A Conversation About Abuse in the Dance Industry

Guests - Nicole Perry and Keanu UchidaHosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley MealorIn Episode 160 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, intimacy director and dance educator Nicole Perry and NEAMA co-founder and advocate for awareness of sexual abuse in the dance industry, Keanu Uchida, sit down for a candid conversation about improper behavior, unfair power dynamics, and abuse in the dance industry. *While we do not discuss any graphic details pertaining to sexual abuse in this episode, please take care when listening and preview this episode before listening with children*Topics Include: An explanation of power dynamics and boundaries as they pertain to the artistic dance community Red flags to look out for when researching or attending dance events How authority figures in the dance industry can work to make a safer space for young dancersHelp support our podcast! Join Making The Impact's Platinum Premium Subscription today! Your membership includes:Monthly Q&A episodes released to members-onlyPriority to have your questions answered each month on the live Q&A.Ad-free listening for all of Season 4. No sponsored ads!20% off all IDA MerchandiseExclusive bonus content released throughout the yearYour support helps us produce future episodes of Making The Impact for years to come!Making The Impact's Platinum Premium - Sign up now for only $5/month!Follow your Hosts & Guests!Courtney Ortiz - @courtney.ortizLesley Mealor - @miss.lesley.danceNicole Perry - @Dancendrama Keanu Uchida - @keanu.uchidaCheck out our guest’s current projects! NEAMA (Nonprofit Education and Advocacy for the Movement Arts)™️  Intimacy Direction in DanceCheck out Nicole's upcoming events on her website!This episode is sponsored by:Francisco Gella Dance Works - Season 5 Premier Sponsor!Educational and developmental programs, intensives, and seminars designed to empower students, parents, educators, and artists.Register now for an upcoming intensive, workshop or seminar!  Apolla Performance The benefit of a shoe + the comfort of a sock. Try Apolla Shocks and use code IMPACT10 for 10%Join your hosts Courtney Ortiz & Lesley Mealor at the Capezio Flagship Store in the heart of New York City for a LIVE podcast recording of Making the Impact!  PLUS - a bonus master class with Courtney, lunch at Capezio, swag bag freebies, dance wear discounts & more! Saturday, March 30th, 2024 - RSVP and register for class now! Apolla Performance Revolutionary compression dance socks for all styles! Use code: IMPACT10 for 10% off! Francisco Gella Dance Works In-person intensives & seminars for pre-professional dancers. Use code: MAKINGTHEIMPACT for $75 offDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show