Join us on a captivating journey with Alexa Woo, the rising star in the world of K-pop cover dance, as she shares her remarkable story from growing up in Orange County to performing on the grand stage of KCON 2024. Alexa's passion for dance was ignited by her family's legacy and further fueled by her discovery of K-pop.

Alexa takes us behind the scenes of her Dream Stage adventure, revealing the rigorous process of auditions, online submissions, and the rehearsals that tested her limits. She opens up about the honor and challenge of being a backup dancer for K-pop idols, particularly the iconic Taemin. These experiences culminated in a viral moment that catapulted her into the spotlight.

But the journey doesn't end on stage; Alexa delves into her personal transformation through dance, highlighting the profound impact of self-love and awareness. She candidly discusses overcoming depression and purposelessness, using dance as a medium for self-discovery and artistic growth. Through shadow work and self-reflection, Alexa found a path to embracing imperfections and reigniting her passion. Her insights offer a valuable reminder of the power of following one's passions and learning from life's lessons, leaving listeners inspired by her resilience and commitment to growth.

Guest Bio:
Alexa Woo is a kpop cover dancer from Orange County, CA with about 340k followers across her social media accounts. Most recently known as the Taemin girl from kcon 2024 that went viral, katseye skelly crew dancer, or known from instagram/tiktok as a kpop cover dancer. She has danced with kpop dance cover teams like First Bite, Lalary, and Playground, and has also taught dance classes in SoCal at KPC dance studio in Buena Park, S1L in Irvine, and Movement Lifestyle in Burbank.

Socials:
IG: @oleggie
TikTok: @oleggie
YouTube: @oleggie

Links/resources: 

• @official.firstbite
• @lalary.official
• @official_playground
• KCON 2024 - Taemin Dreamstage (Alexa fancam)
• KPC Dance Studio
• Movement Lifestyle (dance studio)
• S1L (dance studio)

One Thousand Gurus Podcast:
Everyone has a compelling story to tell with insights we can all be inspired by. J.R. Yonocruz is a self-improvement blogger, relationship coach, and serial hobbyist with a passion for learning. He interviews unique guests from various fields to distill the strategies, habits, and mindsets we can use in our own lives. Each “guru” has a chance to give the audience a peek into a new world.

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