Meet Taylor Roper—owner of House of Dance, a top competitive studio in Ontario, Canada. Taylor is a former dancer with Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean, and in his youth, he was an elite competitive dancer. In our conversation, Taylor unpacks his experience growing up a boy dancer in the suburbs, his professional dance career, and what his life looks like now as a studio owner, including the challenges and wins. Follow Taylor on IG @taylor_roper and his studio @houseofdanceca.

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Meet E. Clayton Cornelious—otherwise known as E. Clay! He’s been in 10 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, The Music Man, The Lion King, Ain’t Too Proud, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He was also in the televised Jersey Boys Live with Nick Jonas; in Rat Pack in London’s West End; and in national tours of Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and more; on TV in The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel; and he’s a 2-time Tony Award-nominated producer! Hear about his career journey doing some of the most iconic Broadway shows. Follow him on IG @eclaycorn and visit his website www.eclaycorn.com.

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Meet Fredric Odgaard—Broadway, commercial, and concert dancer. Fred has performed on Broadway in Moulin Rouge, Kinky Boots, and Finding Neverland; in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis, and on TV in Glee, Fosse/Verdon, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more. He’s also a well-known teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. From starting his commercial career as a child, to dancing on a cruise ship and at Tokyo Disney, to eventually dancing for Celine Dion and on Broadway, you won’t want to miss Fred’s exciting story. Follow him on IG @fodg and TikTok @foddyg.

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Meet Jeremy Villas, a former child Broadway performer and contemporary ballet dancer. Jeremy was on Broadway in Kinky Boots when he was 11 and trained for most of his life at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. He graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and recently graduated from the dance program at The Juilliard School. In our podcast, Jeremy reflects on his time on Broadway, growing up as a dancer, and his exciting post-graduation plans. Hint—it involves dancing professionally! Hear Jeremy’s story and follow him on IG @jeremytvillas. 

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Meet Sterling Baca, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet, and former dancer with American Ballet Theater. Originally from Colorado, Sterling moved to New York at age 15 to train at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on a full scholarship. In 2016, he was on the cover of Dance Magazine as one of their “25 to Watch”. Hear Sterling open up about growing up, achieving his dreams, and the mindset needed to excel at the highest level. Follow Sterling on IG @SterlingBaca

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Welcome to Boys Dance Too—the podcast that’s breaking down barriers and busting gender stereotypes in the world of dance. Hosted by former professional dancer Vince Kanasoot, this series dives into the real stories of male dancers who’ve made it to the top—whether it’s Broadway, elite dance companies, film/TV, or alongside major recording artists.

These artists share the highs, the struggles, and everything in between to inspire the next generation of dancers—especially boys who might feel out of place in the studio. Because after all—boys dance too.

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