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What if we reversed the stigma around #ImpostorSyndrome (aka #ImpostorPhenomenon aka #Impostorism )? What if you could use it as a tool, not a diagnosis? Impostorism can be an indicator that you are in the right place and that it’s time to pull up a seat at the table and learn. This week I go into the history of impostor syndrome, why it’s not going anywhere, and what you can do with it!

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Watch Reshma Saujani talk about Impostor Syndrome

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When we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies… I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton!

Show Notes

Connect with Kolton on IG 

Learn about Dancin’ 

Listen to ep112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff

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This week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ecosystem, and thank you for being a wonderful guest and friend! Please enjoy this conversation with Emily Wanserski.

Show Notes:

Connect w/ Emily 

Connect w/ Emily on IG 

Register for Jumpstart LA 

Read Dancing in the Sun, Hollywood Choreographers from 1915-1937

& Film Choreographer and Dance Directors 

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Historical Mentions: 

LA Tribes/Nations:

Gabrieleño Nation

Tongva Nation

Chumash Nation

Kizh Nation

Dancers/Choreographers/Historical Figures

Lestor Horton 

Michio Itō

Doris Humphrey 

Ruth St. Denis

Ted Shawn 

Alvin Ailey 

Belly Lewitzky

Judy Garland 

Thomas Edison & Ruth St. Denis 

Fred Stone 

Busby Berkley

Fred Astaire 

Jack Cole

Ginger Rogers

Gene Kelly

Ester Williams

Julie McDonald 

Liz Lerman

Kevin Williamson

Companies/Entities:

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 

La Ballet 

Joffrey Ballet 

MSA 

Dancers Alliance 

Universities:

UCLA

USC Kaufman 

Historical Places:

7566 Melrose Ave.

Performances:

Revelations

Vodoo Ceremonial @ Los Angeles Olympics

Judy Garland & Lestor Horton

Movies:

Fantasia 

Hello Dolly 

Saturday Night Fever

Grease 

Dirty Dancing 

Flashdance

Footloose

Save The Last Dance

You Got Served

Step Up

Pitch Perfect

Chicago 

Moulin Rouge 

Emily’s Colleagues:

Ben Johnson

Alex McDowell

This week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody!

Show Notes:

Listen to:

Mother’s Day with “Stan”

Father’s Day with Gary Wilson

Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann

Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli

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I have spent the last couple of weeks on and off the podcast talking about longevity and this week I’m bringing you my five biggest takeaways to staying in this creative game!  Get your notes ready and get ready to keep on going!

Show Notes:

Listen to ep. #172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training

Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald

Ep. #174 The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey

Ep. #177 Reimagine Yourself with Kim Hale

Ep. #32 Talking Mime (Audition August Episode 1)

Support & Join the Choreographers Guild

Register for our Free Coaching Call 6/8/23

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I could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale. You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game.

Show Notes:

Learn more about Kim 

Connect with Kim on IG

Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone

Listen to Ep. 172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training

Donate to Broadway Cares 

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Have you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire.

Show Notes:

Listen to Ep. 30 How to Disagree… with People You Love

Listen to Ep. 23 How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations

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Jon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz.

Show Notes:

Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting

Watch all of Jon’s Work  

Connect with Jon Boogz

Learn more about the Choreographers Guild 

Listen to Ep. #52 Technique VS Style

Read The Funk Era And Beyond

Listen to Ep. #112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff

Work with Gary Imhoff 

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I have double the fun on this week’s podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they’ve managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Kim Blank and Alif Sankey.

Show Notes:

Follow Kim Blank on IG

Follow Alif Sankey on IG

Watch Thriller 

Watch Smooth Criminal 

Listen to Ep. 158 Writing Your Own Legacy with Vincent Paterson 

Feldenkrais Method

Connect with Sarah Ito on IG

Learn more about the Choreographer’s Guild 

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The incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well:

I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Julie McDonald.

Show Notes:

Connect with MSA 

All Things End Official Music Video 

Work Song Official Music Video 

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