Latest Ballroom Podcast Episodes

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3 Music Tools for Dancers Today

Life as a Dance - April 09, 2021 22:41 - 22 minutes
In this episode we cover where you can find music to dance to. Some may be obvious but then again maybe not. 

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Exploring SuperShag | Chris Johnston | Episode #46

Ballroom Chat - April 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour
Chris Johnston discusses his early dance career and how music and organizing parties became his passion in the industry. Chris and Samantha discuss the ups and downs of building a career in ballroom dance, the importance of recording and remembering our history, and where he sees the future of d...

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Showbiz legend Arlene Phillips CBE

She's just a dancer - April 06, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes
Arlene Phillips truly is showbusiness royalty-she's a multiple Olivier Award-winner and Tony Award nominee for her work in theatre and is responsible for the routines of many hit West End and Broadway musicals. Grease, Starlight Express, We Will Rock You, The Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, Saturd...

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Growing Pains: From Gymnast to Pro-dancer | Megan Rund | Episode #45

Ballroom Chat - March 31, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes
Megan Rund discusses her start in gymnastics, what happens when your plans suddenly change and your life has put on a completely different path, and the growing pains and culture shock of moving to Utah for college and for ballroom dance. Megan and Samantha also reflect on the interesting challe...

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Burning the Floor with Peta Roby

She's just a dancer - March 30, 2021 10:00 - 51 minutes
Burn the Floor is an international dance sensation- performed in over 130 countries and running for over 20 years! Peta Roby is the show's choreographer and was part of the original cast that performed on Broadway and West End, a former World Champion and a real superstar. She talks all things t...

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From the Rink to the Ballroom | Jessica Mancini | Episode #44

Ballroom Chat - March 24, 2021 12:00 - 56 minutes
Jessica Mancini chats about growing up in the figure skating world, making the transition to ballroom dancing. Jessica and Samantha also discuss how to navigate the difficult balance between setting goals for your students and expectations while also encouraging them to remember the joy of the a...

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Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gootch

She's just a dancer - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes
This week it's all about musical theatre and who better to chat to than Charlotte Gootch- a bona fide leading lady, an amazing dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. We peek behind the scenes and find out what it's like to be the star of the show and find out how she deals with times when her ...

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Behind the scenes of musical theatre with Charlotte Gooch

She's just a dancer - March 23, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes
This week it's all about musical theatre and who better to chat to than Charlotte Gootch- a bona fide leading lady, an amazing dancer, singer, actor and choreographer. We peek behind the scenes and find out what it's like to be the star of the show and find out how she deals with times when her ...

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3 Reasons Why Competitions are SO FUN

Life as a Dance - March 23, 2021 00:11 - 21 minutes
So we finally got to go to n in-person competition again... and it was AWESOME. So in this episode we talk about three things that made it super fun. 

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2 Things to Help your Dancing

Life as a Dance - March 22, 2021 19:19 - 26 minutes
In this episode we cover two things that we do currently that help us as dancers. One is Kinrgy and the other is Pilates. We cover a little on how and why. 

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If Tony Robbins talks about Dancing, so should We

Life as a Dance - March 21, 2021 00:16 - 17 minutes
"Life as a Dance with Taras and Wendy Denysenko" is a captivating podcast that invites listeners into the enchanting world of dance through the eyes of the dynamic duo, Taras and Wendy Denysenko. With a wealth of experience as professional dancers and choreographers, they offer profound insights ...

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Raising the Bar | Christine Bar Noël | Episode #43

Ballroom Chat - March 17, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour
Christine Bar Noël discusses taking up the challenge of finding her own path to success in the ballroom dance industry. Christine and Samantha chat about dance entrepreneurship, and finding life-work balance. The two reflect on the importance of saying no, and explore ways to raise the ceiling f...

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What it takes to be a champion with Silvia Pitton

She's just a dancer - March 16, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour
Six times World Ballroom dancing champion,  international coach and our great friend Silvia Pitton joins us on the podcast today. We chat all things becoming a champion- the sacrifice, the work and the amazing experiences life of a professional dancer offers. Tune in to hear the best advice for ...

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Interview with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix

Talk.Dance - March 14, 2021 04:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode we chat with Sidney Grant of Ballroom Basix Ballroom Basix can be found here:   ballroombasix.com The Macoronarena site can be found here:   www.macoronarena.org The video version of this episode can be found here:  youtu.be/zrVrI-YscQg You can find us at: www.Talk.dance​ Als...

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Dance and the Creative Couple | Sophia D'Angelo | Episode #42

Ballroom Chat - March 10, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes
Sophia D'Angelo discusses finding herself in ballroom dance and the intersectionality between navigating relationships in ballroom dance and in the real world. Sophia and Samantha discuss her book, Dance and the Creative Couple, and how instructors and students can use the lessons within the boo...

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Mildred Yuan

She's just a dancer - March 09, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes
A talent agent at United Agents with background as strategy consultant to FTSE150 companies, a Harvard and Cambridge grad AND a ballet and ballroom dancer who represented the UK at seven World and European championships- Mildred Yuan is the ultimate Boss Lady! Listen to her talk about her dancin...

