
Philly Dances Podcast
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.
Episodes
14 episodes
From Making Skirts to Masks with Susan Ramee
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 Rame...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 15
•
39:18

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 Med...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 14
•
22:53

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 tal...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 13
•
25:58

What I Did With a Useless Degree
How a so-called "useless" degree can turn out to be invaluableJoin Emily Brunner as she talks about all of the things she learned as a music performance major in college.
•
Season 1
•
Episode 11
•
9:36

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?"
•
Season 1
•
Episode 10
•
6:33

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 br...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 9
•
7:51

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
•
Season 1
•
Episode 8
•
19:19

'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...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 7
•
4:24

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 ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 6
•
35:50

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 <...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 5
•
8:35

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 ...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 4
•
6:54

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 thing...
•
Season 1
•
Episode 3
•
6:59
