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Ep.29 La Danza: Conflict, Passion, and Healing with Anna Harsh
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Ep.29 La Danza: Conflict, Passion, and Healing with Anna Harsh

In today’s episode of La Befana’s Table, Dina is joined by Anna Harsh, a dancer, author, podcaster, and speaker.

Anna is the author of the book "La Danza: Conflict, Passion, and Healing."

In this episode, we delve into Anna's journey as a dancer and her quest to preserve and showcase traditional Italian folk dances. From researching archives and interviewing experts to forming a dance company and performing for Pope John Paul II, Anna shares her experiences and the profound lessons she has learned along the way.

Know more about Anna here.

Keypoints we talked about that you don’t want to miss:

1:42 Where Anna’s journey of researching Italian folk dance started

9:26 Learning more about movement as a human being

11:27 How the geographical location and historical context of a region influence the movements and themes of the dances

26:55 The Power of folk dances, oneness and unity

43:52 How to find stillness in your dancing


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Hosted by Dina Gregory, La Befana’s Table is a place both ancient & new where folks from all walks of life are invited to feast on conversations that nourish the Soul. Guests include artists, poets, trauma informed leaders, community weavers, and everyday people who are utilizing their gifts to make the world a more beautiful place.