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Anna Harsh
The Dance Floor is an exploration of the life lessons learned through the art of dance. Anna Harsh interviews artists of all expertise that give advice and explain how art has improved their lives. 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 Communication, B.A in Dance is a RYT200 yoga instructor and certified Pilates instructor with decades of teaching experience. https://linktr.ee/AnnaHarsh Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/anna-harsh/support
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Fall Meditation
Host: Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, E-RYT200, Pilates certified.
It's time to take a break and meditate on our transformation. Find a comfortable seat and listen in to this short meditation.
- How have you changed this year?
- What do you want to change this fall?
- Listen in and breathe to think about these questions.
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Liturgical Dance
Welcome back to The Dance Floor Podcast! I’m your host, Anna Harsh, today we will explore the beautiful intersection of dance and faith, where every step has a meaning, and every port de bra tells a story.
Today, I’m diving into the world of liturgical dance—specifically how it finds a place within the Catholic tradition. Whether you’re a dancer, a faithful church-goer, I invite you to slip on your ballet slippers and join me on the dance floor!
Items discussed:
- What to wear for liturgical dance
- When to dance during Mass
- Why we dance
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Boost your dance income. Season 5 ep 7
Host: Anna Harsh
Hello, dancers, and welcome back to
The Dance Floor Podcast! I’m your host, Anna, and today we’re diving into a topic that I know is top of mind for many of you—how to make more money as a freelance dancer. So, let’s get those dancing shoes on and jump onto the dance floor.
So many great tips and ways to make more money as a dancer! Listen in to boost your income as a dancer.
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Hello listeners!
Today we are learning 5 unique facts about Italian dance.
Plus we are revealing who the guest artists are that will be performing with Allegro Dance Company!
Listen in and learn more about Italian dance & more about our two talented guests that will be performing on
September 1, 2024 at 2pm Main Stage in
Clarksburg, WV for the WV Italian Heritage Festival.
The show is free so bring everyone! Pack the streets and applaud for these amazing performers!
Festival website: www.WVIHF.com
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Performing for Festivals
Have you attended a festival this summer or plan to this fall? Cue the music, because today we're talking about the ins and outs of festival performances today!
I’ll be exploring performing for festivals and what dancers need to consider when performing for a festival. Ill also give some great tips for festival organizers when hosting dancers at a festival.
Check out Allegro Dance Company on tour!
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Welcome to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST!
We're talking to Ida Reilsono
Host Anna Harsh
Today we dive into the world of dance, counseling, and advice for young dancers.Ida Reilsono is a former Pittsburgh Band member and color guard captain turned and now a graduate student at Duquesne University. Tune in as she shares her experiences, life lessons she learned along the way.
She shares her early days at Bella School of Dance to coaching Montour High School's color guard, Ida will share her passion for all styles of dance, with hip hop and tap being her ultimate favorites.
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The Dance Floor Podcast
Host Anna Harsh interviews Nicole Ohr about technique tips on tap dance and how to tap into our potential.
Topics:
- Weight Shifts
- Improvisation
- Advice
- Book suggestion: Tapping into Improv By Barabara Duffy
- Life Lessons learned with Tap Dance
Nicole Ohr is a professional tap dancer based in NYC. She's had the opportunity of performing with choreographers Felipe Galganni, Jared Grimes, Max Pollak, as well as Sean Fielder's Boston Tap Company. She has performed in shows such as Broadway Underground at B.B. King's, Tony Waag's The Main Event, Tap and Song and Rhythm in Motion at Symphony Space, and The PULSE on Tour. She was also the Tap Dance Captain of Undertoe Dance Project and Mazel Toes Dance Company.
As a choreographer, Nicole has presented her work at the Undertoe Dance Project's New York Season, Astoria Dance Festival, Jared Grimes' Run The Night, Justin Boccitto's Choreographer's Canvas, Dance Astoria, Choreographers' Collective and the Queensboro Dance Festival. Nicole completed the Level 1 Tap Teacher Training program in 2015 and is now certified by the American Tap Dance Foundation. She teaches children and adults throughout the country. Currently, Nicole is a member of Germaine Salsberg's Les Femmes and is also the co-producer of Dance Astoria, a dance festival held annually at Bohemian Hall.
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Season 5 Sneak Peek with Summer Events
Host Anna Harsh gives a sneak peek into the season 5 episodes coming up along with free events and workshops you can take! Here are few of the events talked about in this episode.
Grab your calendars and fill it up!
- June 7 @ 6pm South Strabane PA Park (Walking Yoga Class)
- June19 @ 5:30pm North Strabane PA Park ( Walking Yoga Class)
- July 11 @ Noon Citizens Library Washington, PA (Chair Yoga & Pilates) * Donation
- July 12 @ 6pm South Strabane PA Community Park (Walking Yoga Class)
- July 13 @ 9:30am Yoga Washington PA Park *donation
- August 3 Allegro performs 7pm Washington Wild Things Game - *Must buy a game ticket
- August 5 @ 5:30pm Washington Wild Things Park, Washington PA (Yoga Mat Class)
- August 8 @ Noon Citizens Library Washington, PA (Chair Yoga & Pilates Class) *Donation
- August 17 Bloomfield PA Italian Fest
- August 24 Butler County Italian Fest
Allegro Dance Company Performances: FREE to watch
- June 22 - Parkersburg WV Multi-Cultural Fest
- July 6 @4:30pm Canton Ohio Italian Fest
- Sept 1 Sun @ 2:00pm Clarksburg WV Italian Fest
- Sept 7 @ 11am Latrobe PA Italian Fest
- Sept 21 @ 3:45pm Washington PA Italian Fest
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Baseball Coach Claudio Reilsono about how to be coachable and how to be a better coach to students.
Topics covered:
- Tips to better yourself as a student
- How to be coachable
- How to accept feedback
- Coaching skills we all need
Claudio Reilsono is the General Manager/Professional baseball scout with the Global Scouting Bureau as well as the Head baseball Coach at Carnegie Mellon University. Claudio started his career in 1983 at the age of 18 as the Assistant Baseball Coach at his Alma Matter Quaker Valley. In 1988 Reilsono was named Head Coach at QV. He moved on to be the Assistant Coach at Penn State Beaver in 1989. In 1990 he was named Head Coach at Penn State Beaver and his team won a Collegiate Championship. Claudio was also assistant at Community College of Beaver County, Quigley Catholic High School and Duquesne University as well as the Head Coach at Community College of Beaver County.
