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Conversations on Creativity: Tony Testa’s Journey from Dancer to Creator
Featuring my lifelong friend and visionary choreographer Tony Testa in his FIRST-EVER podcast interview! We dive deep into creative intuition, mentorship, and processing life’s challenges. This conversation reveals how following your instincts—even when they lead you away from what everyone else expects—can open doors to your authentic artistic voice.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
-How Tony discovered his calling as a choreographer while on the “Feedback” set with Ed Moore
-How the commercial dance space can leave artists wanting more
-Keys of mentor relationships: insights from working with legendary director Kenny Ortega and Greek grandmaster Dimitris Papaioannou
-The transformative power of persistence: scheduling time to process difficult emotions and the consistency needed for personal evolution
Watch the full episode here.
Show Notes:
Listen to Gary’s episode
Listen to Smac’s episode
Listen to the Seaweed Sisters episode
Listen to Michelle’s episode
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
By Dana Wilson4.9
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Conversations on Creativity: Tony Testa’s Journey from Dancer to Creator
Featuring my lifelong friend and visionary choreographer Tony Testa in his FIRST-EVER podcast interview! We dive deep into creative intuition, mentorship, and processing life’s challenges. This conversation reveals how following your instincts—even when they lead you away from what everyone else expects—can open doors to your authentic artistic voice.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
-How Tony discovered his calling as a choreographer while on the “Feedback” set with Ed Moore
-How the commercial dance space can leave artists wanting more
-Keys of mentor relationships: insights from working with legendary director Kenny Ortega and Greek grandmaster Dimitris Papaioannou
-The transformative power of persistence: scheduling time to process difficult emotions and the consistency needed for personal evolution
Watch the full episode here.
Show Notes:
Listen to Gary’s episode
Listen to Smac’s episode
Listen to the Seaweed Sisters episode
Listen to Michelle’s episode
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

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