M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy
M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy is a podcast that goes behind the scenes of the dance world. In a realm often portrayed as glamorous and perfect, we share candid stories that show the highs, lows, and dedication of dancers and movement artists from all backgrounds. Our mission is to normalize their experiences, challenge stereotypes, and illuminate diverse paths. Each episode provides a safe space for personal anecdotes, struggles, and pivotal moments, aiming to widen the understanding of dance. Join us as we break free from scripted narratives and reveal the true heart and soul of this art form.
A podcast for dancers and movement artists illuminating the person within the process of visceral artistry.
M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy
S1 E6 Courtney: Because projections can impact trajectory.
Guest: Courtney Ozovek
Movement Artist, Choreographer, Collaborator, Educator
In Episode 6, our talk with Courtney covers topics ranging from how higher education for dancers tends to focus on everything we do wrong, to the impact unspoken expectations can inflict on someone's decisions...to the difficulties of maintaining multiple roles within one body and how we handle major life moments that have the ability to disrupt how and when we are able to move forward.
***Activation Warning: We want to give you a heads up that we do touch on themes surrounding cancer, loss, death and suicide. Please take care of your body and thank you for being here.***
Courtney (she / her) is a dance artist, choreographer, and educator rooted in the Los Angeles and Orange County area. She currently dances with Keith Johnson Dancers but has been the founding member of BARE Dance Company, RhetOracle Dance Company, and Solevita Dance Company. She has enjoyed choreographing for A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Heathers, Merrily We Roll Along, The SpongeBob Musical, and Lizzie. Courtney’s elaborate works have been featured in California, Arizona, Alaska, and Guantanamo Bay, as well as in shows at Universal Studios, Disneyland, and private corporate events. She earned her MFA in Dance from California State University, Long Beach and currently serves as a Professor of Dance at California State University, Fullerton. Courtney has collaborated with a number of notable dance artists to include Keith Johnson, Andrew Vaca, Rebecca Lemme, Rebecca Bryant, Colleen Thomas, Gladys Kares, Debra Noble, and Macarena Gandarillas.
Follow & Support:
IG: @cozovek
If you're in the area, check out Cal State Fullerton's production of "A Chorus Line" running November 9th - December 2nd, 2023. For more info / to purchase tickets, check out the link below.
https://www.fullerton.edu/arts/theatre/events/season.php
M.O.V.E. with Eileen + Amy is a Kaia Evolutions Podcast.
New episodes air on Wednesdays when in season.
To learn more about Eileen + Amy, be sure to follow them on IG at @ekielty + @amyreah and keep up to date on the podcast at @movewitheileenandamy. For more information about Kaia Evolutions, a culmination of Eileen's life's work and a love letter to her sister, Katie, who died by suicide in 2019 - visit https://www.kaiaevolutions.com/ or follow on IG at @kaia.evolutions
If you want to share part of your dancer / movement artist journey with us, email us at movepod@kaiaevolutions.com
*If you or anyone you know is in need of support, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 OR text 988. You are not alone.
