Ep 3: Navigating Dance Online with Liz Staruch
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In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Liz Staruch, an interdisciplinary artist and educator, about the creation of the Dance Professors Online Group during the pandemic. They discuss the challenges faced by dance educators in transitioning to online teaching, the importance of community and resilience in the arts, and how the group has evolved to address broader cultural conversations. Liz shares insights on engaging audiences in performance and the role of technology in dance, emphasizing the need for adaptability and connection in the arts community.
Season One of Dance Unscripted is funded by a grant from the Lamar University Center for Resiliency.
Links for Liz:
Social Media: @dancemakerliz on Instagram
Chapters
1. Introduction (00:00:00)
2. The Genesis of the Dance Professors Online Group (00:01:57)
3. Pedagogical Practices in Isolation (00:11:27)
4. Resilience in the World of Dance and the Pandemic (00:16:30)
5. Critical Thinking and Adaptation in Liz's Perspective (00:17:32)
6. How Has the Group's Messaging Shifted Post-Pandemic? (00:23:31)
7. Negotiating Challenges in Funding with ACDA (00:28:07)
8. The Relationship Between Interdisciplinary Art Forms and Technology (00:38:18)
9. Role of the Audience in Creative Process (00:43:11)
10. Rapid Round: Complete the Sentences! (00:49:57)
11. Conclusion (00:51:25)
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