In 2005 Claudio was named Head Coach at Carnegie Mellon University and under his tenure the team has had its most successful seasons including 2 consecutive Conference Championships in 2015 & 2016. Reilsono is the All Time Leader in Baseball Wins at CMU.Claudio Reilsono Enterprises
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Season 4, ep 17
Saving your Dance Data
with host Anna Harsh
In this episode we talk about:
- How to save your dance videos &photos safely
- How to make a plan to organize your data
- How to take chances with projects.
- A new documentary being produced by Steve.
- Tips & ways to create an organize way to save your dance videos & photos.
Dr. Steve Mancini is considered an expert in leadership, cybersecurity, and understanding the challenges of cybercrime. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a focus on Information Systems from Liberty University as well as a Masters Degree with a concentration on Software Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He has spent the past 30 years between the public and private sector working in a variety of technical and leadership roles related to cybersecurity and cybercrime.
Steve is also the co-host of the radio program "Italian Impact Weekly", which is broadcasted on 4 stations throughout the Pittsburgh area, as well as the co-host of the podcast "Talking Business and Life" both of which are recorded out of RMU studios and are streamed on all the major platforms.
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Exploring Dance with Energy with guest Danielle Fusco
Host Anna Harsh shares a conversation with dancer, choreographer, and healer Danielle Fusco about what life lessons she has gaind through dance as well as her healing gifts that bring energy to her work. This episode is packed with advice and great tips, you don't want to miss out!
Subjects that we chat about:
- Reiki
- Healing
- Time management
- Travel with dance
- Dance Energy
- Journaling
- yoga
- visualization
- Modern Dance
Danielle Marie Fusco is an acclaimed New York-based dancer,
choreographer, aerialist, and shamanic healer with a multifaceted career spanning commercial theatre, concert dance, and arts-in-education. She is a dancer with Alessandra Belloni and I Giullari di Piazza. She has graced the stages of notable off-Broadway and equity productions such as "Tink," "The Anthem," and "The Vanity," while also leaving her mark at esteemed venues like the NY Innovative Theatre Awards opening ceremony and the NY Musical Festival. Her talents extend to concert dance, where she has collaborated and performed with renowned artists/companies such as Dzul Dance in New York and Mexico, Noemi LeFrance, Nejla Yatkin, Miriam Barbosa, Jazz Roots, Luigi Jazz Dance Legacies, Edgar Cortes, Fini Dance NY, among others. Danielle's dedication to her craft has earned her recognition as a PEACE Grant Participant and recipient of the Hupstate Circus Residency for Circus Culture, demonstrating her commitment to excellence in freelance circus work. As an artist for FINI Dance Italy and New York, she continues to shape and inspire the dance community worldwide. Additionally, Danielle is celebrated for her performative and choreographic prowess, having received the 2022 Italian Dance Awards for "Best Dancer" with Fini Dance Festivals and Awards and #1 Critics Pick for Time Out Magazine for performances at Night of 1000 Stevies. Her extensive credits include choreography for off-Broadway productions, concert performances with esteemed directors & companies like Rachel Klein, Graham, Jazz Dance Legacy, Jazz Roots NY, Luigi Jazz Center Memorial Shows, and teaching engagements at prestigious institutions such as the Martha Graham School, Nazareth college, Kean University, PACE Commercial Dance and NYU.Danielle's artistry shines through in every facet of her career, leaving an indelible mark on the world of dance and community outreach.She is especially grateful to perform this summer with Allegro Dance under the direction of Anna Harsh and present her new work IL RITUALE as a guest artist.
Her Instagram is @American.Strega and @daniellemariefusco
For dance and/or healing services visit her at www.daniellemariefusco.com
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Meditation before a Performance
Celebrating WORLD MEDITATION DAY
Season 5 Ep 14
Have anxiety before you perform or audition?
Find a quiet spot to sit and listen to this guided meditation.
Host Anna Harsh E-RYT200 Yoga Instructor guides you through a brief meditation, breathing exercises and soft orginal music she created to give you a relaxing experience. Get prepared and start your day listening to this meditation.
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5 Steps to Success for Dancers
Host Anna Harsh offers 5 practical ways for dancers to have a successful dance career.
Remember, the power to make your dreams a reality lies in your own hands. Take control, set your goals, and start taking steps towards your dreams today.
Listen in and use these ideas today! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe...leave 5 stars.
Until next time, keep dancing and never stop chasing your dreams on the dance floor.
Anna Harsh is a professional dancer, teacher and award winning choreographer and author. She holds a M.A degree in Communication, B.A in Dance and is certified in Pilates & E-RYT200 in yoga.
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The Business Side of Dance Season 4 Ep 13
Host Anna Harsh gives 10 tips/ ways to make your dance career last for decades, secrets to how to earn more income and how to balance it all.
Take notes during this episode! There is so much packed in.
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- WARNING Suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode.Guiding New Dance Teachers*
Hosted by: Anna Harsh
Guest Debora Engerman shares her story of how and why she became a Ballet teacher. She offers tips and advice of how new teachers can be more confident and ways to cope with nervousness.
Deborah Engerman trained under Wally Saunders in Pikesville, Maryland, from 1977 to 1979, and with the Baltimore Ballet School (formerly the Maryland Ballet School) under the direction of Wendy Robinson from 1979 to 1985, in the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) tradition. Her classical studies also included training with Petrus Bosman, David Keener, and Christine Hennessy at National Academy of the Arts and Virginia School of the Arts. While pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in International Policy and Management Studies at Dickinson College from 1986 to 1990, she continued her study of classical ballet with the teachers of Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet. Her dance training includes Vaganova technique, French methodology, Martha Graham technique, and the Dance Education Program at Towson University. She has staged ballets including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake: Act II. For more than three decades, dancers under Engerman’s tutelage have gone on to earn professional contracts and danced with companies including American Ballet Theatre, Ballet Inc., Boston Ballet, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, Nashville Ballet, Texture Ballet, Universal Ballet, the Vienna Opera Ballet, the Washington Ballet, and on Broadway. She has also coached dancers for numerous international competitions, such as the Prix de Lausanne, the Varna International Ballet Competition, and Youth America Grand Prix. Her student Adrienne Canterna took the Junior Gold Medal at the 1998 Jackson USA International Ballet Competition.
