MSP 194: Reaching Beyond Borders, Rooted in Movement with Bobbi Jene Smith

About this episode

Bobbi Jene Smith shares her extraordinary journey through dance, exploring her experiences from Iowa to Israel and her evolution as an artist.

From Iowa to Juilliard, from Israel to screens, Bobbi Jene Smith's Journey through dance is anything but ordinary and defies borders and expectations! In this episode, we are joined by internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, and filmmaker Bobbi Jene Smith. Known for her deeply personal and raw approach to movement, Bobbi shares the milestones that shaped her path; from leaving home at the age of 11, to ultimately moving to Israel to join Batsheva Dance Company. Bobbi opens up about the challenges of living abroad and the profound ways in which her relationship with dance evolved through her time in Israel before reflecting on her decision to leave Batsheva and return to the US. We also hear about her transition to dance filmmaking, her current projects, and what it means to her to continuously practice and live through her craft. Finally, Bobbi leaves us with thoughtful reflections on identity, artistry, and her hopes for the future. Thanks for tuning in! Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming today's guest, Bobbi Jene Smith. Bobbi Jene tells us about her background in dance. What the summer program at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School was like. Moving away from home at…

People in this episode

Host: Erin Carlisle Norton

Guest: Bobbi Jene Smith

Topics covered

• dance
• choreography
• identity
• artistry
• filmmaking

Keywords

• dance
• choreography
• Bobbi Jene Smith
• Batsheva Dance Company
• filmmaking
• identity
• artistry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Batsheva Dance Company, Royal Winnipeg Ballet School

Places: Iowa, Israel, Juilliard, US

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