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One Thousand Gurus Podcast#21: Dr. Arnel Calvario Ripkens - From KM to TEDx, Asians in Hip-Hop, and Cultivating Leaders of the FutureDr. Arnel Calvario Ripkins shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a diverse community to becoming a pioneering leader in the dance world. He highlights the importance of community, identity, and healing through dance while embracing the experiences that shape our lives. • Dr. Arnel’s upbringing in a culturally rich environment • The creation of Kaba Modern as a response to community needs • Impact of social media on dance and the shift from personal to digital learning • Experience with Awesome Shock and integrating dance therapy • Leadership lessons and the importance of nurturing future dancers 2025-02-241h 03

Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson186. Zuce Morales: What is funk?Dana Wilson hosts Zuce Morales this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Zuce (a Locker, Whacker, and Popper and beyond) talks about the meaning of funk and what it was like to win her first Red Bull Dance Your Style battle. We also dig into what it means to be an immigrant woman leading the street dance community in Los Angeles. Get ready for the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Zuce on IG Take Zuce’s Lo...2023-10-181h 09

Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson171. Lock Into The Community with Arnel CalvarioArnel Calvario, the owner of Vibe Dance Competition and founder of Kaba Modern, joins me on the podcast today! Arnel and I geek about locking and its creator as well as dive deep into how dance artists are breaking barriers in university spaces. I also got the chance to talk to Arnel about his words of wisdom for people interested in creating dance enterprises. Arnel is truly one of a kind and I’m so lucky he joined me today. Please enjoy this conversation with Arnel Calvario. Show Notes: Follow Arnel on IG ...2023-04-191h 14

Pilipinx in WellnessOccupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance with Dr. Arnel CalvarioFor our one year anniversary Season 2 opening episode, we talk with Dr. Arnel Calvario (IG: @arnelcalvario) about his work with neurodivergent students as an Occupational Therapist within LBUSD. This episode aligns with April's Occupational Therapy & Autism Acceptance month.Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the dance community since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. He currently serves as the Board President of Culture Shock International and as an active member of the KINJAZ...2022-12-211h 20

Garage Sessions PodcastSession #12 w/ Arnel CalvarioArnel Calvario (dancer/leader) talks with us the importance of leadership and steps to creating a safe environment for the next generation. We also discuss his struggles throughout his career and now he's providing his knowledge to the next generation of leaders.2022-05-301h 14

Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsFinding Purpose Through Self-Love | Arnel CalvarioReturning guest and Kinjaz brother, Arnel Calvario opens up about sexuality, Culture Shock LA, and about the liberatory potential of engaging with the historical roots of dance artforms. 00:00 Intro 06:00 Culture Shock LA 11:43 Transitioning from passion to purpose 15:30 Moving onto large scale shows 22:00 Social media's influence on dance 24:00 Roots B4 Branches 27:00 Unlocking the histories of dance artforms 45:00 Coming out 56:00 Navigating learning amdist cancel culture 1:10:00 Being proud 1:18:00 Healing and self-care 1:20:00 Domestic partnership and marriage ...2022-05-301h 44

The Uncommon OT SeriesArnel Calvario, OTD, OTR/L: OT in School Based & Community Dance ProgramsIn this episode, we will be learning about an occupational therapy practitioner working in school-based & community dance programs. You will hear from the personal and professional experiences of Arnel Calvario, OTD, OTR/L. Believing in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the dance community since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. He currently serves as the Board President of Culture Shock International and as an active member of the KINJAZ. He managed Kaba Modern, Fanny Pak, the Be...2021-12-2049 min

DanceSpeak151 - Finding purpose without having to choose 1 thing and affecting change in the dance world w/ Arnel CalvarioWelcome to episode 151 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Dr. Arnel Calvario (Culture Shock LA, Beat Freaks, Kinjaz, Fanny Pack, Kabba Modern, and MORE!). Arnel is an Occupational Therapist who simultaneously maintains his purpose and distinguished role in the dance world. This episode explores who to make room for the things you love. Arnel's journey teaches us that you don't have to choose or be just one thing. Things we explore include the difference between the LA dance scene in the 90's/early 2000's and now, how to affect major change in large dance organizations, pacing yourself during the busy season...2021-09-121h 25

Kiss My MikeS1E12: Gay Pride & Prejudice (Part 1) featuring Dr. Arnel CalvarioThis is part 1 of my new "Gay Pride & Prejudice" podcast series in celebration of LGBTQIA+ Pride this month of June.In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Arnel Calvario. He is the founder of KABA Modern and KM Legacy Dance Family. He is also a community leader, an educator, a doctor in real life (practicing Occupational Therapy), and a current member of KINJAZ.Hear Dr. Arnel's story as he talks about his journey navigating his sexual identity, his family's reactions to him coming out, his passion for dance, his thoughts on activism, and how he...2021-06-0459 min