For most of 2010, Engerman toured Europe as ballet mistress for Rock the Ballet, of Sweetbird Productions.
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Career * Confidence* Connections in Dance
Guest: Maria Caruso
Host: Anna Harsh
*Warning * There is a brief mention of eating disorders in this episode.
If you have an eating disorder please seek medical professional help.
Visit: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/
In this episode:
Maria speaks about her long dance career, her eating disorder, how she instills confidence in her dancers and ultimately makes connections around the globe through dance.
Guest Maria Caruso: Maria Angelica Caruso is a Pittsburgh native dancer, choreographer, academic and entrepreneur, who is noted for her multi-faceted contributions to humanity and dance. Caruso’s businesses integrate a professional dance company, dance conservatory, fitness program, and a dance movement therapy system, all under the auspices of the Bodiography brand. Focused on inclusivity in the arts ecosystem, she maintains the vision of Bodiography while investing in higher education directing creative and innovative initiatives within La Roche University’s Performing Arts Department. M-Train Productions, is Caruso’s step into commercial production in the creative sector.
Maria's website: https://new.bodiography.com
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BONUS EPISODE
5 Tips for College Dancers - short episode
Host Anna Harsh shares 5 dance tips for all you college-aged dancers to improve their dance journey.
Tips that cover mind, body and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, these tips are sure to help you improve and grow in your dance journey.
Grab a pen and paper and take notes!
Allegro Dance Company is hiring in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Tour with the company and get paid to perform!
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Performers without a plan B
Host Anna Harsh speaks with New York triple threat actor, singer and dancer Sean Amato about living out the dream of performing without a plan B.
In this conversation is:
- His beginnings.
- Audition tips & advice.
- Making it work
- What to do when you get stressed.
- Writing a one man show and performing it.
Sean offers advice for the next generation as well as discussing his up and coming showcases he has written.
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Dance & Dual Citizenship in Italy
Want to live in Italy? Want to study Italian dance?
Host Anna Harsh interviews guest Anthony Calvanese who is living in Italy and now helps others obtain dual citizenship.
He shares the steps to gain an Italian passport as well as a story about playing a little music with new friends in Italy.
Anna shares more about Italian folk dances in various regions of Italy and how you can learn more about the country by learning the dances.
Listen in on this adventurous conversation.
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THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION FOR DANCERS.
Host Anna Harsh shares how incorporating a vision boardcan be a powerful tool for dancers when goal planning. Listen in on this unique way to dream up your dance career.
Anna tells her story about how her dream board came true. Learn the 5 steps to making a powerful vision board as well as how to visualize before a show to make your performance successful. Show us your vision boards use #DanceFloorDreams
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Navigating dance auditions
Host Anna Harsh speaks with her guest Caitlin about navigating dance auditions and how to be fully prepared and what to pack.
Guest Caitlin Sloan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Grand Valley State University and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri.
She danced professionally for nine years with companies including Ballet Tucson and Missouri Contemporary Ballet (now Mareck Dance).
She founded The Brainy Ballerina® in 2019, a virtual resource providing support and guidance for aspiring ballet dancers.
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Planning and Tracking your Progress
This is part 5 of a 5 part series to help you reset your new year.
How are you doing with your new goals for the year?
Are you seeing progress? Are you tracking your progress?
Host Anna Harsh offers ways to track your progress and see them visually.
Listen to the full episode for the opportunity that awaits you!
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Embracing Challenges and Staying Motivation part 4
This is part 4 of the 5 part series to reset your new year.
Host Anna Harsh offers unique ways to stay motivated and over come challenges throughout the year to stay on track. She includes paths to gain community support.
Grab paper and pen to write down these tips and ideas to get on a great path for your new year. Listen all the way to the end!
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Setting Goals for the new year
This is part 2 of a 5 part series to reset your new year.
Host Anna Harsh offers a system to set your goals. D.A.N.C.E.
Listen in and take notes to help you set new goals for the year and achieve more this year.
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Ready to reset your new year? Listen in to this episode to help you find your focus for the year.
This is part 2 of a 5 part series for dancers to restart their new year!
Define your focus is the topic for this episode.
Host Anna Harsh offers you ways to help you choose your focus for the year.
Anna covers these topics in this episode:
- Setting clear goals
- Identify your strengths and weaknesses
- Choose a style or genre
- Find master classes
- Finding performance opportunities
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Reflect and Learn - PART 1
Host Anna Harsh offers the listener ways to start the new year off on the right foot.
This is a 5 part series to give you the steps to take to stay on track to achieve your goals this year.
Part 1 talks about reflecting and asking yourself the 5 questions that will lead you on a better path. Reflecting back and learning from the past.
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Curtain Call for 2023
As we bid farewell to this year we reflect on what a great year it has been and offer hopes for the new year.
A deep gratitude to all the listeners that enjoy this podcast.
Host Anna Harsh shares a special message, holiday wishes and gives you a sneak peek of what's to come in 2024!
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Aging with Dance with host Anna Harsh
Is your dance career over at age 18 because you graduate and leave your local dance studio? The answer is NO!
Anna offers perspective for younger dancers and aging dancers.
As dancers age we still want to perform. Anna offers tips and advice on how to keep dancing and staying vibrant on stage.
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Host Anna Harsh offers 10 gift ideas for dancers plus a few bonus gift ideas!
The gifts range from just a few dollars to a few hundred dollars.
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You can also order Anna's books on her website.
Anna mentions stagestep.com for dance floors.
Have a great holiday and remember to like, share and subscribe to hear and learn more about the art of dance.
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Being thankful can be challenging in the arts. Host Anna Harsh offers ways to find gratitude everyday especially in the art of dance.
Listen until the end to do a free gratitude exercise.
Plus a special announcement show for Allegro Dance Company
Nov 25 Washington PA 11:30am performance at 19 North.
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Host Anna Harsh interviews musician & composer Chris Aquavella in his home in Germany.
Chris Acquavella is a classical mandolinist & educator from San Diego, California, who currently lives in Mainz, Germany. He graduated First Class Honors from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in London, England. Chris studied under the instruction of Alison Stephens, as well as composition with Andrew Poppy. His inspiring composition is haunting and inspiring.
Listen in as Chris offers advice to new artists and insight into what inspires his music.
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Meditation for Dancers
Find a quiet space where you can be still and breathe.
Enjoy this relaxing and inspirational meditation for dancers to feel empowered and refreshed to perform again.
