Episode Summary: 

Tiffany Maher shares her extensive career in dance, from her early beginnings to her success in the industry. Tiffany started dancing at age three and transitioned from a competitive dance kid to a faculty member at the Tremaine Dance Convention, emphasizing the importance of passion and dedication.

She pursued a Bachelor's of Science degree while balancing her dance career, showcasing the significance of time management. Tiffany took a semester off to compete on So You Think You Can Dance and later completed her degree online while living in Los Angeles.

Tiffany stresses the value of professionalism and maintaining a strong mindset, especially when facing rejection in the dance industry. Her experiences on So You Think You Can Dance opened doors to new opportunities, leading to work on projects like Rock of Ages and Step Up Revolution.

The episode highlights the growing role of social media and brand deals for dancers, as Tiffany shares her success with platforms like TikTok, emphasizing the need for dancers to be treated as athletes and paid fairly for their work.

Throughout the episode, Tiffany offers valuable advice for aspiring dancers, including the importance of building connections, managing time effectively, and staying true to oneself. She encourages dancers to focus on their craft and maintain a positive mindset, despite the challenges and uncertainties of the industry.

Show Notes:

Biography:

Tiffany Maher is Season 9 runner up on SYTYCD. She has appeared as Devil Girl Christine for three seasons on Hit VH1 & BET Drama Series Hit The Floor. Tiffany has danced on ABC Family’s hit show The Fosters, The Voice, Glee, Mr. Iglesias, America’s Greatest Hits, Days of Our Lives, Sex Life of College Girls, and on Disney Channel shows Girl Meets World, Just Roll With It, Austin and Ally, Shake It Up, Liv and Maddie, Walk the Prank, and K.C. Undercover. She has also appeared on many awards shows including The American Music Awards, The Video Music Awards, The Billboard Music Awards, The Teen Choice Awards, and The Latin American Music Awards.   

She has worked with many artists including Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo, Pitbull, Charlie Puth, Kelsea Ballerini, Natasha Bedingfield, Zendaya, Jordan Fisher, Carly Rae Jepsen, J Balvin, Neyo, Todrick Hall, Becky G, Ozuna, CNCO, Prince Royce, Kool & The Gang, Flo Rida, Prince Royce, Andrea Boceli, Alvaro, Wisin & Yandel, Karol G, Anuel, Nodal, Dollar, Tini, Nacho, Ludacris, James Franco, and more.

Her favorite performance with an artist was performing with JLO in the 2020 SuperBowl. Tiffany has been seen in the films Trolls, Rock of Ages, Valley Girl, and Step Up Revolution. You can also find her in the Hallmark movie Merry Ex-Mas acting playing Rockstar Discrete, and in short film Shake It Off. She also appeared in a 2014 Ford SuperBowl Commercial, 2017 Target Commercial, and a Reebok Industrial. Tiffany recently entered the digital world over the pandemic leading her to brand deals through Tik Tok with Home Goods, Pepsi, Nike Air Max, HypeRice, Normatec, Show Me Your MuMu, Bullet Proof, and many more. 

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