Rize Up, Get Live, & Know Your Roots

The 5E Origin Story

In this episode we play a little role reversal, with Janei Maynard (the founder of 5th Element Center for Dance) interviewed by researcher, dancer, rude gyal, and close friend of Janei's, Dr. Onisha Etkins. Together they break down the mission and roots of this welcoming space, as well as discuss the future that these spaces bring and their importance to historically oppressed communities in the dance space.

Rize Up, Get Live, & Know Your Roots

This episode, Janei interviews dance instructor Jamal Johnson. Jamal talks about krump, the intersections of dance and film, and the importance of learning history and culture as a dancer. He also talks about the importance of giving props to other dancers, as peers, students, and instructors.

Embracing the KAOS

This episode, Janei interviews senior dancer Jazoni Johnson. Jazoni talks about her experience dancing, choreographing, and directing as a youth and recaps the dancers' experience at the KAOS hip hop convention in Denver.