Host Anna Harsh guides you through this meditation with soft music composed and played by Anna herself.
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Excuses that are ruining your dance career!
Host Anna Harsh reveals the various excuses dancers are making to avoid performing, auditioning and more! #NoMoreExcuses #dancers
She offers the truth behind these excuses and ways to combat making them. Advice and inspiring stories are told in this episode. Five major excuses are explored that everyone has heard.
Listen to the very end -- Anna offers a great opportunity!
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Communication is the key to success.
Host Anna Harsh offers tips on how to be a better communicator with yourself as a dancer, performer, with other performers and the audience.
Anna offers ways to improve your communication skills.
There is also a bonus tip for organizations on how to achieve success with hiring dance companies.
Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com for classes and bookings.
Communication #success #dancers #womenPodcasters #SelfTalk #positiveSpeak #dance #performers
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What is Krump Dance?
Host Anna Harsh interviews Hip Hop / Krump Dancer John "hideout" Miller from Pittsburgh about his dance journey.
John speaks about the new style of dance called Krump and how it changed his life.
HIPHOP #KRUMP #Dance #DanceJourney #Podcasting
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Host Anna Harsh offers a packing list of items to survive dancing on tour.
Everything that Anna takes on the road with her when she is performing.
Great tips and and advice are offered while on the road to stay safe and look your best.
DanceBag #dancing #touring #packingList
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Host and professional dancer Anna Harsh shares five ways to be a better dance audience member. Whether you're attending a dance performance inside a theater or watching a show at an outdoor festival, these tips will help you make the most out of your experience and offer support to the dance company.
Allegro1994 #Podcast #WomenSpeakers #Audience #DanceCommunity #Dancers #Tips #Advice
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Host and professional dancer Anna Harsh offers 10 tips and advice in this episode for new dancers.
- What to expect
- What to think about
- How to improve as a dancer
Learn more about dance with Anna Harsh or schedule a dance class.
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Festival Organizer's Guide to Hosting a Dance Company:
Do's and Don'ts
It's festival season and dance company's do a summer tour but often run into various problems.
Host Anna Harsh offers the do's and don'ts for festival organizers when hosting a dance company at their event.
From what to say when the dancers arrive to offering ample time on the stage to rehearse and set up this episode gives organizers a good understanding of what to expect.
Anna also offers ways to have a great marketing plan to advertise the dancers coming to your event.
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Host Anna Harsh offers a huge list of events in the WV and Pa area for families to enjoy from book signings to performances and even a musical to see.
Anna has written two books La Danza & The Italian Dance Quest. You can join her on her book tour and see the dances she writes about in her book.
Anna also offers advice about touring and the life lesson that she has learned while dancing on tour with her company.
Grab your calendars and save the dates to these fun events.
More information to be found at www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
Or www.AnnaHarsh.com
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Dina Gregory from NYC who is a teacher, puppeteer and creative soul about forming a creative community.
Dina shares advice for the next generation on ways to not stifle their creative journey. Ways are discussed on how to form more opportunities for a community to gather together and be creative.
- Dina Gregory is the host of La Befana's Table Podcast https://dinagregory.substack.com/
- Anna's Website www.AnnaHarsh.com
- Allegro Dance Company website www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
- Free Dance Workshop in Jeanette PA on July 7 at 6pm at the Ascension Church
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italian-dance-workshop-tickets-657748612807?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
- Dina's Book Love at the Threshold https://a.co/d/8XyDtBc
- Anna's Book https://a.co/d/gtgYf0z
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Host Anna Harsh offers her top ten tips to elevating your dance skills. From practicing each day to dancing with unusual props, there is something here for everyone to try and better their skills.
Listen in and take notes.
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In honor of World Meditation Day host Anna Harsh is offering a meditation to boost your confidence.
Learn the square breathing technique and how to shift your negative thoughts to positive ones.
This meditation is great to build your confidence before performing.
Take a break - find a comfortable seat and listen in to this meditation.
Host: Anna Harsh
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Got 5 minutes?
Take a break and meditate with this body scan mediation that helps you by releasing different parts of the body.
Feel more refreshed and aware after this meditation.
Relax and take 5 from your daily chores, rehearsals and stress in life.
Find a quiet space to listen and take a break. #Meditation #Yoga #Wellness
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Want to audition for Allegro Dance Company - Allegro performs authentic Italian dances from various regions of Italy.
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Dr. Sally Sherman about breaking down the many barriers of dance and yoga. They offer solutions and ways for the community as well as instructors of dance and yoga to make classes and information become more accessible. They also discuss the ups and downs of teaching.
Anna Harsh holds a M.A Degree in Communication, B.A degree in Dance, RYT200 in yoga and is a Pilates certified instructor. With over 30 years of teaching experience and choreography, Anna is the founder and director of Allegro Dance Company which tours the United States and Europe performing authentic Italian dances as well as other styles.
Visit: www.AllegroDanceCompany.net or www.AnnaHarsh.com
Dr. Sally Sherman is a yoga educator, researcher and ultra-endurance athlete in Pittsburgh, PA. Sally holds a B.A. in Dance, an M.Ed. in Teaching, an M.S. in Exercise Science, and a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology. She is a certified Baptiste yoga educator and has led and assisted trainings throughout the world. In addition, Sally is a regular Wanderlust presenter and certified in both Cycling and Pilates.
She serves as a faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Health and Human Development where she teaches Dance, Yoga, Pilates, Education and Exercise Science courses. Additionally, she is a yoga researcher at the Pitt Healthy Lifestyle Institute where she investigates the health impacts of yoga with funding from the National Institutes of Health. Her original work investigated the energy expenditure of vinyasa yoga and validated it as a viable form of moderate physical activity. That study is published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health.
As an athlete, Sally competes in long-distance cycling events, mountain bike races, marathons, ultra-marathons, and IRONMAN triathlons. She is a co-founder of the Full Psych Adventure Team, an organization of adventure athletes who raise money and psych for people to get in the outdoors! www.fullpsychadventureteam.com
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Hello and welcome to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST!
Host and dance expert Anna Harsh offers 5 unique habits that every dancer or creative artist should have to improv their work and gain more gigs.
Anna gives ways to work in these 5 habits in your daily routine and why they are important to have.
Grab a pen and paper and take notes!
Remember you can come back and listen to this episode again.
