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Ep 2: Dance of Resilience with Kesha McKey
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In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Kesha McKey, a seasoned dance educator and choreographer from New Orleans. They explore Kesha's journey from a pre-med background to a fulfilling career in dance, the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the arts community, and the challenges posed by hurricane seasons on education. Kesha shares her insights on creating safe spaces for students and artists, the importance of mission-driven work in her dance company, KM Dance Project, and the evolving nature of her work, particularly the piece 'Raw Fruit.' The conversation highlights the power of dance as a medium for storytelling, resilience, and community connection, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and empathy in both art and education.
Season One of Dance Unscripted is funded by a grant through the Lamar University Center for Resiliency.
Links for Kesha:
Social Media: @kmdanceproject on both Instagram and Facebook
Website: www.Kmdanceproject.org
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. From Pre-Med to Dance: A Journey of Passion (00:01:27)
3. Hurricane Katrina and Arts Education (00:05:07)
4. Navigating Dual Roles: Educator and Administrator (00:07:14)
5. Hurricane Resilience as an Educator (00:11:33)
6. Student Response to Tropical Storms and Hurricanes (00:14:53)
7. Bouncing Back from the Storm (00:16:42)
8. Impact of Storms in Administration (00:18:58)
9. Creative Endeavors of Kesha McKey (00:23:08)
10. Research in Dance and Creation (00:27:33)
11. Intentional Research or Life Experience? (00:31:36)
12. Raw Fruit and its Development (00:37:45)
13. The Audience Perspective (00:42:38)
14. Conclusions and Rapid Round! (00:45:42)
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