Lauren Ritchie, creator and host of The Dance Podcast, is a dance educator obsessed with connection and community. After a rough transition from the competitive dance studio into the professional world of dance, Lauren has dedicated her life to sharing knowledge and training that empowers dancers. She is developing mental skills training for dancers by applying her Grad studies, Coaching Accreditation and Yoga certification to the book that will help build powerful dancers, teachers, and humans.

Insta:

@lauren_m_ritchie

@thedancepodcast

Online:

thedancepodcast.com

bdybylauren.com

Marceia L. Scruggs is a graduate of both Columbia College Chicago’s Dance and Women’s/Gender Studies departments. Native of Chicago’s South Suburbs, Marceia holds great passion for writing, performance, and sociopolitical storytelling. IG _marceialynne

Chicago based trainer, Carrie Collins has worked for over 11 years to redefine the word Flexibility. Using the revolutionary method, Ki-Hara Resistance Stretching, Carrie explains how our muscles interact with each other and the brain to unlock tightness and release tension permanently.

Ig: CarrieStretchChi

Facebook: StretchChi

Website: www.stretchchi.com

I am a movement coach, and primarily work with professional athletes during their off-season. I am in this field because it allows me to, selfishly, discover more about myself every day. The good and the bad 😉 My social media contact is: @leadersofmovement matthewuohara.com

Laura Spicuzza runs Dance to Evolve in Chicago. She has spent her entire life dancing or teaching dance. Her passion is dance to create happiness. Social Media: @dancetoevolvechicago www.dancetoevolve.com

Originally from Mexico, Carmen is a young filmmaker and entrepreneur who is passionate about cultures from all over the world. She has lived in India, China, US and Mexico and believes that in order to achieve better life conditions and opportunities for everyone around the globe, it is important to create bridges that allow for members of different cultures to bond over their similarities and obtain a comprehensive understanding their differences. She believes that in today's world, understanding these cultural differences is key to generating opportunities for growth, change and ultimately, for the benefit of every party involved. Besides working as a filmmaker, her biggest goal is to create an agency that specializes in creating such bridges. www.mosaico.media

I am a movement coach, and primarily work with professional athletes during their off-season. I am in this field because it allows me to, selfishly, discover more about myself every day. The good and the bad

Originally from Mexico, Carmen is a young filmmaker and entrepreneur who is passionate about cultures from all over the world. She has lived in India, China, US and Mexico and believes that in order to achieve better life conditions and opportunities for everyone around the globe, it is important to create bridges that allow for members of different cultures to bond over their similarities and obtain a comprehensive understanding their differences. She believes that in today's world, understanding these cultural differences is key to generating opportunities for growth, change and ultimately, for the benefit of every party involved. Besides working as a filmmaker, her biggest goal is to create an agency that specializes in creating such bridges. www.mosaico.media

I'm constantly moving, whether in thought, physically, or emotionally. I use yoga and meditation to stay grounded, & to generally remain calm. However I’m a comedian at heart - I love to laugh, with you & about me, likely something I said that made no sense … at first! I’m known to break out in song, about making a smoothie or what my husband is wearing. Meet Mel! https://www.bodhirising.com www.myyl.com/meltull @the_curiousoiler.com @themeltull

Today’s topic is immigrants. Travel anywhere you want and don’t be afraid of what’s different. Move however you want. 

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