This week on DANCE BEHIND THE SCREEN PODCAST…
[0:28] Azaria and Martheya introduce Chasta Hamilton
QUESTIONS WITH CHASTA HAMILTON
[2:54] Martheya asks: “For our audience who hasn’t yet read your book “Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul” can you talk about your roles as a dancer, teacher, studio owner and what led you to want to write your book?”
[5:02] Azaria asks: “It was so well written and I feel like I know you. It was so relatable and for me I never grew up in the competition dance world...hearing from this perspective was enlightening for me.”
[6:25] Azaria asks: “You ‘Many justify dance competitions as a necessary preparatory step toward working in the entertainment industry. The trophies don’t prepare us for the reality of the entertainment industry; instead, they give us a false sense of accomplishment that isn’t rooted in reality.’ What do you say to the parents and students who may be addicted to the trophies and don’t see/understand the point you made about the reality of preparation for the field of dance?”
[8:41] Martheya asks: “Can you talk about how you are navigating social media and how you talk to your students and people you mentor?”
[10:35] Martheya asks: “What does it look like when you are talking with your students?”
[14:12] Azaria asks: “Is this reward system verbal?”
[16:22] Azaria asks: “Could you talk about Girls Geared For Greatness, how it came out of your shift from competitive dance, and how that organization is doing today?”
[19:45] Martheya asks: “As a founder, can you talk about what advice you would have given yourself as a leader?”
[21:20] Martheya asks: “How do you know the difference between leaning into rest and moments of pause but also keeping the momentum to move forward?”
[24:10] Martheya asks: “How did you know you needed to take that step (get a leadership coach)?”
[25:18] Azaria asks: “Girls Geared For Greatness the organization is not dance specific?”
[26:15] Martheya asks: “What is it like right now managing these organizations?”
[28:35] Azaria asks: “‘When you’re in the storm, remember: Conflict leads to innovation. Innovation creates change. Change brings opportunity. All will be met with varying levels of resistance.’ Do you have any advice for the dance world as a whole?”
[34:55] Martheya asks: “Is there anything else you want to share with our listeners?”
[35:56] Martheya asks: “I want to mention your work with Global H2O. Can you briefly explain the work that you did?”
[43:22] Martheya asks: “How do you say NO to the BOX?”
#FLASH4
[41:15] Azaria asks:
1- If you had to recommend a resource to our audience what would it be?
2- What was the first dance you saw?
3- Do you think social media has a positive influence on the dance world (yes or no)?
4- What is your favorite social media platform?
#ChastaHammilton Recommended Resources
Connect with #ChastaHamilton #BeMoreAtStageDoor #GirlsGearedforGreatness
Facebook-/stagedoordance
Instagram- @chastahamilton @stagedoordanceproductions @girls_geared_for_greatness
Twitter- @stagedoordance
LinkedIn- /in/chastahamilton/
Website- www.stagedoordance.com | www.chastahamilton.com
[0:28] Azaria and Martheya introduce Chasta Hamilton
QUESTIONS WITH CHASTA HAMILTON
[2:54] Martheya asks: “For our audience who hasn’t yet read your book “Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul” can you talk about your roles as a dancer, teacher, studio owner and what led you to want to write your book?”
[5:02] Azaria asks: “It was so well written and I feel like I know you. It was so relatable and for me I never grew up in the competition dance world...hearing from this perspective was enlightening for me.”
[6:25] Azaria asks: “You ‘Many justify dance competitions as a necessary preparatory step toward working in the entertainment industry. The trophies don’t prepare us for the reality of the entertainment industry; instead, they give us a false sense of accomplishment that isn’t rooted in reality.’ What do you say to the parents and students who may be addicted to the trophies and don’t see/understand the point you made about the reality of preparation for the field of dance?”
[8:41] Martheya asks: “Can you talk about how you are navigating social media and how you talk to your students and people you mentor?”
[10:35] Martheya asks: “What does it look like when you are talking with your students?”
[14:12] Azaria asks: “Is this reward system verbal?”
[16:22] Azaria asks: “Could you talk about Girls Geared For Greatness, how it came out of your shift from competitive dance, and how that organization is doing today?”
[19:45] Martheya asks: “As a founder, can you talk about what advice you would have given yourself as a leader?”
[21:20] Martheya asks: “How do you know the difference between leaning into rest and moments of pause but also keeping the momentum to move forward?”
[24:10] Martheya asks: “How did you know you needed to take that step (get a leadership coach)?”
[25:18] Azaria asks: “Girls Geared For Greatness the organization is not dance specific?”
[26:15] Martheya asks: “What is it like right now managing these organizations?”
[28:35] Azaria asks: “‘When you’re in the storm, remember: Conflict leads to innovation. Innovation creates change. Change brings opportunity. All will be met with varying levels of resistance.’ Do you have any advice for the dance world as a whole?”
[34:55] Martheya asks: “Is there anything else you want to share with our listeners?”
[35:56] Martheya asks: “I want to mention your work with Global H2O. Can you briefly explain the work that you did?”
[43:22] Martheya asks: “How do you say NO to the BOX?”
#FLASH4
[41:15] Azaria asks:
1- If you had to recommend a resource to our audience what would it be?
- Workout- Amanda Kloots, @amandakloots https://amandakloots.com/
- Workout- The Bump Method, @thebumpmethod https://thebellemethod.com/the-bump-method-online/
2- What was the first dance you saw?
- “I was 2 years old… Hansel & Gretel dance recital ballet”
3- Do you think social media has a positive influence on the dance world (yes or no)?
- “Yes...truly more of a half-half”
4- What is your favorite social media platform?
- “Instagram”
#ChastaHammilton Recommended Resources
- Book- Trash the Trophies, https://www.amazon.com/Trash-Trophies-Without-Losing-Your-ebook/dp/B08D6FD6DM/ref=sr_1_1?tag=scribemedia-20&dchild=1&keywords=Chasta+Hamilton+Trash+the+Trophies&qid=1595251624&sr=8-1
- Documentary- Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker @officialdadance, https://www.debbieallendanceacademy.com/events
- Non-Profit- Girls Geared For Greatness @girls_geared_for_greatness, https://www.girlsgearedforgreatness.com/get-involved/2020-project
- Organization- Stage Door Dance Productions @stagedoordanceproductions, www.stagedoordance.com
Connect with #ChastaHamilton #BeMoreAtStageDoor #GirlsGearedforGreatness
Facebook-/stagedoordance
Instagram- @chastahamilton @stagedoordanceproductions @girls_geared_for_greatness
Twitter- @stagedoordance
LinkedIn- /in/chastahamilton/
Website- www.stagedoordance.com | www.chastahamilton.com
