Episode 149 | Aimed with Purpose: Amy Elizabeth on Leading Through Dance
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#149: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, Martheya talks with Amy Elizabeth (Smith) — dance maker, arts administrator, educator — about dance as a practice of connection and change. Amy shares how she navigates interdisciplinary collaborations, balances artistry with institutional demands, and builds supportive spaces for artists. From questions of identity and belonging to the impact of technology on creative opportunities, this conversation spotlights Amy’s vision for reimagining what it means to be an artist today. (45:33 )
00:00 Amy Elizabeth (Smith)
00:44 Introduction to Dance Behind the Screen Podcast
01:07 Meet Amy Elizabeth: Dance Leader and Educator
02:09 Defining Purpose in Dance
03:10 Strategic Shifts and Community Engagement
04:12 Challenges and Resources in Southeast Texas
07:18 Building a New Board and Starting Over
17:20 Programming and Community Impact
20:32 Funding and Sustainability
26:09 Cultivating Individual Donors
36:41 Mentorship and Radical Curiosity
41:48 Flash Four Segment and Conclusion
45:03 Outros
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