Best Isabel Lopez Podcasts (2025)

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Dating a Parent: The Reality No One Warns You About 31:26

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7d ago31:26

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What happens when you fall for someone who already has kids? In this episode, we’re talking about what it’s really like to date a parent when you don’t have kids of your own — the patience it takes, the boundaries you learn the hard way, the moments where you feel left out, and the emotional growth that hits you out of nowhere. We dig into the part…

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Palace Of The People 24:38

7d ago24:38

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Palace Of The People by The Music CenterBy The Music Center

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Dancing With The Ancestors 21:04

7d ago21:04

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Dancing With The Ancestors by The Music CenterBy The Music Center

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The Traveling Mom Life: Work Trips, Mom Guilt & Midnight Snuggles 33:10

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Ever wonder what it feels like to be a new mom while your job keeps you living out of a suitcase? This week, I sit down with a traveling professional who’s learning how to balance flights, work deadlines, and motherhood — all while trying not to lose herself in the process. We talk about what no one really prepares you for: the guilt, the exhaustio…

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Breaking Machismo: We Refuse to Raise Emotionally Broken Men 38:43

21d ago38:43

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We were raised in homes where feelings were weaknesses, boys were told to “man up,” and daughters were taught to serve future kings who never learned how to love. Machismo wasn’t just an attitude, it was the family heirloom nobody asked for. In this first episode, two Latina moms go raw about growing up around emotionally unavailable men, watching …

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Mental Health & Our Community w/ Lucas Connolly and Isabel Rodriguez 49:20

4+ y ago49:20

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Josh and Nayanci are joined by Nayanci's science professor/public health professional Isabel Rodriguez, and one of our favorite local NY comedians, Lucas Connolly. We talk about the state of mental health and addiction in our communities after COVID.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Cultural Appropriation w/ Gordon Baker Bone, Professor Kate Griffiths and Crystal Grant 1:01:12

4+ y ago1:01:12

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In this episode, we discuss the intricacies of cultural appropriation, what's acceptable and what's over the line, and if there is a line at all. We definitely have a heated conversation about hip hop and compare the differences between Eminem, Lil Dicky, Iggy Azalea and what they are each doing for the culture if anything at all. One of our favori…

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Love & Physical Attraction w/ Quan Wiggins and Daniel Campos 58:16

4+ y ago58:16

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We discuss Socrates and Diotima's philosophies on different types of love.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Freedom of Speech w/ Ryan Long & Christina Weinbaum 56:04

4+ y ago56:04

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In this episode Nayanci and Josh are joined by comedian Ryan Long and professor Christina Weinbaum. They discuss the fine line between good comedy and hate speech among many other fun topics.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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The Allegory of The Cave w/ Myq Kaplan & Dena Shottenkirk 58:03

4+ y ago58:03

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In this episode Nayanci asks comedians Myq Kaplan and Josh Carter along with Philosophy Professor and podcast host Dena Shottenkirk their interpretation of "The Allegory of The Cave" and how it may relate to our current societyBy Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Philosophy of War w/ Larry Beyah and Justin Steinberg 1:16:39

5y ago1:16:39

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In this episode Nayanci brings up the philosophy and ethics in war. Josh and guests; Larry Beyah (comedian/podcaster/veteran) give their points of view and Justin Steinberg (CUNY Philosophy/Ethics Professor) brings his academic perspective.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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The Death Penalty w/ Danny Lobell and Anna Gotlib 1:00:23

5y ago1:00:23

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Nayanci and Josh are joined today by comedian and podcaster, Danny Lobell and philosophy professor and author Dr. Anna Gotlib. We are all over the place with interesting subjects this week as we talk about the death penalty, moral vs political stances, abortion and more!By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Philosophy of Dreams w/ Krystyna Hutchinson 59:37

