Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson
551 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsThe dance podcast where movers and shakers get the information and inspiration they need to navigate their creative careers with clarity and confidence. Master mover, Dana Wilson taps into 19 years of industry experience and talks to the best in the entertainment biz, who have been there and done that so that you don’t have to… do it alone.
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211. Caroline M. Diamond & Riley Higgins: Skeleton Crew Extraordinaires
June 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 116 MBCaroline M. Diamond co-hosts with Dana Wilson and guest Riley Higgins on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Caroline and Riley recently joined Dana in her Skeleton Crew for Paula Abdul’s new tour! What IS a skeleton crew? Why is it essential? How can skeleton crew prep be challenging? What do skeleton crew dancers/choreographers do, and how do you get good at it?... We unpack all of it, and we touch on how being competitive dancers positioned us for our professional work (for better a...
210. Rhapsody James pt. 2: Uncomfortable Conversations on Set
June 05, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes - 50.1 MBDana Wilson dives into #careertalk with Rhapsody James this week on Words That Move Me Podcast! Rhap is back to talk about how she managed her mind around insecurities and mental/ physical challenges while shooting the famous pool scene of In The Heights Movie in 2018. What happens when you want to #bethebestyou on set, but the choreography puts that out of reach? This episode is all about the uncomfortable conversations (with yourself AND with department heads) that are the #keytosuccesson...
209. Successful Thinking for Creating in a “No” World.
May 29, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 62.8 MBI want you to have a strong sense of #SelfDirection when it feels like the project is going down in flames. So, this episode is all about the skills you need to create a “YES” in a creative process that is full of the word “NO’. As a byproduct this episode is also about conflict resolution, refining your creative process, and successful thinking in your life at large. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Listen to The Key to All Creative Collaborations Listen to How to Ask Good Qu...
208. Haley Fitzgerald: The Making of an Influencer
May 15, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBDana Wilson hosts Haley Fitzgerald on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Funny person, fabulous dancer, and self-declared “proud influencer”, Haley talks all about being an associate choreographer for Mean Girls the movie musical, how she deals with perfectionism, her most embarrassing moments on set and so much more.. Listen in to learn and laugh… a lot. This episode is available on YouTube to watch. Show Notes Connect with Haley on IG Learn about JRS Acting Listen to Gary’s ep...
207. Alison Faulk: Making Magic Happen
May 08, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 108 MBDana Wilson hosts Alison Faulk on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Alison has done it all from dancing with some of the biggest pop stars (Pink, Madonna, Britney Spears, and more), to creating a strip empire with Magic Mike the Film and Magic Mike Live. Alison took some time out of her busy schedule to geek out on dance, talk about what makes something sexy, and she gives us her secret to longevity! This episode is available to view on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Alison on ...
206. Keone & Mari: Space & Time
May 01, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBDana Wilson hosts award-winning choreographer/ director team Keone & Mari Madrid on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Their new feature, “Space & Time” @spaceandtimefilm, is centered around grief so be prepared to feel all the feels and have your notes ready for all the juicy (and very smart) details of their creative process. Stick around till the end for a cameo by Wrist Roll the Dog and the affirmation you needed to hear today. Be on the lookout for screenings of Space & Time n...
205. Dana Wilson Reacts to the Funkiest Dance Videos
April 03, 2024 11:00 - 2 minutes - 3.49 MBFinally! This week, Dana Wilson reacts to 6 of the funkiest dance videos from across the internet, including one from her deeply funky dance hero, Yoshie. We have talked about making this video for a while now, and it was worth the wait! Please enjoy Dana’s various facial contortions and involuntary outbursts. Watch the full video here. Show Notes: Here are all the videos from this episode: G-Splash Yoshie Ghetto Funk Collective PJ Turner & Tashina Beckmann FireLock vs Tiffany Bo...
