Latest Professional dancers Podcast Episodes
If I Ruled The World: The Perfect Game Experience
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 09, 2021 04:28 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week Mhkeeba shares all of her favorite moments and observations from attending NFL and NBA games for the Pro Cheerleading Podcast tour over the past few months that would create the perfect game day experience for pro cheerleaders and dancers. She covers everything that would give them th...
Don't Forget About Us: The Legacy of Pro Cheerleading
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - December 01, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this episode, Mhkeeba reflects on why there are so few pro cheerleading teams that outwardly celebrate the history and legacy of their programs, the role of pro cheerleader alumni organizations, and what legacy pro cheerleaders leave behind when they are no longer on the sidelines. She also ...
Showgirl Deconstructed: Why Showgirls was the worst movie ever made with Christopher Childers
Showgirls Life - November 20, 2021 08:00 - 1 hourThis episode has been over a year in the making. I have been wanting to have this chat since I found out my friend Christopher Childers was in the movie Showgirls. In case you haven’t seen this movie, please know there are a few “spoilers” in this episode. And I will say that unless you really w...
Let Me Think About It: Interview with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, Sports Psychologist & Host of the Passion for Dance Podcast
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 17, 2021 17:35 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week's episode features an interview with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, Sports Psychologist and Host of the Passion for Dance Podcast created specifically for dancers and dance educators. Dr. Pierotti shares how she uses her background as a professional dancer and coach along with her expertise in...
Speak: Interview with Alicia Harrington & Nicolette Peloquin, Owners of The Prep Talk
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 10, 2021 16:15 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsMhkeeba interviews Alicia Harrington and Nicolette Peloquin, former New England Patriots Cheerleaders and Owners of The Prep Talk, a personal development and branding company for aspiring professional cheerleaders. The ladies discuss their background as cheerleaders and ambassadors for the Patr...
The enduring magic of being a wardrobe technician with Elaine Sargent
Showgirls Life - November 06, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesToday, I have the honor of sharing an interview with a woman who worked behind the scenes with Showgirls in most of Greg Thompson’s productions in Reno. Elaine Sargent used her degree in theatre to immerse herself in the glamour backstage as a wardrobe technician. I had a lot of fun talking with...
Moment 4 Life: Interview with Samantha Popham, Owner of The Sideline Secrets
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - November 04, 2021 17:16 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this week's episode, Mhkeeba connects with Samantha Popham, NBA dancer and creator of The Sideline Secrets - an exciting new platform covering the pro cheerleading and dance industry by dancers and for dancers on topics such as beauty, style, health and fitness, lifestyle and insider secrets....
Remember the Time: Interview with Andy Vaca, Professor of Dance - California State University, Long Beach
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - October 28, 2021 04:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week Mhkeeba interviews Andy Vaca, Professor of Dance at California State University, Long Beach and Pro Action Dance Instructor who shares the history of how some professional cheerleading and dance teams formed on the West coast. Andy also discusses his experiences performing and choreog...
This Is Me: Reintroducing Your Host, Mhkeeba Pate
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - October 20, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this week's episode, Mhkeeba spends some one on one time with her audience to share the truth behind the poms of some of the ups and downs of running the podcast over the past three years as well as her goals and inspiration for the future. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Showgirl Deconstructed: Designing and Constructing Showgirl Costumes with Pete Menefee
Showgirls Life - October 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourHey hey! Are you ready to deconstruct the showgirl some more? In these special episodes, we have talked about how there are no more showgirl shows with Alison Kravenko in ep 056, physical requirements and expectations with Brenda Barrett in episode 60, and Art vs. selling out with Andrew Branche...
The Movement: Interview with Taja Riley, Artist & Dance Industry Activist
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - October 13, 2021 21:03 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn the Season 9 opener, Mhkeeba interviews Taja Riley, one of the most talented principal lead dance artists and choreographers in the entertainment industry. Taja spreads awareness of the issues facing dance artists and advocates for better working conditions while on production sets and tours...
What went on in the dressing rooms?
Showgirls Life - October 02, 2021 07:00 - 12 minutesToday I present to you a solo episode that touches on a very important topic in the Showgirl’s Life. Community. Though we have shared some hilarious backstage stories in previous episodes, there was magic happening at a deeper level. I am sharing my views on what it was like in the dressing room...
Showgirl Deconstructed: Art vs Selling Out featuring Andrew Branche
Showgirls Life - September 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourHey hey! Are you ready to deconstruct the showgirl some more? Last month, in episode 060, we talked about physical requirements and expectations with Brenda Barrett. And in the first ever Showgirl Deconstructed episode 056 back in July, we talked about how there are no more showgirl shows with A...
Born to be a performer featuring Tiffany Johnson
Showgirls Life - September 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourTiffany Johnson was a tall nude in Donn Arden’s Jubilee! in 1999 and left just before I got into the show. She returned for 3 more years almost a decade later. She has had a long career with a variety of opportunities and achievements. One thing to note is that we grew up in the same city and sa...
Showgirl Deconstructed: Physical Requirements and Other Expectations with encore guest Brenda Barrett
Showgirls Life - August 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourToday’s episode discusses one of the toughest parts of being a Showgirl that non-performers can’t wrap their heads around—physical requirements and expectations. Showgirls and Bluebell dancers have been held to high standards for decades due to standards set by Madame Bluebell and then perpetuat...
