017: 'Ingrid Mackinnon on Dance, Direction and Diverse Voices'

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The Shapes in Motion Podcast

Sarah Perry

31 episodes

19 hours ago

Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?

If you tell a story through movement, whatever the shape or form then you are in the right place. We are ready to share with you a range of inspiring and insightful conversations from some of the best loved movers and makers in our field.

We will chat with actors, movers, dancers, choreographers, directors, and many other like minded creatives all sharing their expertise, inspirations, creative processes, creative challenges, insights, career highs, and lows and so much more.

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Are you an actor, mover, maker or creative, who has a passion for movement and performance? Are you in need of some creative inspiration and insights from the industry?

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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017: 'Ingrid Mackinnon on Dance, Direction and Diverse Voices'

The Shapes in Motion Podcast

48 minutes 8 seconds

6 months ago

017: 'Ingrid Mackinnon on Dance, Direction and Diverse Voices'

In this episode of the Shapes in Motion podcast, host Stephen Moynihan speaks with Ingrid MacKinnon about her journey from growing up in Canada to becoming a movement director in the UK. They discuss the impact of representation in dance, the cultural differences between North American and UK dance scenes, and Ingrid's transition from performance to choreography and movement direction. Ingrid shares her experiences in dance education, the importance of kinesiology, and how she articulates her ideas in collaborative spaces. In this conversation, Ingrid MacKinnon discusses her journey as a movement director and intimacy professional, emphasising the importance of collaboration, joy in the creative process, and the evolving recognition of movement directors in the industry. She highlights the need for greater visibility and understanding of the role, as well as the challenges faced by performers, particularly parents, in balancing their careers with family life. Ingrid shares her aspirations for the future, including working on projects that represent diverse stories and voices.

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