An Incomplete History of Dance is a podcast about dance, unsurprisingly. Meghan Varner, lifelong dance nerd, and Murlin Varner, who knows only what he's picked up from parenting a lifelong dance nerd, share stories from some of the strangest, funniest, and most important moments in dance history.
We discuss the history of the Savoy Ballroom and how it relates to the early days of Lindy Hop. Topics discussed include dance history snores, ambiguous vice, and famous New York politicians. Note: this episode contains discussion of multiple aspects of racism, and while no event mentioned is...
Published 07/01/21
We discuss the relationship between ballet and vaudeville at the turn of the twentieth century and what it means for the rise of ballet in the United States. Topics discussed include the rise of the chorus girl, female dance producers and company owners, and Diaghilev being late to his own game....
Published 05/31/21
We look at the ways sexuality can be performed or rejected in dance, and why it matters to show a wide range of sexual and nonsexual relationships. Topics discussed include brain farts, stripteases, and Meghan being surprised when things are sexy. Note: contains much discussion of sex and nudity,...
Published 04/30/21