Dance Behind The Screen; Process, Production, Social Media

#149: In this episode of Dance Behind the Screen, Martheya talks with Amy Elizabeth (Smith) — dance maker, arts administrator, educator — about dance as a practice of connection and change. Amy shares how she navigates interdisciplinary collaborations, balances artistry with institutional demands, and builds supportive spaces for artists. From questions of identity and belonging to the impact of technology on creative opportunities, this conversation spotlights Amy’s vision for reimagining what it means to be an artist today. (45:33)   00:00 Amy Elizabeth (Smith) 00:44 Introduction to Dance Behind the Screen Podcast 01:07 Meet Amy Elizabeth: Dance Leader and Educator 02:09 Defining Purpose in Dance 03:10 Strategic Shifts and Community Engagement 04:12 Challenges and Resources in Southeast Texas 07:18 Building a New Board and Starting Over 17:20 Programming and Community Impact 20:32 Funding and Sustainability 26:09 Cultivating Individual Donors 36:41 Mentorship and Radical Curiosity 41:48 Flash Four Segment