Episodes
Holiday Gift Guide for Dancers Host Anna Harsh Welcome back to "The Dance Floor," your go-to podcast for all things dance! I’m Anna Harsh and in today’s episode, I’m helping you shop for the holidays. Offering 10 great gift ideas for your beloved dance instructors and dancers. Showing appreciation to those who guide you on the dance floor is important. So I’m here to help you choose the perfect gift that’s thoughtful, practical, and maybe even a little luxurious! Like, Share &...
Published 11/14/24
Published 11/14/24
Rhythms of Our Ancestors Host Anna Harsh - Dancer, Author, Podcaster Have you ever felt the pulse of your ancestors in your movements? What stories do you carry in your body, and how do they shape your dance or your life? Listen in as I explore the powerful connection between dance and heritage and the 10 ways to celebrate and honor your ancestors. Like, Share & Subscribe! Anna's website: www.AnnaHarsh.com #AncestorLove #FamilyTreePose #CandleLight #AncestorStories...
Published 10/30/24
How to structure a dance class. Host Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, E-RYT 200, Pilates certified. Time: 8mins long - Listen until the end. Ever wondered what goes into creating an effective dance class that keeps students moving and motivated? Join me this week as I break down the essential elements of a successful dance class structure! Discover how to teach, engage and create a community! ✨Listen until the end....You don't want to miss out. Take an online class with Anna...
Published 10/28/24
Italian food & dance Host: Anna Harsh Author, Dancer, Podcaster, Documentary producer. Guest: Robert Campana Celebrating Italian American Month Italian food and dance have so much in common. Listen in on how both Robert and Anna started businesses out of college projects. Robert also shares what to look for when shopping for Italian products. Robert Campana is the founder of Stop Italian Sounding ® (SIS). He tells the story of Italian food and beverage...
Published 10/14/24
We did it! Over 100 episodes! Wow thank you all for listening in and sharing our podcast with others. Fall Meditation Host: Anna Harsh M.A, B.A, E-RYT200, Pilates certified. It's time to take a break and meditate on our transformation. Find a comfortable seat and listen in to this short meditation. How have you changed this year? What do you want to change this fall? Listen in and breathe to think about these questions. #Meditation #autumn #transformation #THEDANCEFLOORPODCAST...
Published 09/30/24
Liturgical Dance Welcome back to The Dance Floor Podcast! I’m your host, Anna Harsh, today we will explore the beautiful intersection of dance and faith, where every step has a meaning, and every port de bra tells a story. Today, I’m diving into the world of liturgical dance—specifically how it finds a place within the Catholic tradition. Whether you’re a dancer, a faithful church-goer, I invite you to slip on your ballet slippers and join me on the dance floor! Items discussed: What...
Published 09/10/24
Boost your dance income. Season 5 ep 7 Host: Anna Harsh Hello, dancers, and welcome back to *The Dance Floor Podcast*! I’m your host, Anna, and today we’re diving into a topic that I know is top of mind for many of you—how to make more money as a freelance dancer. So, let’s get those dancing shoes on and jump onto the dance floor. So many great tips and ways to make more money as a dancer! Listen in to boost your income as a dancer. Like, Share and subscribe! Leave 5 stars...
Published 08/27/24
Hello listeners! Today we are learning 5 unique facts about Italian dance. Plus we are revealing who the guest artists are that will be performing with Allegro Dance Company! Listen in and learn more about Italian dance & more about our two talented guests that will be performing on September 1, 2024 at 2pm Main Stage in Clarksburg, WV for the WV Italian Heritage Festival. The show is free so bring everyone! Pack the streets and applaud for these amazing performers! Festival...
Published 08/16/24
Performing for Festivals Have you attended a festival this summer or plan to this fall? Cue the music, because today we're talking about the ins and outs of festival performances today! I’ll be exploring performing for festivals and what dancers need to consider when performing for a festival. Ill also give some great tips for festival organizers when hosting dancers at a festival. Check out Allegro Dance Company on tour! www.AllegroDanceCompany.net www.AnnaHarsh.com...
Published 08/13/24
Welcome to THE DANCE FLOOR PODCAST! We're talking to Ida Reilsono Host Anna Harsh Today we dive into the world of dance, counseling, and advice for young dancers. Ida Reilsono is a former Pittsburgh Band member and color guard captain turned and now a graduate student at Duquesne University. Tune in as she shares her experiences, life lessons she learned along the way. She shares her early days at Bella School of Dance to coaching Montour High School's color guard, Ida will share her...
Published 07/29/24
The Dance Floor Podcast Host Anna Harsh interviews Nicole Ohr about technique tips on tap dance and how to tap into our potential. Topics: Weight Shifts Improvisation Advice Book suggestion: Tapping into Improv By Barabara Duffy Life Lessons learned with Tap Dance Nicole Ohr is a professional tap dancer based in NYC. She's had the opportunity of performing with choreographers Felipe Galganni, Jared Grimes, Max Pollak, as well as Sean Fielder's Boston Tap Company. She has...
Published 07/15/24
Season 5 Sneak Peek with Summer Events Host Anna Harsh gives a sneak peek into the season 5 episodes coming up along with free events and workshops you can take! Here are few of the events talked about in this episode. Grab your calendars and fill it up! June 7 @ 6pm South Strabane PA Park (Walking Yoga Class) June19 @ 5:30pm North Strabane PA Park ( Walking Yoga Class) July 11 @ Noon Citizens Library Washington, PA (Chair Yoga & Pilates) * Donation July 12 @ 6pm South...
