The Dance Union Podcast

This was a post-nap, dreary, and cloudy day episode featuring Alicia "Ayo" Ohs, and it looks like much of the same in NYC. So, maybe grab some nice chai tea and wrap a blanket 'round ya shoulders as you join us for a conversation about getting this MONEY! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Alicia "Ayo" Ohs aliciaohs.com IG: @alicia_ayo Hood Works: Email bhood.dance@gmail.com if you are interested in showing your work and follow @Bhood.Dance on Instagram and Brotherhood Dance on FaceBook for more updates and information.

We are out here living our best lives and reminiscing about our dreams and goals from the past! Dre Speaks joined us for this episode while we deliberated on what thirst drops, splash backs, and milly wops were. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Dre Drummond IG: @_dre.speaks

Somehow, we combined a very informative conversation about periods with our intended subject about appropriation! This episode is jam-packed with useful information! We know you'll enjoy the laughter between our hosts and our guests, Melanie Geoge and Hadar Ahuvia The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ Announcement: https://www.centerforthehumanities.org/programming/solidarity-economy-in-the-performing-arts J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Melanie George melaniegeorge.org IG: @jazzydramaturg Announcement: JazzDanceDirect.com Hadar Ahuvia hadarahuvia.com IG: primaahuvian Announcement: https://jewishstudies.clas.asu.edu/jewishdance

We spoke about rejection, getting No's, and how to bounce back with Elena Rose Light on this episode. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Elena Rose Light https://www.elenaroselight.com/ IG: @virginia_woolf_official

We sat down with JoVonna Parks, dancer with Elisa Monte Dance, and discussed some of the unsavory practices of not paying dance artists for the work they do, as well as some ways of negotiating pay. The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene JoVonna Parks http://www.elisamontedance.org/about/dancers/jovonna-parks IG: @joparks

School is starting back up soon so we are talking about dance education, conservatories, college and dance, teaching dance and so much more with our guest, Maxine Montilus! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Maxine Montilus https://www.maxinemontilus.com/ IG: @maxinemontilus

Have you ever wondered if you could ever pay your bills simply from your dance checks? During this episode, we spoke about jobs and careers dance artists have alongside their performance and choreographic careers! The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Wendell Gray II Wendell Gray II thatguywen.com/ IG: @wndll.g

Can we benefit from something like the Oscars/Grammy's for Dance? Is there bias in the awards that exist? Why don't we have a Best Choreographer category for the Oscars!? Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey (https://soundcloud.com/djtonymonkey/monkey-may-i) The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene Wendell Gray II Wendell Gray II thatguywen.com/ IG: @wndll.g

So much is going on in our world on a daily basis, we decided to talk Dance, Politics, and Activism during this DUET. Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene

This is a DUET with us, Melanie and J., the hosts of The Dance Union! We will occasionally record episodes, just the two of us addressing topics and sharing opinions. It's always a fun time when we get together so enjoy! Intro & Outro: DJ Tony Monkey – Djtonymonkey – Monkey-may-i The Dance Union www.jbouey.com/podcast/ IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ J. Bouey www.jbouey.com/ IG/Twitter: @j_bouey FB: www.facebook.com/danceartistj/ Melanie Greene methodsofperception.com/ IG: @laniereene