204. Kat Burns: Two Times The Fun
March 27, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDana Wilson hosts Kat Burns on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! This is Kat’s third time stepping into the WTMM hot seat, and we are not sure you’re ready for how smart, genuine, and FUNNY Kat is. Between laughs, you’ll catch them in conversation about The Choreographer’s Guild (which Kat is president of), self-tape pet peeves, some of Kat’s personal goals, and a fantastic question from a surprise guest caller! Watch this full episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Kat on IG Le...
203. Rotem Alima: Academy Award-Winning Determination
March 20, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBDana Wilson hosts Rotem Alima on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Rotem is an Academy Award-winning Producer featured in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2016. This episode gives you the script for saying yes to your dreams when others tell you no. Get ready to be mesmerized by Rotem’s determination and roller coaster ride of making her dreams come true. Fill up your motivation cup and enjoy listening to the fabulous Rotem Alima! Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before October 7th 2023 ...
202.Alexander Chung: Teaching Dancers to Fish For Themselves
March 13, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBDana Wilson hosts Alexander Chung on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Alex has 500k YouTube subscribers and even more jokes. In this episode, we talk about what creativity is to us and how we create work and a sense of community. We also dig into the mentorship programs that have taken the dance community by storm. Find out why Alex runs his the way that he does and what Dana thinks about the rest of them. Watch the full episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Alexander on ...
201. AI for Dancers and Choreographers
March 06, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 52.2 MBIf you think artists (like choreographers and dancers) will be the last to be affected (read: taken out) by AI, this episode is for you. Thanks to my work with the Choreographers Guild, I am learning a lot about artificial intelligence and what it means for dancers and choreographers. This week, I’m sharing (almost) everything I’ve learned so the dance community can have an empowered voice in the conversation about AI. We get into terminology, some heartening news, some scary potential futur...
200 EPISODES OF WTMM! With Co-Host Ava J Bernstine-Mitchell
February 28, 2024 12:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MBDana Wilson co-hosts the Words That Move Me Podcast with Ava J. Bernstine-Mitchell this week! They cross-interview each other in celebration of 200 EPISODES OF WTMM! We go way back to #JustinTimberlake’s Future Love Sex Show world tour; we talk tips for women interested in working in Television/ Film and the role of “being likable,” we talk about being a guest in Hip Hop culture, and we gush about the people who inspired us. Thanks to everyone for being around for 200 episodes! Here’s to wh...
199. Marlee Hightower: Motives in Dance & Teaching
February 14, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 105 MBDana Wilson hosts Marlee Hightower on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! During her quick trip to LA, Marlee sat in the “hot seat” to talk about hip hop, social media, Motiv Dance, training/ teaching, and what she believes makes the mark of a good class! We also dig into the role of honesty and persistence and how her rebellion in dance has led her to where she is today. Watch this full episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Marlee on IG Visit Motiv Dance Connect with Mot...
198. Yoe Apolinario: So You Want to Move to LA?
February 07, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week, Dana Wilson hosts Yoe Apolinario on the Words That Move Me Podcast! They talk about Yoe’s new book “So You Want to Move to LA?” and some surprising stories that connect them (including finding out they were let go from a job on Instagram… #OUCH). Listen in on Yoe’s experience dancing with Usher, the transition from competition studio to Los Angeles, and a good old-fashioned game of fu*k, marry, kill. Watch this episode on Youtube. Show Notes: Connect with Yoe on Instagram ...
197. Rhapsody James: Standing in Front of Your Work
January 31, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBThis week, Dana Wilson hosts Rhapsody James on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Rhapsody is one of the most mentioned people on #WTMM because of Dana’s legendary mime audition story. Hear about it from Rhap’s POV and get the scoop on how they both get the most out of themselves and the people they work with! This episode has a high dynamic range, from light and laughter to the depths of creative darkness. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Rhapsody on IG Connect wi...
