Episode notes
In this episode of "Aquarian Music Witch: The Podcast," join Jane in a candid conversation with Ashlea Sovetts, a versatile dance artist and professor. In this episode, we start by exploring the dynamics of higher education in dance versus music, and discussing Ashlea's yoga practice and her spiritual connection to it.
We also touch on Ashlea's community-building experiences and insights into Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia, as well as her work with Santana University in Sorrento, Italy, providing students with international dance opportunities. We also discuss the post-pandemic teaching landscape as Ashlea reflects on online instruction and some of the challenges that students of dance faced after quarantine. The episode concludes with a discussion on affect theory, manifestation, and happiness inspired by Sarah Ahmed's ...