Anna also invites the listening audience to see two musicals in WV that she has choreographed.
- Mamma Mia at John Marshall High School in Moundsville, WV March 31 -April 2 and
- Mean Girls the musical at Wheeling Park High School in Wheeling, WV May 5-7, 2023.
- Buy your tickets at the door! Bring your friends and family to see these amazing shows that feature talented students.
Follow Anna on social media, Twitter and Instagram @TambourineChronicles
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Host Anna Harsh explains what it is like touring with her dance company called Allegro Dance Company.
She explains what the process is like once the dancers arrive to a venue to perform.
She also shares what happens when weather becomes a factor.
You don't want to miss this episode! Like, share and subscribe to the podcast!
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Host Anna Harsh gives you an inside look to what dance rehearsals are like for her company and the life lessons that are learned in the process.
Gain tips and a backstage pass to what the process is like and what is expected.
Step inside the studio and listen in!
Audition for Allegro www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
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Host Anna Harsh offers tips and the back stage pass to how to audition for her dance company called Allegro.
Plus some sample interview questions to be prepared for when you are auditioning.
Anna talks about the beginning of the process for being a company member.
This is part 1 to a 3 part series of owning your own dance company. Part 1 is auditions!
Allegro Dance Company is located in the Pittsburgh, PA area and is hiring dancers with various skills and talents.
Audition today: www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
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Take a 5 min break and listen in to a meditation with soft music to work on focus.
Use a soft blanket or your favorite photo for this meditation. Find a quiet space and enjoy!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Ready to start a fresh new year? Don't know where to start?
Anna Harsh offers 10 ways to realign and reset yourself. It's time to make small changes to reach your big goals.
Grab a pen and paper and take notes! Taking care of your mind, body and spirit to level up your creative self!
Classes with Anna Harsh www.AnnaHarsh.com
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Host Anna Harsh offers her top ten sweet gift ideas for dancers and dance lovers!
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Have a great holiday season! Thanks for listening to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST!
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All roads lead to Pittsburgh as entrepreneur Viviana Altieri explains. She left Rome, Italy and took a $100 bet to come to America. Find out what she left behind and what she gained by taking that bet. Host Anna Harsh discusses betting on yourself in life when you want to achieve your goals.
Vivana speaks about her school she started, language classes she teaches along with the many life lessons and advice to young budding artists entrepreneurs that are first starting out.
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Host Anna Harsh offers 10 touring tips for dancers. Taking a show on the road can be challenging and these ten tips can prepare any dancer or artist to take their show on the road with ease. Learn what to pack and how to dress along with performance tips and ways to save money in this episode. Anna will make your tour go smooth and give you expectations so that you are not disappointed.
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Ciao!
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with Anna Harsh. You don't have to be Italian to celebrate this exciting culture.
Anna offers 5 creative and artistic ways to dive into the Italian culture, history through the arts to have a better understanding of the heritage. These are just a few quick ideas to help you get started with learning about the Italian culture.
Get your family together or a group of friends and try these activities out!
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Does your choreography feel kind of blah? Use these 10 tips to improve your choreography, win competitions and have a professional and polished look on stage. Anna Harsh offers her advice that has helped her win various dance competitions, create artistic work in theaters and festivals.
Host: Anna Harsh offers 10 tips to level up your choreography that involves everything from changing directions to lighting.
Grab some paper and pen to take notes!
www.AnnaHarsh.com - take a class in choreography with Anna!
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Host Anna Harsh interviews an up and coming dancer/ photographer about advice on the latest tips for dancers head shots.
Marcella Galvan from San Antonio Texas gives great advice on how to get the best dance head shot along with what to wear, make up and how to pose. Marcella Galvan is an intuitive artist with a passion of movement, performing, and choreography. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Marcella is recognized for her versatility in performance and choreography. She is currently pursuing her BFA in dance with a concentration in ballet at Point Park University. Marcella has attended summer intensives at Perry Mansfield, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and Broadway Dance Center. She has been taking photos since 2016 of dancers and other subjects that have gotten her noticed by various dance companies.
Book Marcella for a photo shoot visit her website for more information https://www.marcellagalvan.com/
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Host Anna Harsh speaks with Rossilynne Culgan about her new book 100 Things to do in Pittsburgh before You Die.
She gives great suggestions for dance and theater lovers to explore in the city. Rossilynne also offers advice and life lesson to live by to be more creative.
So get out there and explore the city you live in! Listen in and get your calendars out to enjoy some great events!
Buy her book at https://100thingspittsburgh.weebly.com/ or http://www.rossilynne.com/
Take dance lessons with Anna Harsh at www.AnnaHarsh.com or visit www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
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Director Anna Harsh offers 10 ways to improve your dance performance on stage. From Breathing exercises to rehearsing each day, Anna gives you ways to improve and up your experience so that you can look polished on stage.
Easy ways you can see a great difference for your very next performance.
You will need your phone and a mirror to use for a few of the tips. Enjoy and break a leg!
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Want something to do this summer that fun and for the entire family?
Host Anna Harsh offers a list of festivals, a musical, a baseball game and more to entertain your whole family from June - September 2022.
Anna also shares Allegro Dance Company tour dates where you can see them perform!
For more information visit the websites:
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www.AnnaHarsh.com
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Host Anna Harsh and her friend Geoff Steele (dancer, choreographer) interview Mike Curtis (dancer) from All That Clogging Group in Myrtle Beach, SC about his time on stage. Mike talks about a chance meeting with a Broadway producer on a cruise ship that gave him a great idea for new choreography. He also gives pro tips to young dancers on how to be professional and stay humble as you grow with your career.
Internationally renowned hip-hop clogging group and featured performers at The Carolina Opry Theater in Myrtle Beach, SC. All That has recently made the dance famous with their successful appearances on NBC’s America’s Got Talent. As solo dancers these guys dominated the competition dance world for over 20 years, collectively winning hundreds of Solo Grand Championship titles and thousands of trophies each. After years of solo competition, the top 5 competitors knew it was time to join together to create something bigger; in 1995 All That was formed and it turned into something bigger than any of them had ever imagined. The group has danced across the globe in some of the world’s most popular events and festivals promoting Pepsi, Mountain Dew and Mercedes and into millions of living rooms on poplar shows like Fox’s 30 Seconds to Fame, ABC Family’s Dance Fever and NBC’s America’s Got Talent.
