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Rogue BallerinaMelissa ThodosOn episode 5 of the Rogue Ballerina podcast, we welcome Melissa Thodos, Artistic Director of Thodos Dance Chicago. We discuss her career, the evolution of her company, and her long friendship with Broadway's Ann Reinking. Support the show2021-02-2557 min
5.6.7.EIGHTHow to Build a Dance Company — Melissa ThodosThis week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Melissa Thodos, owner of Thodos Dance Chicago — a dance company who, for over a quarter of a century, has performed in over 25 states and 6 different continents. Her school not only trains dancers but also nurtures these dancers to eventually become choreographers and educators, handing down dance expertise from generation to generation. Through Thodos Dance Chicago, Melissa has collaborated with notable artists such as Ann Reinking, Yoko Ono, and Jeanne Gang, to name a few. On the podcast, Melissa retails the incredible 27-year history of her company, including her company’s inception, how h...2019-11-2635 min