This podcast is an ongoing conversation about art, culture, and belonging in the Asian American experience.
Hosted by Dana Tai Soon Burgess, Korean-American Choreographer-in-Residence at the
Join Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company in East Hampton today at the LongHouse Reserve.
LongHouse Reserve exemplifies living with art in all forms. Founded by Jack Lenor Larsen, its collections, gardens, sculpture and programs reflect world cultures to inspire a creative life.
In the next episode of SLANT podcast, host Dana Tai Soon Burgess engages in a compelling conversation with Luyen Chou, an education technology entrepreneur and consultant, who shares insights into the remarkable legacy of his father, the visionary composer Chou Wen-chung. From pioneering electronic music to fostering cultural exchange between the US and China, Chou Wen-chung's life beautifully illustrates the power of music to bridge cultures and enrich lives. Join us as we explore the profound impact of Chou Wen-chung's work and his enduring influence on contemporary music and cultural diplomacy.
In this episode of SLANT podcast, host Dana Tai Soon Burgess delves into the captivating world of dance with renowned choreographer Michael Mao. With over 60 works showcased across the globe, including iconic venues like The Joyce Theater and BAM, Mao's creative vision has mesmerized audiences from New York to Beijing. Join the conversation as Mao shares insights into his diverse influences, spanning from his training under Martha Graham to his experiences performing internationally. Discover the intricate tapestry of movement, culture, and creativity that defines Michael Mao's extraordinary career.
Join host Dana Tai Soon Burgess, in a captivating conversation with two exceptional dancers from the Dana Tai Soon Burgess Dance Company, Joan Ayap and Christin Arthur. In this episode of Slant podcast, Joan Ayap, born in Washington, D.C. and raised in Manila, Philippines, shares her journey from training at the Hilil-Cruz School of Ballet to performing with accl aimed companies worldwide. Meanwhile, Christin Arthur, hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, recounts her extensive experience in classical ballet and contemporary dance, including her tenure with the Universal Ballet Company in Seoul, South Korea.
Together, they delve into the intersection of dance and Asian identity, reflecting on how their cultural backgrounds shape their artistic expression. From their early training to their current roles as seasoned professionals, Ayap and Arthur offer profound insights into the significance of heritage in the world of dance.
Don’t miss this insightful episode as Burgess, Ayap, and Arthur explore the power of movement in celebrating diversity and fostering cultural understanding.
🎙️Exciting news! Join us as we celebrate the lunar new year with the 4th season kickoff of . This episode features a thought-provoking conversation on artistry, identity, and the power of film with Dana Tai Soon Burgess and Eunice Lau. Dive into the world of ‘hyphenated realities’ as we explore the intersection of culture, creativity, and societal expectations. Listen on your favorite streaming platform. Don’t miss out!
So enjoyed the Corky Lee exhibition at the Chinese American Museum today!
Chino and the Dance of the Butterfly, a Memoir by Dana Tai Soon Burgess
Join acclaimed Korean-American choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess as he shares how his multifaceted background drives his creation.
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Excited to have received an IPPY!
Episode 6 of Slant Podcast features poet and educator Gary Jackson. His work is extraordinary and his perspective of growing up Black, Korean, and with Indigenous roots in the midwest is remarkable. I hope you'll listen and, please, let me know your thoughts! - Dana
In the latest episode of The Slant Podcast, Dana Tai Soon Burgess has a conversation with with Susan Choi, the author of five novels: Trust Exercise, My Education, American Woman, A Person of Interest, and The Foreign Student. Her work has been a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the PEN/Faulkner Award and has won the PEN/W.G. Sebald Award, the Asian-American Literary Award, and the National Book Award for fiction. Susan discusses navigating her mixed racial identity growing up in the midwest, her father's experience as an Asian immigrant in America during racial segregation, and the importance of exploring and writing about adolescence.
Listen to the episode on any podcast streaming platform - available now!
"Then there becomes a tension in, for example, theater, when you have a more diverse array of storytellers but the people covering them are still mostly white and the people reviewing their work are still mostly white. The head critic of the New York Times, for example, is a white man and the head critics of most of the major New York outlets are also white, that means that they have the power to determine whether or not a show does well…
And so when you have white critics who have their own personal taste, biases, they will have things that they will not be able to understand, but they will chalk it up to the fault of the writer rather than realizing 'oh, there’s cultural references here that I don’t see because its outside of my realm of experience'"
Hear more of my conversation with with Diep Tran, an arts journalist and editor based in New York City on any podcast streaming platforms - available now!
Dana in conversation with internationally-renowned interdisciplinary artist Ping Chong ( )– “ I know in America; I am considered a second-class citizen.” Now playing in all streaming platform and anywhere you get your podcast. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate and review.
"It was a dream come true for me to be living in a place like New York City...but over time, it also came with its challenges.
I felt the complexity of holding all of these many cultures and identities within me. I felt caught between worlds. The one I grew up in...was slowly blurring, and I felt like I was holding onto it so tight—afraid to lose it. And at the same time, I had this new world that was inviting me to grow into it."
—Priya Darshini
Listen to EP 3 of Slant Podcast & Priya Darshini's Grammy-Nominated album "Periphery", both available on all streaming platforms!
"I realized, I had created this artistic psychodrama to take my stabbing more seriously....I came to realize and accept that I was the victim of a hate crime. Why did it take me so long to accept that?
I think whether it's micro-aggressions, or getting stabbing in the neck, or someone whispering about you under their breath, or bumping into us in the street—I think we have a tendency to want to minimize it. Or at least I did."
— Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. ✨ EP 1 available now on all platforms ✨
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The Slant Podcast is now streaming wherever you listen to podcasts. Thank you to Talaura Harms at Playbill for the shout-out!
Read more about season 1 of The Slant Podcast at: tinyurl.com/slantpod
✨Introducing Slant Podcast Host, Dana Tai Soon Burgess ✨
For nearly three decades, Korean-American choreographer Dana Tai Soon Burgess's work has explored the hyphenated experience and the universal desire to belong. Known internationally as "the Diplomat of Dance," him and his critically acclaimed dance company has toured in over thirty nations, exploring the human experience through the universal language of storytelling through performance.
Dana is the Smithsonian Institution's first-ever resident choreographer—based at the National Portrait Gallery —as well as a dedicated advocate for Asian American communities. Wanting to create a platform to uplift and amplify the diverse voices of Asian American artists and luminaries—Slant Podcast was born.
Hello world! Today is the last day of , but we're here to keep the conversation going.
Slant Podcast is a new podcast exploring the intersection of art, belonging, and activism within the Asian American experience. Dana Tai Soon Burgess, the Smithsonian's first ever Choreographer-in-Residence, has started an ongoing conversation with leading voices in the Asian American arts, literary, and activism community, to build a place for generational mentorship, healing, and community. COMING SOON to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
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"I realized, I had created this artistic psychodrama to take my stabbing more seriously....I came to realize and accept that I was the victim of a hate crime. Why did it take me so long to accept that? I think whether it's micro-aggressions, or getting stabbing in the neck, or someone whispering about you under their breath, or bumping into us in the street—I think we have a tendency to want to minimize it. Or at least I did." — Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang. ✨ EP 1 available now on all platforms ✨
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