A CALIFORNIA, BAY AREA- BORN AND RAISED AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMAN, TIANA HESTER BEGAN PURSUING HER GIFT OF DANCE AT THE AGE OF 6 YEARS OLD. BY THE AGE OF 8, SHE STARTED TRAINING PROFESSIONALLY. TIANA STARTED HER TEACHING CAREER IN 2008, RIGHT AFTER GRADUATING HIGH SCHOOL. TIANA HAS TRAINED WITH WELL KNOWN CHOREOGRAPHERS OF THE BAY AREA, LA AND NEW YORK, AND ALL AROUND THE WORLD. SHE MOVED TO NYC IN 2012 AND BEGAN TEACHING FITNESS IN 2014. SHE HAS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH ARTISTS SUCH AS; MANN, KEVIN HART, SEAN KINGSTON, SEVYN STREETER, JUSTINE SKYE, TKAY MAIDZA, MISS KO, DEMI GRACE, AND MORE! TODAY, AS SHE HELPS MOTIVATE AND INSPIRE HER CLIENTS WHO HAVE WORKED WITH HER AND THOSE WHO HAVE TAKEN HER CLASSES.  SHE CONTINUES TO SHARE HER PERSONAL MESSAGE; “PRAY.SWEAT.SLAY.” TIANA HAS CONTINUES PUSHING THROUGH AS A MOTHER, DANCER, FITNESS INSTRUCTOR, AND BUSINESS OWNER. 

Dancing At A CrossRoads? Here's The Steps To Take

Source: https://www.differentdrummerdance.com/blog/2020/5/26/what-to-do-when-youre-at-a-crossroads

Author: Katrena Cohea is the CEO of Different Drummer Dance, a studio and online education platform that's on a mission to promote dancer wellness; giving dancers and teachers resources on topics like body positivity, growth mindset, and mental health. Katrena danced professionally in California before moving to upstate New York to start Different Drummer Dance. You can learn more about her, and her work by visiting differentdrummerdance.com, and if you're a teacher or studio owner who's interested in learning how to bring dancer wellness into your classes, check out her monthly membership program, StudioZen at differentdrumerdance.com/studiozen .

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Juggling Dance With Other Hobbies

Source: https://www.starquestdance.com/juggling-dance/

Author: Aran Abilock is a writer for StarQuest. He loves mac and cheese, theatre, and all things Pokémon!

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Your Artistic Mission and Vision

Author: Jim's artistic mission is to inspire conversation, affect change, and bring communities together. Jim specializes in new musicals and reimagined revivals, though he's equally excited to tell stories through virtually any medium. It’s his greatest passion to create experiences for contemporary audiences that will stay with them long afterward. He truly loves what he does. Check out https://www.amplifiedartists.life/ This online membership community is designed specifically for performing arts professionals. It’s focused on working from the inside out and integrating all aspects of your artistry, finances, and health to build a bountiful career and fulfilling life. Gain access to in-depth trainings, a library of resources, and interactive member forums, PLUS monthly live Q&A calls. 10% of proceeds are given back to organizations who make our world a better place.

Source: https://jimcooney.me/artistic-mission-and-vision/

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When To Add Pressure or Not

Source: https://thedancedojo.com/blog/hand-pressure-when-salsa-dancing/

Author: Cody Campbell

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Are You Talented Enough To Succeed in Dance

Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/are-you-talented-enough-to-succeed-in-dance/

Author: Jess is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com

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Financing Smart for Dancers

Source: https://www.morethandancers.com/posts/financing-smart-for-dancers

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More Than Dancer's mission is to empower young dancers of all levels, styles, background, and ethnicity to be MORE and do MORE!

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The Mistake You Can't Make

Source: https://www.differentdrummerdance.com/blog/2020/5/26/the-1-mistake-you-cant-make-before-you-re-open-your-studio

Author: Katrena Cohea is CEO of Different Drummer Dance, a studio and online education platform that's on a mission to promote dancer wellness; giving dancers and teachers resources on topics like body positivity, growth mindset, and mental health. Katrena danced professionally in California before moving to upstate New York to start Different Drummer Dance. You can learn more about her, and her work by visiting differentdrummerdance.com, and if you're a teacher or studio owner who's interested in learning how to bring dancer wellness into your classes, check out her monthly membership program, StudioZen at differentdrumerdance.com/studiozen .

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How To Improve Your Memory For Dance

Source: https://www.thewholedancer.com/how-to-improve-your-memory-for-dance/

Author: Jessie Frazier

Jessie trained at The Rock School West and later the Rock School in Philadelphia. She has attended summer intensives at Nashville Ballet, Orlando Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and BalletX. Jessie has danced with companies in the Philadelphia and New York areas including: BalletFleming, Ballet 180, Dance del Bello, Ballet des Ameriques, Benjamin Briones Ballet, and Axons Dance Theater. Jessie holds a BA in Writing for the Media and Journalism from UMass Amherst. While dancing, she wrote grants and press materials for companies she performed with. She was a content contributor for The Whole Dancer for two years. She now works in arts development, working with American Ballet Theatre, The Rock School, and New York Live Arts.

Jess is a former professional ballet dancer turned Health Coach and founder of The Whole Dancer. She supports dancers in reaching their body goals through one on one coaching and her online course, The Dancers' Best Body Program. For more on Jess or The Whole Dancer visit thewholedancer.com

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8 Iconic Dance Moves

Source: https://www.starquestdance.com/8-iconic-dance-moves-everyone-should-know/

Author: Casey Eggers is a writer for StarQuest. She loves coffee, music, and running long distance.

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