Spring Forecast 2025 episodes

Ep 11. What Even is Contemporary Dance? (Part 3)

Rachel Sheil (aka ‘rikilikemagic’) attempts to explain what Contemporary Dance is through interviewing Aerowaves’ 2025 multidisciplinary artist Charlie Khalil Prince about his piece ‘The Body Symphonic’. This finale of the 3-part series asks questions about the relationship between audience and performer, the time it really takes to reveal what one values, and why some choreographers get to be so self-indulgent! Presented, produced and edited by rikilikemagic. Special thanks to Dany Mitzman and The Podcast Academy. Theme tune – Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA Music — Joyful Rhythm Walk Funk, produced by LightBeatsMusic

Ep 10. What Even is Contemporary Dance? (Part 2)

Rachel Sheil (aka ‘rikilikemagic’) attempts to explain what Contemporary Dance is through interviewing Aerowaves’ 2025 multidisciplinary artist Charlie Khalil Prince about his piece ‘The Body Symphonic’. You will get an inside scoop of how dance artists feel when they try to get their work seen at festivals like Spring Forward, and how it feels when someone hates your dance piece! Presented, produced and edited by rikilikemagic. Special thanks to Dany Mitzman and The Podcast Academy. Theme tune – Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA Music — Joyful Rhythm Walk Funk, produced by LightBeatsMusic

Ep 9. Spring Forecast 2025: What Even is Contemporary Dance? (Part 1)

Rachel Sheil (aka ‘rikilikemagic’) attempts to explain what Contemporary Dance is through interviewing Aerowaves’ 2025 multidisciplinary artist Charlie Khalil Prince about his piece ‘The Body Symphonic’. Ever wonder what Contemporary artists are always rambling on about? Then give this podcast a listen! Presented, produced and edited by rikilikemagic. Special thanks to Dany Mitzman and The Podcast Academy. Theme tune – Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA Music — Joyful Rhythm Walk Funk, produced by LightBeatsMusic

Ep 8. On not getting contemporary dance

What might be the most common feedback we receive if we ask the audience about contemporary dance performances? And what should be done about it? In this episode of the Spring Forecast 2025 dancers, choreographers, and programmers discuss the ever-present issue of inaccessibility of contemporary dance as an art form. Interviewees: Paxton Rickets, Rachel Sheil, Rosie Reith, Anna Arthur, Jean-Baptiste Baele, Jiaxin Chen, and Anastasia Grigore. Produced and presented by Mariia Korobko. Special thanks to Salman Khan for the music and mixing, and to Dany Mitzman for feedback, edits, guidance, support, and inspiration.

Ep 7. What is the Startup Forum?!

In this episode, Rosie Reith explores the mysterious group known as ‘the Startup Forum’. Rumours have it they’re always up early and holding exclusive meetings. Can anybody answer the question: What is the Startup Forum?! Credits: Presented and produced by Rosie Reith Mixing and extra help from Dany Mitzman Theme tune: Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA

Ep 6. Clowning at a Cremation: Solène Weinachter on AFTER ALL

Rosie Reith talks with Aerowaves artist Solène Weinachter about her work AFTER ALL, a show about death. AFTER ALL is a celebration of our vulnerable and courageous existence using dance, theatre, storytelling and comedy to ask: how do we deal with the end? Credits: Interviewee: Solène Weinachter Presented and produced by Rosie Reith Mixing and extra help from Dany Mitzman Theme tune: Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA Audio from ‘AFTER ALL’ by Solène Weinachter Many thanks to Aerowaves 2025 and the Podcast Academy team.

Ep 5. Sia’s Diaries – 3

Anastasia’s third episode explores different future perspectives for dance, artists and communities, all while experiencing the last day of Spring Forward 2025. Interviewees – Jean-Baptiste Baele, Monica Urian, Roberto Casarotto Other voices – Dany Mitzman, Arianna, Stefan, Ami Special thanks to the participants of “100 Questions”, a toolkit of 100 questions to spark exciting and meaningful conversations designed by The School of Life © Theme tune – Spring Forward, kindly written and produced for Aerowaves by ZA Additional music created by Suno

Ep 4. Sia’s Diaries – 2

“Sia’s Diaries” is a way to explore Spring Forward 2025 through the ears and thoughts of the participants, partners and organisers. Each day has a dedicated episode, presented and produced by Anastasia Grigore. The second episode focuses on the behind the scenes of the festival, the selection process and “becoming ready” for international exposure.

Ep 3. Sia’s Diaries – 1

“Sia’s Diaries” is a way to explore Spring Forward 2025 through the words and thoughts of the participants, partners and organisers. Each day has a dedicated episode, presented and produced by Anastasia Grigore. The first episode introduces the listeners to the venues and atmosphere of Gorizia, Italy and Nova Gorica, Slovenia as well as different methods of approaching the festival and the busy schedule.

Ep 2.  Borderless!

Loréna Sajous went beyond borders as she explored the cities of Gorizia and Nova Gorica.

Ep 1. Podcasters Are Go!

or Spring Forward 2025 in Gorizia – Nova Gorica, Aerowaves launched a brand new (ad)venture: The Podcast Academy. This is the episode that reveals everything about it.

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