Co-Lab Podcast

In today’s episode we were joined by BOX fam alumni, Rae Ebue.  Rae started dancing with us at the BOX Dance Study, but her journey began well before that.  Rae walks us through her dance journey starting at the origin and talking about her present projects.  We get a little personal and Rae shares her personal dance goals and the effect that the global pandemic had on dance.  Rae shares how she’s bridging the gap between social change and movement through her new project, Pulse Kinection.  We have another lively round of Rapid Fire, Rae talks about her professional career (outside of dance), and Rae shares her insights on what’s good in the dance community.  

In this episode, we explore: 

00:35Introduction
02:01 The start of Rae’s dance journey
10:01 Dance goals and the effect of COVID
16:40Pulse Kinection- bridging the gap between social change & movement
25:50 Dance is...
30:15Rapid Fire 
42:50What’s good in the dance community?
45:20Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 
-Jake Cantollas for creating our Season 5 Intro/ Outro video and media assets

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Today’s Guest:
Follow Rae Ebue on Instagram
Follow Pulse Kinection on Instagram
Follow Bad Ass Dogooders on Instagram

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In today’s episode we sat down and chatted with friend and legend in the breaking community, Joseph Corrales, also known as Dyno Rock.  We talk about how Dyno was first exposed to breaking, who inspired him to learn about the history and style of breaking, and how he has immersed himself in the breaking community.  In true Dyno form, he shouts out to all of his mentors and dancers who have inspired him. Dyno talks to us about his passion project, CypherSt8, we talk breaking as an artist vs. breaking as an athlete, and Dyno talks to us about the importance of teaching responsibly.  Dyno talks to us about his current projects and we try out our new rapid fire questions!

In this episode, we explore: 

00:35 Introduction
05:38 Dyno’s breaking journey
18:08 It takes a village
21:13  CypherSt8
25:03  “Art-leticsm”
41: 41  Critical Minds
44:30 SD Imperials
53:04 Rapid Fire 
58:52 What’s good in the dance community?
1:02:37 Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 

-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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Today’s Guest:
Follow Dyno Rock on Instagram
Follow CypherS8 on Instagram
Follow SD Imperials on Instagram

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In today’s episode we sit down and reflect on our fourth season of the Co-Lab Podcast! Our re-cap looks a little different this season because our new co-host Dylan joins us to reflect on our 4th season. We re-cap each of last season’s episodes and Dylan pitches two more reality show ideas, shares his secret pasta recipe and the three hosts share their take on what Dance means to them. 

In this episode, we explore: 

00:35 Introduction
01:10 Reflecting on Season 4, “What would you do for your Passion with Jacobie and Joshua Bluhm”
02:58 Reflecting on Season 4, “Developing a Creator Skill set with Kevin Nierva”
06:13 Reflecting on Season 4, “The Power of Saying No with Devin, Dylan, and Michelle”
19:57 Reflecting on Season 4, “Living Life with a Dance Mom with Arlene Banares”
21:59 Reflecting on Season 4, “When Dance isn’t your Dream with Larry Banares”
27:08 Reflecting on Season 4, “Celebrating a year of podcasting with Jordan Banares”
35:03 Dance is…
41:51 Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 
-Jake Cantollas for creating our Co-Lab Podcast video intro/outro 

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To help commemorate a year of podcasting, Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with brother Jordan Banares.  We jump right in and Jordan shares his new “knockout” pen find.  Devin & Jordan talk pens (yes pens) and Dylan starts to fall asleep.  Brothers Dylan and Jordan then share their individual experience dancing on 220 and both reveal what it was really like.  Jordan talks openly about hitting a peak in his dance career, his gradual decline and coming to terms with thinking long term.   Jordan shares his favorite Co-Lab Podcast Guests and what he loved most about their episodes. It’s the first time all 4 siblings are together and they have a lively debate about who the “favorite child” is (a hot topic of discussion as of late).  Devin hosts a Pop Quiz and puts Dylan, Michelle, and Jordan to the test on their Co-Lab Podcast knowledge.  One of the siblings claims the quiz was rigged (in other words, there was a sore loser in the mix).  Before we wrap the episode, we put Jordan in the hot seat with our Rapid Fire segment. 

