Dance Behind The Screen

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Where dance, technology, and creativity converge! The Dance Behind the Screen Podcast (DBS) dives deep into thought-provoking conversations with world-class dancers, choreographers, scholars, digital innovators, social media influencers, and arts leaders. With a passion for pushing boundaries and saying "NO to the BOX," the show inspires listeners to think creatively, embrace technology, and explore the evolving landscape of dance and the arts. Available across multiple platforms including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and more, the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast brings together diverse voices from around the globe. With over 10,000+ downloads and listeners in 44+ countries, the show has featured in-depth interviews with prominent guests such as Dr. Thomas F. DeFrantz (featured on Netflix's Explained), social media influencer Alessia Lugoboni, Xin Ying of the Martha Graham Dance Company, and Matt Kent, artistic director of Pilobolus, among others. The podcast is recorded in-person and virtually, making it accessible to global audiences while connecting the dance community with innovative ideas, cutting-edge insights, and stories of inspiration.

Recent Episodes

OCT 7, 2026
Dance, Culture + the Next Generation, Karla Hardaway
#161: In the Season 8 finale of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Karla Hardaway—award-winning dance educator, choreographer, author, advocate, and founder of the Texas Association for Dance and Culture. Karla shares how discovering ballet folklórico in public school helped her connect with her cultural identity and shaped her path as an educator. Together, Martheya and Karla explore the future of dance education, expanding access in public schools, preserving culturally rooted dance forms, and creating stronger pathways for the next generation. Karla also shares the story behind the North Texas Ballet Folklórico Contest, her advocacy for culturally rooted dance education across Texas, and why she believes AI can never replace cultural identity. This conversation is a reminder that building the future of dance means honoring where we come from, collaborating across communities, and creating opportunities for the next generation. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Meet Karla Hardaway 02:00 – Dance + Cultural Identity 03:00 – Building the Texas Association for Dance and Culture 05:00 – The State of Dance Education in Texas 07:00 – Preserving Tradition + Creating the Future 09:00 – Creating Pathways for the Next Generation 11:00 – Why Dance Belongs in Public Schools 12:00 – Technology, AI + Cultural Identity 15:00 – Expanding Access Through Partnerships 20:00 – The North Texas Ballet Folklórico Contest 25:00 – The Future of Dance Education 28:00 – Collaboration Over Competition 33:00 – The Story Behind TADC 38:00 – Connect with Karla + TADC CONNECT WITH KARLA + TADC Texas Association for Dance and Culture www.txdanceandculture.org To watch the show click HERE. Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home This season of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast is supported in part by the Moody Fund for the Arts and our generous individual Season Sponsors, Dexter & Jenel Evans and Helen & James Gallas. Say NO to the BOX and YES to the future of dance.
39 MIN
SEP 30, 2026
The Future of Ballet with Diana Crowder
#160: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Diana Crowder, founder and artistic director of Pegasus Contemporary Ballet, to explore the future of ballet and what it takes to build a sustainable arts organization. Diana shares her journey from professional ballet dancer to arts leader and entrepreneur, her approach to "think globally, nurture locally," and why ballet must continue evolving with each generation. They discuss balancing tradition with innovation, cultivating Dallas's creative community, using technology with intention, and building a clear brand that connects dance with new audiences. From rigorous technique to creative freedom, Diana offers a look at how artists can honor ballet's history while creating what comes next. In this episode: Building Pegasus Contemporary Ballet from the ground up Balancing tradition, innovation, and creative freedom Thinking globally while nurturing local artists Technology's role in dance Branding and audience development Building a sustainable future for ballet CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome + Flash Four 04:00 Think Globally, Nurture Locally 08:00 Cultivating Dallas's Creative Community 13:00 Diana's Journey from Dancer to Founder 18:00 Building Pegasus Contemporary Ballet 24:00 Why Contemporary Ballet Matters 30:00 Technology + Dance 34:00 Building a Digital Presence 37:00 Branding + Audience Development 44:00 Saying NO to the BOX 46:00 Connect with Diana + Pegasus Connect with Diana + Pegasus Contemporary Ballet: Instagram: @pegasuscontemporaryballet Facebook: Pegasus Ballet Website: pegasusballet.org To watch the show click HERE. Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home This season of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast is supported in part by the Moody Fund for the Arts and our generous individual Season Sponsors, Dexter & Jenel Evans and Helen & James Gallas. Say NO to the BOX and YES to the future of dance.
48 MIN
SEP 23, 2026
Reimagining Public Space, Joshua King
