Join us for an engaging interview on this episode of The Universal Dancer Podcast with two special guests from Global Water Dances: Vannia Ibarguen, the current Artistic Director, and Marylee Hardenbergh, the first Artistic Director. Vannia is a Peruvian facilitator, performer, choreographer, dance educator, and artistic director of VIDA Dance Arts. With 40 years of experience in site-specific dance, Marylee shares her journey from creating performances on the Volga River, the Mississippi River, and the Mediterranean Shores to pioneering the Global Water Dances.
In this interview, we delve into the history and evolution of Global Water Dances, a unique biannual event that raises awareness about water issues through outdoor dance. Learn about the inspiration behind this global movement, the challenges and triumphs of organizing such a large-scale event, and the profound impact of connecting communities worldwide through the art of dance. Whether you're a dance enthusiast, environmental advocate, or simply curious about the intersection of art and activism, this conversation is sure to inspire and inform.
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🌐 Follow Marylee Hardenbergh:
Website: globalsiteperformance.org
🌐 Follow Vannia Ibarguen:
Website: www.vanniaibarguen.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vanniai
www.instagram.com/vidadancearts
🌐 Follow Leslie Zehr:
Websites:
https://universaldancer.com
https://danceasaspiritualpractice.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheUniversaldancer
Online School:
https://universaldancer.thinkific.com
Books:
📚 Books by Leslie Zehr:
The Alchemy of Dance: Sacred Dance as a Path to the Universal Dancer: https://books2read.com/u/bPNVvY
The Al-chemia Remedies: Vibrational Essences from Egyptian Flowers and Sacred Sites: https://books2read.com/u/38V2zr
🎶 Music by Konrad OldMoney
Thanks for watching!
Leslie
🌀TheUniversaldancer
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The Global Water Dances with Vannia Ibarguen and Marylee Hardenbergh