The drum is the heartbeat of dance. In this episode, we're joined by special guest Sefa Pumphrey (Sefa Drums @sefadrums) as he shares his journey from learning Tahitian drumming to becoming an award-winning, internationally recognised recording artist and drum instructor. We chatted about the inherent connection between drum and dance and his experience of sharing talents with people worldwide.

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

It's International Dance Day this week, and we want to share ten reasons you love dance! The content for this episode was generated by our amazing friends who answered the simple (yet complex) question, 'Why do you love dance?' In this episode, we're inspired by you. We chat in depth about many amazing things that create the dance experience, from passion, cultural identity, mental health, body empowerment, spiritual practice, and more.

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

We hit a key milestone, and we're celebrating! Tune in to hear how @jocymgs and @layahmon have transformed their mindsets with dance and how these lessons can be used interchangeably in navigating life.

Join us as we unravel how:

• dance is so much more than just movement and can add so much more meaning and value to our lives.
• the power of intention and maintaining a learner mindset can create space for more growth.
• aligning with your values can shift your dance practice (and life)
• abundance thinking can transform your perception of the world.

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

This week, we're chatting with two amazing dancers and artists, Shyamla Eswaran @shyamla.e and Sarangi Rupasinghe @sarangi.r from the South Asian Fusion Arts company BINDI BOSSES @bindibosses. BINDI BOSSES is a matriarchal movement that amplifies the marginalised stories of First Nations, South Asians, and People of Colour by blending Traditional, Contemporary, Folk, and Street dances from around the world.

In today's episode, we unravel how:

• immersing yourself in cultural styles of dance can enrich the connection to your own culture.
• fusing traditional and modern styles of dance can create art that is authentically you.
• you can use dance as a tool to decolonise and unpack your privilege.
• learning and collaborating with First Nations people can help you create meaningful art and enrich your understanding of the land you’re on.

Be sure to watch BINDI BOSSES' work SIGNS - a collaboration between South Asian and First Nations artists expressing the devastating effects of, and intersections between, climate change, colonisation, mass land clearing, and rising temperatures in Western Sydney.

Connect with @bindibosses and check out their upcoming workshops, events, and projects at https://linktr.ee/bindibosses and Sarangi's project @yasadance

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

In today's episode, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting with Juda Xavier @judaxav, an up-and-coming dancer, choreographer and creative director. In a real, honest, raw and vulnerable conversation, they share with us their journey in exploring and expressing their gender identity.

Together, we chat about their:

• experience growing up and dancing in Western Sydney.
• intersecting identities as a bisexual, non-binary person of Filipino ancestry.
• perspective on dance as a means of expression.
• advice to anyone who feels trapped in expressing themselves authentically.

Connect with Juda on Instagram @judaxav, check out their work and upcoming classes https://linktr.ee/judaxav

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

Today we're joined by the amazing dancer, teacher, and choreographer Kanani Lokelani Asuega @kananilokelaniworkshops. Anyone in the 'ori Tahiti scene knows this powerhouse dancer who's taken the world by storm as a competitive soloist and through her social media platforms.

In today's episode, Kanani shares her dance journey through competing and teaching, how her perspective has grown and expanded, and her secret to success. We also chat about how her social media following has boomed, how she thrived and opened her business during the pandemic, and more.

Kanani's Instagram and TikTok: @kananilokelani and join her courses/workshops @kananilokelaniworkshops

Don't forget to check out our previous episodes on Navigating the Competitive Dance World (Episode 2) and Social Media (Episode 7).

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

We keep talking about it and now we have an entire episode dedicated to it... social media. Love it or hate it, social media is here to stay. It's rapidly transforming the dance world, and we're here to unravel how it's impacted us as dancers, teachers, business owners and creatives.

Join us as we chat through:

• Building a sense of community through social media.
• Using social media as a tool to promote yourself and your business.
• The pros and cons of TikTok culture.
• Whether social media is a confidence booster or detrimental to your mental health.
• The value of information in a digital world.
• How to balance your use of social media.

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com

We're joined this week by James Barry @jamesbarrycreative (aka J.B.), the founder and artistic director of the internationally acclaimed company 'Phly Crew' @phlycrew. Together, we unravel a range of topics including:

• Living consciously and reframing hustle culture.
• Tips and techniques for learning choreography and using your uniqueness as an asset.
• Keeping your ego in check as an artistic director and teacher.
• Managing anxiety and how to cultivate your creativity.

Get in touch with J.B. on Instagram @jamesbarrycreative

Intro music by Sefa Drums @sefadrums
Podcast artwork by Emilia Schettino @desdemona1

Connect with @jocymgs and @layahmon on Instagram at @dance.unravelled to continue the conversation.

For enquiries, contact us at dance.unravelled@gmail.com