{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Truth In This Art","title":"Innovative Dance: Lauren Messina on Art, Creativity & Community","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2120,"description":"Get ready for thought-provoking conversations on 'The Truth in This Art' podcast, with your host, Rob Lee, and today’s guest: Lauren Ashlee Messina, a versatile dancer, choreographer, and mentor, as she engages in a captivating conversation with host Rob Lee on The Truth In This Art Beyond New Orleans. With a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Belhaven University and training from the Ailey School, Lauren's artistry shines through collaborations with esteemed dance companies and national stage performances. Beyond her artistic prowess, Lauren is a dedicated advocate for dance education and accessibility, impacting both young minds and adults through the New Orleans School of Ballet. Tune in to explore the dynamic world of dance, the transformative power of the arts, and Lauren's invaluable contributions to inspiring and empowering artistic journeys.\nAbout the New Orleans School of Ballet\nNew Orleans School of Ballet provides classical training to young people and adults in a supportive & nurturing environment. We serve two distinct groups, children and adults interested in the exploration of classical ballet and discovering the joy of dance and dancers in the serious pursuit of a professional ballet career.\n \nNew Orleans School of Ballet provides pre-professional dancers with a rigorous and comprehensive curriculum, mentorship, and performance opportunities.  \nThe School helps young dancers with exceptional potential, talent, and a strong interest in classical ballet find financial, developmental, and social support.\n\nIn this episode, we uncover:\nMessina's transformative journey from writing and poetry to her acclaimed career in dance.\nHow the spark of dance was ignited in Messina's life through parental encouragement and early lessons.\nThe profound impact of training at Bell Haven University and the Ailey School on Messina's unique choreographic style.\nThe vibrant tapestry of the New Orleans dance community, where African and folkloric dance form a powerful...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/JOa6JbGOYOtDQMaChk3GEjdMaqieN4aTVZIMSZjm84c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85Y2U0/ZjJkMjUzNTFiYjlh/NTNkMDAxNzg0Y2Iy/ZWI5My5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}