Join Emily Brunner, Philadelphia dance mom, dance fan and dance photographer, as she talks with dancers, teachers, business owners, designers and families working among Philadelphia’s thriving dance community. Listen to inspiring ideas that you can apply to your own life. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes to create the amazing performances in our local theaters. Get inspired by the stories and experiences of those who have dedicated their lives to the Philadelphia dance world. Join in the passion for dance that fills Philly’s neighborhoods. See how you can be a part of it all - by brining your strength, joy and dedication to the wonderful schools and companies that surround us here in Philadelphia.
As the world is forced to adapt in order to stay healthy and safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for people to find meaningful things to do. Emily Brunner talks with Susan Ramee, creator of Sajell dancewer and Masks by Sajell, about how she transitioned from making dance skirts to face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. To purchase masks please visit Masks by Sajell on Etsy
1 Apr 2020
What Can We Do Now? with Jaqlin Medlock: Exploring COVID-19's Impact on Dancers
As the world is forced to adapt in order to stay healthy and safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for people to find meaningful things to do. Emily Brunner talks with Jaqlin Medlock, dancer at Stephen Petronio Company and owner of Jaqlin Medlock Photography, about how she plans to stay connected to her art during the COVID-19 shutdown.
24 Mar 2020
Dancing at Home with Blanca Huertas Agnew: Exploring COVID-19's Impact on Dancers
As the world is forced to adapt in order to stay healthy and safe due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important for dancers to find a way to keep dancing and to stay strong. Emily Brunner talks with Blanca Huertas Agnew, teacher at the School of Pennsylvania Ballet about how dancers can safely continue to exercise and work on technique at home.
25 Feb 2020
What I Did With a Useless Degree
How a so-called "useless" degree can turn out to be invaluable Join Emily Brunner as she talks about all of the things she learned as a music performance major in college.
4 Feb 2020
Why Do You Dance?
Join Emily Brunner as she talks about what drives us to create our art and asks the question "Do we create for our audience or do we create for ourselves?"
14 Jan 2020
We Are All Perfectly Imperfect
The imperfections in our lives can actually give us great beauty and joy! Join Emily Brunner as she talks about wabi sabi and shares how appreciating the imperfections in life can bring us happiness. Music: "On Brevity" by Josh Woodward
17 Dec 2019
Backstage at the Nutcracker with Wayne Ballet
Let's go backstage at Wayne Ballet's Nutcracker performances to talk with some of the dancers about pointe shoes, partnering and hairspray! Listen as Emily Brunner shares and recites "'Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas (The Nutcracker Poem)" Music: "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Kevin MacLeod
3 Dec 2019
'Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas (The Nutcracker Poem)
Dancers, teachers, parents - this one's for you! In honor of everyone's favorite time of the year - Nutcracker! - I wrote you all a poem ;) Listen as Emily Brunner shares and recites "'Twas Three Weeks Before Christmas (The Nutcracker Poem)" Music: "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Kevin MacLeod
19 Nov 2019
Dancers Helping Dancers with Blanca Huertas Agnew
Blanca Huertas-Agnew, Philadelphia choreographer and dance teacher, is the founder and artistic director of the Puerto Rico Classical Dance Competition. The goal of PRCDC is to create a platform for young people in artistic development to continue their studies in professional companies with the possibility of being hired as future professionals in classical dance. It aims to provide resources through scholarships to students who exhibit extraordinary talent and assist in their developm...
5 Nov 2019
When Philadelphia (Finally) Felt Like Home
How giving things a chance can be the key to finding a connection. Join Emily Brunner as she shares how Philadelphia (finally!) came to feel like home. Music: "On Brevity" by Josh Woodward
22 Oct 2019
Awesome Halloween Costumes for Dancers
Dancewear makes a great foundation for some fabulous Halloween costumes. Join Emily Brunner as she talks about ways that you can use the dance wear in your closet to create easy and awesome Halloween costumes. Music: "On Brevity" by Josh Woodward
4 Oct 2019
The World is Full of Magic Things
It's wonderful knowing that there is more ahead of us, more to discover and more to enjoy. Join Emily Brunner as she talks about how we can look forward to all of the wonderful things out there, just waiting for us. Music: "On Brevity" by Josh Woodward
4 Oct 2019
What We Can Learn from Icebergs
There's much, much more to everything than just the things we see immediately in front of us. Join Emily Brunner as she talks about how the phrase "it's just the tip of the iceberg" helps us see how we can enjoy the whole journey as we work towards our goals. Music: "On Brevity" by Josh Woodward
29 Aug 2019
Hello! This is Philly Dances!!
Welcome! Join Emily Brunner, Philadelphia dance mom, dance fan and dance photographer, as she talks with dancers, teachers, business owners, designers and families working among Philadelphia’s thriving dance community. Listen to inspiring ideas that you can apply to your own life. Learn about what goes on behind the scenes to create the amazing performances in our local theaters. Get inspired by the stories and experiences of those who have dedicated their lives to the...
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