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Creating Ballroom Hair & Make-up | Boyko Ivanov | Episode #41

Ballroom Chat - March 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Boyko Ivanov is a former youth 10-dancer, who started creating hair and make-up looks for ballroom dancers after moving to the United States. 15 years later, the name Boyko & Co. is synonomous with some of the top looks and trends for styling ballroom dancers. Boyko sits down to chat with Samant...

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S1 Ep 4: Katya Jones

She's just a dancer - March 02, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes
Our fellow world champion dancer, Strictly Come Dancing winner and math lover Katya Jones joins us for a chat about starting on her dance path as a little girl in Russia, the importance of continuous learning and why dancers are tougher than boxers. Enjoy the episode and remember to get in touch...

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S1 Ep 3: Childhood on a dance floor

She's just a dancer - February 23, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes
This week Jo & Tjaša discuss the early years of their dancing careers. Starting at the age of 3, the first competitions, the first lessons and travelling abroad- find out what it's like to live your childhood on the dancefloor. We would like to hear from young dancers! Write us a message on our ...

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Building the Las Vegas Dance Community | Tristen Sosa | Episode #40

Ballroom Chat - February 17, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Tristen Sosa discusses growing up in a dancing family in Utah, and his dance journey in both competitive ballroom and the performance industry. Tristen and Samantha debate the longevity of virtual dance instruction, and the struggles of building an inclusive and accessible community for all danc...

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S1 Ep 2: Oti Mabuse

She's just a dancer - February 16, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes
In this weeks episode Joanne & Tjaša chat to Oti Mabuse- a truly inspirational discussion about how a young girl from South Africa had a big dream and decided to follow it. From 8-times SA national champion to success on the international dancesport scene and super star status thanks to her doub...

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Interview With Monica Shifflet from Virginia Beach VA

All About Ballroom Dancing - February 14, 2021 02:13 - 52 minutes
Todd & Taras chat with a student from Virginia Beach VA about her journey in dancing. This is out first student to be on the show.  Monica is an amazing student and just great woman to get to know.  Learn more about Monica and how/why she got into0 ballroom dancing.  From her 'day-job' in the ...

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007: Interview With Monica Shifflet from Virginia Beach VA

All About Ballroom Dancing - February 14, 2021 02:13 - 52 minutes
Todd & Taras chat with a student from Virginia Beach VA about her journey in dancing. This is out first student to be on the show.  Monica is an amazing student and just great woman to get to know.  Learn more about Monica and how/why she got into0 ballroom dancing.  From her 'day-job' in the ...

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Living in the Moment | Natalie Crandall | Episode #39

Ballroom Chat - February 10, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Natalie Crandall discusses the importance of positive reinforcement and grounding techniques for dancers at all levels, but especially in the competitive arena. Natalie and Samantha chat about the transition from Pro-Am to Professional dancer, and how she brings lessons learned from yoga and cyc...

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Hello Hello from Tjaša & Jo!

She's just a dancer - February 09, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes
Hi! We're Joanne Clifton & Tjaša Vulič, two World Champion dancers  who love chatting about our love of everything dancing. In this episode get to know us and the story behind our podcast- welcome to our world!

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Welcome to She's just a Dancer!

She's just a dancer - February 04, 2021 23:00 - 2 minutes
Hello World and welcome to our new podcast where we talk everything dancing! We are two World Champion dancers, Joanne Clifton & Tjaša Vulič, and we're here to discuss the glitz, glamour, sweat and tears and everything in between that makes up our world of dance. What does it take to become a su...

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Instinctive Perception | Luca Baricchi | Episode #38

Ballroom Chat - February 03, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Luca Baricchi discusses the mission of The Baricchi Institute of Movement and Art and what he means by instinctive perception. He and Samantha explore the luck involved in finding the right coach for your movement and how exploration and critical thinking can unlock a dancer's potential. Luca al...

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Best Partner Dance Movies: The Results of our Listener Survey

Talk.Dance - February 01, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In this episode we discuss the results of our listener survey about the best partner dance feature films. The video version of this episode can be found here:  https://youtu.be/nhGDB8qwBeM You can find us at: www.Talk.dance Also check out the Find.dance app at:  www.Find.dance

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Framework | Ikaika Dowsett | Episode #37

Ballroom Chat - January 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour
Ikaika Dowsett chats with Samantha about his dance journey and his experiences hosting a dance podcast. The pair compare the struggles of finding a dance partner, having tough conversations in the ballroom dance industry, and deciding how and when to brand your dance instruction. Ikaika Dowsett ...

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Clarity is Power | Izabella Lewandowski | Episode #36

Ballroom Chat - January 20, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes
Izabella Lewandowski sits down with Samantha to discuss why intention and mindset are so crucial to success in business and dancesport. She reflects on overcoming self-doubt, her love of the Latin dance style, and the importance of having a great support team. Izabella Lewandowski is a former ...