In this episode, we explore: 

00:28 Introduction 
06:42 The 220 experience 
32:09 Jordan’s favorite Co-Lab Podcast Guest(s)
42:40 Who is really the favorite child? 
49:30 Co-Lab Pop Quiz
1:09:47 Rapid Fire 
1:12:25 Closing Remarks

This episode’s guest:
Follow Jordan on Instagram

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In another very special episode of the Co-Lab Podcast Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with world renowned Executive Chef, professional dancer, and their dad, Larry Banares.   While the world knows our Dad as the award winning Chef who has cooked for many famous celebrities and dignitaries, Larry reveals where his artistic roots really stemmed from.  We jump right into the episode and talk about Larry’s earliest memory in dance.  He shares his insights on the correlation between being a dancer and working as a chef.  Larry shares his early memories of dancing since the age of 5 and speaks candidly about how dance was the priority over academics when growing up.  Our dad talks with us about navigating through the challenges that came with winning and gaining notoriety and opens up about what it was like to be singled out as “professional dancers” in the setting of amateur competitions.  We discuss what it’s like being forced into dance, rather than having it stem from a place of passion.   We go into an interesting (and revealing) round of Rapid Fire with Larry and we put him in the hot seat and ask him who his favorite child is.  We wrap the episode and our dad reveals what his dream job would be and it’s not anything that we expected.  

In this episode, we explore:
00:35Introduction 
04:12The correlation between dancer and chef
05:50Larry’s earliest memory in dance
08:42Training to be a professional
13:21Dance over academics
27:11“Not Professionals”
46:00A negative stereotype
55:32Rapid Fire 
1:06:11Closing Remarks

This episode’s guest:
Friend Chef Larry on Facebook

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In this very special episode Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with the matriarch of their family, Arlene Banares and have a heart to heart discussion about living life with the ultimate Dance Mom.  The hosts talk about how Arlene cultivated dance in their lives and each shares their first memory with Arlene and dance.   Arlene talks about how her dreams of becoming a hula dancer were shattered, but how she overcame the disappointment. Michelle talks candidly about growing up with a dance mom and living with the strictest critic and each of the siblings try to get their mom’s vote for favorite child.  We share our gratitude with Arlene for helping us create such a special space at our studio, The BOX and Arlene shares what it was like to volunteer all of her freetime to help out.  Arlene shares how she really felt about us opening our studio.  We wrap the episodes with a fun round of rapid fire and try to trick our mom into telling us who her favorite child is.

In this episode, we explore: 

00:28 Introduction 
04:39 Soul Train
12:31  Strictest Critic
25:11  Creating a special space 
30:09 “God Bless it! I missed it!”
31:42 Starting a business is no joke
44:39 Advice from a mother to a dancer
47:39 Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In today’s episode Devin & Michelle have a special announcement about the podcast.  Dylan Banares joins us in today’s discussion and we talk in depth about reflecting on the importance of mind, body, and soul wellness; suffering from burnout; and allowing ourselves the space to say no.  We talk openly and candidly about our dynamic as siblings, co-hosts, and reminisce about our year in podcasting.  The podcast takes a turn when Devin, Dylan and Michelle get into the competitive spirit and pitch their ideas for reality dance shows (but it spirals out of control).  Please call us for the rights to our show ideas, Netflix. We wrap the episode with Michelle’s most expensive fast food meal, she reveals a secret she discovered after being married for nearly 13 years, and the siblings share their experience with being vetted for a real reality show.

In this episode, we explore:
00:30 Introduction & Special Announcement!
04:30 Next level confidence
06:07A unique family dynamic
09:06 The transition
12:21 That’s my dog, Max
24:20 Our reality dance show pitches
31:13 Michelle’s struggles 
49:42 Our reality show audition
52:45 Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 

-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In today’s episode we sit down with San Diego based dancer, Kevin Nierva. We jump right in and talk about Kevin’s presence in the San Diego dance community and Kevin clears the air about being called “KJ” vs. “Kevin”.  Kevin reveals his motivation behind dance and finding support among a family of artists and creatives. Kevin pays homage to his brother and shares his favorite moments in his career while paving the way for a new wave of All-Male.  As Kevin reflects on his dance career, we take a walk down memory lane and he gives us insight into the balance between being dance competitors and friends. Kevin speaks candidly about how the pandemic has affected his dance career and the toll it has taken on his mental health.  We talk with Kevin about the differences between dance in Southern and Northern California and bridging the two together.  We ask Kevin to give his insight on how the dance community in South Bay can benefit from Northern California dancers and vice versa. We engage in a fun round of Rapid Fire with Kevin and he shares his intrigue for watching cooking videos. We talk about what Kevin envisions for his career in the next several years and we wrap the episode with his opinion on what’s good in the dance community.  