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Host Anna Harsh speaks with drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo and vocalist Amanda Powell about their band and the unique sound they bring to audiences. They discuss why it's important to study or listen to cultural music as well as offer advice to inspiring artists out there.
Alla Boara seeks to bring recognition and new life to Italy's diverse history of regional folk music. Their modern arrangements of folk lullabies, laments, hymns, and festival songs are variously surprising, playful, mournful, tender, and bewitching. Live performances can also be accompanied alongside projected visual images that reveal a deeper insight to where these songs come from. Alla Boara’s dynamic work aims to inspire audiences of all ethnic heritages to treasure their musical roots and consider historical songs’ contemporary cultural relevance. Vision of drummer and composer Anthony Taddeo (Helen Welch/Hey Mavis), Alla Boara also features vocalist Amanda Powell (Apollo's Fire), guitarist Dan Bruce, trumpeter Tommy Lehman, bassist Ian Kinnamon, and accordionist and keyboardist Clay Colley. Currently finishing their first record, which will be released in fall 2022, Alla Boara has received critical acclaim for its originality and accessibility and was recently featured in La Gazzetta Italiana and predicted to have a bright future by Cleveland Magazine. Alla Boara also features a robust outreach curriculum that is suitable for adults and children alike! Band website: https://www.allaboara.com/
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Host Anna Harsh speaks with accomplished musician and author Karen Haid about her books, Calabria The Other Italy and Basilicata Authentic Italy.
Karen gives the listeners a bit of detail about Calabria Italy and what it is like to live there. She offers tips and advice on traveling and writing.
Anna share more information about the dance the Calabrian Tarantella and it's history as well.
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Karen's websites: https://karenhaid.com/ or https://www.calabriatheotheritaly.com/about-the-author/
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Host Anna Harsh chats with Dale Roberts about his journey to success from wrestling to fitness to becoming an author. Tips to be more successful as an author plus how to change up your public speaking to create a unique experience.
Dale L. Roberts is an accomplished indie author and host of Self-Publishing with Dale on YouTube. Since 2014, Dale pursued a full-time career in self-publishing books and now shares his experience on his YouTube channel devoted to building a successful self-publishing business. His specialties include book publishing, video production, public speaking, and networking. Appearing on numerous YouTube channels and podcast interviews, Dale is always looking for ways to reach a broader audience to share the value of self-publishing books.
Dale Roberts website https://selfpublishingwithdale.com/
Anna Harsh Website www.AnnaHarsh.com - order a copy of La Danza- Conflict, Passion, and Healing on amazon today!
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Megan Greenwood, dancer, choreography and co-owner of BAM Choreography in Pittsburgh. Megan talks about dance coming full circle for her from her love of MTV videos to today dancing and creating online classes and videos. Megan shares what inspires her as a choreography and how that is interpreted when she works with others. She also offers advice to those that want to get involved and how it's easier than you might think. She answers the question: where do we go from here with dance? Giving us the update on where her business is today and how they are adjusting to keep dance alive to bring communities together.
Dance with BAM Choreography www.BAMChoreography.com
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Host Anna Harsh chats with creative soul Dolores Alfieri Taranto. Dolores is a native New Yorker and co-host of The Italian American Podcast, as well as hosting her own podcast called Bella Figura. She shares how her Italian heritage is seen in her creative products such as her photographs and hand-made jewelry and so much more. Dolores gives advice on how to have a plan to be creative and getting the courage to do your art.
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Grab a pen and some paper! Host Anna Harsh gives 5 tips that every entrepreneur should know to become more successful.
Anna's new memoir is coming out in March and she can't wait to share these 5 tips and MORE!
La Danza Conflict, Passion, and Healing gives the reader an inside look at how her college thesis turned into a touring dance company after just one performance. The book tells her journey to Italy to research about authentic Italian dances, meeting family and the dances she finds there.
Anna uses these 5 tips to take her career to the next level.
Want to take a class with Anna? Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com
Want to audition for Allegro Dance Company? Visit www.AllegroDanceCompany.net
To buy La Danza Conflict, Passion, and Healing go to: https://www.amazon.com/Danza-Conflict-Passion-Healing-ebook/dp/B09R11QS2F/ref=sr_1_1?crid=21YYUK4G88X9Z&keywords=la+danza+conflict+passion+and+healing&qid=1644010664&sprefix=la+danza+conflict+passion+%2Caps%2C412&sr=8-1
Anna Harsh, M.A Communication, B.A Dance, RYT200 (Yoga), Certified in Pilates
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Welcome to our new season where we are asking our guests... WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? How are we adapting and surviving in the arts community.
Host Anna Harsh chats with Mandi Angelini professional dancer and owner of Evolving Artists Dance Studio about how she adapted her teaching during this ongoing pandemic.
Mandi gives thinking outside the box ideas and advice for studio owners as well as young dance majors how to survive.
Studio website : www.evolvingartistsdancestudio.com
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Host Anna Harsh brings you an easy quick meditation for success.
Start your new year off with a positive meditation to help you with your journey to success.
A few breathing exercises along with a visualization of what your success might be like is explored in this meditation.
Enjoy this journey and take a step toward achieving your goals.
Journal after you listen to remind you of your goals. Come back and listen to this each day or week to improve.
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Take a few mins and get comfortable to listen to this relaxing meditation for anxiety.
Anna Harsh guides you through some slow breathing and visualization to calm the nervous system.
Yoga and meditation classes are available online with Anna
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Listen to this episode each night to relax and destress from your day.
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Find a quiet place to sit and meditate. Join Anna Harsh on a gratitude meditation.
Take deep breaths and listen in.
Make this your daily practice. What are you grateful for today? You might want to journal after each time you meditate.
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Host Anna Harsh interviews one of her newest dance company members, Angela Gadd about her research with Argentine Tango and Parkinson's Disease. Parkinson's is a disorder of the central nervous system that affects movement, often including tremors. Angela shares how learning the Tango can help with symptoms.
Angela also shares her performance at a red carpet opening with Allegro Dance Company along with what it was like to rehearse via zoom.
She will soon graduate with her B.A. in Dance and B.S in Exercise Physiology and looking to continue into graduate school.
Follow Angela on Instagram at AngelaG_32
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Allegro Dance Company Alumni Emily Battles living in New York City. Emily is a triple threat singer, dancer and actress that is also a fitness specialist who gives tips on how to survive in the big city. Emily also shares a funny story about meeting another Emily with a similar last name and how that changed her life.
