Navigating dance auditions Host Anna Harsh speaks with her guest Caitlin about navigating dance auditions and how to be fully prepared and what to pack. Guest Caitlin Sloan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Grand Valley State University and Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Missouri.  She danced professionally for nine years with companies including Ballet Tucson and Missouri Contemporary Ballet (now Mareck Dance). She founded The Brainy...

Planning and Tracking your Progress This is part 5 of a 5 part series to help you reset your new year. How are you doing with your new goals for the year? Are you seeing progress? Are you tracking your progress? Host Anna Harsh offers ways to track your progress and see them visually. Listen to the full episode for the opportunity that awaits you! Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com #Spotify #WomenPodcaster #DancePodcast #THEDANCEFLOORPODCAST --- Send in a voice message:...

Embracing Challenges and Staying Motivation part 4 This is part 4 of the 5 part series to reset your new year. Host Anna Harsh offers unique ways to stay motivated and over come challenges throughout the year to stay on track. She includes paths to gain community support. Grab paper and pen to write down these tips and ideas to get on a great path for your new year. Listen all the way to the end! Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com #Spotify #AnnaHarsh #TheDanceFloor #WomenPodcaster...

Setting Goals for the new year This is part 2 of a 5 part series to reset your new year. Host Anna Harsh offers a system to set your goals. D.A.N.C.E. Listen in and take notes to help you set new goals for the year and achieve more this year. Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com #spotify #SettingGoals #Reset #NEWYEAR --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/support

Ready to reset your new year? Listen in to this episode to help you find your focus for the year. This is part 2 of a 5 part series for dancers to restart their new year! Define your focus is the topic for this episode. Host Anna Harsh offers you ways to help you choose your focus for the year. Anna covers these topics in this episode: Setting clear goals Identify your strengths and weaknesses Choose a style or genre Find master classes Finding performance opportunities Like...

Reflect and Learn - PART 1 Host Anna Harsh offers the listener ways to start the new year off on the right foot. This is a 5 part series to give you the steps to take to stay on track to achieve your goals this year. Part 1 talks about reflecting and asking yourself the 5 questions that will lead you on a better path. Reflecting back and learning from the past. Website: www.AnnaHarsh.com Audition for Allegro at www.AllegroDanceCompany.net #Podcasting #WomenSpeakers #NewYearGoals...

Curtain Call for 2023 As we bid farewell to this year we reflect on what a great year it has been and offer hopes for the new year. A deep gratitude to all the listeners that enjoy this podcast. Host Anna Harsh shares a special message, holiday wishes and gives you a sneak peek of what's to come in 2024! Anna's website www.AnnaHarsh.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this podcast:...

Aging with Dance with host Anna Harsh Is your dance career over at age 18 because you graduate and leave your local dance studio? The answer is NO! Anna offers perspective for younger dancers and aging dancers. As dancers age we still want to perform. Anna offers tips and advice on how to keep dancing and staying vibrant on stage. Audition for Allegro Dance Company at www.Allegrodancecompany.net Dance lessons online with Anna www.AnnaHarsh.com #agingwithDance #WomenSpeakers...

Host Anna Harsh offers 10 gift ideas for dancers plus a few bonus gift ideas! The gifts range from just a few dollars to a few hundred dollars. Dance classes with Anna Harsh online www.AnnaHarsh.com You can also order Anna's books on her website. Anna mentions stagestep.com for dance floors. Have a great holiday and remember to like, share and subscribe to hear and learn more about the art of dance. #WomenPodcaster #THEDANCEFLOORPODCAST #AnnaHarsh #WomenSpeakers --- Send in a...

Being thankful can be challenging in the arts. Host Anna Harsh offers ways to find gratitude everyday especially in the art of dance. Listen until the end to do a free gratitude exercise. Plus a special announcement show for Allegro Dance Company Nov 25 Washington PA 11:30am performance at 19 North. www.AllegroDanceCompany.net www.AnnaHarsh.com #Podcasters #Dancers #WomenSpeakers #Books #Gratitude #Meditation --- Send in a voice message:...

Host Anna Harsh interviews musician & composer Chris Aquavella in his home in Germany. Chris Acquavella is a classical mandolinist & educator from San Diego, California, who currently lives in Mainz, Germany. He graduated First Class Honors from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance in London, England. Chris studied under the instruction of Alison Stephens, as well as composition with Andrew Poppy. His inspiring composition is haunting and inspiring. Listen in as Chris...

Meditation for Dancers Find a quiet space where you can be still and breathe. Enjoy this relaxing and inspirational meditation for dancers to feel empowered and refreshed to perform again. Host Anna Harsh guides you through this meditation with soft music composed and played by Anna herself. Like, Share and subscribe to THE DANCE FLOOR For Anna's classes visit www.AnnaHarsh.com To perform visit www.AllegroDanceCompany.net #meditation #podcasts #dancers #spotify...

