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Dance Your Life

59 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -

Do people think you’re crazy because you want to be a dancer and drop the 9-5? We get it! Listen in as we teach you how to take your love for dance and turn it into a career.
Welcome to the Dance Your Life podcast by Maxt Out Dance Competition with your host Joanna Vargas. Every week Joanna will bring you intimate interviews with the most successful and open dancers, choreographers and directors in the dance industry.
The Dance Your Life podcast will help you and your dance career. Whether you want to dance professionally on tour, choreograph for camera or create your own dance crew, we have the information for you.
Joanna has been involved in the dance world her whole life. She owned and sold a successful dance studio and has created one of the biggest dance competitions for the last 20 years.
This podcast will give you tips and advice to work towards your dream job in the entertainment and dance industry. Every episode has information and answers to your questions about your dance career.
If you’re looking for the answers, we got you! Are you excited? We are. Let’s do this!

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Episodes

What did you learn and unlearn this year with Joanna and Salome

April 13, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Salome and Joanna go all in and talk about their top Dance Your Life guest interviews and their takeaways from their experiences with 100+ dancers. Join us in this conversation as it’s their last episode for this podcast. They will be putting a pause on this wonderful adventure. It’s not a “goodbye”, it’s a “see you again soon!”   In this episode you will learn about: How can you be willing to continuously grow throughout life. What are some of the things you can unlearn to create more....

What it takes for you to become a well rounded dancer with Tori Farias

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

Tori gives you several tips to get out of your head when you are stuck thinking that you can’t push through tough changes in dance and in life.   In this episode you will learn about:   What you can do to become a more well rounded dancer. How you can implement other forms of art into dance to create something new and unique. What are some tips that can help you get through a challenging dance style you are new at learning. The importance of accepting challenges in life to help you gr...

How to evolve in the dance community with Elm Pizarro

March 30, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Elm tells you his story on how Boogiezone got started and how it’s created opportunities in the dance community for dancers.   In this episode you will learn about: How you can start creating your own dance opportunities. What are the steps to starting your own business? How to continue adapting with the dance community that keeps evolving. How to keep learning to be a better leader. The importance of showing appreciation   Favorite Quote: “What you focus on expands”   Elm has bee...

Your happiness is now with Danny Vuong- Batimana

March 23, 2021 12:33 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Danny talks about not regretting the past and how he was able to recreate himself. This episode is such a gift and it will help you get through a moment of self doubt. In this episode you will learn about: How can you create more by the way you respond to judgements. What are the different ways to reconnect with yourself and explore more about yourself. Why it’s important to see failure as a good thing. Why nervousness isn’t bad, it means you care. How you can forgive with a good energ...

FUTURE IMPROVEMENT OF SOCIETY EXPECTATIONS WITH SHOCKWAVE

March 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

This conversation with Shockwave is deep and very important to listen about the expectations that we have as humans in which we have the power to improve in society.   In this episode you will learn about: Where your street dance movements come from. The importance of you knowing where styles originated. How you can improve society expectations by being yourself and not following the leader. How some trends become toxic instead of creating unity. How artists can create more money by w...

Teaching in China and Meeting the Love of Your Life with Audrey Benson

March 09, 2021 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Audrey talks about her car accident and how she got back to continue dancing and took an opportunity to teach in China where she ended up staying for 5 years.    In this episode you will learn about: What it takes to motivate yourself to dance what you love. How to create your own opportunities in life. Teaching in other countries and dance being a universal language. Making it work for yourself throughout the pandemic as a creative. Being a mom and continuing your passion for dance. ...

You have the power to create what you want with Kevin Stea

March 02, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

Kevin talks about his experiences working with Madonna, Michael Jackson and Prince, to name a few.  In this episode you will learn about: How dance can be developed in different ways the more experiences you allow yourself to go through. Choosing your strengths to take you through the journey you want. Allowing every single audition as a growth experience. Working with different artists and being a team player. Mental preparations before an audition to create a fun experience rather th...

Advocating your inner depth of what creative expression is with Dominique Pompa

February 23, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Dom talks about the ability that everyone has to create the best version of yourself as a performer and person.    In this episode you will learn about: What it’s like to really create a safe space for yourself as a dancer. How to maintain your unique artistry. If you’ve never freestyled, how you can start to let go. Adapting to other cultures when traveling. Reinventing and expanding your creativity.   Favorite Quote: “If you’re on time you’re late. If you’re early, you’re on time....

