A new podcast with invited special guests talking about topics and the behind the scenes experiences within the Contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by Monique Jonas, the founder of Jona Dance, join us on our seasonal deep dive into all things contemporary dance and the arts!
EP 16: How to Start a Dance Company with Ekleido || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 16: Ekleido
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
In our Season 3 finale episode, we are joined by the wonderful Faye and Hannah, founders of Ekleido. Join us as we discuss all things starting a dance company and building momentum to thrive.
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To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
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3 Jul 2026
EP 15: Working in the UK vs Europe...is there really a difference between the two? || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 15: IHSAAN DE BANYA
Welcome to Season 3 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
In this week's episode, we are joined by long time friend, Ihsaan De Banya discussing all things working in the UK vs Europe.Don't forget to. like, comment and subscribe!To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!Socials:@candidconvos_jonadance@jonadace_www.jonadance.com
26 Jun 2026
EP 14: I’ve just graduated, but what am I graduating into? || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 14: JESS & ADA
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
In today's episode we are joined by two wonderful fresh graduates, Jess Yeo and Ada Campagnolo. Join us as we discuss all things early career and the reality of the industry in 2026!
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To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
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@jonadace_
19 Jun 2026
EP 13: "Help, they've asked for my rates..what do I say?" || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 13: BLUE MAKWANA
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
In today's episode we are joined by the multi-talented Blue Makwana as we discuss all things money and pricing yourself well as a freelancer in this industry.
Don't forget to. like, comment and subscribe!
To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
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12 Jun 2026
EP 12: Advocating for yourself! Navigating boundaries and professionalism as a dancer… || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 12: JOSEPH SISSENS
Welcome to Season 3 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
In today's episode we are joined by the multi-talented and awesome artist, Joseph Sissens. Join us as we talk all things professionalism and navigating the work space.
Don't forget to. like, comment and subscribe! To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
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:@candidconvos_jonadance
@jonadace_
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5 Jun 2026
Welcome to Season 3 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Welcome to Season 3 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance, our seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and Artistic Director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some much needed discussions about navigating our present day industry. It’s a free resource for the wider dance industry available on YouTube, Spotify and now Apple Podcasts.
Don't forget to. like, comment and subscribe!
To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
Socials:
@candidconvos_jonadance@jonadace_
www.jonadance.com
Video edited by Christopher Thomaschristopherthomascreative.com
28 Nov 2025
EP: 11 "Navigating life as a Choreographer with Sir Richard Alston" | Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.For our 2025 Bonus Episode we are joined by the one and only Sir Richard Alston! It was a pleasure to sit down with him to discuss all things choreography, New York and legacy.-To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!@jonadance_www.jonadance.comVideo edited by Christopher Thomaschristopherthomascreative.com
27 Jun 2025
EP 10- Dealing with injuries as a freelancer || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.In this week's episode, we are joined by Marie Astrid Mence. It was a pleasure to sit down with her to discuss all things navigating injuries as a freelancer.-To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!@jonadace_www.jonadance.com
20 Jun 2025
EP 09- Social Media: Your new CV- How do we represent ourselves well? || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
In this week's episode, we are joined by Sam Baxter. It was a pleasure to sit down with him to discuss all things social media.
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To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below.
Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
@jonadace_
www.jonadance.com
13 Jun 2025
EP: 08- The Reality of Touring || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry
.In this week's episode, we are joined by Rory Macleod, Eve Ngbokota and Hannah Kremer. It was a pleasure to sit down with these three to discuss all UK and international touring.
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To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
@jonadace_
www.jonadance.com
6 Jun 2025
EP: 07- Navigating Imposter Syndrome as a performer... | Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.In this week's episode, we are joined by Charlotte Edmonds. It was a pleasure to sit down with Charlotte to discuss all things relating to imposter syndrome.-To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!@jonadace_www.jonadance.comVideo edited by Christopher Thomaschristopherthomascreative.com
30 May 2025
EP: 06- Auditions: what are people actually looking for? || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Let's talk about it...Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.In this week's episode, we are joined by Etta Murfitt. It was a pleasure to sit down with Etta to discuss all things auditions.-To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!@jonadace_www.jonadance.comVideo edited by Christopher Thomaschristopherthomascreative.com
23 May 2025
Welcome to Season 2 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Welcome to Season 2 of Candid Convos with Jona Dance, a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas. We welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.- To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!@jonadace_www.jonadance.comVideo edited by Christopher Thomaschristopherthomascreative.com
13 Dec 2024
EP:05- How do dancer’s make money? Let’s talk about it... || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 03: EMMA FARNELL-WATSON
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
Drop your questions and reflections in the comment section below and let’s get candid!
We keep it cute, we keep it real, we keep it candid!
See you in the next episode :)
Monique x
6 Dec 2024
EP: 04- Jack of All Trades: Paving our own paths in dance || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 04: JOSHIE HARRIETTE
welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
Drop your questions and reflections in the comment section below and let’s get candid!
We keep it cute, we keep it real, we keep it candid!
See you in the next episode :)
Monique x
29 Nov 2024
EP: 03 - Pave your own path- Navigating the industry with Jamiel Devernay-Laurence || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 03: JAMIEL DEVERNAY-LAURENCE
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
Drop your questions and reflections in the comment section below and let’s get candid!
We keep it cute, we keep it real, we keep it candid!
See you in the next episode :)
Monique x
22 Nov 2024
EP:02 -Work/ Life balance in dance...does she exist? Let’s get into it... || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 02: VIDYA PATEL
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
Drop your questions and reflections in the comment section below and let’s get candid!
We keep it cute, we keep it real, we keep it candid!
See you in the next episode :)
Monique x
15 Nov 2024
EP:01 - Is Contemporary Technique still Relevant in today's industry? || Candid Convos with Jona Dance
EP 01: LIAM FRANCIS
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK. Hosted by founder and artistic director of Jona Dance, Monique Jonas- we welcome guests from the industry to join us in opening up some discussions and offering talking points to keep in mind for the continued development of our industry.
Drop your questions and reflections in the comment section below and let’s get candid!
We keep it cute, we keep it real, we keep it candid!
See you in the next episode :)
Monique x
10 Nov 2024
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance
Welcome to Candid Convos with Jona Dance a new seasonal podcast where we discuss anything and everything related to the contemporary dance industry here in the UK.
Stay tuned for our first episode coming to you on Friday 15th November 2025! Subscribe to stay up to date with Season One and never miss an episode!
To find out more about Jona Dance please find our website and socials below. Don’t hesitate to get in touch and send us your questions!
@jonadace_
www.jonadance.com (http://www.jonadance.com)
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