15 DEC 2022 · Une conversation avec Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) à propos de sa philosophie du freestyle, son approche du mouvement, sa manière d’enseigner et de contribuer à la communauté. Sarah et Bibiman discutent également de plusieurs pionniers de la danse à Montréal et vous invitent à débuter ou approfondir vos recherches sur les différents styles de danse. A conversation with Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) on his philosophy of freestyle, his approach to movement, his approach to teaching and his contribution to the community. Sarah and Bibiman also discuss many of Montreal's dance pioneers and invite you to start or deepen your research on different dance styles. Animatrice : Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Invité : Alexandre Philippe Beaudoin (Bibiman) @bibiman450 | @funkybynature_official | @funnybonescrew.mtl | @ebnfloh Producteur : Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Musique : Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Vous avez aimé cet épisode ? • Suivez-nous sur Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artistes à suivre : Funky By Nature (@funkybynature_official) Funny Bones Crew (@funnybonescrew.mtl) Ebnfloh Company (@ebnfloh) Shut Up and Dance Festival Kairos (@fwdmovements) Steve Senga (@steve.senga) Clauter Alexandre – Dr Step (@chef_regiment) Popping | Pioneers of the Montreal Community DKC Freeze (@dkcfreeze) Handy Yacinthe aka HYA (@hyablak) Michel Boombeast (@boombeast) Jean-François St-Onge Namco (@namcofbc) Hip Hop | Pioneers of the Montreal Community Angelo Ameur (@angeloameur) Cindy McAuliffe (@goldylocksxx) Junior Boogie Alexandra 'Spicey' Landé (alexspicey_lkg) Locking | Pioneers of the Montreal Community Natasha Jean-Bart (@seektash) Scramblelock (@scramblelock) Lady C (@carolineladyc) Waacking | Pioneers of the Montreal Community Axelle Munezero (@axelle_ebony) Sam I Am Montolla aka Shayla (@samiammontolla) Nubian Néné (@nubiannene) Tyrone Proctor Bust A Move Dance Festival Marie-Reine Kabasha Martine "Cherry" Bruneau House | Pioneers of the Montreal Community Marvin Baptiste (@montrealhousemarv) Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada) Erich Preach (@kingpreachthepetty) Le Salon Daomé (@le_salon_daome)

8 DEC 2022 · A conversation with Ryan Feng about the art of dance photography, his transition between the dance and the photography worlds, how he creates around human experience, and, of course, his journey with Quest Crew. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: Ryan Feng @justfeng | @justfeng.photo Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like this episode? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists & Organizations You Should Know: Quest Crew (@questcrew) Mike Song (@mikeosong) Mel Charlot (@melcharlot) Illmatic Styles B-boy Crew 100lux (@100luxdanse) Brian Green (@brianfootworkgreen) Keone Madrid (@keonemadrid) Choreo Cookies (@choreocookies) Culture Shock Los Angeles (@cultureshockla) Culture Shock San Diego (@cultureshocksandiego) Beat Freaks (@thebeatfreaks) Marie "Maryss from Paris" Courchinoux (@maryssfromparis) Rino Nakasone (@rinokinawa) Rapsody (@rapsody) Book recommendation: Art of Impossible Performances to watch again and again: ABDC - Quest Crew Compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4-RwrxQ7rA ABDC - Beat Freaks Compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xD0aJihdjQ

1 DEC 2022 · Une conversation avec Paule Assad-Déry à propos de son parcours professionnel et de son rôle chez Hit The Floor, son amour de l’événementiel, les défis liés à la logistique et à la production d’événements en danse d’envergure ainsi que son apport à l’art en tant que personne qui gravite autour du domaine de la danse. Animatrice : Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Invitée : Paule Assad-Déry @pauleadery Producteur : Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Musique : Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Vous avez aimé cet épisode ? • Suivez-nous sur Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artistes à suivre : Nicolas Bégin (@nicolasbegin)