Excuses that are ruining your dance career! Host Anna Harsh reveals the various excuses dancers are making to avoid performing, auditioning and more! #NoMoreExcuses #dancers She offers the truth behind these excuses and ways to combat making them. Advice and inspiring stories are told in this episode. Five major excuses are explored that everyone has heard. Listen to the very end -- Anna offers a great opportunity! www.AnnaHarsh.com for classes www.AllegroDanceCompany.net for...

Communication is the key to success. Host Anna Harsh offers tips on how to be a better communicator with yourself as a dancer, performer, with other performers and the audience. Anna offers ways to improve your communication skills. There is also a bonus tip for organizations on how to achieve success with hiring dance companies. Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com for classes and bookings. #Communication #success #dancers #womenPodcasters #SelfTalk #positiveSpeak #dance #performers --- Send...

What is Krump Dance? Host Anna Harsh interviews Hip Hop / Krump Dancer John "hideout" Miller from Pittsburgh about his dance journey. John speaks about the new style of dance called Krump and how it changed his life. #HIPHOP #KRUMP #Dance #DanceJourney #Podcasting For Classes with John www.LevelUppgh.com For Classes with Anna Harsh www.AnnaHarsh.com To audition for Allegro Dance Company www.AllegroDanceCompany.net --- Send in a voice message:...

Host Anna Harsh offers a packing list of items to survive dancing on tour. Everything that Anna takes on the road with her when she is performing. Great tips and and advice are offered while on the road to stay safe and look your best. #DanceBag #dancing #touring #packingList Take a dance class with Anna www.AnnaHarsh.com Go on tour with Allegro www.AllegroDanceCompany.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this...

Host and professional dancer Anna Harsh shares five ways to be a better dance audience member. Whether you're attending a dance performance inside a theater or watching a show at an outdoor festival, these tips will help you make the most out of your experience and offer support to the dance company. #Allegro1994 #Podcast #WomenSpeakers #Audience #DanceCommunity #Dancers #Tips #Advice Find more about Anna on her websites: Visit www.AnnaHarsh.com www.AllegroDanceCompany.net ---...

Host and professional dancer Anna Harsh offers 10 tips and advice in this episode for new dancers. What to expect What to think about How to improve as a dancer Learn more about dance with Anna Harsh or schedule a dance class. www.AnnaHarsh.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/support

Festival Organizer's Guide to Hosting a Dance Company: Do's and Don'ts It's festival season and dance company's do a summer tour but often run into various problems. Host Anna Harsh offers the do's and don'ts for festival organizers when hosting a dance company at their event. From what to say when the dancers arrive to offering ample time on the stage to rehearse and set up this episode gives organizers a good understanding of what to expect. Anna also offers ways to have a great...

Host Anna Harsh offers a huge list of events in the WV and Pa area for families to enjoy from book signings to performances and even a musical to see. Anna has written two books La Danza & The Italian Dance Quest. You can join her on her book tour and see the dances she writes about in her book. Anna also offers advice about touring and the life lesson that she has learned while dancing on tour with her company. Grab your calendars and save the dates to these fun events. More...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Dina Gregory from NYC who is a teacher, puppeteer and creative soul about forming a creative community. Dina shares advice for the next generation on ways to not stifle their creative journey. Ways are discussed on how to form more opportunities for a community to gather together and be creative. Dina Gregory is the host of La Befana's Table Podcast https://dinagregory.substack.com/ Anna's Website www.AnnaHarsh.com Allegro Dance Company website...

Host Anna Harsh offers her top ten tips to elevating your dance skills. From practicing each day to dancing with unusual props, there is something here for everyone to try and better their skills. Listen in and take notes. Audition for Allegro Dance Company at www.allegrodancecompany.net --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anna-harsh/support

In honor of World Meditation Day host Anna Harsh is offering a meditation to boost your confidence. Learn the square breathing technique and how to shift your negative thoughts to positive ones. This meditation is great to build your confidence before performing. Take a break - find a comfortable seat and listen in to this meditation. Host: Anna Harsh Take a yoga & meditation class with Anna online www.AnnaHarsh.com #Meditation #worldMeditationDay #yoga #DanceTechnique ---...

Got 5 minutes? Take a break and meditate with this body scan mediation that helps you by releasing different parts of the body. Feel more refreshed and aware after this meditation. Relax and take 5 from your daily chores, rehearsals and stress in life. Find a quiet space to listen and take a break. #Meditation #Yoga #Wellness Want to take a yoga class with Anna Harsh RYT200 Click here www.AnnaHarsh.com Want to audition for Allegro Dance Company - Allegro performs authentic...

Host Anna Harsh interviews Dr. Sally Sherman about breaking down the many barriers of dance and yoga. They offer solutions and ways for the community as well as instructors of dance and yoga to make classes and information become more accessible. They also discuss the ups and downs of teaching. Anna Harsh holds a M.A Degree in Communication, B.A degree in Dance, RYT200 in yoga and is a Pilates certified instructor. With over 30 years of teaching experience and choreography, Anna is the...