A place to share ideas. A place to voice concerns. A place to demand change. A space of resistance. A space to unify. A podcast.
Episodes
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
1hr 8 min
The Rona came through and rocked our lives and left us with questions. How do we accept this new normal? How do we prepare for the new future? How will this change the dance industry?
The Dance Union
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IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Black Queer Grief video draft: vimeo.com/406594429
Dance Party at Chez Bushwick: jonahbokaer.secure.force.com/ticket/#se…00DzMA9UAN
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Mar 10, 2020
Mar 10, 2020
1hr 18 min
The calls and protests for Amar Ramasar to be removed from the West Side Story cast, because of his connection to the New York City Ballet sexual assault scandal, has highlighted the flaws in our dance industry that turns a blind eye to these perpetrators.
The Dance Union
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IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
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NYT article on NYCB sexual assault:
www.nytimes.com/2018/08/28/arts/d…wo-suspended.html
On Stage Blog on West Side Story
www.onstageblog.com/editorals/2020/…to-be-discussed
J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
DraftWorks Showing: danspaceproject.org/calendar/draftwork-april4/
Dance Party at Chez Bushwick: jonahbokaer.secure.force.com/ticket/#se…00DzMA9UAN
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Mar 3, 2020
Mar 3, 2020
1hr 7 min
After being away for some weeks, Melanie and J. come back together to share the lessons they've learned about anger while on tour and away in residence and encountering injustices.
The Dance Union
TheDanceUnion.com
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
DraftWorks Showing: https://danspaceproject.org/calendar/draftwork-april4/
Dance Party at Chez Bushwick: https://jonahbokaer.secure.force.com/ticket/#sections_a0F1S00000DzMA9UAN
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Feb 11, 2020
Feb 11, 2020
1hr 40 min
Dancers working with Beyonce and DaBaby have reported being paid well below non-union rates. Quilan 'Cue' Arnold joined us to discuss how this affects the dance industry and how we support each other.
The Dance Union
TheDanceUnion.com
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Quilan 'Cue' Arnold
cue4christ.com
The Good Foot Podcast: https://www.thegoodfootpodcast.com/
IG: @Cue4Christ / @TheGoodFootPodcast
Feb 4, 2020
Feb 4, 2020
1hr 9 min
We spoke with Mario Espinoza about how the Dancers' Resource Program at The Actor's Fund can help professional dancers and artists with the things that get in the way of focusing on the art.
The Dance Union
TheDanceUnion.com
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
The Actor's Fund
Website: https://actorsfund.org/
Phone: (212) 221-7300
Email: intakeny@actorsfund.org
Eligibility Requirements: https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help
Jan 28, 2020
Jan 28, 2020
1hr 27 min
We are talking to the funders this week about what the dance field needs. We hope you are listening!
The Dance Union
TheDanceUnion.com
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Jan 21, 2020
Jan 21, 2020
1hr 16 min
We are back with our first new recorded episode of the year, doing a little check-in and playing a game of manifestation
The Dance Union
TheDanceUnion.com
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Jan 14, 2020
Jan 14, 2020
1hr 13 min
Catherine Cabeen joins us to talk about what she's learned from teaching dance classes to people in prison.
The Dance Union
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IG: @thedanceunion
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*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
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J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Catherine Cabeen
IG: @catherinecabeen
https://www.catherinecabeen.com/
Jan 7, 2020
Jan 7, 2020
1hr 15 min
Orlando Zane Hunter Jr. and Ricarrdo Valentine of Brother(hood) Dance! joined us talk about the ways Black manhood is fetishized and marginalized in dance.
The Dance Union
www.jbouey.com/podcast/
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
www.patreon.com/danceunion
J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Brother(hood) Dance!
IG: @bhood.dance
Afro/Solo/Man: https://gibneydance.org/event/brotherhood-dance-presents-afro-solo-man/2020-01-11/
Photo Book: https://www.blurb.com/ebooks/714046-b-hood-experencia-notas-de-viaje-on-the-hills-of-xalapa-y-coyolilo
Dec 17, 2019
Dec 17, 2019
1hr 21 min
Kendra J. Ross joined us to talk about her work with STOOPS and why she founded this dance and community event to address gentrification
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The Dance Union
www.jbouey.com/podcast/
IG: @thedanceunion
FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/
*SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST*
www.patreon.com/danceunion
J. Bouey
www.jbouey.com/
IG/Twitter: @j_bouey
Patreon: www.patreon.com/JBoueyDanceProjects
Black Artists on Masculinity Panel: https://gibneydance.org/event/panel-black-dance-artists-on-masculinity/
Melanie Greene
www.methodsofperception.com/
IG: @laniereene
Patreon: www.patreon.com/melaniegreene
Kendra J. Ross
IG: @lovekjr