In this episode, we explore: 

00:29 Introduction
04:24 The start of Kevin’s dance career
07:01 Paving the way for All-Male
13:30 Dancing during a pandemic
17:08 The differences in Northern & Southern Cali dance
35:29 Rapid Fire
42:42 Kevin, the Chef? 
45:36 What’s next for Kevin Nierva?
49:39 What’s good in the dance community?
52:50 Closing remarks

This episode’s guest:
Follow Kevin Nierva on Instagram
Bachelor- Choreography by Kevin Nierva
You- Choreography by Kevin Nierva
Freestyle (Jan. 27, 2020)- Kevin Nierva

Special thanks to:
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In today’s episode we sit down with brothers, Jacobie and Joshua Bluhm.  Each one well accomplished dancers in their own right, but together create a dynamic and energetic duo. We kick off the episode with the correct pronunciation of Bluhm and Michelle gets gold stars.  The brothers talk to us about their individual dance journeys and how they eventually melded together.  They share their unbreakable bond of being brothers, best friends, and dancing together. We get an in depth and candid perspective on their dance camp experience and getting a voicemail that changed the path for Jacobie’s dance journey in the best way.  Joshua then shares his dance journey and shares his thoughts on working with Disney’s Raven Simone.  We have a serendipitous moment during the episode when we realize that we were at the same Showstoppers Dance Competition in 2016.  The brothers share how the pandemic has affected their team and rehearsals.  We challenge the brothers to describe each others’ dance styles and we have one of the funnest Rapid Fire rounds this season! The brothers reveal a fun fact about their grandfather and Motown and like with most of our previous guests, we talk Anime!  We wrap the episode with Jacobie and Joshua’s views on what’s good in the dance community. 

In this episode, we explore: 

00:30 Introduction
02:55 How do you pronounce Bluhm?
04:36 Gold star system
05:18 The Bluhm brothers’ dance journeys
13:15 Brothers and best friends
20:02 The dance camp experience
28:42  A life changing voicemail
32:47 The Johnsonville Sausage Commercial
44:33  Showstoppers Dance Competition: We were there at the same time?!
1:05:01  Project Minor and the impact of the pandemic
1:15:55  Describing each others’ dance styles
1:20:44  Rapid Fire
1:31:56  Anime! 
1:38:29  What’s good in the dance community?
1:51: 20  Closing remarks

This episode’s guest:
Follow Project Minor on Instagram
If You Do - Josh
Oh Okay - Bluhm Bros
Play Fight 

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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In today’s episode we sit down and reflect on our third season of the Co-Lab Podcast! We can’t believe we’re already in our third season and like all of our previous seasons, we enter this season overwhelmed with gratitude.  Before we recap our third season, Devin and Michelle check in with each other on how their 2021 goals are progressing.  We get really “real” and do a little self reflection as we reflect on our progress.  We remind ourselves that it’s okay to allow ourselves the space to reassess our goals and then jump into our Season 3 recap. 

In this episode, we explore: 

00:29 Introduction
00:48 Checking in with 2021 goals
05:20 Giving yourself space
07:49 Tracking your goals
09:43 Reflecting on Season 3, “Peace, Love, & Guide-Dance with Anna Sarao”
13:47 Reflecting on Season 3, “Become A Supreme Soul with RJ Navalta”
19:20 Reflecting on Season 3, “Being Without Dance with Mitch Villareal”
22:48 Reflecting on Season 3, “Taking A Chance On Your Craft with Jane Domingo-Banares”
30:20 Reflecting on Season 3, “Dance Is Everything with Kiara Pornan”
37:13 Reflecting on Season 3, “Down To The Kore with James Chaplin”
41:43 Reflecting on Season 3, “The Pursuit Of Being Better with Dylan Banares”
49:01 Closing remarks

Special thanks to:
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749

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