In this podcast i'll be giving you tips, tricks and ideas for your dance studios! Plus interviews and advice from relevant suppliers and generally useful tricks and treats.
In this podcast we will be talking all about Autex with guest interviewee Ken Coleman. Going through how they began and how they are where they are to extensive talk on their products and how environmentally friendly they are.
STM Acoustic Solutions can be found here.
On todays episode we will be speaking with Phillippe Doneaux of Acoustica about himself, his company and his products.
Acoustica's website
Acoustica are Australia’s noise control specialist. With an extensive range of noise barriers and absorbers and expert in-house technical and design capability, we offer bespoke soundproofing solutions to the most complex acoustic problems affecting residential, commercial, marine and industrial sectors. All Acoustica products are proudly manufactured in Australia.
With over 35 years of expertise providing tailored acoustic solutions across Australia from our Sydney manufacturing and design facility, Acoustica are a industry leader in noise control innovation.
Philippe Doneux founded Acoustica in 1986 and is still at the helm. Originally in Australia from France on a 3 year visa to develop products for other companies, he found a passion for acoustics and for living in Australia. With his Engineers mind and a Dalmatian dog for company his research into materials that controlled sound, lead to all sorts of discoveries.
Metallurgy Viscoelasticity Products: Quietwave acoustic plasterboard barrier is the most economic 6-star acoustic wall system available. The thinnest and lightest way to achieve the highest acoustic performance,
Plasterboard: the two recommended products for Australia are Fyrchek and Soundchek
Curtain Treatment: Curtainwave
High and Low Sound Frequencies: Frequency and pitch of sound Angel Step: * For Timber Joists` * For Under Vinyl * For concrete slab and floating floors
Visit: https://www.acoustica.com.au/product-range/ Definitions: Footfall: While this often means the number of people who go into a shop or business in this usage it means the sound of dancing feet.
Green Credentials: Acoustica products equal or exceed the building codes of the various regions in which they are sold
Fire ratings: Acoustica products equal or exceed the building codes of the various regions in which they are sold Distributors: STM Studio Supplies - of course!!
International: Including, Europe, India, Parts of Asia, UK, USA and Canada
For more information regarding High Density Batts, Sound absorption Panels Insulation Sheets, Flexible noise barriers, Acoustic Pipe lagging, Marine soundproofing, Acoustic door seals and air ventilator sound controls Go to: https://www.acoustica.com.au/product-range/
A] 6A Nelson Street Annandale NSW 2038 T] 1300 722 825
STM Podcasts
Today we speak with Randy Swartz President of Stage Step Flooring Solutions inc.
Links: Stage Step One of the very first modern suppliers to the North American dance scene for more than 40 years, Stagestep - the dance floor system experts - has brought innovative dance, theatre and performing arts flooring solutions, including a full line of flooring surfaces, subfloors, installation and maintenance products to stages, studios and homes around the world.
Dance Affiliates Stagestep's sister organization, Dance Affiliates, has been one of Philadelphia's leading dance presenters for decades. This academic year, Dance Affiliates will present 10 dance companies from 7 different countries. Dance company activities in the city include multiple performances and classes for the community. The organization presents diverse world-class dance with a broad outreach locally.
Written Interview with Anne Marie Mulgrew 2009 A written interview with Henrik Eger October 2014
Marley The vinyl top-surface that dancers perform and rehearse on is often referred to as a “Marley Floor.” However, actual Marley Floors are no longer available. Marley Flooring was founded in 1948 in Kent, United Kingdom, and it offered a range of floor coverings – including a rolled vinyl floor that ballet dancers liked the feel of. The company stopped offering that range of floor in the late seventies, yet the term “Marley Floor” has stuck around, and it is now a general term that refers to any vinyl top surface for dance,
Tarkett
Tarkett Dansflor is our home grown “Marley”
Bill Akers
With apologies Bill, I said you had been with Sydney Ballet I meant to say the Australian Ballet. Thank you for some great advice over the years and for creating some great products.
Bilt Floor Walnut Street Theatre Yuri Grigorovich Fernando Bujones Donald Saddler
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0755439/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Saddler
Panovs Valery & Galina Oleg Protopopov - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amlhlyKN9QE
Anton Dolin - http://dancelines.com.au/anton-dolin-dance-this-for-me-ladies-and-gentleman/
The Dying Swan Dance Magazine
For over 80 years, Dance Magazine has elevated the art form on a global scale original Member of American Ballet Theatre.
