Episode 82 | A Safe Space Isn’t Automatic w/ Joy-Marie Thompson

On this episode, Martheya and YeaJean interview Joy-Marie Thompson to talk about equity in the dance field. Joy-Marie discusses what keeps her dancing, how to make sure you get paid, and her growth as a director. Martheya, YeaJean, and Joy-Marie discuss the importance of how to actually build a safe space and the time it takes to build the relationships in order to do so. Enjoy this episode as Joy-Marie comes to the podcast with the “tea” and the truth. 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.