196. Galen Hooks: Methods and Measuring Progress
January 24, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBThis week, Dana Wilson hosts Galen Hooks on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This episode is like having a chat with your hero and your best friend all at once! We talk about Galen’s awesome new On Demand lessons and how they’re different from training in person. We dive deep into metrology and where Galen stands on how choreographers are organizing! AND we introduce a new tool for communicating your work! This episode is rock solid. ENJOY! This episode is available to watch on YouTube. Sho...
195. Why Resolutions are Obnoxious… and GREAT!
January 17, 2024 12:00 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBWe’re more than halfway into January; how are your New Year’s resolutions??? I’m not antagonizing you. I’m WITH YOU! I’ve fumbled and recovered more times than I can count, but guess what? I’m not mad at myself! I feel FLOW. I feel compassion. I feel a forward momentum that is sustainable, and I’m here to help you find it, too. This episode dives into resolutions, goals, and the one actionable step that can help you accomplish them all year long. This episode is available to watch on youtu...
194. 2023 Wrapped with Riley Higgins
December 13, 2023 12:00 - 54 minutes - 102 MBExecutive Assistant and Editor Riley Higgins joins Dana Wilson on the Words That Move Me Podcast to wrap up the 2023 season! Celebrity crushes will be named, favorite music videos will be recounted, some loving body talk will be talked, and plenty of laughs will be shared (at the appropriate time)! Watch this episode HERE Show Notes: Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here Watch our newest 2023 episodes here For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTM...
193. Even Our Heroes Have Bad Habits
December 06, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 106 MBThis episode is a grab bag full of solid gold as we ask every single guest from 2023 for one bad habit they want to kick… And why! Watch this episode here. Show Notes: Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here Watch our newest 2023 episodes here For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok Full ...
192. Robert Green is Careful, Not Concerned
November 29, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 117 MBDana Wilson hosts Robert Green this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to make stuff because Dana and Robert talk about how #FEELINGS fuel our art and lives. In this episode, Robert gets very emotional in sharing about a recent car accident and the details of how his mother’s sacrifices shaped his life. Feelings have carried Robert through his career dancing with superstars like Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift, and this episode encourages...
191. Max Pham: Finding Identity and Balance After Tour
November 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBDana Wilson hosts Max Pham this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Max has been climbing the dance industry ladder, stopping off to dance on tour with Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake and to choreograph in Netflix’s Dance 100. Max and her talk about life after the high-up and glorious moments and what it looks like to climb back down that ladder. Watch this episode HERE Show Notes: Connect with Max on IG Take class with Max at Movement Lifestyle For more DANA For coachin...
190. Randi Freitas: Breaking It Down Moving It Forward
November 15, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBDana Wilson hosts Randi Freitas this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This conversation *flows* from Breaking at the Olympics, the range of the queer experience, and approaching uncomfortable conversations about identity on set. Randi, you are truly one of a kind, and she will gladly lend you a tampon any day of the week/month. Watch this episode HERE. Show Notes: Take class with Randi at Movement lifestyle Go see the Hip Hop Nutcracker Become a Choreographers Guild Member Ch...
189. Building Healthy Professional Relationships with Others and Yourself
November 08, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 37.5 MBBuilding and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical component of longevity and fulfillment in the entertainment industry. In this episode, I share my favorite tool for tending to challenging relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether you are on set, on stage, or on the street, this tool will restore your capacity to love yourself and others. Take the empowered position in all of your personal and professional relationships with this quick 20-minute dose of mind...
188. Lyrik Cruz: Endless Enthusiasm for Career and Culture
November 01, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBDana Wilson hosts Lyric Cruz this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! All you need to know about Lyrik is that he’s a proud Puerto Rican who shines brighter than the sun!... They also talk about his very atypical experience growing up in Chicago, breaking cycles of body shaming, dance activism with the Choreographers Guild, and the importance of mentorship. So, settle in and enjoy the cup of energy that is Lyrik Cruz. Sign Up for our Free Call on November 7th at 3 pm Pacific and 6 pm Ea...
