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 89 | Purple Mocean w/ Bumjin Kim & Youjung Park
On this episode, co-host YeaJean talks with Bumjin Kim Kim & Youjung Park about the story of their dance film “a dream of Troffea” which was the 2020 #NBFFAttentionGrabber. They talk about collaborat…
Episode 88 | Fear, Cognitive Trance, & Dance Filmmaking w/ Sebastian De Buyl
On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Martheya interviews filmmaker Sebastian De Buyl about his dance film “Spectre.” This film was awarded the #NBFFVisionary by the kNOwBOX dance …
Episode 87 |The Creative Process of Making the Dance Film ‘Pilgrimage’ w/ Marlene Millar & Sandy Silva
On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Reyna interviews filmmakers Marlene Millar and Sandy Silva about their dance film “Pilgrimage.” This film was awarded the #NBFFVisionary by th…
Episode 86 | Examining the Profiling of Black Men in ‘Black Stains’ w/ Tiffany Rhynard and Trent D. Williams Jr.
On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-host Azaria interviews filmmakers Tiffany Rhynard and Trent D. Williams Jr. about their dance film “Black Stains.” This film was awarded the #NBFFV…
Episode 85 | 복합문화공간 에무 w/ SangMin Kim - emuARTSPACE
On this episode, co-host YeaJean talks with SangMin Kim in Korean about the history and vision of emuARTSPACE, art management skills, and how to say no to the box. If English is your primary language…
Episode 84 | Volviendo a las raíces de uno c/ (Returning to one’s roots w/) Jesús Velasco Mondragón (Spanish)
On this episode, Wilber Mendoza, Harumi Gallardo, and co-host Reyna talk with Jesús Velasco Mondragón in Spanish about his artistic career, equity in dance, and how social media is influencing the da…
Episode 83 | Dance & Stuff the podcast w/ Jack Ferver and Reid Bartelme
On this episode, Dance Behind the Screen podcast co-hosts interview Dance & Stuff podcast co-hosts. The entire NB team joins in to talk to Jack Ferver and Reid Bartelme about their experience startin…
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 a…
Episode 81 | Forging Your Own Space w/ Filmmaker Jade Charon
On this episode, Azaria and Reyna interview Jade Charon to talk about her dance film “Gold”. Azaria and Reyna dig deep into Jade’s process as a dancer, choreographer, filmmaker, interdisciplinary art…
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-co…
Episode 79 | A Platform for Dance Culture w/ Dance Cultura Podcast
#79: On this episode, Reyna interviews Dance Cultura Podcast co-hosts Annie and Dali. These three co-hosts delve into what it is like to start a dance podcast, how to “just do it” and go after your d…
Episode 78 | International Dance Studies with Gabriela Lobo Calderon and Sang Hwa Nam (Spanish-Korean)
On this episode, co-host Reyna talks with Gabirle Lobo Calderon in Spanish and co-hosts YeaJean talks with Sang Hwa Nam in Korean about dance and studying abroad. If English is your primary language …
Episode 77 | Sky’s the Limit: Aerial and Pole Dance with Twisted Bodies
#77: On this episode, check-in with the team as we celebrate Women’s History Month and interview Twisted Bodies Studio. Co-hosts Martheya and Azaria go behind the screen with Khristen and Carissa of …
Episode 76 | Do You Know About Your Intellectual Property Rights in Dance?
#76: Hear from guests Shravani Deshmukh and Shweta Dharap as we dig into why all choreographers and dance makers should pursue intellectual property rights for their work. Co-hosts Martheya and Azari…
Episode 75 | Saying No to the Box w/ the NB Team
Episode 74 | Season 2 Wrap Up
2020 was a difficult year for all of us, especially for those in the performing arts. Despite the difficulties and unexpected events of 2020, the team at kNOwBOX dance has been grounded in our missio…
Episode 73 | Every BODY can dance w/ Marisa Hamamoto
On our fourth episode of ‘organizations’ month, your co-hosts Azaria and Reyna interview leader, artist, speaker, and founder of Infinite Flow, Marisa Hamamoto. In this episode, we go behind the scre…
Episode 72 | Deconstructing Odissi & Indian Classical Dance w/ Kaustavi Sarkar
On our third episode of ‘organizations’ month, your co-host YeaJean interviews dancer, choreographer, educator, and scholar, Kaustavi Sarkar. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about K…
Episode 71 | Trash The Trophies w/ Chasta Hamilton
On our second episode of ‘dance organizations’ month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions, Chasta Hamilton. In this episode, we go…
Episode 70 | Seoul Dance Center w/ Dael Kim
On our first episode of ‘dance organizations’ month, your co-host YeaJean interviews assistant manager of Seoul Dance Center, Seoul Foundation for Arts and Culture, Dael Kim. In this episode, we go b…