Global Dance Network

Michelle Leaney, a pioneer of dance and the arts within the Church in Australia and beyond, shares wisdom, experience and leadership from her journey with dance. Her heart to invest into the next generation is evident as she shares on victories and losses, learning curves and changes in seasons. She currently teaches on the pastoral staff of Hillsong College, Australia and is a dear friend and mentor to Carolin Smolek. --To find out more visit:http://www.hillsongcollege.comWe would ...

Melissa Burton, founder of Impact Dance Ministries, shares on the importance of truth in our worship and how she has brought dancers from all over the world into a worshipping community. --Melissa Burton grew up dancing competitively and serving on the dance ministry at her church before starting Impact in September 2018. After moving to California to pursue her passion for the entertainment industry, God in His reckless love took ahold of her. It was then that Melissa was given a heart ...

This podcast is sure to inspire you beyond measure. Michelle Brogan encourages us on how to keep going, to move forward without seeing circumstance but seeing promise. Taking the mirror off ourselves and putting it on the people we're meant to touch is the key to making it about we, and not me. She speaks about how she has built a unified team around her that is changing the face of dance through Epicenter for the Arts along with Dance Revolution national tour and Ingredients Dance Company.&n...

Listen in as Sheena Groat, Co-Founder of GDN, interviews Carolin, Founder of GDN, on the topic of faith and stepping into the God-dream over our lives. Hear all about where the journey of GDN began, how to stay faithful in pursuit of the vision and why everyONE truly matters. Be inspired to take action in your day-to-day living, as well as your dance, and go after all God has placed before you. -- We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others. To fi...

If you're a director, leader or teacher of a dance studio, or have ever dreamt of starting one, this interview is for you! Dominique Klein, Artistic Director of Amplified Arts Academy in Sydney, Australia, shares what it takes to run a successful performing arts studio. Having taken on the studio at age 21, Dom shares her journey of overcoming challenges, growing through consistency, and practical steps in becoming a great dance teacher and leader. She also provides wisdom and vision for lead...

Listen in on a pioneer, Raúl Lugo, founder of Academia de Danza y Artes, who is raising a new generation of dancers in Mexico and beyond. Their conferences have reached up to 1200 attendees and they continue to bring Kingdom mindset to artists by changing traditional mindsets. Find out what it takes to confront a spirit of religion in a country that is full of potential and passion. ---Raúl Lugo is an entrepreneur, a visionary and an artist. Founder of the academy of dance an...

Sue Abts, an avid lover of dance, Hip Hop and people, lives to spread the love of Christ in the dance industry within Germany and beyond. You will be infected by her passion and love for people and challenged on the responsibility we have as Christian leaders within the arts industry. ---Sue started dancing at the age of 4 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and trained Ballett, Modern Dance, Jazz and Tap Dance. She joined various dance shows and musicals at a very young age such as Broadway Babie...

From studying music to receiving a full scholarship to train at Alvin Ailey, Steve Rooks gives insight into what it looks like to be a good steward of what you've been entrusted with. ---Steve Rooks began his dance training in Washington, D.C. after graduating with honors from Dartmouth College. He continued his training in New York City as a full scholarship student at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. Mr. Rooks danced and toured with the Ailey Repertory Ensemble and the Mart...

Dare to dream as you listen to this encouraging episode with Solomon Maz, choreographer for Watoto Children's Choir and dancer extraordinaire from Uganda, Africa. ---Watch Mon in action here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx4SF3giQs8Find out more on https://www.watoto.com/We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others. To find out more visit: https://globaldancenetwork.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globaldancenetworkFacebook: https://www...

In this episode, Priscilla Eubanks, who is a living miracle, shares her life altering story and journey through brain aneurism and what hope looks like for her as a dancer today. If you think your season to dance is over, be encouraged by this story! ---We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others. To find out more visit: https://globaldancenetwork.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/globaldancenetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/g...