5y ago59:37

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This is one of our favorite episodes, Krystyna Hutchinson joins Josh and Nayanci and they talk about the philosophy of dreams, and sleepwalking, sleep paralysis including our own supernatural experiences (warning, it gets crazy).By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Aristotle - Relationships & Friendships w/ Dante Nero and Christine Vitrano 1:00:04

5y ago1:00:04

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Nayanci discusses Aristotles theories on relationships with comedians Dante Nero ("NBC's The Blacklist," Relationship Guru), Josh Carter and Brooklyn College Philosophy professor Christine Vitrano. They talk about all types of positive and negative friendships and relationships.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Religion and Social Politics w/ Kurt Metzger 1:17:24

5y ago1:17:24

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Nayanci asks comedians Josh Carter and Kurt Metzger about their opinions on topics relating to philosophy of religion, the conversation gets deep and they also end up talking about social politics.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Philosophy of Sports w/ Amarie Castillo & Alan Meehan 1:12:49

5y ago1:12:49

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Nayanci brings up various topics related to philosophy of sports no matter how controversial and comedians Josh Carter, Amarie Castillo and Alan Meehan dish on them.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Plato's Crito - Should We Always Follow The Law? w/ Francisco Aldorando and Felicia Madison 56:56

5y ago56:56

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Nayanci brings up Plato's Crito and poses the questions: Should we always follow the law? Are there immoral laws? Are there illegal actions that are moral? Comedians Josh Carter, Francisco Aldorando and Felicia Madison chop it up and bring their perspectives.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Ayn Rand - Libertarianism in America w/ Boris Khaykin & Preston Gitlin 1:14:53

5+ y ago1:14:53

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Nayanci and Josh are joined by businesman/entrepeneur and founder of Comedywire.com, Preston Gitlin and Comedian and Contributor to We The Internet, a libertarian comedy network, Boris Khaykin. We talk about Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged, and similar issues pertaining to current society.

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Albert Camus - The Plague & Corona w/ Geno Bisconte and Larry Salomon 1:04:46

5+ y ago1:04:46

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Nayanci and Josh welcome SF State Ethnic Studies Philosophy Professor Larry Saloman and comedian and host of "In Hot Water" Geno Bisconte and they talk about philosopher Albert Camus' book "The Plague" and how it relates to Corona Virus in our society (recording date is July 1 2020)By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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John Holt - The Anti-School Episode w/ Gastor Almonte & Dan Louzonis 59:03

5+ y ago59:03

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Nayanci and Josh are joined by comedian Gastor Almonte (comedy special "Immigrant Made" on Amazon Prime, "This is Not Happening" on Comedy Central) and homeschool coach, Dan Louzonis and discuss John Holt's philosophies on learning/education and why traditional schooling may be a thing of the past.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Angela Davis - Politics & The Police w/ Vanetta Schoefield and Haley Strong 51:26

5+ y ago51:26

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Josh and Nayanci are joined by NY comedians Vanetta Schoefield & Haley Strong and they discuss issues such as defund the police and brainstorm solutions to some of the toughest issues the black community faces.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Hobbes and Locke - Ownership & Housing Equality w/ Shaun Lynda & Robert Blodgett 59:50

5+ y ago59:50

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In this weeks episode we talk about property ownership, housing equality, #cancelrent, and Josh gives a tip to low-moderate income people on purchasing and OWNING your first single or multifamily property with no money down regardless of credit score!By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Malcolm X: Black People & America w/ Celeste Joseph Jennings & Matt Lindauer 1:11:28

5+ y ago1:11:28

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Josh and Nayanci are joined by comedian and host of the podcast: Vox Celeste, Celeste Joseph Jennings and Brooklyn College Philosophy Professor and Philosopher, Matthew Lindauer. They discuss what's really going on in these protests, why some are violent and why rioting is happening in the first place - it's not what you think!…

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Pollan and Confucius: Philosophy Of Food w/ Alex Carabano & Hetty Diep 52:55