24 NOV 2022 · Pour souligner les 10 ans de Hit The Floor, voici une conversation avec 10 invité·e·s spéciaux qui font partie de la famille (#HTFFAM) depuis plusieurs années. Ces personnes inspirantes et passionnées nous partagent leurs meilleurs souvenirs et moments marquants aux événements et lors des Showcases All-Stars. Animateur invité : Samuel Chouinard @sam.chouinard7 Invité·e·s : Érick Légaré | @erick_legare Alexandre Lacasse | @alex.lacasse14 Caroline Martel | @studiojuzolie Jennifer Montreuil | @bejencoaching Frédérick Gravel | @f.redg Caroline Lemieux | @carolem_dm Marie-Odile Haince | @maodm Josée Perrault, Jolipop Kassandra Boivin-Cénélia | @badkass Paule Assad-Déry | @pauleadery Amélie Fauvelle | @ameliefauvelle Producteur : Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Musique : Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Vous avez aimé cet épisode ? • Suivez-nous sur Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artistes et entreprises à suivre : Quest Crew (@questcrew) Nico Archambault (@nicoarchambault) Luca Patuelli (@bboylazylegz) Jeff Mortensen (@jeffreymortensen) Embodiment THE Collective (@embodimentthecollective) Marie Poppins (@mariepoppinsdancer) Royal Family (@officialroyalfamilydancecrew) Request Dance Crew (@officialrequestdancecrew) VAX Films (@vax_films) StudioJuzolie (@studiojuzolie) DM Nation (@dmnation_official) Performances à regarder : QUEST CREW | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Itlc9NUOx_Y QUEST CREW | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=99ld2rIsiPE NICO ARCHAMBAULT & LAZYLEGZ | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fqv31Xz3O1o JEFFREY MORTENSEN | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGxmdTwtx6c EMBODIMENT | Hit The Floor Toronto #HTF2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTg-eobeu6I MARIE POPPINS | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdJFGTKaLEM ROYAL FAMILY | Hit The Floor Gatineau #HTF2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiTsCdddews REQUEST DANCE CREW | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upNOuvIPNZg PLAYLIST - RETOUR DES CHAMPIONS | Hit The Floor Lévis #HTF2022 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjiihmK2FaeXhAzZC8H516y1dAmiSPJXa

24 NOV 2022 · Une conversation avec Samuel Chouinard à propos de ses divers projets artistiques, son rôle d’animateur à Hit The Floor, ce qui l’inspire au quotidien, ce à quoi ressemble une journée dans la vie de Sam Chouinard, ses plus beaux moments à HTF et ce qui l’attend dans la prochaine année. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: Samuel Chouinard @sam.chouinard7 Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like this episode? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists and dance companies to follow: Vincent-Olivier Noiseux (@vincentnoiseux) Festival DANSEncore (@dansencore) Kim Gingras (@kimgingras) Fanny Pak (@thefannypak) Ice Academy of Montréal (@iceacademyofmontreal) Sauve Qui Peut - Jeux d'évasion (@sauvequipeutjeuxdevasion) SPOTLIGHT ON BAZZAR | Cirque du Soleil (2018) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffaNc8ejeN0 SPOTLIGHT ON AXEL | Cirque du Soleil (2019) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF5j7CtiNzc Dès janvier 2023, restez à l’affût de Zénith, la nouvelle émission TV animée par Véronique Cloutier et pour laquelle Sam sera directeur artistique.

17 NOV 2022 · A conversation with Larkin Poynton Olabarria about his first exposure to art, what is meaningful work for him, his creative process, the role of his foundations within his movements as well as the benefits of conversations and collaborations. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: Larkin Poynton Olabarria @larkinpoynton | @projecthomeart | @projecthomehw Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like this episode? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists & Organizations You Should Know: Project Home (@projecthomeart) Homework (@projecthomehw) Homescreen Film Festival Chris Martin (@mistophercartin) Gary Ray Kendell JABBAWOCKEEZ (@jabbawockeez) Buddha Stretch (@buddhastretch) Caleaf Sellers (@caleafsellers) Brian Green (@brianfootworkgreen) Monsters of Hip Hop (@monstersdance) Dana Wilson (@danadaners)

10 NOV 2022 · Une conversation avec Véronique Giasson à propos de son parcours artistique, de comment se tailler une place dans l’industrie de la danse au Canada et à l’international, ce que ça représente pour elle d’être une « danseuse hybride » et la manière dont elle se démarque à travers son art. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: Véronique Giasson @vero_giasson | Chaîne YouTube : Véronique Giasson Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like this episode? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists and dance companies to follow: École supérieure de ballet du Québec (@ecole_superieure_de_ballet) Compagnie Marie Chouinard (@compagniemariechouinard) Compañia Tania Perez Salas (@cia_taniaperezsalas) Tania Perez Salas (@taniaperezsalasp) Cirque du Soleil (@cirquedusoleil) Ballet Ouest (@balletouest) Nicolas Zemmour (@nicolas_zemmour) Festival Quartiers Danses (@festivalquartiersdanses) Janie Richard (@janierichard17) Hélène Blackburn (@helene_blackburn) Cas Public (@caspublic) Ballets Jazz Montréal (@balletsjazzmontreal) Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec (@lecalq) Conseil des arts du Canada (@conseilartscan) Ballet Preljocaj (@balletpreljocaj) Angelin Preljocaj Bibiman (bibiman450) Danse à la Carte (@dansealacarte) École de danse contemporaine de Montréal (@edcmtl) Lydia Bouchard (@lydiabouchardofficiel) Édith Collin-Marcoux (@edithcollinm) Margie Gillis (@gillis_margie) Anne Plamondon (@anne.plamondon.productions) Alisia Pobega Ezdanza (@ezdanza) Andrea Peña & Artists (@apartists)

