DTH 04: | Dance is your heritage with special guest Kapua

Dance To Heal

We think of dance mostly as a form of representation of each culture, but it can also be a vessel of heritage handed down to succeeding generations. In this episode of Dance to Heal, Jenny welcomes Kapua to the podcast, as they talk about the role of dance in his life and his artistic pursuits. In between their stories, we discover the essence of dance as a heritage.

What to expect in this episode:
02:08 – Jenny's Story: from Taipei and how she got into dancing.

05:52 – Video of Kapua

06:26 – Kapua's Music Video: "King"

07:10 – Kapua and the role of dance in his life.

11:08 – On Kapua's heritage, first dance studio, teaching dance

13:56 – A closer look at the umbrella of Polynesian Dance

16:51 – Finding Kapua on Social Media.

18:34 – A mini dance lesson from Kapua's single, "King"

About Kapua:
Nicholas "Kapua" Arrivas, is an independent artist hailing from the Bay Area, CA, with roots in Guam and the Philippines. Based in LA, he excels in music, dance, and entertainment. Kapua's diverse background, which includes Polynesian dance, hip hop, jazz, modern, and contemporary styles has shaped him into a versatile performer. Growing up, his exposure to music and dance stems from both sides of his family, with his dad being a DJ and his mom's dance-loving nature. He became a freshman at the Mission Dance and Performing Arts at the age of 14, and eventually ended up teaching there a little later in life. In early 2021, Kapua ventured into music, releasing his debut single "KING" followed by the summer anthem "TOON TOON." Through his art, Kapua aims to bring joy, unity, and compassion to people globally, driven by his love for his craft and the support of his family.

Connect with Kapua:

Website: https://www.instagram.com/kapuakid/
Website: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kapua/in-motion
About Jenny Cohen:

Jenny C. Cohen is a breast cancer survivor, and it is her mission to help people who have been through the most debilitating, disfiguring, traumatic events like breast cancer to feel bold beautiful and full of life. Jenny believes in a world where everyone can dance to heal and feel safe in their bodies knowing they are created in beauty and perfection in spite of life happenings. She is an award-winning performer who healed through her D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R. process presented in the multi category best-selling book “Outside In Recovery: Dancing My Way Back to My Self after Breast Cancer."

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Connect with Jenny Cohen:

Websites: https://www.jennyccohen.com/ https://www.outsideinrecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennyccohen/