Relative Rhythms | Where Music & Dance Meet

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

December 17, 2024 30 mins

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/RelativeRhythms EMAIL US: ⁠relativerhythms@gmail.com⁠ INSTAGRAM: ⁠@relativerhythms FACEBOOK: @relativerhythms TIKTOK: ⁠@relativerhythms MUSIC: Theme Song: "For the Love of ...

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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/

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November 19, 2024 62 mins

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 experimental com...

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November 5, 2024 64 mins

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:Matter http://www.subjectmattertap.com/ ...

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October 22, 2024 60 mins

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 https://www.instagram.com/jonbellmusic/ https://www.instagram.com/thlanding/ ...

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October 8, 2024 59 mins

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/RelativeRhythms EMAIL US: ⁠relativerhyt...

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September 24, 2024 61 mins

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.or...

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September 10, 2024 62 mins

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

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August 27, 2024 65 mins

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


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August 13, 2024 62 mins

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://lonn...

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July 30, 2024 59 mins

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/


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July 16, 2024 64 mins

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/


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July 2, 2024 65 mins

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/


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June 18, 2024 61 mins

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


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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...

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May 25, 2024 32 mins

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...

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An introduction to our new podcast adventure! Hosted by musician Adam Price and dancer Emily Jane Acree. Breaking boundaries and building community within the Performing Arts.

Episode 1 premieres May 25th, 2024 - National Tap Dance Day!

Support our work at patreon.com/RelativeRhythms

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RELATIVE RHYTHMS

WEBSITE: www.relativerhythms.com

EMAIL US: relativerhythms@gmail.com

INSTAGRAM: @relativerhythms

FACEBOOK: Relative Rhythms

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