#159: In this episode of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, host Martheya Nygaard Scott sits down with Joshua King, mixed-media artist and co-founder and Executive Director of AURORA, to explore how art, technology, and public space can create more accessible and connected cultural experiences. Joshua shares the evolution of AURORA from a one-night light, video, and sound event into an internationally recognized public art organization. He reflects on the importance of taking art beyond traditional venues, meeting audiences where they are, and creating unexpected encounters with art in public spaces. The conversation explores audience development, interdisciplinary collaboration, technology, and AI, including how artists and arts organizations can experiment with emerging tools while keeping artists and ideas at the center. Joshua also discusses North Texas as a launching pad for creative work and why artists should think beyond geographic and institutional boundaries. In This Episode How AURORA reimagines public space through art and technology Why access and meeting audiences where they are matter What makes interdisciplinary collaboration successful How artists and organizations can experiment with technology and AI Why North Texas can be a launching pad for creative work beyond traditional boundaries Chapters 00:00 Welcome + Meet Joshua King 01:18 The Origins & Evolution of AURORA 05:00 Access + Expanding Public Art 07:20 Technology as a Tool for Accessibility 10:00 Rethinking Audiences + Unexpected Spaces 12:00 Experiment, Explore + Expand 14:30 Building Successful Creative Collaborations 18:00 Technology + the Future of the Arts 21:00 Our Relationship with Technology 25:00 Where Dance, Art + Technology Collide 27:00 AI Behind the Scenes in Arts Organizations 31:00 AI as an Artistic Tool 34:00 Saying NO to the BOX 35:30 Reimagining Public Space 38:00 North Texas as a Creative Launching Pad 41:30 What's Next for AURORA To watch the show click HERE. Episode Show kNOwtes | Podcast Home This season of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast is supported in part by the Moody Fund for the Arts and our generous individual Season Sponsors, Dexter & Jenel Evans and Helen & James Gallas. Say NO to the BOX and YES to the future of dance.
43 MIN
SEP 18, 2026
Oaxaca Cine con Isabel Rojas
1. Presentación de Oaxaca Cine e Isabel Rojas 00:00 Introducción del pódcast y presentación de Oaxaca Cine, un proyecto dedicado a la programación, exhibición y formación cinematográfica en Oaxaca desde 2011. Biografía de Isabel Rojas, cofundadora y directora, con su trayectoria en festivales y proyectos culturales. 2. ¿Qué es el cine? 07:40 Isabel responde la pregunta fundamental sobre qué es el cine desde su perspectiva como exhibidora y programadora: un pretexto para el encuentro colectivo, una pausa y un lenguaje que articula imágenes en movimiento con sonido. Reflexión sobre cómo el cine se transforma en la era audiovisual actual. 3. Detrás de pantalla: programación y exhibición 12:45 Recuerdos de las proyecciones en el Teatro Alcalá: la emoción detrás de bambalinas, las pruebas de proyección y la adrenalina previa a abrir puertas. Discusión sobre la programación cinematográfica (largometrajes vs. cortometrajes), el trabajo con la Cineteca Nacional y cómo funcionan los derechos de exhibición. 4. Sostenibilidad y autogestión de proyectos culturales 19:27 Herramientas para construir un proyecto cultural sostenible a largo plazo: el deseo como motor, la visibilización de recursos más allá de lo económico, la diversificación de escalas, la autogestión y la importancia de no saturarse al ambiar demasiado. 5. Oaxaca Cine Móvil: el cine en comunidades 24:18 La experiencia de llevar el cine fuera de las salas y la ciudad a plazas, canchas y escuelas en comunidades originarias. La gira de 12 noches con la película de Ángeles Cruz por la Mixteca, el impacto del cine comunitario y cómo ver historias propias en pantalla abre posibilidades de creación. 6. Acceso, cooperación y formación de públicos 33:04 Cómo llevar cine a comunidades con marginación económica sin que el dinero sea limitante: colaboración honesta, intercambios, transparencia en costos. La función en el mercado de Santa María Tlahuitoltepec para 500 niños y la reflexión sobre la formación de públicos como pedagogía implícita. 7. El panorama del cine oaxaqueño y los límites 44:54 El cine de Oaxaca a nivel nacional: su historia de cine indígena y comunitario, la posición del estado en producción cinematográfica. Reflexión sobre los límites del proyecto: los materiales, la conciencia ambiental, el descanso personal, y la imaginación como frontera. La invitación a decir "no a la caja" saliendo de las estructuras hegemónicas. 8. Flash 4 y despedida 57:30 Sección final con cuatro preguntas rápidas: la primera película que vio (Caty la oruga), el impacto de las redes sociales en el cine, su red social favorita (Instagram) y la recomendación del canal de YouTube del Seminario Públicos y Audiencias del Futuro de la UNAM. Cierre y agradecimientos. https://www.youtube.com/@SeminarioPúblicosyAudienciasde 00:00 Presentación de Oaxaca Cine e Isabel Rojas 07:40 ¿Qué es el cine? 12:45 Detrás de pantalla: programación y exhibición 19:27 Sostenibilidad y autogestión de proyectos culturales 24:18 Oaxaca Cine Móvil: el cine en comunidades 33:04 Acceso, cooperación y formación de públicos 44:54 El panorama del cine oaxaqueño y los límites 57:30 Flash 4 y despedida
61 MIN