Episode 144 | Beyond the Stage: How Bombshell Dance Project Reinvents Audience Connection
Release Date: 08/27/2025
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#153: In this special Season 7 finale, host Martheya reflects on a season shaped by the intersection of strategic planning, technology, and creative leadership in the arts. From AI and immersive performance to community collaboration and sustainable growth, this episode invites listeners to explore what it means to design a creative path guided by purpose, curiosity, and integrity. Drawing from standout conversations with visionary guests, Martheya shares practical insights from the season — from redefining “strategy” as a personal practice to embracing adaptability and...
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Episode 148 | Leadership & Innovation in the Arts with Anne Kogan
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Episode 147 | Strategy Meets Storytelling with Deborah McMurray
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Episode 145 | The Future is Embodied: Emi Matsushita
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#145: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya chats with creative entrepreneur and educator Emi Matsushita about blending science, business, and the arts to empower dancers. They explore emotional nuance in choreography, artistic leadership, and building sustainable careers through coaching and entrepreneurship. (44:23) Chapters 00:00 Emi Matsushita 00:44 Introduction to Dance Behind the Screen 01:03 Meet Emi: A Journey of Multidisciplinary Influence 02:36 The Intersection of Dance and Entrepreneurship 06:13 Navigating the Creative Pathway 12:47 Communicating Your Authentic...
info_outline#144: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya chats with Emily Bernet and Taylor Rodman, co-artistic directors of Bombshell Dance Project, about breaking boundaries between performers and audiences. Discover how they fuse dance and theater to craft immersive, emotionally charged experiences, use technology to expand impact, and strategize for sustainability and growth. Tune in for fresh insights on creative risk-taking, audience engagement, and empowering female leadership in dance. (39:56)
Chapters
00:44 Introduction to Dance Behind the Screen Podcast
01:13 Meet Bombshell Dance Project
01:40 Creating Immersive Dance Experiences
02:33 Breaking Traditional Boundaries
03:33 Engaging Audiences in Unique Ways
05:00 Innovative Performances and Audience Interaction
12:46 The Role of Technology in Dance
15:41 Strategic Planning and Collaboration
20:11 Funding and Sustainability
26:41 Building a Community and Audience
31:15 Empowering Female Artists and Leadership
36:41 Final Thoughts and Flash Four Round
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