Relative Rhythms | Where Music & Dance Meet
A podcast exploring the shared history of music and dance in an attempt to grow mutual understanding, build community, encourage collaboration, and make the world a better place through the performing arts. Hosted by musician Adam Price and dancer Emily Jane Acree. Support our work at patreon.com/RelativeRhythms
Episodes
This is the last part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on the cruise ship dancer gig, and their perspective on the job.
I interview Mitchell Thomas McCrone and Alexandra Cooney from backstage onboard.
We talk about how to get a gig as a cruise ship dancer, what a typical day is like, what the work is like, and all the good, bad, and ugly. We also talk about the differences in treatment between dancers a...
This is the second part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on the cruise ship musician gig, and their perspective on the job. I explain how to get the gig, dealing with agents, and what gear you need as a musician to get on board.I also interview Brazilian guitarist Alexandre Pivato about his experience as a cruise ship musician to get a slightly different perspective than just my own. W talk about navig...
This is the first part in our 3-part series on Cruise Ship Work. This episode focuses on what it's like to work on a cruise ship.
I talk about requirements to get on board, such as visas, STCW's, medicals, etc. I also cover the living accommodations, crew life, night life, getting off the ship, and interpersonal relationships.
I go over all the pros and cons of ship life, and go into some detail about some of the darker thi...
Our Premiere for Season 2! We talk about what we've been up to over the past 6 months, and our goals and plans for the upcoming season. A nice short re-introduction to us, and a teaser for what's to come!
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WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/
SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythms
EMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.com
INSTAGRAM: @relativerhythms
FACEBOOK: @relativerhythms
TIKTOK: @relativerh...
Our final episode of the season! We talk about our takeaways and what we learned, and then invite some special guests to come on and share some holiday wishes and wisdom.
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @relativerhythmsFACEBOOK: @relativerhythmsTIKTOK: @relativerhythmsMUSIC:Theme Song: "For the Love of It" by The Ad...
Our interview with tap dancer, educator, and composer, Anita Feldman. Anita created an acoustic tap dance instrument and collaborated with many composers to compose new music for the one-of-a-kind instrument. We talk about the instrument's design and construction, her compositions and choreographies, and her life as a performer with her tap company and as an educator.
Anita Feldmanhttps://anitafeldmantap.blogspot.com/
Anita'...
Our interview with Oslo-based tap dancer, educator, and professional improviser, Janne Eraker. She plays with multiple groups throughout Norway and Europe, including One Small Step, Øy, and her own band, the Janne Eraker Ensemble. In 2023 she released a groundbreaking album, entitled "Movements for Listening", where she collaborates with 12 different musicians, creating pieces that are a mix of fully improvised and experi...
Our interview with tap dancer, composer, and educator, Ian Berg. Ian is the founder of the tap company Subject:Matter, which just recently released their first album! We talk to him about his unique path getting his undergrad in dance but getting his masters in music, the process of recording a whole tap company for the album, and some great exercises for musicians and tap dancers.Subject:Matterhttp://www.subjectmattertap.com/...WE...
Our interview with singer-songwriter, drummer, composer, producer, and recording artist, Jon Bell. We talk about his many music projects, the wy tap dance inspired his most recent solo album "Something Behind," his music video collaborating with Emily Jane Acree as a tap percussionist, and how he deals with imposter syndrome and writers block.
Jon Bell
Our interview with tap dancer, educator, and recording artist, Tommy Wasiuta. We talk about his percussive influences, his recent debut solo album "Drum Shoes," his experience with the recording process, and how a tap dancer can study as a percussionist. Tommy Wasiuta: https://www.tommywasiuta.com/...WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: relativerhyt...
Our interview with tap dancer, educator, and founder of the North Carolina Youth Tap Ensemble (NCYTE), Gene Medler. Gene is a legendary educator, and has taught many professional tap artists of today. We talk about his unlikely beginnings as a tap dancer and educator, starting and growing his youth company, and some of his approaches and lessons learned in regards to teaching young people the art form.
NCYTE: https://www.ncyte.org/...
Our interview with Brazilian tap dancer and musician Leonardo Dias. We talk about the tap dance scene in Brazil, the country's native percussive dance forms, the complicated language, racial, and political barriers to learning the art form in Brazil, his many years playing and improvising with musicians, and some techniques and exercises to improve your musicianship as a tap dancer.
Leo Dias' Instagram: @leotapdias
Our interview with tap dancer and musician Johnathan Morin. We talk about learning music, the importance of listening, his indigenous heritage as a member of the Nehiyaw (Cree) nation, his complicated relationship with Canada, and how we can use our art to open dialogue and create a better world.
Johnathan Morin's Instagram: @johnnymorin
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhy...
Our interview with trumpeter, tap dancer, singer, and entertainer, Lonnie McFadden. We talk about the deep jazz history of Kansas City, his years on the road, his mentorship by his father Jimmy McFadden (a professional tap dancer from the big band era), his practice regimen, the deep connection between tap dance and jazz music, his new nightclub, and the responsibility of an artist to their audience.
Lonnie's Website: https:...
Our interview with drummer and percussionist, Spencer Inch. We talk about being on the road with a musical, being in the pit for the show Come From Away, learning the bodhran, and pushing through imposter syndrome.
Spencer's Website: https://www.spencerinch.com/
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @relativerhyth...
Our conversation with singer-songwriter Hugh Trimble. We talk to him about street performance and busking, his songwriting process, hooking and engaging an audience, imposter syndrome, and the role of an artist in a hurting world.
Hugh's Website: https://www.atomicranchband.com/
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.comINSTAGR...
Our interview with singer-songwriter, banjo player, and percussive dancer, Evie Ladin. We talk about folk tradition, the importance of music and dance in culture, and the intersection of music and dance.
Evie's Website: https://evieladin.com/
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK: https://www.patreon.com/RelativeRhythmsEMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.comINSTAGRAM: @relativerhythmsFACEBOOK: @relat...
Our interview with tap dancer, producer, and podcaster, Travis Knights. We talk about how learning to fit into live music situations, the importance of continuing education and growth, his multiple artistic projects, and the importance of an abundance mindset.
Travis's Website: https://www.travisknights.com/
Travis's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/travisknights
WEBSITE: https://www.relativerhythms.com/SUPPORT OUR WORK...
Join us as Sandra Kluge, an innovative tap percussionist, shares her journey from a tap dancing childhood to becoming a leader in blending rhythm and music with her feet. Sandra reflects on her transformation from traditional tap dance to a musical identity, her passion for composing rhythmic tapestries, and the challenges of redefining tap within music and dance communities. Gain insights into her creative process, teaching philos...
Welcome to the debut episode of Relative Rhythms!
In honor of National Tap Dance Day, Adam Price and Emily Jane Acree launch into the heart and soul of their new podcast, where they explore the intersection of tap dance and jazz music. Join us for an engaging and laughter-filled introduction, featuring a candid Q&A designed to break the ice and help you get to know your hosts.
Discover what inspired Adam and Emily to start the p...
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