Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

Latest Episodes:

58. The Sliding Scale of Commitment Feb 03, 2021

Show notes

This episode is all about mining one precious resource, COMMITMENT. The dictionary defines Commitment as “The state or quality of being dedicated to a cause, activity, etc.” That is a very neat and tidy way to explain such a dynamic spectrum of being! I see commitment as a sliding scale, and I see the WTMM Team dialing up our commitment to racial equity. Happy first episode of Black History Month! We are thrilled to be celebrating, now and ALWAYS.

Quick Links:

Karida’s Griffith’s 3RD Program: https://karida-griffith.mykajabi.com/R3D-enrollmentFEB2021-page

A Brief History of John Baldessari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU7V4GyEuXA

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

57. Making Good Choices with Galen Hooks Jan 27, 2021

Show notes

My guest on this episode is one of the reasons I am hopeful for the future of dance… and for the world!She is bright, wise, beautiful, and a master of her craft from a young age. Today, we are joined by Galen Hooks! We dig into The Galen Hooks Method and making “good choices” on the job, activism and the responsibility of artists, and the value of following your gut. So, get your notepad ready because this is exactly the kind of heavy lifting that can leave you feeling lighter and brighter!

Quick Links:

Dancer’s Alliance: https://www.dancersalliance.org/

VMA Nominated Choreography Camilla Cabello Havana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ0mxQXmLsk

Galen’s River https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pHYxx9dY_U

Galen’s Love on the Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MsXwbZvE58

GHM (Galen Hooks Method): https://www.galenhooks.com/train

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

56. Climbing Ladders and (literally) Jumping Through Hoops with Matty Peacock Jan 20, 2021

Show notes

My guest in this episode, Matty Peacock, works closely with more than “some” of today’s most influential pop sensations. The most influential thing about him, however, is not his resume... It is his respect for the work, the mystery, and the collaboration within the process. From performing to choreographing and directing Matty shares *almost* all of his secrets and stories that land him where he stands (and moves) today. ENJOY!

Quick Links:

Leon Else’s Dance Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbKcv4LyZD4

Fatboy Slim Weapon Of Choice Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbKcv4LyZD4

(Choreographed by Michael Rooney)

Hoizer Work Song Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nH7bjV0Q_44&list=PL_syrWcl4u8mYiBDsosGxqs6fKmyrH1qp&index=15

Anthony Ramos Mind over Matter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYRXCaazHSw

Nothing sticks promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJgtSreFD1s

Crystal Pite and Kidd Pivot: https://kiddpivot.org/crystal-pite/

Shawn Mendes Wonder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHeQemJJQII

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

55. Doing Daily and Resolutions! Jan 13, 2021

Show notes

There are thousands of articles and podcasts and videos about New Year's resolutions. You can find countless lists like "Top 4 (or 5, or 15, or 30) Reasons Resolutions Don't Work". You'll find even more lists of how to keep them! Well, in this episode, I give you ONE. ONE REASON why you aren't seeing your goals through and ONE sure fire way to make sure you do. This one goes out to all of my Daily Doers, and ANYONE looking to change their life in 2021.

Quick Links:

WTMM Community: https://www.thedanawilson.com/workwithme/membership-tiers

Doing Daily Diary: https://www.thedanawilson.com/product/interactive-doing-daily-diary-download

Fabletics Spot:

https://www.fabletics.com/new_collection2MFUAppleID5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59gDzyzUgb0

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

54. Doing Daily Success Story with Rebekah Rangel Jan 06, 2021

Show notes

My year + of doing daily changed my life more than any other project to date. It helped me redefine creativity. It helped me put perfectionism in the passenger seat. It got me better acquainted with my talents and my taste. Exactly one year ago, in episode one and two of the podcast, I went deep on Doing Daily. I encourage you go back and get all the juicy details, but today, we are approaching Doing Daily a bit differently. Today we are approaching Doing Daily with a success story. NOT MY SUCCESS STORY. Rebekah’s success (and struggle) story! ENJOY!

