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En Pointe: Nashville’s dance and choreography scene
Manage episode 413258936 series 3364629
Today we'll check in with those who are are innovating in Nashville’s dance scene and find out where Middle Tennesseans can go to see the work of local dancers and choreographers. Plus, visionary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey carved out a space in the dance world for African American dancers to express themselves, and brought a blend of jazz, ballet, and Black cultural vernacular to the stage that has forever changed American modern dance. For a closer look, we'll also speak with past and present performers from this groundbreaking group.
Guests:
Karynn Hough, manager, Millennium Dance Center and Fresh Talent Group
Maggie Pelton, dancer and adjunct professor at Belmont University
Asia Pyron, Director of PYDANCE
Constance Stamatiou, dancer, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Kathryn Wilkening, supervisor, Metro Parks Dance Division
Further Listening:
This is Nashville | Salsa, two-step, bachata… we’re talking partner dancing!
WPLN News | These Nashville middle schoolers create, dance and perform to celebrate Black history, connecting in a deeper way
How to keep up with local dance performances: Nashville Dance Community list, compiled by Amanda Roche
519 episodes
Manage episode 413258936 series 3364629
Today we'll check in with those who are are innovating in Nashville’s dance scene and find out where Middle Tennesseans can go to see the work of local dancers and choreographers. Plus, visionary dancer and choreographer Alvin Ailey carved out a space in the dance world for African American dancers to express themselves, and brought a blend of jazz, ballet, and Black cultural vernacular to the stage that has forever changed American modern dance. For a closer look, we'll also speak with past and present performers from this groundbreaking group.
Guests:
Karynn Hough, manager, Millennium Dance Center and Fresh Talent Group
Maggie Pelton, dancer and adjunct professor at Belmont University
Asia Pyron, Director of PYDANCE
Constance Stamatiou, dancer, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Kathryn Wilkening, supervisor, Metro Parks Dance Division
Further Listening:
This is Nashville | Salsa, two-step, bachata… we’re talking partner dancing!
WPLN News | These Nashville middle schoolers create, dance and perform to celebrate Black history, connecting in a deeper way
How to keep up with local dance performances: Nashville Dance Community list, compiled by Amanda Roche
519 episodes
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