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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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The acronym R.A.I.N. – Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture – comes from Tara Brach (@tarabrach) and her book “Radical Compassion”. This, my friends, is my new favorite tool for processing unwanted feelings. R.A.I.N is the answer to the question: “How can I love myself out of my way today?”

Show Notes:

Read Tara Brach’s book “Radical Compassion”

Episode #17 The Process of PROCESSING

Episode #21 Not Booking (A.K.A. Not Getting What You Want)

Episode #45 Emotional Backpacks

Episode #97 Feeling Blue

Episode #137 Following Your Interest = Interesting Work with Mimi Cave 

Visit Lou in Nashville 

Rumi’s “The Guest House”

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Today Luther Brown joins me on the pod! Luther has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time – Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, and more. He also had his hand in a multitude of tv shows and movies. Today we focus in on where Luther got started, how he would describe his movement, and what his future looks like! Please enjoy this conversation with Luther Brown.

Show Notes:

Connect with Luther on IG   

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I cannot wait for you to fall in love with Jenn Stafford! Today we are talking, Cirque, Avatar: the Way of Water, auditioning, touring and more! We discussed how learning to voice her needs and manage her stress changed the game for her and I think we can all learn from that. Please enjoy this conversation with Jenn Stafford 

Show Notes:

Work w/ Jenn

Connect w/ Jenn on IG

Smartless episode with James Cameron 

Avatar behind the scenes  

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Back in the day, I would take myself to a 6 am cycle class because Tevia Celli is THAT incredible. Tevia is now the Vice President of Experience for CycleBar and joins me today to talk about the value of authenticity, how she’s been able to have multiple successful careers, and the routine that keeps her moving through remission of MS. Please enjoy this conversation with Tevia Celli.

Connect w/ Tevia on IG

Listen to Better Man by Pearl Jam 

Check out the Higher Dose Sauna Blanket 

Follow along w/ Riley Higgins Movie Musical Watch 

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Reina Hidalgo helped shape my life as a touring dancer for Justin Timberlake way back in 2007 and has gone on to do truly remarkable things since then. In this interview Reina tells us about the 7 world tours she’s done w/ artists P!nk, Rihanna, Kylie Minogue, and Gloria Estefan! We also get to talk about her work as a consulting producer and the magical world of Encanto. Please enjoy this conversation with Reina Hidalgo. 

Show Notes:

Work w/ Reina

Connect w/ Reina on IG

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