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DMPA ConversationsDominic Moore-Dunson, Director/Choreographer of The Remember BalloonsJoin director and choreographer of the stage adaptation of The Remember Balloons, Dominic Moore-Dunson, in conversation with Des Moines Performing Arts Director of Education, Karoline Myers. Moore-Dunson talks about bringing this popular children’s book about memory loss to the stage as well as the developmental residency that DMPA supported. See this incredible show on March 29 as part of the Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield Family Series.2025-03-2517 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterDominic Moore-Dunson: Telling Stories Through Dance & The Remember BalloonsIn this episode of The Truth in This Art, host Rob Lee engages in a captivating conversation with award-winning choreographer, dancer, producer, and educator Dominic Moore-Dunson. Known for his community-centered approach and recently recognized by Dance Magazine as one of 2023's “25 to Watch,” Dominic Moore-Dunson shares insights into his latest project, The Remember Balloons, a moving dance-theater production exploring memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and intergenerational storytelling. The conversation delves into Dominic Moore-Dunson's inspiration from the children's book The Remember Balloons, how dance intersects with storytelling and community engagement, and his unique creative process, including building the show thro...2024-11-081h 04
There’s No Business Like...NBL Rewind: Dominic Moore-Dunson: Defining Success
NBL Rewind: Dominic Moore-Dunson: Defining Success
This week, Josh takes us back to Danielle’s interview with Dominic Moore-Dunson. Josh chose this episode because it brought to light problematic areas in our industry.
On this episode, our hosts talk about safety leading into Danielle’s engaging conversation with Dominic Moore-Dunson. Dominic shares his creative process, including his perspective on how an audience perceives his projects after creation, and how becoming a parent changed the way he was making art.
Dominic and Danielle also discuss the act of “trauma mining” in the arts and specifical...2024-06-1951 min
Arts Entrepreneurship Podcast: Making Art Work#249: Dominic Moore-Dunson (Dance) (pt. 2 of 2)This week on the podcast is part two of our interview with Dominic Moore-Dunson. He’s an award-winning professional dancer, producer, teaching artist and speaker. Dominic is the co-founder of Moore-Dunson Co., a holding company committed to producing companies and brands helping its clients unlock their stories. As an artist, he’s in the 2023 Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch” list; a Top 40 finalist for the National Dance Project Grant; a 2019 Jacob’s Pillow Choreography Fellow; and a 2019 Cleveland Arts Prize Winner. He unravels the unique challenges of running a nonprofit, the flexibility an LLC offers, and the dance between his roles as a p...2023-11-2031 min