41e856b1-e59f-5b15-8cce-d7ca99f5df0dTue, 10 Oct 2023 22:00:10 +0000Captivate.fm5th Element Center for Dancehttps://artwork.captivate.fm/01368dcd-82db-4ea6-bed6-345d1c1f2f6a/SsNOA_HGqslHSCKRj950txfv.jpg5th Element Center for Dance5th Element Center for DanceThe One Mic podcast is the official podcast for 5th Element Center for Dance. Each month, we feature a member of our community to talk dance, youth development, arts, and Aurora. Join us as we elevate the voices of Aurora artists, educators, and youth.https://dance5e.captivate.fmnoepisodicnopodcastThe 5E Origin StoryIn this episode we play a little role reversal, with Janei Maynard (the founder of 5th Element Center for Dance) interviewed by researcher, dancer, rude gyal, and close friend of Janei's, Dr. Onisha Etkins. Together they break down the mission and roots of this welcoming space, as well as discuss the future that these spaces bring and their importance to historically oppressed communities in the dance space.

]]>In this episode we play a little role reversal, with Janei Maynard (the founder of 5th Element Center for Dance) interviewed by researcher, dancer, rude gyal, and close friend of Janei's, Dr. Onisha Etkins. Together they break down the mission and roots of this welcoming space, as well as discuss the future that these spaces bring and their importance to historically oppressed communities in the dance space.

]]>13dcf616-439d-49a5-843b-fb5cde15e463Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:00:00 -060049:57nofull131315th Element Center for DanceRize Up, Get Live, & Know Your RootsThis episode, Janei interviews dance instructor Jamal Johnson. Jamal talks about krump, the intersections of dance and film, and the importance of learning history and culture as a dancer. He also talks about the importance of giving props to other dancers, as peers, students, and instructors.

]]>This episode, Janei interviews dance instructor Jamal Johnson. Jamal talks about krump, the intersections of dance and film, and the importance of learning history and culture as a dancer. He also talks about the importance of giving props to other dancers, as peers, students, and instructors.

]]>87e0b8dc-500e-4d2e-8784-3db246184d9aTue, 13 Jun 2023 16:00:00 -060050:40nofull121215th Element Center for DanceEmbracing the KAOSThis episode, Janei interviews senior dancer Jazoni Johnson. Jazoni talks about her experience dancing, choreographing, and directing as a youth and recaps the dancers' experience at the KAOS hip hop convention in Denver.

]]>This episode, Janei interviews senior dancer Jazoni Johnson. Jazoni talks about her experience dancing, choreographing, and directing as a youth and recaps the dancers' experience at the KAOS hip hop convention in Denver.

]]>c4d1e633-c32d-40fd-ad45-ef735649d730Tue, 25 Apr 2023 15:00:00 -060035:55nofull111115th Element Center for Dance