Published 07/06/24
Host Anna Harsh interviews Baseball Coach Claudio Reilsono about how to be coachable and how to be a better coach to students. Topics covered: Tips to better yourself as a student How to be coachable How to accept feedback Coaching skills we all need Claudio Reilsono is the General Manager/Professional baseball scout with the Global Scouting Bureau as well as the Head baseball Coach at Carnegie Mellon University. Claudio started his career in 1983 at the age of 18 as the...
Published 07/01/24
Season 4, ep 17 Saving your Dance Data with host Anna Harsh In this episode we talk about: How to save your dance videos &photos safely How to make a plan to organize your data How to take chances with projects. A new documentary being produced by Steve. Tips & ways to create an organize way to save your dance videos & photos. Dr. Steve Mancini is considered an expert in leadership, cybersecurity, and understanding the challenges of cybercrime. He holds a Doctorate...
Published 06/17/24
Exploring Dance with Energy with guest Danielle Fusco Host Anna Harsh shares a conversation with dancer, choreographer, and healer Danielle Fusco about what life lessons she has gaind through dance as well as her healing gifts that bring energy to her work. This episode is packed with advice and great tips, you don't want to miss out! Subjects that we chat about: Reiki Healing Time management Travel with dance Dance Energy Journaling yoga visualization Modern...
Published 06/03/24
Meditation before a Performance Celebrating WORLD MEDITATION DAY Season 5 Ep 14 Have anxiety before you perform or audition? Find a quiet spot to sit and listen to this guided meditation. Host Anna Harsh E-RYT200 Yoga Instructor guides you through a brief meditation, breathing exercises and soft orginal music she created to give you a relaxing experience. Get prepared and start your day listening to this meditation. #Like #Share #Subscribe #TheDanceFloorPodcast Book a mediation...
Published 05/21/24
5 Steps to Success for Dancers Host Anna Harsh offers 5 practical ways for dancers to have a successful dance career. Remember, the power to make your dreams a reality lies in your own hands. Take control, set your goals, and start taking steps towards your dreams today. Listen in and use these ideas today! Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe...leave 5 stars. Until next time, keep dancing and never stop chasing your dreams on the dance floor. Anna Harsh is a professional...
Published 05/06/24
The Business Side of Dance Season 4 Ep 13 Host Anna Harsh gives 10 tips/ ways to make your dance career last for decades, secrets to how to earn more income and how to balance it all. Take notes during this episode! There is so much packed in. Don't forget to: Like, Share & Subscribe to stay connected. Join Allegro Dance Company in Pittsburgh area www.AllegroDanceCompany.net #DanceCareer #THEDANCEFLOORPODCAST #WomenSpeakers #BusinessOfDance #DanceBiz --- Send in a voice...
Published 04/22/24
* WARNING* Suicide is briefly mentioned in this episode. Guiding New Dance Teachers Hosted by: Anna Harsh Guest Debora Engerman shares her story of how and why she became a Ballet teacher. She offers tips and advice of how new teachers can be more confident and ways to cope with nervousness. Deborah Engerman trained under Wally Saunders in Pikesville, Maryland, from 1977 to 1979, and with the Baltimore Ballet School (formerly the Maryland Ballet School) under the direction of Wendy...
Published 04/08/24
Career * Confidence* Connections in Dance Guest: Maria Caruso Host: Anna Harsh *Warning * There is a brief mention of eating disorders in this episode. If you have an eating disorder please seek medical professional help. Visit: ⁠https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/⁠ In this episode: Maria speaks about her long dance career, her eating disorder, how she instills confidence in her dancers and ultimately makes connections around the globe through dance. Guest Maria...
Published 03/23/24
*BONUS EPISODE * 5 Tips for College Dancers - short episode Host Anna Harsh shares 5 dance tips for all you college-aged dancers to improve their dance journey. Tips that cover mind, body and spirit. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, these tips are sure to help you improve and grow in your dance journey. Grab a pen and paper and take notes! Allegro Dance Company is hiring in the Pittsburgh, PA area. Tour with the company and get paid to perform! Apply today...
Published 03/18/24
Performers without a plan B Host Anna Harsh speaks with New York triple threat actor, singer and dancer Sean Amato about living out the dream of performing without a plan B. In this conversation is: His beginnings. Audition tips & advice. Making it work What to do when you get stressed. Writing a one man show and performing it. Sean offers advice for the next generation as well as discussing his up and coming showcases he has written. Instagram:...
Published 03/11/24
Dance & Dual Citizenship in Italy Want to live in Italy? Want to study Italian dance? Host Anna Harsh interviews guest Anthony Calvanese who is living in Italy and now helps others obtain dual citizenship. He shares the steps to gain an Italian passport as well as a story about playing a little music with new friends in Italy. Anna shares more about Italian folk dances in various regions of Italy and how you can learn more about the country by learning the dances. Listen in on...
Published 02/26/24
THE POWER OF VISUALIZATION FOR DANCERS. Host Anna Harsh shares how incorporating a vision board can be a powerful tool for dancers when goal planning. Listen in on this unique way to dream up your dance career. Anna tells her story about how her dream board came true. Learn the 5 steps to making a powerful vision board as well as how to visualize before a show to make your performance successful. Show us your vision boards use #DanceFloorDreams Anna's Website: www.AnnaHarsh.com...
Published 02/12/24