Quick Links:

Skill Share: https://www.skillshare.com/

The Dunning Kruger Effect: https://onlinepethealth-info.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Dunning-Kruger.jpg

Rebekah’s sunnyvale video: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8BBr91B_XD/

My sunnyvale video… which oddly is just a photo: https://www.instagram.com/p/BHFTDsHhc0p/

My Egg video: https://www.instagram.com/p/p4HppIxnP3/

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

53. 2020: Lessons Learned Dec 30, 2020

Show notes

I learned a lot in 2020 and this weekly podcast was both my teacher and my notebook. In this episode I'll recap what I have learned from 2020 and a year of weekly podcasting: the good, the bad and the ugly... and the fun. It was a good year to know how to be alone with yourself. It was a good year to know how to talk to yourself, and love yourself. A good year to learn how to connect with people without physically making contact with them. In other words, it was a good year for podcasts… and if I have anything to do with it, next year will be to.

Show Notes:

Quicklinks:

Vulfpeck Christmas in LA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5K3UgrPdbQ

Raspberry Sumac Snickerdoodles: https://mynameisyeh.com/mynameisyeh/2019/11/sumac-snickerdoodles

Get The New Jim Crow, White Fragility, How to be Anti-Racist, and Changing the Conversation from one of these independent black owned bookstores: https://lithub.com/you-can-order-today-from-these-black-owned-independent-bookstores

Favorite Dana Caspersen Talks:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BY-8zPp9nh4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEYQPgLVx0k&t=336s

James Baldwin on Dick Cavett: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzH5IDnLaBA

James Baldwin Debates William F Buckley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFeoS41xe7w&t=937s

James Baldwin and NIkki Giovanni: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZmBy7C9gHQ

Misting bottle: https://www.mcmaster.com/spray-bottles/fine-mist-spray-bottles/

How to teach dance on Zoom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW3U2Fv2CY8&t=401s
Sonya Renee Taylor:https://www.sonyareneetaylor.com

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

BONUS EPISODE: Holiday Special Dec 24, 2020

Show notes

This holiday season is an extra special one. There are likely more empty chairs than usual. There is likely less togetherness. Well, I’d like to be here for you even though you’re far away and I want to remind you (ehhhem, myself) that many of our together- traditions can still be awesome… even when we are less together.

Show Notes:

The Cinnamon Bear:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfPhisoXl8jvuij8NVdv_8gHIUUJnwzfw

Donate to the Words That Move Me Community

WTMM Membership: Join Here

View Full Episode Transcript

52. Technique Vs Style with Almost Every Guest From 2020 Dec 23, 2020

Show notes

What is the difference between Technique and Style? I have asked this question more times than I can count and never got the same answer twice. To see if I could make some sort of concrete conclusion, I asked every single guest that came on the podcast this year for their thoughts. Now, you get to hear their answers and find out if any of them agree! Do you agree with any of my guests? What is YOUR answer to this burning question: What is the difference between technique and style?

Show Notes

Quick Links:
Music Man Max Winnie: https://www.instagram.com/themaykit/

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

51. The Art of Light and Darkness with Nick Whitehouse Dec 16, 2020

Show notes

My guest this week, Nick Whitehouse, was the one asking the big questions: How do we improve? How do we do better? How do we NEVER repeat ourselves? For Nick, sometimes the answer to that question is to care MORE, and take on LESS. Nick is a lighting designer and CEO of a company called Fireplay (@_fireplay_). They are responsible for some of the largest scale tours, festivals, and shows the world has ever seen. He is an expert at creating a mood and creating iconic moments. In this episode we dig in on the roles of dancers and designers in a live show, the perks of a nocturnal work schedule, virtual audiences and getting back to work!

Show Notes:

Quick Links:

Fireplay: https://www.fireplay.com/

Nick and Fireplay on Instagram!

Metallica Preview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffxpc6hgc9Q&feature=youtu.be

Roger Deakin's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/team-deakins/id1510638084?i=1000474476812

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

View Full Episode Transcript

50. The Voice Doctor: RAab Stevenson Dec 09, 2020

Show notes

When I asked RAab Stevenson (vocal coach extraordinaire) “what makes a GREAT singer?”, his answer was not what I was expecting… Listen in as we talk greatness, training, lifestyle, myths about the voice, and warnings about the recording industry.

Show Notes:

Quick Links:

Liv's Music Video, "OVER" : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmEXH0oHAR0

Work with RAab Stevenson: https://kimadproductions.com/?page_id=50

Voice Goodies:

Throat coat tea: https://amzn.to/37ORrRF 10:23

Throat comfort tea : https://amzn.to/2K1tcY7 10:24

Menuca Honey: https://amzn.to/2VQfwBW 10:24

Airwaves Gum: https://amzn.to/37MX0jy 10:25

Grethers: https://amzn.to/3qDyoCe

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY