
Dance Unscripted
Dance Unscripted brings together working artists, makers, and educators to explore creative research, pedagogical practices, dance-making, and more. It aims to break down barriers between audience and artist, educator and student, and professional and novice, creating a space for conversations that foster engagement, collaboration, and connection across diverse participants and fields.
This project is funded through a grant from the Lamar University Center for Resiliency.
Episodes
7 episodes
Vannia Ibarguen
In this episode, Amy Elizabeth and Vannia Ibarguen explore the transformative power of dance in community recovery, advocacy, and creative leadership. They discuss how dance can serve as a civic tool for social change, the intersection of dance...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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1:00:23

Ep 6: Burnout is Real with Rebekah Chappell
In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth engages with Rebekah Chappell, a teaching artist and performer, to explore the themes of resiliency and burnout in the dance community. They discuss Rebekah's journey from classical ballet...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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41:29

Ep 5: Exploring the Future of Dance with Martheya Scott
In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Martheya Scott, co-founder of kNOwBOX, about the innovative approaches to dance and community engagement. They discuss the importance of archiving dance, connecting with non-da...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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48:32

Ep 4: Embodied Forms & Resilience with Stacey Allen
In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Stacey Allen, a multifaceted artist and educator, about her journey in dance, the importance of storytelling through movement, and the intersection of dance anthropology and cu...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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57:11

Ep 3: Navigating Dance Online with Liz Staruch
In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Liz Staruch, an interdisciplinary artist and educator, about the creation of the Dance Professors Online Group during the pandemic. They discuss the challenges faced by dance e...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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52:21

Ep 2: Dance of Resilience with Kesha McKey
In this episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth speaks with Kesha McKey, a seasoned dance educator and choreographer from New Orleans. They explore Kesha's journey from a pre-med background to a fulfilling career in dance, the impact of...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:51

Ep 1: Flip the Script with Shelby Brannan
In the inaugural episode of Dance Unscripted, host Amy Elizabeth, alongside Shelby Brannan - Aimed Dance Board President - delves into the mission and evolution of Aimed Dance, a performing arts organization in Southeast Texas. The conversation...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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19:23
