As we enter a new political era, the hosts discuss why government support of the arts is a must, how the Biden administration might best help the arts world, and the pros and cons of New York State's arts revival plan. Harry Styles' choreographer reveals the dance inspirations for the "Treat People With Kindness" video. Erin Pride, host of The Dance Boss Podcast, joins to discuss strategies for online "dancepreneurs."
Show Notes
A transcript of this episode is available here: https://thedanceedit.com/transcript-episode-47
Links referenced in/relevant to episode 47:
-Makeda Easter's story on Lula Washington Dance Theatre's Mellon grant: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-01-15/lula-washington-dance-mellon-foundation
-Joshua Kosman's essay on why the government must support the arts: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/entertainment/today-as-during-the-depression-government-support-for-the-arts-is-a-must
-Jason Farago's article laying out a federal arts rescue plan: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/13/arts/design/arts-stimulus-biden.html
-Information about New York State's arts revival plan: https://deadline.com/2021/01/new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-arts-revival-program-1234672402/
-Tiffany Rea-Fisher and Justin Krebs' response to the New York plan: https://deadline.com/2021/01/new-york-gov-andrew-cuomo-arts-revival-program-1234672402/
-Harry Styles' choreographer on the creation of "Treat People With Kindness": https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9509883/harry-styles-treat-people-with-kindness-video-choreographer-paul-roberts-interview/
-Erin Pride's website, with information about The Dance Boss Podcast and DancePreneur Academy: https://erinpride.com/
-Pride's Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/
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A weekly podcast, hosted by editors from Dance Media, that breaks down the dance world's news and talks with with the artists who are shaping the headlines.