Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

This week we  welcome Katy Tate! This creative dancer, choreographer, and director has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez and Bette Midler. She served as Resident Dance  Master for Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles LOVE while and currently works on the NappyTabs creative team. You don't not want to miss the knowledge Katy has to share after working as an incredibly talented dancer and choreographer. Plus Taylor and Alex discuss the different ways of interpreting & counting music. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

SOCIALS
Katy Tate - @katyt8
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Inside Dance - @insidedancemag

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Global Citizen
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JLO VAX LIVE
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How does a ballerina land leading roles in iconic touring Broadway shows? Take a page from our incredible guest this week - Laura Kaufman! This Kansas native is a class act example of a dance technician that can chameleon into any role or genre. As a fellow alumnus of The University of Arizona, hear how this "trina" transitioned from Balnachine soloist to musical theater superstar in shows such as CATS and An American In Paris.  You don't want to miss this one! Keep dancing!

SOCIALS:
Laura Kaufman - @yuzzz12
Us! - @insidedancepodcat
Inside Dance - @insidedancemag

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
@bcefa

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Happy Mother's Day! We celebrate this week by bringing on our biggest fans and most honest critics - OUR MOTHERS! Listen as Donna & Margaret dish their tips on surviving the "dance mom" culture and hear their best advice for any mother with a child considering a dance career. Get your tissues ready for some heartfelt moments (and some hilarious embarrassing stories). Plus Taylor and Alex discuss the Pro's & Con's of traveling to compete as a young dancer. Check it out and keep dancing!

COMMUNTIY SPOTLIGHT:
Artist Relief Fund
www.unitedstatesartists.org

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Back to school! This week we are joined by one of our University of Arizona family - Sam Watson! As a professor to both Taylor & Alex during their time at U of A, Sam was a pivotal mentor in both of their educations. His resume includes Chicago Repertoire Theater and has commissioned countless iconic concert works seen internationally including Punctuations, Hi Jinks!, and Grim Tales.  We discuss the importance of dance history while diving into the past, present, and future of jazz dance. Get your notebooks out, kids! 

SOCIALS:
Sam Watson - @samwatson444
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Inside Dance Mag - @insidedancemag

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
Black Art Futures Fund
@blackartfuturesfund
www.blackartfutures.org

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This week we are joined by the amazing choreographer, teacher, and mentor BONNIE STORY! With a choreography resume boasting High School Musical (2X EMMY AWARD WINNER), So You Think You Can Dance and several prime time commercials, listen to hear Bonnie's 'must-do' tips for success as dancer! Learn how this small town Utah ballerina turned to a big shot bicoastal choreographer and producer! Plus hear first hand from one of Michael Jackson's featured dancers what she looks for when casting dancers (this is GOLD, you guys!) Plus listen as Taylor and Alex discuss they're favorite iconic dance moments throughout the years. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and give us a follow on social media!

SOCIALS:
Bonnie Story - @bonbonstory
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Inside Dance - @insidedancemag

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary
https://elephantjunglesanctuary.com
@elephantjunglesanctuary

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Who says you can’t do it all? Concert soloist, commercial feature, live stage star: YES! Certainly not this week's incredible guest: Miguel Perez! Find out exactly what it takes to hold center stage for 3+ decades and how to earn a polished reputation. Learn how Perez landed concert roles in River North Chicago and Hubbard Street II while also dancing for idols such as Shania Twain and Celine Dion. Also Taylor and Alex talk discuss the tough topic of knowing when to move on and put yourself “out there” as an artist. You guys HAVE to check what might be our BEST episode yet!!

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Para.Mar Dance Theatre

@paramardance

www.paramardance.com


SOCIALS:

Miguel Perez - @miguelimadancer

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

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Health. Self Love. Positivity. Wellness. Just a few things the sister team Joli & Alexi Irvine hope to instill through their online brand The Wellness Blend. Join us as we discuss the silver linings the pandemic has brought this incredibly talented sister duo and how their company is the lotus blooming through the mud. From daily nutrition tips to light hearted Tik Tok's, it's hard not catch the infectious positivity these to bring to social media. Plus listen as Taylor & Alex chat about their OWN embarrassing audition stories + InsiderTips. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe on all podcast streaming platforms. Cheers!

SOCIALS + COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:
The Wellness Blend - @TheWellnessBlend
Joli Irvine - @OhhJoli
Alexi Irvine - @AlexiIrvine
Us! - @InsideDancePodcast

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"Dance is emotion in motion." This week we welcome one of the most kind and genuine souls to our show, Micah Clark. Hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, Micah discusses his journey into dance as a "late bloomer" and how it launched his passion for freedom of expression. We dive into the concept of a cypher and how it applies to dance and expression. Not only is he an incredible mover but Micah is also such a compassionate person - there's no way you can leave this episode NOT feeling inspired! *Tears are likely.* Be sure to follow, subscribe, rate, and review! Cheers!

SOCIALS:

Micah Clark - @MicahClark23

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

InsideDance Magazine - @insidedancemag

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Americans For The Arts
www.americansforthearts.org
@americans4arts

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You read that right. 4. Time. National. Dance Team. CHAMPIONS! Join us this week as we have Ohio State University’s Dance Team Head Coach: Melissa McGhee! Hear her journey from freshman dancer to head coach. McGhee shares her secrets to running a continuously successful (and winning) team. Your hosts are joined by the Executive Vice President of Inside Dance, Anastasia Miller Burns, to explain why OSU landed on the latest cover of InsideDance. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

SOCIALS:

Ohio State Dance Team - @ohiostatedanceteam

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

InsideDance Magazine - @insidedancemag

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT:

Dancers Against Cancer

www.imadanceragainstcancer.org

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