EASE Podcast

John Charron carves out some time to speak with me about his incredible entertainment journey. In Part 1, we discuss how moving came so natural to him from the beginning. We speak in depth about his amazing career at Disney, his unbelievable industrial jobs, dancing and choreographing Broadway Musicals, and what got him to say YES to dictating the new entertainment for a luxury cruise line. You won't want to miss this incredible story of Writer, Director, Choreographer, Mentor and Friend, John Charron. See you next week for Part 2 where we discuss all his incredible credits including StepOne Dance Company. We also end the conversation about how the pandemic is effecting him and all his incredible dancers. You won't want to miss this 2 part series.

We have the Artist, Writer, Performer, Dancer, and Social Media Extraordinare Bernard Velasquez joins me. We talk about being sa elf taught dancer from music videos, LA experiences, and some of his incredible NYC projects. We then discuss how he pivoted his whole persona and found an incredible niche for himself, on TikTok. He created a brand and overnight really has flourish with a solid following. We discuss queer black culture and some struggles we all face. Take a listen to this weeks incredible one on one.!

Tammy Holder joins the podcast this week. She is currently the Artist-In-Residence at the Broward Center for The Perfoming Arts in Fort Lauderdale, FL. We discuss her small town upbringing, her love for directing musicals at such a young age, her incredible touring stories, and 20 years living in New York City. We also break down how this pandemic will effect theater as a performer, viewer and teacher. Her incredible talent is on full display every day at the Broward Center and now you get to witness a small dose of this incredible human. Enjoy this weeks one on one!

Part 2 with Calvin Cooper. We discuss all things broadway and Mrs.Doubtfire. We make a 180 degree turn and talk about the Ballroom Culture. All the tips and tricks of this fascinating subculture. Covid 19 and the #BLM movement has really effected Broadway, so I look forward to bring you a "Then and Now" episode. Be on the look out for that in a couple weeks. Enjoy the remainder of Calvin Cooper's incredible journey.

What it takes to get to broadway. Calvin Cooper has done it all and followed his dreams right to Broadway and the original Broadway cast of Mrs. Doubtfire. This two part series investigates all the struggles and personality it took for him to get to the success of Broadway. Did I mention he made it to Broadway! I'm so proud of my best friend. Take a listen to this weeks one on one.

Sabrina Jafaar joins us for part 2 of her 2 part series. We dive into COVID-19 and how it has effected her, her students, their learning, and what we think the future of dance might look like after this is all over. I can't thank Sabrina enough. To follow her and her incredible students, IG:fhhsjoffrey.

In this seasons first 2 part series, Sabrina Jaafar joins me to explain how she started a successful High School dance program in the biggest school district in the country-From scratch! She speaks candidly about her career, injuries, COVD-19, mental health in dancers, and some key factors that helped her get her program up and running. Listen to this inspiring story and tune in next week for Part 2.

My Friend, Mondrekio Robertson joins me this week to discuss FOOD! He explains how he went from Finance to Entertainment, being a part of the America's Test Kitchen brand. We share stories about skiing (you won't want to miss this, around the 20 minute mark), food, nutrition and what things he likes making for other people. And we answer the biggest question, WHY BACON?

Welcome to the podcast. I'm excited to introduce Alicia Pociask. Owner and Creator of, BOLD Dance Project. An intimate Learning (Dance) Experience based in NYC. She collected some of the best talent across New York City to provide small "hands on" class for students. She explains why its important to her to keep the classes small and what they are doing now that COVIC-19 has changed the face of entertainment.

Welcome to Season 2 of EASE Podcast. I'm so excited to bring you some amazing guests. This week I talk to Heather Nicolas, Mother of 6 and Co-Owner of 8 National Talent Competition and Motiv8. We sit down and discuss Dance Competitions and she is focused on unity in her weekend events. We also talk about her dance training in LA and her many years teaching in Texas. She also give us her insight on how to get the most out of her weekend events. Please sit back and listen to this amazing ball of energy.