Episode 80 | A Response to ‘Ballet Body’ w/ “Beyond the Barre” podcast & Margaret Mullin

On this episode, Martheya interviews Margaret Mullin to talk about her podcast “Beyond the Barre”. Martheya goes behind the screen to talk more about the making of the podcast, taking off the rose-colored glasses of certain aspects in the dance profession, and deconstructing the article “What is Ballet Body” by Gia Kourlas. Get ready to hear from an amazing woman who is ready to shake up the ballet world and be honest about body image and empathy in the profession.  Episode Show kNOwtes Podcast Home

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Social media has influenced our way of life. kNOwBOX dance [a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) non-profit arts service organization] leadership—YeaJean Choi, Azaria Hogans, Reyna Mondragon, and Martheya Nygaard—co-host Dance Behind the Screen podcast a conversation series with people who have dance-related careers questioning the influence of social media in dance process, production, and publicity. On this show, they interview the top artists, scholars, and leaders about who they are, their careers, and the impact of social media on the dance world. This podcast aims to inspire, entertain, and offer new perspectives to think outside of the box. Whether you are a dance artist, educator, scholar, or are curious about the impact of social media on dance, this is the podcast for you.