Voice Lessons: Uncovering and Claiming Your Unique, Creative Voice
You're a writer, artist, singer, choreographer. Think Lady Gaga, Judy Garland, Prince. Hemingway, JK Rowling, JRR Tolkien. Picasso, Van Gogh. You're tired of trying to uncover your voice by imitating other artists. If you've peeled back the layers of your voice and think you finally recognize it as yours, do you have the courage to claim it? These are the questions we aim to answer during my biweekly podcast, Voice Lessons: Covering and Claiming Your Unique, Creative Voice.
Voice Lessons: Uncovering and Claiming Your Unique, Creative Voice
Jeffry Denman's Journey from Broadway to Storytelling Through Dance
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jeffry Denman, an award-winning theater, TV, and film professional currently serving as the creative production manager at Imprint Events Group. Jeffry shares about his experience growing up as a natural-born dancer, to being on Broadway, to establishing the Denman Theatre and Dance Company.
We dive deep into how Jeffry discovered his unique voice through dance, the early influences that shaped his career, and the significance of storytelling through movement. He also offers valuable tips for finding and nurturing one's creative voice, regardless of the medium.
Jeffry's experience and passion shine through as he discusses the challenges and joys of choreography, his transition to corporate events, and maintaining authenticity in all creative endeavors.
Dancers, writers, or any other creators can find inspiration and practical advice in this episode. Tune in to hear the compelling narrative of a true artist dedicated to his craft and to learn how you can become a storyteller through dance.
Key Topics:
- When dance became the primary storytelling device for Jeffry
- What Jeffry learned from studying the greats and observing their movement
- How his choreographic voice was born
- When he became conscious of his creative voice and claimed it vs. mimicking his inspirations
- Creating choreography that tells a story
- Bringing voice and creativity into a corporate job
- Jeffry’s experience working on Broadway in NYC
- How other creatives can get inspired to uncover and claim their own voice
- Learning to listen to yourself without judgment
- Navigating the family dynamic of career pressure
Connect with Jeffry online:
Website: https://www.jeffrydenman.com/
Instagram: @jeffrydenman
TikTok: @jeffrydenman
Book: https://www.amazon.com/Year-Producers-Theatre-Arts-Book/dp/0878301542
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Special thanks to LVDY for allowing us to use their song, Saltwater, in the intro and outro of the podcast!