187. Tobias Ellehammer’s World of Dance
October 25, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBDana Wilson hosts Tobias Ellehammer this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Join us as we dig into Tobias’s creative path and process, from breaking in Denmark to breaking boundaries in Los Angeles and beyond. Tobias’s body of work is singular and spectacular. His choreography is built to leave your jaw (and possibly your body) on the floor. His mind is built to tell stories. His spirit is built to connect. Simply put, this episode is built to inspire! Watch the episode here. Show No...
186. Zuce Morales: What is funk?
October 18, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBDana Wilson hosts Zuce Morales this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Zuce (a Locker, Whacker, and Popper and beyond) talks about the meaning of funk and what it was like to win her first Red Bull Dance Your Style battle. We also dig into what it means to be an immigrant woman leading the street dance community in Los Angeles. Get ready for the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk. Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Zuce on IG Take Zuce’s Locking Clas...
185. Codie Wiggins: “I’ve auditioned less than ten times in my career.”
October 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBDana Wilson hosts Codie Wiggins this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! These stories about dancers booking world tours with A-List pop stars will make your jaw drop (and inspire you to get out there and book you one!). We also dish on equitable rates for dancers, and who is a better dancer, Justin Timberlake or Usher? Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Codie Wiggins on IG Find Dancers Alliance rates Watch the Rock Your Body music video (Move @ 1:00) Watch...
184. Decades Plus with Marty Kudelka
October 04, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBWe couldn’t start the season off stronger than with long-time frientor (friend + mentor) and choreographer extraordinaire Marty Kudelka. I’ve been learning from Marty since I was 16 years old and I am so thrilled that I get to continue to learn from him. If you’re a geek about dance, if you love to laugh, and if you love digging up the past, this episode is for you. Show Notes: Listen to Marty’s first episode #18 Working Smarter not Harder with Marty Kudelka Visit the new mL (and take cl...
183. We’re Back!
September 27, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBHello, and welcome BACK to Words That Move Me! We’ve been on “break” and working to create a video component for the podcast! Why? Because dancers and choreographers deserve a voice, AND they deserve to be seen! I am committed to sharing the mic and shining light on my community on and off the podcast, but I am especially proud of what we have built here, and I am THRILLED to get to share it all with you. Watch this episode HERE. Show Notes: Listen to ep. #112 Trumpet Your Talent All of ...
Ep. #182 Impostor Syndrome and Its Cure
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat if we reversed the stigma around #ImpostorSyndrome (aka #ImpostorPhenomenon aka #Impostorism )? What if you could use it as a tool, not a diagnosis? Impostorism can be an indicator that you are in the right place and that it’s time to pull up a seat at the table and learn. This week I go into the history of impostor syndrome, why it’s not going anywhere, and what you can do with it! Show Notes: Watch Reshma Saujani talk about Impostor Syndrome Donate to the Words That Move Me Com...
182. Impostor Syndrome and Its Cure
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBWhat if we reversed the stigma around #ImpostorSyndrome (aka #ImpostorPhenomenon aka #Impostorism )? What if you could use it as a tool, not a diagnosis? Impostorism can be an indicator that you are in the right place and that it’s time to pull up a seat at the table and learn. This week I go into the history of impostor syndrome, why it’s not going anywhere, and what you can do with it! Show Notes: Watch Reshma Saujani talk about Impostor Syndrome For more DANA For coaching with me,...
Ep. #181 Cover Model, Broadway Babe, Singer/ Songwriter and Future Star of the Screen: Kolton Krouse!
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWhen we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies... I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton! Show Notes Connect with Kolton on IG Learn about Dancin’ Listen to ep112 Trumpet Your Talent All of t...
181. Cover Model, Broadway Babe, Singer/ Songwriter and Future Star of the Screen: Kolton Krouse!
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MBWhen we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies... I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton! Show Notes Connect with Kolton on IG Learn about Dancin’ Listen to ep112 Trumpet Your Talent All of t...
