DTH 25: | Dance as Identity with Special Guest Jill Collins

Dance To Heal

Dance and movement, as a language, is a universal way of communicating with others. It may not be that easy to use it to show who we are, but its message is easily understood by everyone.

In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny talks to Jill Collins, the Owner and Artistic Director of Sahlala Dancers International Dance Company, in a discussion about dance as an identity and method for healing. Learn about safety from the perspective of a teacher and students, including ways to prevent burnout for both instructors and participants.

What to expect in this episode:

00:41 – How dance as an identity is pivotal for Jill.

04:50 – The role of dance in Jill’s life.

06:12 – How dance and movement connect us.

07:32 – A mindset for teaching.

10:06 – About teaching methods and student experience.

12:58 – Advice from their experience on dance and movement.

14:19 – Burnout prevention for students and teachers.

18:22 – What was healing for you when you dance?

22:43 – Dancing alone and healing with a community

About Jill Collins:

Jill Collins is a dynamic and accomplished artist with a rich and diverse background in the performing arts. As the Owner and Artistic Director of Sahlala Dancers International Dance Company, she has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the world of dance, showcasing her talent and leadership. She is also an integral part of LA Choreographers & Dancers/Louise Reichlin & Dancers, where she has been captivating audiences through her dance performances since July 31, 2018. Jill's artistic journey extends beyond dance, as she is the Founder and Artistic Director of Cathartic Art, a collective dedicated to using art, performance, and the creative process to advocate for mental health. With a career filled with teaching, performing, and touring, Jill offers a wide range of workshop and masterclass topics, providing valuable insights for festivals and events. Whether in her home base of Los Angeles, CA, or on the road, she is available to teach, using both in-person and online options to share her expertise and passion for the arts.

Connect with Jill:

Website: https://www.sahlaladancers.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_jeZQTTgMBYQ-QgWi5xlg

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilldances4life/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jill.e.collins.31/

About Jenny Cohen:

Jenny C. Cohen is a breast cancer survivor, and it is her mission to help people who have been through the most debilitating, disfiguring, traumatic events like breast cancer to feel bold beautiful and full of life. Jenny believes in a world where everyone can dance to heal and feel safe in their bodies knowing they are created in beauty and perfection in spite of life happenings. She is an award-winning performer who healed through her D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R. process presented in the multi category best-selling book “Outside In Recovery: Dancing My Way Back to My Self after Breast Cancer."

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Connect with Jenny Cohen:

Websites: https://www.dancetohealpodcast.com/

https://www.jennyccohen.com/

https://www.outsideinrecovery.com

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