The Dance Union

Did you know Makini does taxes?! Well, they certainly do and they have some great advice to share with us on how we can navigate through this tax season and the ones to come. (Recorded: March 12, 2024) Makini (jumatatu m. poe) http://thefabulistsagenda.com/makinidoestaxes/ The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE D

Have y’all ever applied for funding and wanted more transparency about what’s going on behind the scenes? Well, Melanie and j. bouey are here to discuss just that from their many experiences around the application and funding processes. (recorded: August 07, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE

Lee joins Melanie in a conversation to discuss cultivating community after graduate school. It isn't as easy or hard as you'd expect. (Recorded: March 23, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* Patreon: www.patreon.com/danceunion Venmo: @Dance-Union HOSTS Melanie Greene www.methodsofper

"The Discotheque is where I go to experience unmatched joy and profound sadness". Peter Elizade talks with us about making performance for the club, and the freedoms and challenges supported in that environment. (Recorded: March 2, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* Patreon: www.pat

Brian Polite joins us to reflect on the evolution of club culture, Dance's impact in shaping the culture, and the fight, of many, to not be washed away in the roaring sands of time. (Recorded: March 14, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* Patreon: www.patreon.com/danceunion Venmo: @D

Nubian Néné is a Waacking phenom and world-class performer cultivating spaces for Black folks to experience the liberative power of Waacking. She joins us to talk with us about the history of Waacking and her journey with it. (Recorded: May 23, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* P

If you haven't heard of Doorstep Dancemart, we are more than happy to introduce you to one of the most joyful, dance-filled, mutual-aid events that is Doorstep Dancemart! Porshia Derival and Yvonne Chow joined us to reflect on the history of this service and their experience as the lead organizers or Doorstep Dancemart. (Recorded: March 23, 2023) H+ / Doorstep Dancemart https://www

Join us for an insightful conversation with Laura Stein as she reflects on her decision to step down from her leadership position with Dancing Grounds as the cofounder. (Recorded: March 7, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* Patreon: www.patreon.com/danceunion Venmo: @Dance-Union HOS

Candace Thompson-Zachery, Dance/NYC's Director of Programming and Justice Initiatives, joined us to walk us through the services Dance/NYC offers to the field of dance and freelance dance artists in NYC. (Recorded: March 16, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com IG: @thedanceunion FB: www.facebook.com/TheDanceUnion/ *SUPPORT THE DANCE UNION PODCAST* Patreon: www.patreon.co

Acupunture's history is rooted in the hands of the people. Due to a conglomerate of oppressive forces, the freedom to practice acupuncture and receive treatment has become a luxury. Kim Soo and Samantha Weese join us to discuss how they navigate through this system to make acupuncture more accessible to the people. (Recorded: May 25, 2023) The Dance Union TheDanceUnionPodcast.com I