Creating better choreography by traveling with Dominique Pompa

February 23, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Dom talks about the ability that everyone has to create the best version of yourself as a performer and person.    In this episode you will learn about: What it’s like to really create a safe space for yourself as a dancer. How to maintain your unique artistry. If you’ve never freestyled, how you can start to let go. Adapting to other cultures when traveling. Reinventing and expanding your creativity.   Favorite Quote: “If you’re on time you’re late. If you’re early, you’re on time....

What it’s like to dance and get a Bachelors and Masters with Liezel Marie

February 16, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Liezel made some sacrifices in dance to get her Bachelors and Masters to later on create more opportunities for herself and other dancers in the dance community.   In this episode you will learn about: What you can do by sacrificing something you love so much. Having a plan to create the most out of your passion and career. Finding the right training for yourself because not everyone trains the same. Creating an outlet through dance to help dancers in the dance community. The differen...

How to create your happiness with Romiah Puertollano

February 09, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

Did you know that you are capable of creating your own happiness in life? As artists we are very passionate about our work and we at times build stories in our mind that we are not capable of happiness when we get rejected or we are not appreciated then we choose to give up and wonder when your big break will come. Romiah and Salome invite you to create happiness to get what you want out of life in this episode.    In this episode you will learn about: How to move forward as a creative in...

Dance decade differences with Jordan Julian

February 02, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

Remember Breed, TM, Miguel Zarate, all the other dance teams and choreographers in the early 2000’s? Jordan and Salome have some good throwback conversations about how dance used to be 15+ years ago. You’ll also get behind the scenes of Disneyland’s Mickey and the Magical Map show. Who doesn’t love a good Disney inside look?!   In this episode you will learn about: A different type of inspiration to start dancing. The process of Disney auditions and getting ready to debut a show. Learni...

Perfection is a unicorn, it’s not real with Johanna Sapakie

January 27, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

Johanna tells us about her experience coaching JLo for the movie Hustlers and Super Bowl. She coached JLo for the famous pole dancing scenes in Hustlers and she also choreographed the Super Bowl pole dancing section. Joanna and Johanna met years ago. When Joanna hosted her first dance showcase, Johanna performed at her show. And now they have come together after 20+ years to talk about everything they have been working on since then.   In this episode you will learn about: The steps that ...

How to recreate your own dance styles with Ally Vega

January 19, 2021 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

Ally talks about how she mixed hip hop and cultural dance to create a unique dance company. This conversation inspires you to go outside of the box to make up your own rules and create another stream of income. Ally has discovered that she is ready to expand energetically outside of L.A and the U.S.   In this episode you will learn about: How Ally’s dad, who was a dancer, motivated her to start dancing as a kid. Leaving dance for sports and falling in love with dance all over again. Bei...

What you can accomplish by taking every dance experience as useful tools with Allyssa Sniff

January 12, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Allyssa Sniff. Allyssa brings out the lessons that were taught while she was a performer at Six Flags and what her experience was running back and forth from one audition to another in different cities. Listen in as you will hear a different perspective from a dancer that moved to L.A not too long ago to pursue her dreams.   In this episode you will learn about: Bringing out your tools and sharpening your tools that need more work. Having a consis...

From being rejected from a dance team to becoming an excellent dance teacher with Florence Florie

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Essence Florie. Essence gives you the scoop on her experience from being rejected to being a dancer that gets noticed because of her performance and as a great dance teacher.   In this episode you will learn about:   Taking advantage of all the dance classes and workshops to gain more training and get to where you want to be as a dancer. Going all the way to pursue teaching in dance by always practicing and learning from others. How being a danc...

Getting rejected to becoming a dance teacher with Essence Florie

January 05, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Essence talks about being rejected from a dance company and how she moved forward to being a dancer that gets noticed because of her performance and as a great dance teacher.   In this episode you will learn about:   Taking advantage of all the dance classes and workshops to gain more training and get to where you want to be as a dancer. Going all the way to pursue teaching in dance by always practicing and learning from others. How being a dance teacher that has the passion for helpin...

Looking for different ways to accomplish what you want to become with Sarai Perez

December 29, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Sarai Perez. They talk about the upbringing as dance living in Mexico and training in San Diego. Listen in as they talk about the different Latin cultures and the Latin entertainment industry.   In this episode you will learn about: How you are capable of accomplishing anything by looking for different ways to get what you want. Why ballet is important as the foundation for your dance training. Why dance teams in Mexico are so hungry to learn and...

Accomplishing what you want to become with Sarai Perez

December 29, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Sarai lives in Tijuana, Mexico and talks about her upbringing as a dancer living in Mexico and training in San Diego. Listen in as they talk about the different latin cultures and the latin entertainment industry.   In this episode you will learn about: How you are capable of accomplishing anything by looking for different ways to get what you want. Why ballet is important as the foundation for your dance training. Why dance teams in Mexico are so hungry to learn and train hard. Findin...

