Why We Dance

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Never Stop Dancing: Josef Kubota Wladyka on His Sundance Award-Winning Film, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

October 08, 2026

In this episode of Why We Dance, host Mia Tate sits down with writer-director Josef Kubota Wladyka to celebrate the release of his Sundance award-winning film Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! — a love letter to his mother, a ballroom dancer who says dance saved her life. Josef reflects on his B-boy days, finding film through an independent-movie set, learning from Spike Lee, and the magic, grief, and presence at the heart of his new film. Through it all runs one message: no matter how messy life ge...

What the Body Hears: Antoine Hunter on Movement, Culture & Truth

March 18, 2026

In this intimate episode of Why We Dance, Mia Tate welcomes Mx. Antoine Hunter—an award‑winning Deaf dancer, choreographer, teacher, advocate, and the founder of the Urban Jazz Dance Company and the Bay Area International Deaf Dance Festival. Antoine describes movement as breath, meditation, and survival. They share memories of growing up Deaf in a hearing world, facing bullying and isolation, and discovering that dance was the first place they were truly seen. A high‑school solo to “I Will A...

The Weight We Carry, The Moves We Make: Montana Tucker on Why We Dance

February 25, 2026

 In this episode of Why We Dance, Montana Tucker joins host Mia Tate for a conversation that lives in the body: a conversation about lineage, loss, visibility, and the deep human need to move when standing still is too heavy. Montana has been dancing since childhood — inspired by Britney Spears VHS tapes, trained at her mother’s Pop Stars dance company, and performing behind artists like Ashanti and Remy Ma before most people her age could drive. She talks about the safety she finds onstage, ...

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What is the email for Why We Dance?

The publicly listed email for Why We Dance: meredith@caspianstudios.com.

How many listeners does Why We Dance have?

Podseeker estimates Why We Dance reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Why We Dance?

Why We Dance typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Embodied practitioners with public-facing credibility: professional dancers/choreographers, performance artists, disability and Deaf leaders, and creators whose work uses movement to communicate lived experience (often with advocacy, teaching, festivals, or notable public platforms). Common among recent guests: Founder/director roles (companies, festivals); Award-winning or internationally recognized work; Published/featured creative projects (music, documentaries, performances). Recent guests include Antoine Hunter, Montana Tucker, and Viktoria Modesta.

How hard is it to get booked on Why We Dance?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Why We Dance cover?

Recent episodes cover Dance, Disability, Embodiment, Healing, and Art. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.