In this New Year’s episode, Carly and Hannah sit down with long time friend, dancer, and Arts Administrator Ashley David. The women discuss long lasting friendships made through dance, strict parenting, and viable career paths in the dance field. They also dive deeper into the struggles and pressures of body image/type while studying ballet in your teen years.

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Ashley: @ashdave17

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Ashley M. David is a Performing Arts Manager with a background in marketing, communications, public relations, programming, and development, as well as a Dance Teacher, Choreographer, and Performer. Currently, she works as the Marketing and Funding Manager for The New Zealand Dance Companyand during her two years so far in New Zealand has also taught dance fitness for Shut Up & Danceand been the Tap Choreographer for Shrek The Musical with the National Youth Theatre Company.

This week Carly and Hannah sit down, IN PERSON, and kick off the holiday break. They discuss the benefits of a break, Santa Claus, and fun holiday dance games.

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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with Casey Royer, Owner/Artistic Director of Arts in Motion Dance Academy in Richmond, VA. They discuss the challenges of owning a studio, growing as an educator, and learning from mistakes.

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This week Carly & Hannah chat with Maddie Kurtz, MFA recipient and fellow dance educator and judge. They discuss the difference between Modern & Contemporary Dance, higher educAtion in the field of dance, and the benefits of improv & composition with children of all ages.

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Maddie: @MK_REP

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This week Carly & Hannah sit down and discuss upcoming holidays, allowing yourself to be more childlike, and the importance of repetition. They also continue to discuss the importance of truly trusting your gut.

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On this week's episode the girls have a guest! Carly & Hannah sat down with fellow compeititon judge, Michelle Fortner and discussed the joy (and stress) of tap dancing, growing up in a family of artists, and the importance of role models.

Michelle Fortner is a third generation dancer/teacher/choreographer. She has trained extensively in all forms of dance, but holds a special passion for tap dancing. Michelle has toured the country with “TAP: The Show" choreographed by Mike Minery. She has choreographed world tours, award shows, music videos, TV specials, cruise ships, theme parks, and live stage production shows. She has worked with artists such as Taylor Swift, Big and Rich, Pam Tillis, and Brooks and Dunn. Industrial credits include Disney's Animal Kingdom, Harley Davidson, Ingles Supermarket, and FedEx to name a few. She serves as a faculty member and adjudicator for several dance conventions and competition circuits. Michelle enjoys teaching workshops and master classes across the country and internationally, as well as sharing her passion with her students back home in Nashville. She is currently on faculty at Millennium Dance Complex Nashville, and American Academy of Dance.

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Michelle: @shalaylay93

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This week is Part 2 of Lori Ann's Interview. The women discuss sibling rivalry (or lack thereof), dealing with different kinds of competition parents, and parents taking care of themselves. Mom continues to shed light on child rearing and always trusting your gut.

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This week Hannah and Carly FINALLY sit down with the woman who started it all...THEIR MOTHER! The women discuss letting children lead  their own paths, trusting your gut, and the many sides of competitive dance. This is the firs of two episode with Lori Ann Engelke because she is a fountain of knowledge!

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On this week’s episode Carly and Hannah sit down with one of their oldest family friends, Jaclyn Hudgins - Klaiss. The women reminisce Jaclyn’s old dance days, the rigor of public schools and additional outside programs. They also discuss the heavier subject of violence in schools.

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This week Carly and Hannah discuss how to keep children entertained around the Halloween Holiday, followup from last week, and discuss how games can become effective teaching opportunitites.

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