You can create more outside of your dance world with Meghan Magoun

December 22, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Meghan Magoun. They have a lot in common with their dance journeys. Listen in and learn how taking care of yourself has to be taken seriously. Take actions about your health and pay attention to your body.   In this episode you will learn about: Taking different avenues for dance to build your dance career. Remembering your why and taking control of your environment. Allowing yourself to be disciplined to become a better version of yourself. Cre...

Slow down and find the balance with Chad Geiger

December 15, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Chad Geiger. Their conversation is so sweet and refreshing. Chad is such a kind hearted person. You will feel the positive energy through your earbuds as you listen to Chad and Joanna talk about manifesting a positive environment and bringing in good vibes. In this episode you will learn about: Allowing space for your own growth How can you show up for you to give more Going overboard in opportunities that are given you to have a better chance to ...

How do you want to be remembered with Chris Naoki Lee

December 07, 2020 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Chris Naoki Lee. They talk about working in the entertainment industry from going to school for acting and dance to booking commercials and T.V shows. In this episode you will learn about: How dance is connected to everything you do out of dance. Separate you know if you’re a professional by how you react to mistakes on stage. Tips on how you can quiet your mind before a performance. Taking every experience into a learning moment. Education, kin...

5 Ways to Save Your Day!

December 01, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Have you shifted your daily routine since the pandemic started?    This show was inspired by the 5 things that our host, Joanna Vargas does daily in order to create a great day! Listen in to this show as Joanna gives you her 5 biggest tips on how to start your day off with a bang.    5 WAYS TO SAVE YOUR DAY:    Evening routine  Morning routine Drink water in the morning when you wake up Move your body in the morning Your environment always wins!        About Joanna:   Joanna ...

How you can apply different dance styles to create your own brand with Jesse Fields

November 24, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Jesse Fields. They talk about the difference between masculinity and femininity and what the differences might be to you when it comes to dance styles. Jesse speaks about speaking your truth about your past dance experiences relating to trauma.   In this episode you will learn about: How the meaning of masculine and feminine is constantly changing. What you can apply with different dance styles to other styles of dance. Creating your own style fo...

Awareness of your inner truth and inner connection with Reanna Holt

November 17, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Reanna Holt. These ladies talk about the discovery of your intuition. You will love this episode as they get real about nurturing your inner connection.    In this episode you will learn about:   Looking for different ventures as an artist. Doing what you really want and making it happen. What you can accomplish by giving yourself a chance to discover your true self.  The importance of self care. Listening to our intuition and growing into som...

Changing your mindset to accomplish more in life financially with Katie Batres

November 11, 2020 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Katie Batres. Joanna and Katie get REAL about how to create your own business as an artist. They bring up the good stuff about the topics surrounding finances that people in general don’t like to face. The good, the bad and the ugly… but is it really ugly? Or is that the story we’ve been given all of our lives.   In this episode you will learn about:   How you can come up with different ways to make money. The different stories you were given as ...

5 Things I’ve learned from dancers during the pandemic

October 29, 2020 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

What have you learned from the pandemic?   When the pandemic hit in March (here in Los Angeles) the Maxt Out team and I sat down and brainstormed on how we can bring the dance community closer together.    We came up with the idea of hosting IG Live interviews and starting a podcast. What a gift? The silver lining in the pandemic was the creation of our chats with all of you!    I learned so much from our chats and I wanted to share with all of you in this episode what I learned from y...

How to stand out on Instagram

October 19, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Are you interested in standing out on Instagram?    In this solo episode, Joanna shares her IG tricks on ways and ideas on what to post on Instagram when you feel stuck on what to post for that day.    Instagram is the NEW RESUME. Your Instagram account is also seen as your website. Think of Instagram as a free tool to use to brand and promote yourself as a dancer, choreographer and/or teacher.    Here are a few things to think about when branding yourself on Instagram:    Ask yourse...

Finding your niche in the dance world with David Slaney

October 15, 2020 09:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews David Slaney. They bring up some serious topics about being your true self in the dance world and going through self doubt to then finding out what you really want to accomplish as a dancer.   In this episode you will learn about: How you can experience so much more by branching out to different communities in dance. What you can do to minimize self doubt about your choices. The importance of knowing your audience when it comes to different dance...

How far you can go by following your dreams to become a dancer with Nikolas Berme

October 12, 2020 09:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Nikolas Bermea. Niko talks about his dance journey starting as a school mascot and eventually discovering that he has passion for dance. He talks about his 3 month residency in Costa Rica as an instructor.   In this episode you will learn about:   How you can discover what you are good at by trying new things. What kind of sacrifices you might make to pursue your dance goals. The importance of committing 100% to teaching dance. The difference i...

