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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Self-proclaimed bad student, and decorated teacher, Bill Prudich wants excellent things for dance and wants you to want more from your training. As the previous owner of the infamous Edge Performing Arts Center, Bill talks about what is missing in dance class today and what he believes makes the mark of a good class. I could’ve talked to Bill for hours, but for now, we’ll start here. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill Prudich. 

Show Notes:

Watch Jason Mraz’ Video I Feel like dancing 

Ep. 159 Cameras in the classroom  

Dana’s Social Media post about her breakthrough from class at Millennium

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Arnel Calvario, the owner of Vibe Dance Competition and founder of Kaba Modern, joins me on the podcast today! Arnel and I geek about locking and its creator as well as dive deep into how dance artists are breaking barriers in university spaces. I also got the chance to talk to Arnel about his words of wisdom for people interested in creating dance enterprises. Arnel is truly one of a kind and I’m so lucky he joined me today. Please enjoy this conversation with Arnel Calvario. 

Show Notes:

Follow Arnel on IG  

Follow Kaba Modern on IG

Follow Vibe Dance Convention on IG

Dana’s favorite VIBE performances:

Cookies 2015 

Seaweed Sisters 2017 

The Company 2018 

Choreo Cookies 2019

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On April 1st, Steps posted an April Fool joke about cameras in the classroom. What followed was a great social media conversation led by the incredible Al Blackstone who is my guest today! We go deep into why the joke upset him and why he posted about it, our concerns for the dance training ecosystem, and how we are both optimistic and still very much in love with dance! Have anything to say about cameras in the classroom? DM us on IG or email us at [email protected] In the meantime, please enjoy this conversation with Al Blackstone.

Show notes:

Connect w/ Al Blackstone

Follow Al Blackstone on IG

Learn more about Momen 

Listen to Ep. #159 Cameras In The Classroom 

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The incredible Teddy Forance joins me on the pod today! Teddy has danced with giants like Janet Jackson, Madonna, PINK, Lady Gaga, Usher, and the list could go on. Teddy is now making his own way through the industry with the creation of CLI Studios & CLI Conservatory. Teddy’s tenacity is inspiring and I was jazzed to learn what keeps him going. Please enjoy this conversation with Teddy Forance.

Show Notes:

Apply to the  CLI Conservatory 

Learn more about CLI Studios 

Watch the Florence & the machine VMA performance 

Watch the Feedback Music Video 

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This week, dance lessons really are life lessons! We are digging into all of the ways that finding your balance in dance can help you find balance in life. 

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