Dance Matters Podcast

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Rebecca Davies is a world renowned Technique Consultant, Master Teacher and creator of Radar Technique. With 23 years of teaching and coaching experience, Rebecca Davies has helped countless dancers go on to achieve positions in Professional ballet companies, contemporary companies, musical theatre shows, television shows and movies throughout the world. Since 2010, Rebecca and Radar Technique have toured the world- traveling to numerous countries. Rebecca is constantly in demand for her knowledge and skills in how to get the best out of your dancers. Today she shares how she created Radar Technique, along with countless tips and advice for improving your strength and flexibility.

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Peter Oxford is the Founder and CEO/President of the Showcase Australian Dance Championships & Hollywood Bound National Dance Championships. Growing up as a dancer and competing himself, Peter defied those critics who doubted his ability. He was one of the first to travel to America to compete and had such an amazing experience that he has made it his mission to bring those experiences to other young Australians. Peter discusses the huge challenges that 2020 has brought and how he is tackling them. We also discuss his amazing humanitarian contributions. Peter Oxford is an incredible person, he is a; Dancer, dance educator, industry consultant, travel manager, advocate for child safety, professional show producer and successful national competition director.

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Samantha Grecchi has been dancing since the age of 6. She danced competitively growing up and was even a member of Team Canada in the World Championships of Dance. At the tender age of 16 Samantha landed a life changing role as Stephanie on the hit television show The Next Step. Samantha was part of the original cast who saw the show catapult to great heights. She now owns and directs her own dance studio passing her knowledge onto future dance champions. Join us as Samantha tells us all about her training and the hardwork it took to get where she is today. 

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Elle Dimos is a 15 year old Australian dancing superstar. She has won numerous national and international titles. These include; Showcase Dancer of the Year, KAR USA National Champion, Dancelife Unite National Champion and GTB National Champion. Elle has assisted many amazing choreographers in various film projects and workshops. Dance has taken her to overseas to compete and perform on an International level. One of her greatest achievements was being announced the Rising Star at ADF. In this episode we discuss all of those achievements and more with the incredibly humble and down to earth star. Remember this name, Elle has a bright future ahead. 

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Since her professional beginning in 1995 Amy Wright has become one of Canada’s most in demand Choreographers. Her work includes feature films, movies of the week, television series, reality TV, commercials and stage musicals, including Canada’s prestigious SHAW FESTIVAL. Amy is the Casting Director, Choreographer and a Producer for the sensational television series The Next Step watched by millions around the world.Over the years, Amy has been fortunate to work with some of the hottest stars in the business: Rachel McAdams, Eric Bana, Hedley, LeAnn Rimes, Will Ferrell, Lindsay Lohan, Megan Fox, Colin Farrell, Molly Shannon, Alyssa Milano, Lauren Holly, Colin Mochrie, Hilary Duff and a movie produced by Britney Spears. Amy has choreographed eleven Academy Award Winners/Nominees: Julianne Moore, Woody Harrelson, Sissy Spacek, Richard Dreyfuss, Peter O’Toole, Joan Plowright, Jeremy Irons, Virginia Madsen, Helen Mirren, Ellen Page and Jessica Lange! Join us as she shares her insights into the dance, television and film industry. 

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Matt Lee is an absolute superstar in the Australian Dance and Performing Arts Industries. He started performing on the stage at 9 years of age and hasn't looked back. With leading roles in musicals such as Marry Poppins, Rent, Grease, Singin' in the Rain and We will Rock You he has proven his versatility and the ability to totally capture an audience. Matt has also graced our television screens a number of times including as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance Australia, in the film BOOTMEN and as Mumble the penguin in Happy Feet. His choreographic credits include working with; Paula Abdul, Hilary Duff, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Marcia Hines, Human Nature and Ricky Martin. Matt's choreographic work can also be seen on; The Voice, Australia's Got Talent, Dance Boss and The Masked Singer. We can't wait to see him back on stage in Frozen The Musical. 

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Jarryd is a professional Ballroom and Latin dancer. He has graced Australian television screens for many years as a Professional dancer on the hit series Dancing with the Stars.He made the final two times before finally taking away the mirror ball trophy as the winner of the 2020 Dancing with the Stars. He has also performed in America in Jason Gilkinson's Burn the Floor. As well as travelling around Australia starring in the stage show of Strictly Ballroom. Jarryd continues to perform whilst also running his own dance company FIT2MOVE

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Allie Goodbun spent her younger years training and competing in a range of dance competitions. She experienced her break through moment when she got cast as Cassie in The Next Step hit television show. Allie continues to train in all dance styles and dreams of turning that training into a career on stage. She is also studying at college and growing her knowledge of health and fitness. These are two subjects which she has a great passion for. Join us to find out all the behind the scenes information about being a part of a television show. 

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Bree Wasylenko grew up as a very successful competitive dancer. Her work ethic and talent took her to a place on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. From there she landed the life changing role of Miss Kate in the hit television dance show The Next Step. Bree has worked on a number of television shows and in films. She continues to dance and choreograph. Annually she runs a dance convention with dancers from The Next Step called Pure Dance. This year she is offering an opportunity for people to be involved all over the world. 

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In our first group interview we sit down with the National Overseas trip winners from Elite Performance Studios. We chat to eight students from elite and their studio owner Ellie Ashe. All of the girls should of been headed overseas to compete on an International Level but the trips have been rescheduled due to the current world situation. We discuss all of their dance training that led each of them to winning trips to compete internationally. Meet Violet, Macy, Maria, Jersey, Amara, Amelia, Alexandra and Lauren some of the amazingly talented superstars from Elite Performance Studios.