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Anna Sarao about what it takes to put on a dance competition for thousands of dancers. These ladies spit it all out, the good and the bad.

October 08, 2020 11:41 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Anna Sarao about what it takes to put on a dance competition for thousands of dancers. These ladies spit it all out, the good and the bad.    In this episode you will learn about:   How you can feel uncertain about one dance path and yet end up finding a dance path that suits you. What kind of sacrifices you can make to pursue your dance goals.  The importance of committing 100% to a dance business. What older dancers want to teach the...

How much work and passion goes into putting on your dance competitions with Anna Sarao

October 08, 2020 11:41 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Anna Sarao about what it takes to put on a dance competition for thousands of dancers. These ladies spit it all out, the good and the bad.    In this episode you will learn about:   How you can feel uncertain about one dance path and yet end up finding a dance path that suits you. What kind of sacrifices you can make to pursue your dance goals. The importance of committing 100% to a dance business. What older dancers want to teach the dance com...

How you can gain worth and respect in your line of work with Knicole

October 05, 2020 09:00 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Knicole Haggins. Listen in as Joanna and K talk about previous dance experiences. K gives you different stories that happened behind the scenes from tours with different “A List” pop artists.   In this episode you will learn about:   How your journey can change from one day to another. What kind of sacrifices you might make to pursue your dance goals. The importance of committing 100% to all your dance gigs regardless of how big or small. How b...

How you can humanize dance as an education with Thalia

October 01, 2020 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Thalia Ramos, director of Cubcakes, a junior dance company. In this episode, Joanna and Thalia really get into spiritual and emotional mental tools. Learn how much power you have to create a sweet future!   In this episode you will learn about:   What you can do with emotional and mental tools. How your emotions and feelings might not be truly yours.  How you can immerse and inbody if  you feel defeated. What you can do to humanize dance as an ...

What you can accomplish when you allow yourself to do what you love with Goose

September 28, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Goose Polanco. They talk about how we are all learning together through this pandemic. Goose runs through his dance journey from growing up in Boston to living in Hawaii, Australia, Los Angeles and Arizona.    In this episode you will learn about:   What it takes for you to absolutely pursue your dance goals. How dance can take you places… literally. Why it’s important to manifest where you came from. How embracing the best you, can help you wi...

How can we change the value rate in the dance industry with JC

September 24, 2020 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews JC, and they talk about why the dance industry suffers financially and why there still isn’t a rate value. In this episode you will learn why artists struggle the most and how you can change it.   In this episode you will learn about: How passing on knowledge as an instructor is more rewarding. Why you have a creationship not a relationship with dance. Why male dancers don’t have as much support as female dancers. How the dance industry is strug...

Why your branding on social media is important with Bella

September 21, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Bella Garcia, a dancer and new upcoming choreographer. In this episode, Bella and Joanna talk about how your social media branding is important and why putting the time and effort on your content can create more opportunities for dancers.   In this episode you will learn about: What you can get out of going to a performing arts school. The importance of why you should know the reason you started dancing. The differences between your experiences d...

Your inside look into the life of a professional ballerina with Susanne

September 17, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews members Susanne Puerschel, a retired ballet dancer from Berlin, Germany. In this episode, Susanne gives you information on what the major requirements were to become a successful ballet dancer in a strict ballet school in Europe. Listen to the stories that happened as the wall of Berlin was knocked down and how it affected dance in Germany.   In this episode you will learn about: What you can accomplish by speaking up and asking for help.  What wo...

3 Things That Can Save Your 2020

September 14, 2020 09:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

Are you sick of 2020? In this episode Joanna shares her 3 step process how to make the best out of a not fun situation. Let’s end our year on a high note. Listen in to learn more about how to pause, how to ask a better question and how to act and make a choice.   Text me SUMMIT to (323) 524-9857 to be the first 200 dancers to get on our VIP list to be the FIRST ones to hear when we announce our 15 dancers to be chosen to perform at our Dance Your Live Free Virtual Summit!  JOIN OUR FREE ...

How you look for growth and not perfection with Servility Dance Crew

September 10, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews members from Servility to see how they as a dance team are pushing forward in quarantine. Servility brings a refreshing perspective on how they as a team run and present themselves, so get ready because a wave of kindness is coming your way.    In this episode you will learn about: What you can expect from the dance crew audition process.  How to be within your true nature.  How the dance community has evolved.  What dancers miss most about rehe...

