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Artistic Roots – The new podcast created for the creative and artistic minds!
Through interviews with inspiring leaders in the dance industry, Artistic Roots creates sustainable content for the artistic community and transparently addresses the societal issues and challenges that artists face everyday. Each week, we present you a new episode that overflow with deep and authentic conversations.
SAISON 2 - The Art of
Each guest will talk about their form of art and the projects that keeps them inspired and how they can fully put their art to life.
Episode 6 - Handy Yacinthe aka HYA
The art of training A conversation with HYA about cultural dances and the work that needs to be done, the impact between competitions and training, the Organic Mechanics system and how can dancers create their own approach as well as the inspiration behind the creation of JOAT Festival.
Episode 7 - DASSY LEE
The art of working hard on your craft A conversation with Dassy Lee about the impact of her drawing to her dancing career, her journey as a dancer, the music styles that have been inspired her the most, how to be connected with herself, her experience as a Red Bull Dancer as well as the story behind Femme Fatale and their mission.
Episode 8 - Véronique giasson
L’art de rayonner ici et à l’étranger A conversation with Véronique Giasson about her artistic journey, how she carved out a place for herself in the Canadian and international dance industry, what it means to her to be a "hybrid dancer" and how she distinguishes herself through her art. *This episode is only available in French
Episode 9 - Larkin Poynton Olabarria
The art of creating meaningful work A conversation with Larkin Poynton Olabarria about his first exposure to art, what is meaningful work for him, his creative process, the role of his foundations within his movements as well as the benefits of conversations and collaborations.
Episode 10 p1 - Samuel Chouinard
L’art de l’animation A conversation with Samuel Chouinard about his various artistic projects, his role as host at Hit The Floor, what inspires him on a daily basis, what a day in the life of Sam Chouinard looks like, his best moments at HTF and what lies ahead in the next year. *This episode is only available in French.
Episode 11 p2 - Samuel Chouinard
L’art de l’animation A conversation with Samuel Chouinard about his various artistic projects, his role as host at Hit The Floor, what inspires him on a daily basis, what a day in the life of Sam Chouinard looks like, his best moments at HTF and what lies ahead in the next year. *This episode is only available in French.
Episode 11 - Paule Assad-Déry
L’art de la production événementielle A conversation with Paule Assad-Déry about her career path and her role at Hit The Floor, her love for events planning, the challenges of logistics and production of large-scale dance events, and her contribution to the arts as a person who gravitates towards the dance field.
Episode 13 - BIBIMAN
L’art du freestyle A conversation with Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) on his philosophy of freestyle, his approach to movement, his approach to teaching and his contribution to the community. Sarah and Bibiman also discuss many of Montreal's dance pioneers and invite you to start or deepen your research on different dance styles.
SAISON 1 - Tool Box For Artists
Season 1 is all about inspiration, tools and resources for artists in the dance community.
Episode 1 - Neil schwartz
Body Inclusivity in the Dance Industry A conversation with Neil Schwartz about the importance of body diversity, inclusivity, and authenticity in the commercial industry. Neil and Mel give advice to artists that might feel pressure from the industry to fit into a certain mold.
Episode 2 - Partie 1
Aïcha Bastien N’diaye et Joseph Sarenhes
Celebrate Indigenous art and culture A conversation with Aïcha Bastien N’diaye and Joseph Sarenhes, two inspiring Afro-Indigenous artists that discuss the importance to celebrate their artistic roots and to inspire the next generation of artists to be proud of themselves and of where they came from.
Episode 2 - Partie 2
Aïcha Bastien N’diaye et Joseph Sarenhes
Celebrate Indigenous art and culture The continuation of a conversation with Aïcha Bastien N’diaye and Joseph Sarenhes, two inspiring Afro-Indigenous artists that discuss the importance to celebrate their artistic roots and to inspire the next generation of artists to be proud of themselves and of where they came from.
Episode 3 - CHEYENNE KIBBLEWHITE
Culture & Working Conditions for Artists A conversation with Cheyenne Kibblewhite about the working conditions in 2021 and the difference between a manager and an agent as well as the importance for artists (or as Cheyenne would say – beautiful humans) to know their value.
Episode 4 - Nicolas bégin
he life of an ARTrepreneur A conversation with Nicolas Bégin about the reality of an ARTrepreneur, the story behind the creation of Hit The Floor, the transition between being a professional dancer and an entrepreneur as well as the coexistence of these two roles. Thank you to our official partner of this episode: VanLifeMtl @vanlifemtl | www.vanlifemtl.com
Episode 5 - AMARA BARNER
Behind the Scenes of the Contemporary Dance World A conversation with Amara Barner about the different approaches in the technical and commercial industries, the transition between these two worlds, the importance for artists to diversify their training, and her artistic process as a fibre artist.