Trust and Believe with Shaun T321 What Is Toxic Positivity? With Dr. Arnel CalvarioPositive vibes only. Its FINE! Look on the bright side! These may seem like normal responses to some situations but how do you know if these answers to your friends or loved ones during times of need are actually toxic and invalidating? Dr. Arnel Calvario, Doctor of Occupational Therapy joins us to talk about how these moments where we find we are lending support, could actually be detrimental to our relationships. Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2021-05-2443 min

T is for Transformation321 What Is Toxic Positivity? With Dr. Arnel CalvarioPositive vibes only. Its FINE! Look on the bright side! These may seem like normal responses to some situations but how do you know if these answers to your friends or loved ones during times of need are actually toxic and invalidating? Dr. Arnel Calvario, Doctor of Occupational Therapy joins us to talk about how these moments where we find we are lending support, could actually be detrimental to our relationships. Become an ad-free member at https://plus.acast.com/s/trust-and-believe-with-shaun-t. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...2021-05-2446 min

Breathe: Faith and Creativity Podcast02.30 - Finding Affirmation Through Dance w/ Dr. Arnel CalvarioThis week...We chat with Dr. Arnel Calvario, founder of Kaba Modern, president of Culture Shock International, and doctor of Occupational Therapy .We talk about the power of and finding affirmation through dance, as well as, the struggle to come out as a gay man later in life.Guest Socials:InstagramTwitterFacebookWhat are you waiting for? Please consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks, as well as, guaranteeing the future of these conversations. Even $1...2021-03-2955 min

Mind in Movement2. Dr. Arnel Calvario: Leading with LoveToday, I have a conversation with Dr. Arnel Calvario, someone that brings so much light to the world and someone that I really look up to, and I am so grateful to have been able to connect with him. We talk about identity, putting people first, the history of the current dance team built in the collegiate system, and love-based conversation and how that is different from toxic positivity. He is the founder of Kaba Modern, President of Culture Shock, Doctor of Occupational Therapy, and created the Leadership Tools for the Dance Leader, an online program helping leaders realize...2021-03-051h 11

Of Like MindsEducation & Enrichment feat. Arnel Calvario | Of Like Minds Podcast | Kevin BelisarioBelieving in using his talents & resources to promote community outreach, “respect for all people,” artistic expression, and education, Dr. Arnel Calvario has dedicated himself to the CA dance scene since his college days. In 1992, he founded UC Irvine’s own Kaba Modern. In 1998, he joined Culture Shock® Los Angeles. In 2002, Arnel also founded KM Legacy as part of celebrating Kaba Modern’s 10 year anniversary. He managed Kaba Modern, Fanny Pak, the Beat Freaks, & Kinjaz and provided consultation services to Quest Crew and Poreotics during their runs on MTV’s hit show America’s Best Dance Crew. Arnel also helped manage Kinjaz...2020-12-271h 20

Dance With CeechKinjas / Founder of Kaba Modern / President of Culture Shock International - Who is Dr. Arnel Calvario?Today, we get to meet the kindest coolest locker on the planet. His dance resume speaks volumes. He is the founder of the world-famous Kaba Modern which appeared on MTV's America's Best Dance Crew 1 Season. He's worked with Jabbawockeez and many more world-famous international dance crews. Currently, he's a mentor to the Kinjas. He is also the President of Culture Shock International. Oh, by the way, he is a full-time doctor of occupational therapy.Arnel Calvario is probably the kindest and coolest person I know. In this episode, he shares his experiences as a dancer/teacher. Listen to the...2020-12-1746 min

Know Your RootsKYR Episode 4: Cultural Appreciation vs. AppropriationThis week we dig a bit deeper than just movement itself. As dancers we are often find ourselves participating in cultures that may be considered another's lived experience, one that is bound to them to the core. This calls us to be thoughtful about how we move, speak, dress, and act within our dance community. We have the pleasure of having Dr. Arnel Calvario, founder of Kaba Modern and President of Culture Shock International, with us to improve our understanding of appreciation and appropriation, and to guide us in seeking further knowledge about the many different dance forms we'll...2020-11-161h 14

Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsBuilding a Community | Arnel CalvarioThis week on the PodKast we have Yoda, Mr. Dance Historian himself, the creator of Kaba Modern, a living legend in the dance community, the one and only and our Kinja brother Arnel Calvario! Side note but also in the forefront Arnel not only is a pioneer in So-Cal/West Coast dance culture but he is also a Dr. in Occupational Therapy. He's not just an overachiever, he is OUR overachiever. #kinjabang GOLDEN RULE "Give Love Receive Love Be Love." For more info on Roots B4 Branches, ...2020-10-1400 min

Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsAllyship Part 2: Internal/External Processing | Kimmy Maniquis, Arnel Calvario, Jason BuenoGuest: Kimmy Maniquis Arnel Calvario https://www.instagram.com/Arnel Calvario Jason Bueno https://www.instagram.com/jbuenosnoches —- Audible Free Trial: https://www.kinjazpodkast.com/audible Kin Aesthetik: http://store.kinjaz.com/ https://www.kinjaz.com/podkast https://www.instagram.com/kinjazpodkast https://www.twitter.com/kinjazpodkast https://www.facebook.com/kinjazpodkast . Resources Things to Read So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oulo The New Jim...2020-06-2600 min

A Broad Cast PodcastCategory is: Doctor Strikes a Pose!It’s PRIDE month and Queen ShanShan gabs with her dear friend Dr. Arnel Calvario. Dr. Calvario practices Occupational Therapy and balances both his passions with being a doctor and a dancer/choreographer. He founded the well-known dance family Kaba Modern in 1992 and manages the world famous dance crew, Kinjaz, Fanny Pak, the Beat Freaks. They talk about the growing concern in Autism in children, the growing movement behind Anti-Vaccinations, his love of dance, being a stronghold in the LGBTQ community and falling in love. The launch of Jaclyn Hill Cosmetics and the drama that came with it and Th...2019-06-181h 30

Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsMike Song | The Evolution of MovementThis week on the Kinjaz PodKast we have our fearless, ramen loving, iso-bro Mike Song. He shares with us his secret sauce wisdom on how to choose the right college to fulfill his dance goals, how heartbreak ended up fueling his passion to do more, AND how Hip Hop influenced the beginnings of what we now call, Urban Dance. The dance community has come a long way and we thank Mike Song for doing what he's done for us all and what he continues to do to KEEP THIS CULTURE ALIVE! Mike has a incredible p...2019-01-2100 min

Kinjaz: Movement In The ShadowsStephen "Twitch" Boss | The Art of the Honest HustleHappy top of the week! Today, we have an OG dance community head that you might recognize as the resident DJ on @theellenshow. Stephen @sir_twitch_alot Boss came from the grassroots dance community and broke his way into Hollywood. Twitch, has done everything from competing on shows like Star Search, The Wade Robson Project, and So You Think Can Dance, and found himself as a runner-up in all those shows. He didn’t let the loss from these shows take him off his path to make his mark for dance. He kept pushing, and in doing so...2018-12-1000 min

The DancePreneuring Studio#186: Movement and Mental Health [Podcast]Your illness does not define you. Your strength and courage does.There is no shortage of evidence that shows that movement and physical activity are effective tools in dealing with mental health issues. In this session, I summarize my enriching experience at Psypher last month. Psypher is a special workshop created by Matthew Diep, that combines dance and a safe environment to discuss mental health and wellness. This particular session was an educational and entertaining collaboration with Arnel Calvario, of Kinjaz and Culture Shock going through a modified, but still thorough, presentation of his Roots b4...2018-10-1110 min

The DancePreneuring Studio#138: Back to The Best of DancePreneuring Part IVBack to The Best of DancePreneuring Part IV showcases snippets of past conversations and the journeys of dance, life and business with awesome artists. Learn and be encouraged in your artistic and business pursuits! Links From This Session Join my private Facebook Group, The DancePreneuring Collective Arnel Calvario Interview CJ Edwards Interview Sarah Arnold Interview… The post #138: Back to The Best of DancePreneuring Part IV appeared first on Annett Bone.2017-10-2513 min

The DancePreneuring Studio#075: The Best of DancePreneuring Part IV [Podcast]This week has been full of inspiring, insightful and provoking conversations. The icing on the cake is that I get to share more clips of past interviews in this week’s session of The DancePreneuring Studio. Links from this Session: Arnel Calvario Interview CJ Edwards Interview Sarah Arnold Interview Knicole Haggins Interview Elm Pizarro Interview Marisa… The post #075: The Best of DancePreneuring Part IV [Podcast] appeared first on Annett Bone.2016-06-2413 min

The DancePreneuring Studio#055: Leaving a Legacy While Empowering Others [Podcast]Choreography is just movement. Movement becomes dance when it has meaning and purpose. It’s important to take the time to not just know the moves, but know our spirit. What’s the approach? Why am I liking this art form? Arnel Calvario, Founder of Kaba Modern, President of Culture Shock LA and Culture Shock International, and… The post #055: Leaving a Legacy While Empowering Others [Podcast] appeared first on Annett Bone.2016-02-0541 min