Welcome back to Honing In and to my interview with Kalin Morrow.

Kalin Morrow is an American actress and dancer based in Europe. She earned her BFA in Performing Arts from the University of Oklahoma before futher studying acting at the Mulholland Academy in Amsterdam. In 2023, she was honored by her alma mater with the Arts Luminary Award in recognition of her contributions to the arts. Recently, she garnered critical acclaim for her role as The Hooded Woman in NEON’s film CUCKOO, directed by Tilman Singer, and now works internationally in film, tv and commercials. Beyond acting, Kalin is a professional dancer with over 20 years of experience. She continues to perform while also teaching workshops and repertoire internationally for companies and schools. In 2024, she was awarded the prestigious Swan Prize for "Most Impressive Performance" at the Dutch Days for her role in The Previous Owner by Dunja Jocić.

You can learn more about Kalin here.

This episode covers many things, including:

Kalin’s journey as a dancer, teacher, and actor
Making art as a collaborator and contributing to other creators’ projects
The mental, emotional, and physical preparation for a performance
Energy exchange when performing for live audiences
Finding inspiration and support in community

Resources Mentioned

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The Magic of Collaboration and Working Across Disciplines with Kalin Morrow