Listen to a discussion between Dallys Newton, Michalla Moss, and Vertel Jackson, in which we discuss how to embrace more diversity, equity, and inclusion in the flow arts community!  Each of these artists came together across different states and countries to discuss challenges the Flow Arts Community is facing, racism, sexism, ableism, and suggestions for how we can address these issues.  Please keep reading to check out their bios, contact information, and community projects mentioned in the episode. 

Dallys Newton has been dazzling audiences across the country since 2011 with her unique stage acts and roaming characters.  She is known for her captivating stage presence and her commitment to excellence. Dally is a World-class Fire and LED performer who stilt-walks, juggles, hoops, clowns, aerial hoops, and more.  

 Website- https://dallyscircus.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dallys.circ...

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/dallys.newton

Youtube (Live Streams can be found here!)- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCna-838jXBMCJOYDuWo-1jQ

Community Project Mentions:

Guardians of the Vibe (bystander intervention and consent education nonprofit )- https://www.guardiansofthevibe.com/ 

Follow on FB to find about upcoming events: https://www.facebook.com/guardiansofthevibe

Michalla Moss shares that movement has always been an integral activity in their life. As a young child, she took various dance classes and felt a deep connection to music, movement, and prop manipulation. It first came to them as a tool to express and find joy. Michalla swiftly fell in love with the art of Single Hoop Manipulation. What she thought to be her forever-and-only- prop was just the beginning of a lifelong venture in Dance, Flow Arts (Prop manipulation), and Circus Arts!

Website- gemstonedentertainment.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gemstoned94/

Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/Gemstoned94

TikTok- @lovemichallalynn 

Community Project Mentions: https://www.facebook.com/FlowTherapyForTheCulture

Fund the Flowarts (Flowtoys) 

 SoulMind Studios

Vertel Jackson has been a movement artist since birth. From jumping on couches to gaining the nickname “Rabbit,” to his imaginative soul; he has always preferred finding the endless possibilities of what his mind and others can collaboratively produce. He has been practicing flow arts since 2013 and uses it as a way to express himself and to work off daily frustrations and stress “adulting” has brought with it. Although flow arts performing is seen as more of a hobby than a profession he focuses on integrating more flow arts into his daily career as a Content Producer. He makes videos that focus on the arts and highlight diverse communities. Currently, he resides in Berlin getting established and tuning in to a new pace of life as an ex-pat.  

Website- verteljackson.com 

 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/___vertel

Facebook- facebook.com/vertelj 

Twitter- @___vertel 

TikTok- @verteljackson

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