Fred Johnson on the Healing Power of Music: A Conversation Bridging Art and Science
Fred Johnson on the Healing Power of Music: A Conversation Bridging Art and Science In a recent episode of The Ongoing Transformation podcast by Issues in Science and Technology, Tampa Bay’s own Fred Johnson shares compelling insights into the transformative power of music. As a community engagement specialist and artist-in-residence at both the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and the National Academy of Sciences, Johnson brings a unique voice to the dialogue between art, health, and science. Joined by neurologist Dr. Sweta Adatia, the conversation explores how music
April Newsletter
April 1, 2025 Dear Dance Enthusiasts, It has been an exciting start to the new year, and Dance Tampa Bay has been hard at work, forging partnerships and creating opportunities for our vibrant artistic community. We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with Florida Blue, an endeavor aimed at bringing affordable healthcare to our members and the broader community. With premiums starting as low as $35 a month, Florida Blue is committed to tailoring health services to your needs, emphasizing preventive medicine to ensure that you
Tampa Bay Takes Center Stage at Red Bull Dance Your Style South USA
Tampa Bay Takes Center Stage at Red Bull Dance Your Style South USA The electrifying Red Bull Dance Your Style competition continues its nationwide journey, and Tampa Bay dancers are making their presence felt in a major way. As the battles heat up across the country, the Tampa scene is proving why Florida's west coast is a force to be reckoned with in the freestyle dance world. Cleveland Qualifier: Tampa Bay Brings the Heat The recent Cleveland Qualifier showcased the depth of Tampa Bay's dance talent with standout performances from
Can You Hear Me? Listening to Body Signals to Prolong Dance Careers -How pre-injury warning signs can promote wellness in our dancing community by Courtney Moody
Can You Hear Me? Listening to Body Signals to Prolong Dance Careers How pre-injury warning signs can promote wellness in our dancing community by Courtney Moody As dancers, we love to push the limit. Too often, our drive to push harder and farther than the day before causes problems. Every dancer has pushed through pain at some point in their education or career. For a group of individuals so used to listening to their bodies, we do a great job at tuning out pain and pushing through. But what
October Newsletter
December 17, 2024 Dear Dance Enthusiast, As we approach the new year, it is important to reflect on the challenges and successes of 2024. Although hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left many of us with impromptu planning, and leaving destruction for some in the wake, they also gave us the opportunity to show the world how we work together. We have the chance to reassess our needs, act on it and become stronger for it. This year, Dance Tampa Bay focused on visibility, awareness and advocacy. In receiving the Community Arts Impact Grant (CAIG) from Hillsborough
December Newsletter
Our latest Dance Tampa Bay Newsletter is available here! DTB December Newsletter
Dance Rising Tampa Bay featured Article in 83 Degrees
We are honored to have coverage from our beloved 83 Degrees! More about the program