Seed Planting with Amanda Standard

About this episode

Melissa speaks with Amanda Standard about her journey in dance education and ministry.

Melissa speaks with Amanda Standard, K-12 Dance Educator and Founding Director of Divine Dance Institute and Sound Xpressed Dance Company. Fun Fact: her son Xavier Mack dances with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre!Amanda shares about staying anchored in ministry by remaining accountable, finding fulfillment in moving for God’s pleasure, and being willing to bend (so you don’t break!).Thanks for listening, leaving a like/comment, and sharing with a friend.You can learn more about Amanda: divinedanceinstitute.comYou can learn about dance education and careers in dance: theballerinatist.com.

People in this episode

Host: Melissa

Guest: Amanda Standard

Topics covered

• dance education
• ministry
• accountability
• fulfillment

Keywords

• Divine Dance Institute
• Sound Xpressed Dance Company
• Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Divine Dance Institute, Sound Xpressed Dance Company

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