5+ y ago52:55

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Josh and Nayanci are joined by Alex Carabano, comedian, star of HBO's "The Winners" and owner of V Spot Vegan Restaurant in Brooklyn and Hetty Diep, a personal trainer and nutrition coach based out of LABy Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Aristotle and Nietzche - Philosophy of Music w/ Reformed Whores, AlexXx P3, Chulita Mija Sarah 1:08:26

5+ y ago1:08:26

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Josh and Nayanci are joined by musicians: Reformed Whores, AlexXx P3 and Chulita Mija Sarah to discuss the Aristotle and Nietzche's philosophies of music. The discussion is followed by a listening party of each guest's newest hit. Listening Party: AlexXx P3 - No Love Allowed Reformed Whores - Whorny Chulita Mija Sarah - Hola Stranger (first 3 min)…

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Socrates & Plato - Philosophy of Love & Dating w/ Ashley Hesseltine & Napoleon Emill 53:13

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Josh and Nayanci are joined by a couple of Josh's favorite NYC comedians, Ashley Hesseltine (Host of "Girls Gotta Eat" Podcast) and Napoleon Emill (Winner of Caroline's March Comedy Madness Competition). They answer some of Socrates and Plato's questions on love and dating.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Mills and Zack - Race & Reparations w/ Todd Montesi, Haley Strong, Jessica Munoz 56:43

5+ y ago56:43

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Nayanci's philosophers of the week are Charles Mills and Naomi Zack, the subject is race and reparations; guests Todd Montesi (HBO's Crashing), Haley Strong (NYC Comedian), Jessica Munoz (Small Business Consultant for the Bay Area latino community) join and bring their perspectives.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Haslanger - Are Gender and Race Social Constructs? w/ Dave Temple, Monica Cruz & Keith Price 54:29

5+ y ago54:29

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Josh brings 2 of his favorite comedy buddies and Nayanci brings her activist friend and we let worlds collide as we debate whether or not race and gender are social constructs.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Anderson & Young - Luck Egalitarianism w Robert Blodgett 43:52

5+ y ago43:52

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Josh's old high school friends, Robert Blodgett and George Gill are guests this week. Nayanci goes over Elizabeth Anderson and Iris Marion Young's theories on luck egalitarianism and group based oppression and the guys dish on their opinions on those subjects.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Stiglitz & Rousseau w/ John Fugelsang 54:10

5+ y ago54:10

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Comedian, actor and broadcaster John Fugelsang (host of acclaimed "Tell Me Everything" on SiriusXM Progress channel 127) joins Josh and Nayanci to talk about income inequality before and during the pandemic. We also go off track a bit and talk corruption within the democratic party.By Josh Carter and Nayanci Lopez

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Rawls Vs Nozick - Should Government Intervene? 47:09

5+ y ago47:09

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Nayanci presents the philosophers for this week, John Rawls and Robert Nozick. Nayanci asks Josh's opinion on each of their ideas on how much the government should intervene with citizens, and use examples from the current COVID-19 pandemic.By Josh

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Bugsy 13:45

6+ y ago13:45

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bugsy life

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Robert Battle, Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 22:01

6+ y ago22:01

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In the 15th installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Robert Battle, artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.By The Music Center

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Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre 27:56

7y ago27:56

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In the 14th installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Kevin McKenzie, artistic director of American Ballet Theatre (ABT).By The Music Center

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Kevin McKenzie and Rachel Moore Chat ABT's La Bayadère [Teaser] 3:54

7+ y ago3:54

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Teaser of Episode #13 of Offstage + Unbound - The Music Center Podcast.Kevin McKenzie, Artistic Director of American Ballet TheatreRachel Moore, President & C.E.O. of The Music CenterBy The Music Center

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Dwight Rhoden, Founding Artistic Director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet 21:36

7+ y ago21:36

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In the 13th installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Dwight Rhoden, founding artistic director and resident choreographer of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Rhoden has established a remarkably wide-ranging career, earning distinction from The New York Times as “one of the most sought out c…