3 NOV 2022 · A conversation with Dassy Lee about the impact of her drawing to her dancing career, her journey as a dancer, the music styles that have been inspired her the most, how to be connected with herself, her experience as a Red Bull Dancer as well as the story behind Femme Fatale and their mission. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: Dassy Lee @dancerdassy | @femmefatale_official_ | @dassyart_ Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like this episode? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists & Organizations you should know: Funky Lia (@liakimhappy) Popin Pete (@popinpete) Electric Boogaloos Suga Pop Skeeter Rabbit Mr Wiggles (@mrwigglesrsc) Marvin Baptiste (@montrealhousemarv) Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada) Toni Basil (@officialtonibasil) Soul Train TV Show Brian Green Buddha Stretch (@buddhastretch) Henry Link Caleaf Sellers (@caleafsellers) Marjory Smarth Hong10 Wing (@bboywing) Ronnie (ronnie_ff) Rox Rite (@roxrite95) Bibiman (@bibiman450) Femme Fatale (@femmefatale_official_) Marie Poppins (@mariepoppinsdancer) Lily Frias (@lilyfdc)

27 OCT 2022 · A conversation with HYA about cultural dances and the work that needs to be done, the impact between competitions and training, the Organic Mechanics system and how can dancers create their own approach as well as the inspiration behind the creation of JOAT Festival. Host: Sarah Steben @sarahsteben | www.sarahsteben.ca/about @workroom.5584 | @movingbeyonddance | @creationglobal Guest: HYA @hyablak Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like the episode 06? • Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists & Organizations You Should Know: Jack of All Trades (@joat.festival) Popping Forever Hot Mess International Battle (@hotmessbattle) Axelle Munezero (@axelle_ebony) Illmatic Styles B-boy Crew Area 51 Redmask Marty Kudelka - Justin Timberlake’s Choreographer Popin Pete (@popinpete) Alexandra 'Spicey' Landé (alexspicey_lkg) Flow Rock Shut Up and Dance Bust A Move Dance Festival Imperial House of Waacking (I.H.O.W. Canada) Nedge Valme (@blak1kat) Samantha Shayla Hinds aka Princess Shayla Tyrone Proctor Bzerk Squad 7Starr (@7starr_vzn) Natasha Jean-Bart (@seektash) Dazl (@regimentbartendazcanada) Marvin Baptiste(@montrealhousemarv) Scramblelock (@scramblelock) Mecdy "Venom" Jean-Pierre (@mystic.rootz) Danse Danse (@dansedansemontreal) Eliane Ross (@rawss) Alexandra Kelly (@alexe.kelly) Cathia Cariotte (@manmi_ka) Zablen Ayal (@zablenayal) Madhi Saoula

22 FEB 2022 · A conversation with Amara Barner about the different approaches in the technical and commercial industries, the transition between these two worlds, the importance for artists to diversify their training, and her artistic process as a fibre artist. Host: Mel Charlot @melcharlot | www.melcharlot.com Guest: Amara Barner @amarabarner | @amaranthawithcrafts Producer: Hit The Floor @hitthefloor.ca | www.hitthefloor.ca Music: Joseph Sarenhes @josephsarenhes Did you like the episode 05? Follow us on Instagram (@artisticrootspodcast) Artists and companies to follow: RUBBERBAND (@rubberbandance) Dancegeist Magazine (@dancegeist) Tyce Diorio (@tyce82) Donyelle Jones (@donyelledenise8) Current projects: Amarantha: Witchcrafts @amaranthawitchcrafts Spiritual healing meets home décor (dreamcatchers & macrame) Podcast Team: Isabelle Dutrisac, Paule Assad-Déry, Gabrielle Rosa, Juliette Lachance