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The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast"Something that Simmers"In this episode, we chat with the cast of the Re-Emancipation of Social Dance show about their process of devising their individual sections of the show. Initiated by prompts from Raja, the dancers sit down together after their first rehearsal in early 2024 and reflect on their creative process thus far. Germaine gets into the musical inspirations behind her set, and Metal and Lela get into what they’re going to wear. Nikki talks about how her father influenced the piece she’s working on, and Ra talks about doing something nasty. So take a listen. 2024-06-1721 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast“Emancipate a sense of wonder and play” with Germaine Ingram“Recovered” lawyer, archivist, choreographer, and dancer, Germaine Ingram is a cultural force in Philadelphia. Germaine was involved with ODUNDE’s Hucklebuck to Hip Hop African American Social Dance project in the 1990s, a critical reference for The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance. Now in her seventies, Germaine takes listeners through the lineage of social dance in Philadelphia, recounts her childhood run-in with celebrity preacher of the 1930s to 50s Daddy Grace, and discusses what is required to lay the groundwork for younger artists and culture bearers. Listen in. This podcast...2024-04-1528 min
The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance PodcastThe Re-Emancipation of Social Dance Podcast TrailerWelcome to The Re-Emancipation of Social Dance podcast, a prelude to the world premiere of an immersive dance-theater experience created by renowned choreographer and director Raja Feather Kelly, with Philadelphia’s finest poet, Yolanda Wisher. Listen in as 5 multifaceted dancers tell the evolving story of social dance and the impact that it’s had on the people and cultures of Philadelphia. Featuring artists Germaine Ingram, Lela Aisha Jones, Nikki Powerhouse, Vitche-Boul Ra, and Mark Wong, this is one house party you won't want to miss. Now come on in, and let’s move.2024-04-0201 min
Next Stop, MississippiNext Stop MS | Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon & Wing Dang Doodle FestivalBuckle up, Germaine Flood along with traveling partners Jay White and Kamel King, with Visit Mississippi, talk with Yolanda R. Owens, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement and External Affairs at JSU, about the Mary E. Peoples Scholarship Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker and 2022 Emmy Winner, Sheryl Lee Ralph, September 29th at the Jackson Convention Complex, before heading to Forest, Mississippi for the 17th Annual Wing Dang Doodle Festival, September 24th, with festival representative, Drew Evans!Next Stop, Mississippi is your on-air source for information about upcoming events and attractions across the state. Get to know the re...2022-09-2345 min
Mississippi Education ConnectionMississippi Education Connection | MS Charter SchoolsToday on Mississippi Education Connection we discuss Charter Schools in Mississippi with our guest, Dr. Lisa Karmacharya, Executive Director for the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board. Listen as she talks about her role as Executive Director, their mission and plans for reopening in the fall. Plus, we will talk to Yolanda Davis who has a child enrolled in a charter school to get a parent's perspective.For more information on Charter Schools in MS visit: https://www.charterschoolboard.ms.gov/If you're transitioning your child to a new school this fall, it's...2020-07-1300 min
Radio Film SchoolThe Role of a Producer and How to Finance a FilmToday we have two professionals in the world of filmmaking to give expert information on 1) the role of "producer" and 2) how to finance a film.<img title= "Read more..." src= "data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" alt="" data-wp-more="more" data-wp-more-text="" data-mce-placeholder="1" />Last week we got a voicemail from a listener of the show wanting to know more information about how you go about financing a film. While in Los Angeles to film our new "women in film" upcoming documentary series, I took advantage of the opportunity to interview show regular Yolanda Cochran.Based...2016-06-1700 minRadio Film SchoolShort Ends: Think Like a Man [SE14]A few weeks ago I posted my "best of..." series, and made a comment that sparked a great conversation with show regular Yolanda Cochran (former head of physical production at Alcon Entertainment). The comment was part of my "moral to the story" summary for the "Women in Film" series episode from last fall (daredreamer.fm/wif3). Essentially I said that one of the things women should do to gain parity with men in Hollywood is to act and think like a man.But should they? Yolanda has a different take on the topic and that is the...2016-03-2900 min