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Ashley Wheater, Artistic Director of The Joffrey Ballet 19:29

7+ y ago19:29

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In the 12th installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Ashley Wheater, artistic director of The Joffrey Ballet.Wheater recently celebrated 10 years at the helm of The Joffrey Ballet, one of the world's better-known ballet companies, now based in Chicago. Many Angelenos may recall that the Jof…

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Lourdes Lopez, Artist Director of Miami City Ballet 21:33

8y ago21:33

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In the eleventh installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Lourdes Lopez, artistic director of Miami City Ballet. Over the course of a year, Lopez worked closely with designers Isabel and Ruben Toledo to create a newly redesigned George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. Lopez became artistic dire…

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Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Designers of The Nutcracker/Miami City Ballet 25:57

8y ago25:57

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In this special tenth installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with celebrated Cuban-American artist/designer couple Isabel and Ruben Toledo, the geniuses behind the unique style of the new George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® by Miami City Ballet. Over the course of a year, the Toledos were resp…

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Osnel Delgado, Artistic Director of Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company 20:45

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In the ninth installment of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Osnel Delgado, resident choreographer, founder and artistic director of Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company. Delgado danced with Danza Contemporanea de Cuba from 2003 to 2011, before founding Malpaso. He has worked to develop original commissio…

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Akram Khan, Founder of Akram Khan Company 37:28

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In the eighth installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Akram Khan, founder, artistic director, choreographer and dancer of the Akram Khan Company. Akram Khan is one of the most celebrated and respected dance artists today. Khan has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout his caree…

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Choreographers Jacob Jonas & Aszure Barton 26:51

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In the seventh installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Jacob Jonas, choreographer and founder of Los Angeles-based Jacob Jonas The Company, and Aszure Barton, acclaimed choreographer and founder of Aszure Barton & Artists. Both artists will be performing original pieces at Ford Theatres i…

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Tiler Peck, Curator of BalletNow™ 2017 21:19

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In the sixth installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Tiler Peck, principal dancer of New York City Ballet and guest curator of The Music Center's BalletNow™ 2017. An international ballerina, Tiler Peck originally hails from Bakersfield, California. She has been named one of FORBES 30 unde…

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Boris Eifman, Founder of Eifman Ballet 22:59

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In the fifth installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with the founder of Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg and choreographer Boris Eifman. As artistic director for Eifman Ballet of St. Petersburg, Boris combines cutting-edge techniques in the world of ballet with his formal education in classica…

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Nancy Meckler, Director of Scottish Ballet's A Streetcar Named Desire 15:09

8+ y ago15:09

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In our fourth installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with theatrical and film director, Nancy Meckler, who directed Scottish Ballet’s performance of A Streetcar Named Desire in collaboration with international choreographer, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa. Meckler has directed numerous plays along wit…

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Hope Boykin of the Ailvn Ailey American Dance Theater 28:50

8+ y ago28:50

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In our third installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Hope Boykin of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She joined the company in 2000 and has choreographed three stunning works for the company. They include Acceptance In Surrender in 2005, in collaboration with fellow Ailey company m…

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Jessica Lang of Jessica Lang Dance 35:59

9y ago35:59

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In our second installation of "Offstage and Unbound," The Music Center's President and CEO Rachel Moore chats with Jessica Lang, choreographer and artistic director of Jessica Lang Dance. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School and a former dancer with Twyla Tharp’s company THARP! She began her prolific choreographic career in 1999, creating more…

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Choreographer William Forsythe 28:24

9y ago28:24

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Hear from some of the world’s most innovative artists in Offstage + Unbound, The Music Center’s podcast series hosted by Rachel Moore, President and CEO of The Music Center. As L.A.’s premier performing arts destination, The Music Center provides the platform for local, national and international artists in a broad range of genres, including music,…