Topic: Dance Houston

2 chapters across the catalog

chatJCD
Episode 1788 2:18:33 - 2:26:13

1788: chatJCD

The Government War on Social Dance

Dame Andy Jane, director of Dance Houston, details a century-long government suppression of social dance through excise taxes and selective funding. Since the 1920s, taxes have targeted dance halls while the NEA has prioritized "highbrow" concert dance over community social events. This has contributed to the de-socialization of the American family.

Sour Crude
Episode 1402 2:03:05 - 2:13:55

1402: Sour Crude

Executive Producer Donations, Knighting Ceremony, Nutcracker Party

A series of high-tier donations are acknowledged, including a $611.57 contribution for a knighting in Sonoma wine country. Producer Andrea Cody donated $500 and invited listeners to the "Nutcracker Party," a reimagined holiday show by Dance Houston. Several other producers are knighted or elevated to Dame status following their financial support.