STUDIO STORIES: REMINISCING ON TWIN CITIES DANCE HISTORY

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Stories are among our most potent tools. We need to unearth old stories that live in a place and begin to create new ones. We are story makers, not just storytellers. All stories are connected, new ones woven from threads of the old. (Paraphrased- Robin Wall Kimmerer) Join ARENA DANCES every Thursday at noon for Studio Stories, a podcast reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance history. Hosted by Mathew Janczewski, each week will feature a new renowned dance artist who has made an impact on the dance landscape in this big dance town. Know of someone whose connections should be shared? Let us know! Email us at [email protected]

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Studio Stories: CANDY BOX Dance Festival special with Tristan Koepke + Benny Olk - Season 13, Episode 150

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Studio Stories: CANDY BOX Dance Festival special with Paula Mann - Season 13, Episode 149

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Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Joe Chvala - Season 13, Episode 147

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Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Thern Anderson - Season 13, Episode 145

Feb 29 2024 44 mins

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Feb 22 2024 78 mins

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Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Maria Genné - Season 13, Episode 143

Feb 15 2024 62 mins

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Studio Stories: Reminiscing on Twin Cities Dance with Rita Mustaphi - Season 12, Episode 142

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