Dance Behind the Screen
Dance Behind the Screen
Podcast Description
Where dance, technology, and creativity converge!
The Dance Behind the Screen Podcast (DBS) dives deep into thought-provoking conversations with world-class dancers, choreographers, scholars, digital innovators, social media influencers, and arts leaders. With a passion for pushing boundaries and saying “NO to the BOX,” the show inspires listeners to think creatively, embrace technology, and explore the evolving landscape of dance and the arts.
Available across multiple platforms including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and more, the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast brings together diverse voices from around the globe.
With over 10,000+ downloads and listeners in 44+ countries, the show has featured in-depth interviews with prominent guests such as Dr. Thomas F. DeFrantz (featured on Netflix's Explained), social media influencer Alessia Lugoboni, Xin Ying of the Martha Graham Dance Company, and Matt Kent, artistic director of Pilobolus, among others.
The podcast is recorded in-person and virtually, making it accessible to global audiences while connecting the dance community with innovative ideas, cutting-edge insights, and stories of inspiration.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on a variety of themes related to the evolving landscape of dance and technology, including multi-disciplinary collaboration, digital content creation, and the societal impact of dance. Episodes have covered topics like AI in education discussed by kNOwBOX dance Team and the integration of augmented reality in dance with Dr. Adesola Akinleye. Other notable themes include fundraising strategies for artists and the influence of social media on dance creation.

Where dance, technology, and creativity converge!
The Dance Behind the Screen Podcast (DBS) dives deep into thought-provoking conversations with world-class dancers, choreographers, scholars, digital innovators, social media influencers, and arts leaders. With a passion for pushing boundaries and saying “NO to the BOX,” the show inspires listeners to think creatively, embrace technology, and explore the evolving landscape of dance and the arts.
Available across multiple platforms including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and more, the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast brings together diverse voices from around the globe.
With over 10,000+ downloads and listeners in 44+ countries, the show has featured in-depth interviews with prominent guests such as Dr. Thomas F. DeFrantz (featured on Netflix’s Explained), social media influencer Alessia Lugoboni, Xin Ying of the Martha Graham Dance Company, and Matt Kent, artistic director of Pilobolus, among others.
The podcast is recorded in-person and virtually, making it accessible to global audiences while connecting the dance community with innovative ideas, cutting-edge insights, and stories of inspiration.
Welcome to Season 8 of the Dance Behind the Screen Podcast, where dance, creativity, and technology converge.
Hosted by Martheya Nygaard Scott, Executive Director and Co-Creator of kNOwBOX dance, Season 8 spotlights the North Texas artists, choreographers, filmmakers, creative leaders, and arts organizations shaping the future of dance and media.
Season 8 Features:
Jennifer Mabus | Grackle Dance Collective Niloo Jalilvand | Pegasus Media Project Corey Haynes Elisa De La Rosa Joshua King | Dallas Aurora Diana Crowder | Pegasus Contemporary Ballet Karla Hardaway | Texas Dance and Culture
Rooted in the vibrant Dallas–Fort Worth arts community, these conversations explore creative practice, leadership, technology, collaboration, community building, and the ideas shaping what comes next for dance.
At kNOwBOX dance, we operate as a dance think tank—centering dance artists, amplifying their work, and leveraging technology to connect artists with audiences and creators worldwide.
Say NO to the BOX and YES to the Future of Dance.
Subscribe to Dance Behind the Screen and join us for Season 8.

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