Ep. #180 The History of Dance in L.A. with Emily Wanserski
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ecosystem, and thank you for being a wonderful guest and friend! Please enjoy this conversation wi...
180. The History of Dance in L.A. with Emily Wanserski
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBThis week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ecosystem, and thank you for being a wonderful guest and friend! Please enjoy this conversation wi...
179. Taylor Wilson Can Sell Anything from Shampoo to Million Dollar Homes… Oh, and He Can DANCE!
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody! Show Notes: Listen to: Mother’s Day with “Stan” Father’s Day with Gary Wilson Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CE...
Ep. #179 Taylor Wilson Can Sell Anything from Shampoo to Million Dollar Homes… Oh, and He Can DANCE!
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThis week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody! Show Notes: Listen to: Mother’s Day with “Stan” Father’s Day with Gary Wilson Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli Donate to the Words That Move Me Community WTMM Membership: Join Here Follow on IG & Tiktok View Full Episode Transcript
Ep. #178 Top 5 Lessons Learned About Longevity
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBI have spent the last couple of weeks on and off the podcast talking about longevity and this week I’m bringing you my five biggest takeaways to staying in this creative game! Get your notes ready and get ready to keep on going! Show Notes: Listen to ep. #172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald Ep. #174 The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey Ep. #177 Reimagine Yourself with Ki...
178. Top 5 Lessons Learned About Longevity
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBI have spent the last couple of weeks on and off the podcast talking about longevity and this week I’m bringing you my five biggest takeaways to staying in this creative game! Get your notes ready and get ready to keep on going! Show Notes: Listen to ep. #172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald Ep. #174 The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey Ep. #177 Reimagine Yourself with Kim Ha...
177. Reimagine Yourself with Kim Hale
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBI could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale. You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game. Show Notes: Learn more about Kim Connect with Kim on IG Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone Listen to Ep. 172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training Do...
Ep. #177 Reimagine Yourself with Kim Hale
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.5 MBI could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale. You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game. Show Notes: Learn more about Kim Connect with Kim on IG Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone Listen to Ep. 172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training Do...
176. Doubt Your Doubts & Believe Your Beliefs
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBHave you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire. Show Notes: Listen to Ep. 30 How to Disagree… with People You Love Listen to Ep. 23 How to Have Uncomfortable C...
Ep. #176 Doubt Your Doubts & Believe Your Beliefs
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBHave you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire. Show Notes: Listen to Ep. 30 How to Disagree… with People You Love Listen to Ep. 23 How to Have Uncomfortable C...
175. Creating Cultural Currency with Jon Boogz
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBJon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz. Show Notes: Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting Watch all of Jon’s Work Connect with Jon Boogz Learn more about the Choreographers Guild Li...
Ep. #175 Creating Cultural Currency with Jon Boogz
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 99.6 MBJon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz. Show Notes: Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting Watch all of Jon’s Work Connect with Jon Boogz Learn more about the Choreographers Guild Li...
174. The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey
May 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBI have double the fun on this week's podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers, these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they've managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Kim Blank and Alif Sankey. Show Notes: Follow Kim Blank ...
Ep. #174 The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey
May 10, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MBI have double the fun on this week's podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they've managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Kim Blank and Alif Sankey. Show Notes: Follow Kim Blank o...
173. THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThe incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well: You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency) Now you can listen to her story! I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Julie McDonald. Show Notes: Connect with MSA...
Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBThe incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well: You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency) Now you can listen to her story! I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Julie McDonald. Show Notes: Connect with MSA...
172. Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training
April 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBSelf-proclaimed bad student, and decorated teacher, Bill Prudich wants excellent things for dance and wants you to want more from your training. As the previous owner of the infamous Edge Performing Arts Center, Bill talks about what is missing in dance class today and what he believes makes the mark of a good class. I could've talked to Bill for hours, but for now, we'll start here. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill Prudich. Show Notes: Watch Jason Mraz' Video I Feel like danci...