Follow Emily Battles on Instagram @Bodybybattles or @embattz
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Welcome to The Dance Floor Podcast with host Anna Harsh!
In this episode guest Leslie Benedetto, dancer and fitness expert shares her dance journey all the way to college as well as how she got into teaching fitness. Her advice and life lessons give us inspiration on how to push through and achieve your goals when it becomes challenging. Leslie also talks about how music makes a difference and is her muse in life.
Join Leslie online or in person classes visit Bwellnation.com
Visit www.allegrodancecompany.net for more information on Anna Harsh and her Italian dance company.
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Guest Joe Costa from Waterbury CT, host of WATR Carosello Italiano, an Italian music program, shares his journey getting into the radio business with his father. He gives tips and advice to those that are new in the business plus shares a secret that he does before he goes into the booth to host.
Listen to Joe's show at www.WATR.com Every Sunday at 10am
Host: Anna Harsh
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Anna Harsh shares Allegro Dance Company full 2021 touring schedule and unveils their new show details.
Plus inside scoop on her brand new choreography.
She also speaks about why it's important for Allegro Dance Company to perform at other events besides Italian festivals.
Listen in on what she discovered.
Visit www.allegrodancecompany.net for more information and show dates.
Audition this fall for Allegro Dance Company!
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Dan Karasik, dancer, choreographer and professor speaks about his latest dance film creation based on ballet.
La Spectre de la Rose is a short film about the freedom of releasing ourselves from our tethers. Featuring Isabella Bergamin, as Rose, with Maddie Kucensky, and Jillian Sinko. Conceived, directed, and filmed by Daniel Karasik and set to music by Daniel McTiernan.
Dan also gives advice on emerging choreographers on how to be authentic to your work.
Host: Anna Harsh
Website www.allegrodancecompany.net
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Guest Olivia Bone, Dance major at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA speaks about her childhood journey and how dance truly saved her life. She shares her experiences growing up dancing as well as advice and tips on how to stand out when auditioning for a dance program in college.
Host: Anna Harsh
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Joe Nickel, dancer, choreographer and Thrive Dance Experience owner discusses why we should learn more partner dance and cultural dance. Joe and Anna share what life lessons cultural dance teach us and along with advice and ways to improve our dance education and studio spaces.
Thrive convention info: www.ThriveDanceExperience.com
Host: Anna Harsh
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Jadell Lee, dance educator/ author/ professor shares how he started in dance and how he grew into a dance professional. He gives tips and advice for dancers that want to make a shift in their career and even how to do a Ted Talk. Dates on the Thrive Dance Experience tour are given as well.
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Rosalie a Point Park University dance major speaks about her journey from Alabama to Pittsburgh for college.
Giving advice on auditioning and how to take care of your body before and after dance classes.
www.Niche.com for more helpful tips and advice about college life!
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Melissa McDaniel from Charlotte, NC speaks about ways a dancer can continue on with their passion for dance after studio days are over. She gives tips and advice on how dance parents can be advocates for their child. Her years of dance education and teaching allowed her passion for dance to continue in her personal organizations.
Melissa M. McDaniel is an entrepreneur, educator, choreographer, and program manager. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a Masters in Business Administration. Melissa's strong background in education, event management, and choreography led her to combine all her talents and found Melissa McDaniel 360, LLC, a multi-faceted organization that serves to educate, engage and empower businesses, organizations, and individuals through the work of five subsidiary companies.
Melissa McDaniel website https://www.melissamcdaniel360.com/
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Honoring Martha Graham's birthday on May 11, host Anna Harsh speaks with Steve Rooks a former principle dancer for the Martha Graham Dance Company. Learn more about Martha's technique and what dancers should be doing outside of the dance studio. Steve shares his unique dance journey and gives advice to dancers today.
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Host Anna Harsh shares how she choreographed an entire musical virtually without ever going to the high school!
Hear the tips and advice to make this all work, plus the life lesson that the students gained from the show.
Listen to how Wheeling Park High School in Wheeling WV is putting on a musical during a pandemic.
Tickets to see the show wphswv.booktix.com See it in person on April 30-May 2 or May 8 & 9 for online showcases.
Join Anna Harsh and take a musical theater dance summer intensive online! https://allegrodanceco.square.site June 7-10, 2021
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Host Anna Harsh offers a guided meditation about letting go.
If you don't know how to get started, try listening to this guided meditation about letting go.
We all had a hard year...so take time to care for yourself.
This meditation will allow you to release anxiety and tension to feel relief and clarity.
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This is part 2 of a conversation with guest Geoff Steele called Making Space to Create.
Dance friends Anna Harsh and Geoff Steele (Dancer/ Choreographer) share the pros & cons of virtual dance, using improvisation in shows and how creating space in your life and letting go can bring new opportunities. Geoff also talks about the upcoming appearance on The Travel Channel new docuseries.
Geoff Steele contact: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixAcademyoftheArts
https://www.facebook.com/IgniteVarietyShow
Podcast host: Anna Harsh
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Join host Anna Harsh on THE DANCE FLOOR where life lessons are learned through the art of dance.
Anna interviews a talented Cleveland Artist, Author and Italian AmericanDean Skinner. Painting and writing put him on a journey that restored his faith. Dean sees the unseen and finds solace in art and writing. Tips and advice are discussed on how mistakes can turn out to be your masterpiece.
Dean's Books: Broken, Paths & Healed (soon to be released)
https://www.amazon.com/Dean-Skinner/e/B07VX5Y4R5?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000
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In part 1 of a 2 part series
Geoff Steele, Director/ Choreographer/ Dancer from Salem WV shares his story of growing up performing clog dancing and competing on a national stage. A bit of history of clogging is given and how the style has changed today. Geoff and Anna share how their friendship grew over time and haven't missed a beat even during the pandemic. Being open to all forms of dance can create a dance family and help dancers network with others.
Geoff can be found on all social media.
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Host Anna Harsh brings on special guest Rachel Vincinguerra, dancer, podcaster, author to chat about her new book Spirit and Oppy.
She holds a Master of Social Work and Master of International Development and is a RYT200 Yoga Instructor.
Her new book Spirit & Oppy Illustrated by Samantha Gottwalt is the journey the 2 rovers go on to Mars in 2003 while sending measurements and photographs back to Earth. Rachel reveals her life lessons while writing her book as well as how the exploration of her dance space taught her something similar.
