Michele Brangwen talks about the inspiration behind the Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble's most recent dance and music film: "Asa Nisi Masa." along with her ideas on the creative process.

To Your Constant Embrace, The Cloud Stream Sways

Feb 23rd, 2021 17m 51s

Michele Brangwen discusses the background and inspiration for Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble's new dance & music film TO YOUR CONSTANT EMBRACE, THE CLOUD STREAM SWAYS including hearing Charles Lloyd at the Blue Note after 9/11 and Silvio Rodri

My Love Is Stronger Than The Universe - Dionne Warwick

Dec 24th, 2020 17m 15s

Gratitude For My Dancers, Musicians, Virtual Class, Diego's Roof & You. Michele Brangwen reflects on the artistic journey during this time, with Tim Hagans playing live trumpet.

Interview With Elizabeth Zimmer, Dance Writer & Critic, Jerome Robbins NYPL Research Fellow

Jan 18th, 2020 28m 58s

Michele Brangwen interviews Elizabeth Zimmer, dance writer and critic, former dance editor at the Village Voice. Ms. Zimmer is a Jerome Robbins Dance Division Research Fellow at the New York Public Library For The performing Arts, where she has

A Slip's Journey Into "Dancing The Blue Hour"

Jul 11th, 2019 12m 53s

Michele Brangwen talks about the inspiration for "Dancing The Blue Hour," and tells the story of how a very special slip became a part of the costuming.

Interview With Adam Castaneda, Artistic Director of the Pilot Dance Project

Apr 17th, 2019 28m 14s

Michele Brangwen interviews Adam Castaneda, dancer, choreographer, writer and artistic director of the Pilot Dance Project & the Houston Fringe Festival. We talk about some moving new work from the Pilot, upcoming performance projects, and the

Interview with David Leslie, Executive Director, The Rothko Chapel

Mar 26th, 2019 59m 6s

Michele Brangwen interviews David Leslie about the Rothko Chapel and its unique mission, as well as the significance of Barnett Newman's Broken Obelisk both in our current times and when it was created. Discussion includes how arts and activism

The Music of Alice Coltrane: Interview With Ashley Kahn

Oct 12th, 2018 31m 8s

In this episode, jazz writer Ashley Kahn talks about the music of Alice Coltrane. The Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble's current season of performances includes "Closeness," a new work to the music of Charlie Haden & Alice Coltrane, as arranged

Confusion of Angels

Aug 13th, 2018 18m 18s

The Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble's podcast provides information on our work and projects, both past and present. This episode details a unique performance project that involved filming at Houston's Rothko Chapel.

What Will You Do When You Feel Their Absence?

Aug 8th, 2018 19m 6s

The Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble's podcast explores the creative process and the inspiration for their performance work entitled "What Will You Do When You Feel Their Absence?"

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