Learning With Lex

Learning With Lex


Latest Episodes

Episode 11: House, Vogue, and Waaking
April 22, 2021

Let's dive deeper into some hip-hop history!

Episode 10: Popping, Locking, and Krumping
April 09, 2021

This week we are going to look at the history of popping, locking, and krumping!

Episode 9: Breaking Down Break Dancing!
April 02, 2021

This podcast will cover information mainly on break dancing but also will cover other forms of hip hop dance, where these forms originated, and how hip hop dance is an African American vernacular dance form. Enjoy!

Episode 8: Black Ballerinas and Their Difficulties Fitting into Classical Ballet, Queer Artistry in Ballet, and Hiple
March 18, 2021

This episode further discusses the development over time. It focuses on the different topics listed in the title.

Episode 7: Modern Ballet
March 04, 2021

This weeks episode will include information regarding Firebird by Fokine, information regarding Ballet Russes, and more information on the progression of ballet over time. 

Episode 6: Romantic and Classical Ballet
February 26, 2021

I will be discussing two different readings and activities in regards to classical and romantic ballet. Enjoy!

Episode 5: Baroque Dance and Ballet
February 19, 2021

This episode covers information on Baroque Dance, Western Music, and Ballet.

Episode Four: Greek and Court Dances
February 12, 2021

This podcast covers information regarding greek dancing, court/Baroque dancing, and the developments of ballet. Enjoy!

Week 3: Folk Dancing
February 04, 2021

This episode goes through folk dancing and Japanese Theatre Dancing.

Episode 2: Ritual Dance
January 29, 2021

This episode will cover information regarding ritual dances in the African continent. Included will also be a summary of the articles "African Dance: Divine Motion" and "Performing Trauma: The Ghosts of Slavery in Yoruba Music and Ritual Dance".