Building Connection & Hope Through the Universal Expression of Dance with Jonathan Hollander
From Jessica Cherry's ReImagination Café by Jessica Cherry
July 10, 2025 · 1h 41m · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
Jessica Cherry interviews Jonathan Hollander about the transformative power of dance in fostering connection and social change.
In this episode of Jessica Cherry's ReImagination Café , Jessica welcomes the visionary founder of Battery Dance Company , Jonathan Hollander — a cultural ambassador, changemaker, and global connector through the art of movement and dance. From the streets of New York City to communities around the world, Jonathan and his colleagues Emad Salem , Robin Cantrell , and Rutkay Özpinar, share how dance has become a powerful tool for diplomacy, healing, and human connection. Their stories are a testament to the idea that creativity can bridge divides, spark hope, and transform lives. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about: The power of dance to inspire social change. Building a global arts movement from the ground up. Reimagining what it means to lead with purpose and passion. Battery Dance Company is a New York-based nonprofit that creates lasting social impact by fostering understanding and improving lives through the universal expression of dance.
People in this episode
Host: Jessica Cherry
Guest: Jonathan Hollander
Topics covered
- dance
- social change
- cultural diplomacy
- human connection
- arts movement
- leadership
- creativity
Keywords
- dance
- social impact
- creativity
- Battery Dance Company
- cultural ambassador
- human connection
- arts movement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Battery Dance Company
Places: New York City, communities around the world
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