Tell us a little bit about, like, what is dance therapy? How does it work? And what should we be looking for? What can we do at home to practice?
Dance movement therapy is the psychotherapeutic use of movement and dance to support cognitive, emotional, physical, and social integration, emphasizing the mind–body connection and feeling throughout movement rather than focusing on aesthetics or technique.
Sustainable High Performance
Q: How can dancers balance touring, training, and personal well-being to avoid burnout over the long term?
Develop routines and boundaries, listen to the body and mind, and be willing to pause or adjust schedules; long-term development requires prioritizing rest, recovery, and creativity outside intense performance demands.
Sustainable High Performance
Q: What practical approaches can teachers use to support autonomy and reduce pressure in a high-performance environment?
Autonomy-supportive teaching involves giving clear rationales, avoiding controlling language, validating negative emotions, and focusing on enjoyment and mastery rather than external rewards or threats.
Sustainable High Performance
Q: So will you talk a little bit about mental load and resilience in your work? What are some of the most common stressors you see?
Dancers face multiple stressors: heavy cognitive and motor demands, the need to express emotion and narrative, fear of injury, and performance pressure; strategies include mindfulness, rest, sleep, and building internal resources tailored to the individual.

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The show centers on the life lessons that come from professional dance, with in-depth conversations between a host who leads Allegro Dance Company and a rotating lineup of guests from the dance world and Italian cultural scene. Episodes frequently explore technique, performance psychology, mentorship, and career strategy, while weaving in cultural heritage, language, and community-building around Italian dance traditions. A recurring strength is translating studio practice into practical, real-world guidance for dancers and creators, from audition culture and branding to touring, entrepreneurship, and off-stage etiquette.

A notable edge is the strong emphasis on Italian heritage and community, including collaboration announcements, educati... more

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1. David Koch
2. Brian Bon
3. Mike Curtis
4. Jenna Esposito
5. Kristine Bendul
6. Salvatore Guglielmo
7. Daniela Sfara
8. Jenna Deluca

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