Contact Rachel https://rachelvinciguerra.com
Her podcast Paradoxia https://open.spotify.com/show/5V4tMe9dS0nfT0UCqCMPyM
Instagram @RachelVinciguerra
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Host Anna Harsh interviews Jennifer Anton an American/Italian author about her new novel Under the Light of the Italian Moon.
This story is inspired by a true story of love and women's resilience during the rise of fascism and WWII. Jennifer tells about her 14 year research as well as advice for new writers. Her book is romantic, inspiring and rich with history. She opens up about how her own heart problems lead her to healing and finding answers about her grandmother's past. Her book debuts on March 8 - International Women's day.
You can pre-order Jennifer's book from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Under-Light-Italian-Moon-resilience-ebook/dp/B08RJVR2WY/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=jennifer+anton&qid=1610983779&sr=8-1
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Anna Harsh breaks down a dance class taking you beyond the steps and showing you the survival skills dance teaches us.
Plus learn the secrets to making great choreography for your next show or competition. The elements and qualities that each dance should have to make it memorable. Anna also shares her new song she created called CLUB NIGHTS. So make room in the living room and have a dance party with your family !
Lots of fresh new classes for 2021 !
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Director Anna Harsh talks about preparing for the holiday season with a 30 day gratitude challenge.
It's time to take a break and relax we all deserve it. Listen in to the tips and ideas to prepare for the holidays to set your mind at ease and de-stress!
Anna is offering a free restorative yoga via zoom on Nov 25th 6pm est. Learn about all the benefits this class can give you.
Happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to Like, Share and Subscribe!
- Register here for the Nov 25th Wed at 6pm est FREE CLASS -> https://tinyurl.com/y36axhoc
- To see all 30 days of the gratitude challenge go to https://allegrodancecompany.net/classes__workshops
- Merry & Bright fitness classes Dec 6-20 $25 https://allegrodanceco.square.site
Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, RYT200, Pilates certified instructor
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Allegro Dance Company alumni Andrew Ferguson reunites with Director Anna Harsh about his photography/ video career in Colorado. He gives advice on making holiday photos better as well as what's in his camera bag that makes his job easier.
Director Anna Harsh gives updates on holiday fitness and dance events with Allegro online www.allegrodancecompany.net.
See more of Andrew's work on his website
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Instagram @ferg_in_4k
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Anna interviews Eli Lambie, a talented music instructor in Wheeling, WV about teaching during the pandemic. The pros and cons of what is working and what he is working through, Eli gives some innovative ideas he has discovered with his students, as well as what's next for him as a teacher and musician with his band Mojo Kings. Eli also gives the audience a little inspiration in song as well as the life lesson he has learned with music.
Eli Lambi Master of Music, Bowling Green State University, Music Education West Liberty University, Vocal/ keyboards for Mojo Kings band.
Anna Harsh, Director/ Founder of Allegro Dance Company holds a M.A. Communication, B.A. in dance, RYT200 yoga
Anna is the host of The Dance Floor where life lessons are learned through the art of dance.
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Anna Harsh interviews special guest Amanda Van Meter Burch, Director of Central Florida Choreographers Collaboration, about her new project called "2020 dance film" that features talented dancers from the state of Florida on different locations. She discusses the challenges with making the film including filming in the rain at a cemetery and how her photography background gave her an edge into her process. Making something stunning during a pandemic is what her crew and dancers are proud of and can't wait to present.
See 2020 Dance Film and buy a ticket at https://choreocollab.com Oct 25th - Nov 1, 2020
Anna Harsh also gives an update on the upcoming classes and events that Allegro Dance Company will be offering over the holidays
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Dancer and choreographer Tamara Irving discusses her decision to leave her corporate life in Atlanta, Georgia and move to NYC. This decision took her on an amazing journey. Listen to her story of how a small gesture from her boss gave her the stepping stone she needed to land a role in the touring company of The Lion King in Germany, as well as working for Disney. Her role as Sharabi in The Lion King was well understood since she too is a Mother in real life. Tamara also gives advice and tips for young dancers who want to stand out and be successful in life.
Buy a ticket to her showcase at www.dancecanvas.com/eventtickets
Host: Anna Harsh, MA, BA, RYT200, Pilates certified www.allegrodancecompany.net
Upcoming classes : Oct 31 6pm Yoga-ween, Nov 1-22 Sundays 6pm Gratitude Yoga - Visit the website to register for the classes.
Guest: Tamara Irving, B.B.A Marketing, Howard University, Master of Dance Education University of North Carolina
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Allegro Dance Company Director Anna Harsh brings her husband Greg Harsh in to chat about what technology they use during their show as well as how they edit dance videos and music for productions. Lots of tips and great ideas are shared to make touring easier and the show sound fantastic. Greg Harsh holds a M.A in organizational communication, B.A in Physics and loves history and music. He has toured with Anna for over 20 years. Their partnership grows as they learn from each other on their journeys to and from Italy as well as touring and meeting several amazing sound techs along the way.
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Anna Pishner Harsh (dancer) interviews her brother Stephen Pishner and her sister Diana Walker about an Italian festival in Clarksburg, WV that went virtual for 2020. They share their stories about their Italian heritage through music, dance and writing as well as tips and advice to artists that can help them achieve success.
Stephen Pishner is a talented musician and composer that holds a B.A degree in Music and Diana Pishner Walker is an author of children's books that tell tales of Italian life and heritage.
Anna Pishner Harsh holds a M.A Communication, B.A Dance, RYT200 Yoga and Pilates certified instructor.
Festival website www.WVIHF.com
Allegro Dance Company website www.allegrodancecompany.net
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Learn from a NYC high kicking gal, Danielle, what it's like to perform at Radio City Hall as a dancer. She also offers advice on auditioning for a dance company pre-covid 19.
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Anna chats with Cleveland Ohio natives, Mr. and Mrs. Tony & Connie Marotta about Italian heritage, food, family and falling in love.
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If you are searching for ways to find calmness, focus and clarity, listen to this meditation and relax on your yoga mat or comfy chair.
Anna Harsh is a yoga RYT200 instructor that talks you through some breathing and soothing relaxation techniques to ease your mind and body.
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Join Allegro Dance Company Director Anna Harsh as she chats with dance expert Matt Richey from California about Swing dance and the tips and tricks to being a better dance partner and performer.
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