Walter Terry Jackson Competition STM Dance floor vinyl - http://www.stagestep.com/flooring_surfaces_timestep.php
http://www.stagestep.com/flooring-surfaces-bravo.php
http://www.stagestep.com/flooring_surfaces_supertimestep.php
https://www.stagestepaeson.com/
Rozzie / Slip-no-mor / Rosin Springflex Bill Goldberg
Game of Thrones I don’t think this needs a link!
Rogue Lawyer Orca Michelle Dorrance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy3HFCppLoY
Dance Informa
In this podcast, Martin O’Neill will speak to you about enhancing your acoustics in your performance space.
Key links & Definitions:
Autex Acoustica Tim Ferriss http://www.stmstudiosupplies.com/ STM Acoustics Pitch: the quality of a sound governed by the rate of vibrations producing it; the degree of highness or lowness of a tone.
Hertz: the SI unit of frequency, equal to one cycle per second.
Loudness: In acoustics, loudness is the subjective perception of sound pressure. More formally, it is defined as, "That attribute of auditory sensation in terms of which sounds can be ordered on a scale extending from quiet to loud."
Amplitude: the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, measured from the position of equilibrium.
Decibel: a unit used to measure the intensity of a sound or the power level of an electrical signal by comparing it with a given level on a logarithmic scale.
Reverberation is the collection of reflected sounds from the surfaces in an enclosure like an auditorium. It is a desirable property of auditoriums to the extent that it helps to overcome the inverse square law dropoff of sound intensity in the enclosure.
NRC: The Noise Reduction Coefficient (commonly abbreviated NRC) is a scalar representation of the amount of sound energy absorbed upon striking a particular surface. An NRC of 0 indicates perfect reflection; an NRC of 1 indicates perfect absorption.
STC: Sound Transmission Class (or STC) is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound. In the USA, it is widely used to rate interior partitions, ceilings/floors, doors, windows and exterior wall configurations
Soundproofing: make (a room or building) resistant to the passage of sound
Curtain Fullness: Curtains can be flat or they can have fullness. Fullness is the extra fabric used across the width or sometimes height of the drape. Fullness provides a drape with a richer look. It increases the visual depth of field and provides more light and sound absorption.
Operable Wall: An operable (movable) wall is a system of individual solid or glazed panels that can moved independently from each other which when fitted together end to end form a continuous flat, faceted or curved wall. Operable wall panels are designed to be easily manoeuvred and operated.
STM Studio Supplies
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sales@stmstudiosupplies.com
A force of nature is an overused and consequently devalued term. Another descriptive Tiger Mum is often seen as derogatory. Angela is in many ways both these things , and came from these things, but in a totally good way. Today we investigate who she is and why she is, how a broken heart led to the world of Dance and ultimately The ADF 'Australian Dance Festival'.
Along the way we discuss why Angela chose not to be an accountant (hard Choice there Angela!) What led her to starting the Australian Dance Festival, it’s small beginnings to now attracting 1,000s of participants daily. The energy there has to be felt to be believed and even for that alone Angela we salute you. We will also discuss why sci fi is part of innovation, people , books and mentors that have been important and some of the tools including tech savvy interns that have made an impact.
I hope to revisit this conversation after the 15th of September when ADF 2018 takes place at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Homebush.
In the meantime contrary to thoughts you may have later, and rather sadly, this episode is not sponsored by Google docs.
Links:
Australian Dance Festival ADF Youtube Chanel
Email: angela@australiandancefestival.com.au
https://student.unsw.edu.au/internships
Software
https://www.google.com.au/docs/about/
https://ifttt.com/
https://hootsuite.com/#
Movies:
Dirty dancing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XokDWnuqdP0
Books:
Angela didn’t get around to mentioning these but sent me a list later.
The Empire Trilogy by Raymond E Feist & Janny Wurts The Dragonlance Chronicles by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman The Wayfarer Redemption by Sara Douglass
Also:
The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance by Steven Kotler
People
Marko Panzic Gabrielle (Gabby ) Robinson Gareth Norris Glenda Yee Shop with STM here!
This floor care maintenance guide reminds you how essential it is to the longevity of your floor. Your Dance Studio is your brand, so it is essential to always present it as well as you did on opening day. This podcast includes tips, techniques and advise as to how best to achieve that and why.
This attachment whilst not a transcript closely follows the bulk of the podcast and is a great thing to share with your cleaning staff: STM Floor Care
Your add on guide to barres: Taking Care of Your Dance Barre
And of course mirrors, the reflection of your excellence: Glass Mirror Care & Cleaning