Dance Behind The Screen
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.
- Update frequency
- every 8 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 150
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Episode 145 | The Future is Embodied: Emi Matsushita
#145: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya chats with creative entrepreneur and educator Emi Matsushita about blending science, business, and the arts to empower dancers. They e…
Ecologías del cuerpo, con Liz Xospa
La conversación explora el enfoque interdisciplinario de Liz, que combina danza, ecología, feminismo y tecnología. Ella comparte su visión de la ecología como una relación con el paisaje y también co…
Episode 144 | Beyond the Stage: How Bombshell Dance Project Reinvents Audience Connection
#144: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya chats with Emily Bernet and Taylor Rodman, co-artistic directors of Bombshell Dance Project, about breaking boundaries between performe…
Scroll, Dron y Memes. Danza en la Era Digital, con Carmen Ixchel
Carmen Ixchel nos comparte cómo su práctica interdisciplinaria fusiona la danza, la tecnología y el archivo, explorando la relación entre el cuerpo y los medios digitales. Al compartirnos sobre sus o…
Episode 143 | Identity and Impact with Rai Barnard
#143: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, host Martheya sits down with Rai Barnard, a queer Dallas-based choreographer and performer. Rai creates contemporary dance works rooted in lived exp…
La Vía Negativa, con la Sociedad del Paisaje
La Sociedad del Paisaje es una agrupación de artistas interdisciplinarios que explora las conexiones entre la danza, la naturaleza y la colaboración creativa en el México contemporáneo. Reflexionan s…
Episode 142 | Strategic Planning with kNOwBOX dance
#142: In the season seven premiere of Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, Martheya from KNOWBOX DANCE introduces the theme of strategic planning and technological innovation in arts and culture. She ref…
La Filosofía del Cambio, con Paulina Espinosa
En este episodio de Dance Behind the Screen, Wilber Mendoza conversa con la bailarina, coreógrafa y docente mexicana Paulina Espinosa, quien repasa su trayectoria desde su graduación con honores en e…
Episode 141 | Dance & Technology, kNOwBOX dance Team
The team is back together (minus YeaJean) to talk about Dance & Technology and wrap up Season 6. They discuss ChatGPT, AI in education, collaboration, and more. (29:56) Episode Show kNOwtes | Podca…
Episode 140 | Creating Dance Content: Sarah Tran, TranScend Motion
Sarah Tran, Founder and Artistic Director of TranScend Motion, joins Martheya to talk about Creating Dance Content. They discuss building her company TranScend Motion, creating content for social me…
Episode 139 | multi/trans/inter/anti-disciplinary dance & technology: Erica “EG” Gionfriddo, ARCOS
Erica “EG” Gionfriddo, Co-Founder of ARCOS, joins Martheya to talk about multi/trans/inter/anti-disciplinary dance & technology. They discuss ARCOS, how social media has shifted artmaking, building y…
Episode 138 | The Element of Surprise: Erica Felicella
Erica Felicella, Dallas-based interdisciplinary artist, joins Martheya to talk about The Element of Surprise. They discuss mentorship in the arts, Dallas Aurora, AI, and the digital arts. (31:51) Ep…
Episode 137 | Dance & Augmented Reality: Dr. Adesola Akinleye, DancingStrong Movement Lab
Dr. Adesola Akinleye, an interdisciplinary dancer and choreographer artist-scholar, joins Martheya to talk about Dance and Augmented Reality. They discuss spatial practices, perceived borders, and Da…
Episode 136 | Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art with cari ann shim sham*, mowna
cari ann shim sham*, wild artist and co-founder/curator for the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art, joins Martheya to talk about Blockchain, AI, and Newfangled Art. They discuss NFT’s, the problems wi…
Episode 135 | Dance & the Digital Arts: Jean-Marc Matos, K. Danse Company
Jean-Marc Matos, Artistic Director of K. Danse Company, joins Martheya to talk about Mixing Contemporary Dance & Digital Arts. They discuss pluridisciplinary collaborations, considering your audience…
Episode 134 | Breaking Barriers w/ Pilobolus: Matt Kent and Rob Pranzatelli
Matt Kent (Artistic Director of Pilobolus) and Robert Pranzatelli (Author) join Martheya to talk about Rob’s book, Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life. The book encompasses the whole fifty-year evol…
Episode 133 | Dance Goes Viral: Andrew Chapman, Mobile Dance Film Association
Andrew Chapman, Founder and Director of the Mobile Dance Film Association, joins Martheya to talk about Dance Going Viral. They discuss the future of making with mobile devices, solo filmmaking, and …
Episode 132 | Pushing Boundaries with Confidence: Joel Olivas, mixtamotus
Joel Olivas, co-founder of mixtamotus, and an immersive multimedia producer and designer who has worked with ARTECHOUSE, Sweet Tooth Hotel, and Meow Wolf among others, joins Martheya to talk about Bo…
Episode 131 | Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Alexander Whitley Dance Company
Alexander (Alex) Whitley, an award-winning choreographer whose pioneering work with digital technology has placed him at the forefront of innovation in contemporary dance, joins Martheya to talk abou…
Episode 130 | Filmmaking: Bart Weiss, Dallas Video Fest
Bart Weiss, an award-winning filmmaker, educator and director/founder of the Dallas VideoFest, joins Martheya to talk about Filmmaking. They discuss advice for makers, predictions for the film indust…