Dancecast

Embedded in Community DanceDanceCast is a podcast that spotlights non-traditional dance artists. It is produced by Silva Laukkanen, an advocate for inclusive dance based in Austin, TX.In this episode of DanceCast, Silva interviews Bronwen Wilson Rashad, a UK-based dance artist who has worked within several different communities. Bronwen shares how she was part of Julie Liebel's group which had the goal of accommodating her artistic practice while parenting, and how it eventually led her to work with a perinatal mental health team running creative sessions for babies and parents. She is also a member of Molly No-Mates, a traditional Morris folk dance group performed by drag kings, as the word “molly” is associated with queer people. Bronwen describes how she emphasizes process over product when working in community dance settings, prioritizing getting people comfortable in their bodies and finding expression through movement.Bronwen Wilson Rashad is a dance artist based in the Forest of Dean in the UK. She has