How you can increase your confidence and presence on stage with Lucky

September 07, 2020 10:42 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews Dameion “Lucky” Smith. He is well known for his great personality and lively energy as an MC and host for several events in the entertainment industry and in sports. Lucky talks about the importance of making positive changes in your life and how you can start evolving at any time in your life. It’s never too late to be your true self. He also talks about how you can improve your presence on stage.   In this episode you will learn about: How you ca...

Learn how to do what you can with what you have with C8 Dynasty

September 03, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews members from C8 Dynasty to see how they have pushed through quarantine while tackling current issues as one.    In this episode you will learn about: How the name Collabor8 originated.  The teams that fall under C8 Dynasty. What their members look forward to in the future for the dance world.  How creative minds can be helped during this time. How C8 Dynasty is responding to current world issues.      C8 Dynasty members express how being str...

How younger dancers are changing the future of dance with Cubcakes

August 31, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews the young members from Cubcakes and talks about their perspective and what they learned from the pandemic. Listen in as every dancer has a great tip and point of view for life and dance.   In this episode you will learn about: The different tips and perspectives that young dancers learned through the pandemic. How Cubcakes was created and what was the motivation and purpose behind  the idea. The experiences of the dancer being in school from home...

The importance of leadership in dance with Arnel Calvario

August 27, 2020 11:42 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Arnel Calvario shares his knowledge of leadership in the dance community in this episode. Learn why the dance community needs more leaders and educators. Arnel explains the importance of excellent leadership and what it takes to become a good mentor.     In this episode you will learn about: What led Arnel to create Kaba Modern. How going to school, majoring and getting a doctorate at USC inspired him to create more in the dance community. The leadership summits in which dance leaders ...

How a dance crew in Mexico is training during the pandemic with Tequila Movement

August 24, 2020 09:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

In this episode Joanna Vargas interviews members from Tequila Movement Dance Crew to learn how they’re dancing through the quarantine in Mexicali, Mexico. This episode gives you insight into life in a different country and a view of how dance is truly a gift in their community.      In this episode you will learn about: How quarantine guidelines are in Mexico. How members of Tequila Movement have continued their training during quarantine.  What the last performance meant to Tequila Mo...

Creating a successful dance competition with Joanna Vargas - PART 2

August 20, 2020 09:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Joanna shares her dance journey from a business perspective. This episode will sure give you a lot of input about starting a business involving dance.   In this episode you will learn about: The strengths and weaknesses a business owner can have and how to work around it. How important it is to have good work ethics by working as a backup dancer for an artist. How to achieve greatness while having struggles. How Joanna met Mookie and made him the host of Maxt Out Dance Competition  Gr...

How to open a dance studio with Joanna Vargas PART: 1

August 17, 2020 08:55 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

In this episode the tables have turned, Joanna Vargas, creator of “Dance Your Life” is interviewed by Salome Valdez. You will get a business perspective of dance as Joanna talks about her experience with opening her dance studio, Jayvee Dance Studio in Alhambra, CA.   In this episode you will learn about: The qualities that make a great dance instructor  What led Joanna to start her business as a dance studio owner How to get through the tough times of starting a new brick and mortar bu...

Slowing down during the pandemic to train and focus on themselves with 664 in the Groove

August 15, 2020 08:45 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode 664 in the Groove Dance Crew shares how they are training, having fun, and staying informed during the pandemic in Mexico. Get ready for some laughs because you’ll experience a genuine friendship that lives within this team.   In this episode you will learn about: The journey to create 664 in the Groove Dance Crew. 664 in the Grooves experience at Maxt Out.  The style that 664 in the Groove focuses on their choreography.  How the BLM Movement reached Mexico. The bigges...

From gymnast to creating an award winning dance crew with Danyel Moulton

August 13, 2020 08:45 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this episode, Danyel Moulton shares how she went from training professionally as gymnast to falling in love with dance and creating an award winning dance crew.   Danyel’s energy is so infectious and she is so wise. Please note that Joanna’s microphone is not as strong. Our apologies. Hang in there and thanks for listening.    In this episode you will learn about: How she was traveling long distances frequently to train in gymnastics from Las Vegas to Orange County. How she went fro...

Hear from the host of World of Dance with Ricky Cole

August 11, 2020 08:45 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

In this episode, Ricky shares how the dance world is today compared to when he first started dancing.  Get all the juicy details about how he kept a stable job while pursuing dance and turning it into a full time career.   In this episode you will learn about: The importance of having a backup job to pursue dance as a career. Landing a gig to be the main host for World of Dance Tour by filling in at the last minute as a host for one of the competitions. Travelling long distances to get...

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