Showgirls Road Trip 2021 recap with Sheri Lewis, part 2
Showgirls Life - August 14, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesWelcome to part 2 of the Showgirls Road Trip 2021. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip with Sheri Lewis, host of Bluebells Forever podcast. Sheri and I got together recently to debrief about our wonderful adventure in Reno, Las Vegas and LA. It took awhile to recount all of our experience...
Showgirls Road Trip 2021 recap with Sheri Lewis, part 1
Showgirls Life - August 07, 2021 07:00 - 54 minutesWelcome to part 1 of the Showgirls Road Trip 2021. Earlier this summer, I went on a road trip with Sheri Lewis, host of Bluebells Forever podcast. Sheri and I got together recently to debrief about our wonderful adventure in Reno, Las Vegas and LA. It took awhile to recount all of our experience...
The Champion: Interview with Adrienne Lawrence, Author of Staying In The Game
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - August 05, 2021 06:37 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn the Season 8 finale, Mhkeeba interviews Adrienne Lawrence, award winning author of Staying In The Game: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment, about her experience overcoming sexual harassment, misogynoir and gender discrimination at her former employer ESPN. Adrienne shares s...
Donn Arden’s Jubilee! 40th Anniversary
Showgirls Life - July 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourHello! I am so excited to bring this episode to you. This one has been in the making for over a year, as I have been collecting guests’ stories about their part in the opening of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! Which is celebrating its 40th anniversary today!! Happy Birthday Jubilee! Donn Arden’s Jubilee...
Showgirl Deconstructed: There are no more Showgirl shows featuring Alison Kravenko
Showgirls Life - July 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourWhat is a showgirl show? In this special episode, I brought back Alison Kravenko Johnson to deep dive about how there are no more Showgirl shows left. This new feature of Showgirls Life will happen once a month where I bring on an encore guest to discuss one specific topic in the Showgirl’s Life...
Showgirl Deconstructed: There are no more Showgirl shows featuring Alison Kravenko Johnson
Showgirls Life - July 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourWhat is a showgirl show? In this special episode, I brought back Alison Kravenko Johnson to deep dive about how there are no more Showgirl shows left. This new feature of Showgirls Life will happen once a month where I bring on an encore guest to discuss one specific topic in the Showgirl’s Life...
ep 055 Top ten things I learned from creating a podcast about Showgirls
Showgirls Life - July 17, 2021 07:00 - 20 minutesShowgirl’s Life was started to document the lives of the people that embodied or supported the Showgirl. A lot of lessons have been learned along the way. I discuss a variety of topics relating to the work required to produce a podcast, shame, discrimination in entertainment, and what a Showgirl...
Ten things I learned from creating a podcast about Showgirls
Showgirls Life - July 17, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutesShowgirl’s Life was started to document the lives of the people that embodied or supported the Showgirl. A lot of lessons have been learned along the way. I discuss a variety of topics relating to the work required to produce a podcast, shame, discrimination in entertainment, and what a Showgirl...
Rock The Boat: The Experiences of Asian Professional Cheerleaders
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - July 14, 2021 07:35 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this week's episode, Mhkeeba invites former and aspiring professional cheerleaders to share their experiences with diversity and inclusion while auditioning and cheering in the NBA and NFL. Kaitlin, a professional dancer, Bianca Calingo, former NFL cheerleader and NBA dancer, and Erika Quan,...
The privilege of being a Showboy featuring Dave Margolis
Showgirls Life - July 10, 2021 07:00 - 58 minutesDave Margolis started his training late but was able to work hard enough to land a spot in the chorus boys line in Jubilee! Dave shares about his first audition with Michael Pratt, former assistant company manager in Jubilee!, what it was like being a Showboy and the privilege that it was. He al...
Let It Flow: Interview with Sierra Martinez, Owner of Mohita Mami Swimwear
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - July 07, 2021 15:22 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThis week Mhkeeba interviews Sierra Martinez, former Oakland Raiderette and Miami Dolphins Cheerleader, about her experience relocating and cheering for two NFL teams and launching her business, Mohita Mami Swimwear. Sierra also shares her positive mindset of pursuing goals and adding value to ...
Showgirls Life 1 Year Anniversary Celebration
Showgirls Life - July 03, 2021 07:00 - 27 minutesIt’s been a year of podcasting! Yay!! This episode is the replay of the 1st anniversary livestream recording, trimmed of the visual bits. Drawing date has passed. Thanks for listening!! Let’s keep the conversation going! Join the conversation on the show notes page and share what you enjoyed ab...
How being a Bluebell dancer sparked the time in her life when she really started living featuring Brenda Barrett
Showgirls Life - June 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourToday’s episode features Brenda Barrett, a tall bluebell dancer from the opening cast of Donn Arden’s Jubilee! She shares about her life as a dancer turned pilates instructor who has been working and living in Rome for the past 30 years. Topics discussed: opening Jubilee! in 1981, moving to Euro...
Age Ain't Nothing But A Number: Interview with Jada Davis, Owner of Poms Up!
Pro Cheerleading Podcast: The Truth Behind the Poms - June 23, 2021 10:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsIn this episode Mhkeeba interviews Jada Davis, Owner of Poms Up! Health & Fitness and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader and The Roar Cheerleaders for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jada shares her inspirational journey becoming an NFL Pro Bowl Cheerleader and the amazing Poms Up! community she...
ep 051 The entrepreneurial women of dressing room 6
Showgirls Life - June 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourRita Pardue was hired for the girl’s singer line in the opening cast of Donn Arden’s Jubilee. She moved all the way across country from Boston to take the position after her cattle call audition for Fluff LeCoque. She shares her favorite experiences in Jubilee and how the two years she spent in ...
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