Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

This week we are thrilled to have the amazing Tammy To-Detraz join us! As the Artistic Casting Advisor for Cirque du Soleil, Tammy shares what she looks for when scouting talent for CDS. With credits including Radio City, Disney’s Aladdin Spectacular & the Seattle SuperSonics Dance Team, Tammy relays her journey through her successful dance career and how to make it in the industry. Plus your hosts kick things off by chatting about the recent blockbuster movie Barbie that just hit theaters. Be sure to rate, review, and hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode!

SOCIALS:
Tammy To-Detraz: @tamzee817
Cirque du Soleil Casting: @cirquedusoleilcasting
Us!: @insidedancepodcast
Alex: @alexyonk
Taylor: @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10

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This week we welcome the incredible Bobby Amamizu who proves that no dance path is linear and trusting the process leads to success. With credits such as Cirque du Soleil, FAME, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as well as a degree from UC Irvine, Bobby shares with us his experiences of being an assistant to some of the most reputable choreographers in the world and the peaks and valleys that the dance career brings. 

Taylor & Alex also discuss the changes within casting processes across the entertainment industry as well as the celebration of PRIDE month! 

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BOBBY - @bobbyamamizu

US - @insidedancepodcast

Inside Dance Magazine - @insidedancepodcast

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With credits including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Sarah McLachlan, Alberta Ballet, and  Ballet San Jose, this week's guest is no stranger to the center stage spotlight. Welcome Allison Stroming! Listen in as she shares her inspiring story from training at SAB and blooming into her professional career. Stroming shares her thoughts on representation of the ballet community in NYC vs. LA and shares the creation story her clothing line, AS Dancewear. You can catch Allison on faculty with Break The Floor's touring conventions as well as on staff at Elite Dance Center alongside our host Alex! Your hosts start by discussing purpose in the dance industry and how that contrasts with burn out. Be sure to rate,

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Are you seeing double? Perfectly in sync and precise? Nope! Thats just our guests this week: Courtney & Caitlin Sullivan! This power house duo shares their story growing up as best friends and biggest support systems. As alumni of Rutgers Dance Team, these Jersey natives chat about their rise to social media fame and how they navigate the scene with class and authenticity. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend!

SOCIALS:
The Sullivan Twins - @thesullivan_twins
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10

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It's true - we struggled with the title for this one because this week's guest, Nancy Paradis, has done it ALL! With roots in the ballet world, Nancy shares her transition to commercial work on the west coast. She shares how she founded her company, LA Dance Moves, and her shared passion for music, dance, and supporting upcoming artists. She is a published author and power house of the dance community teaching at several collegiate dance programs. Truly something for everyone! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend. Happy dancing!

SOCIALS:
Nancy Paradis - @ladance_moves
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo @tbrad10

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We are SO lucky to have the phenomenal Claire Ross join us this week! This PACE University Alumnus is currently assisting Mandy Moore and most recently was the Production Choreography Assistant for 'Babylon.' You will also recognize her IG page 'Credit The Creator' which strives to highlight the amazing choreographers in film in television over the years. Plus your hosts kick it off by discussing the balance of vulnerability and trust as a dancer in the professional realm. As always be sure to RATE, SUBSCRIBE, & LEAVE US A REVEIW to help support the show! Happy dancing!

SOCIALS:
Credit The Creator - @creditthecreator
Claire Ross - @claireelizabethross
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbrad10 & @tbradchoreo

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We all know dancers are athletes of the arts and we are grateful to discuss this with the amazing Shane Wuerthner! Having danced for several years with Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Queensland Ballet, this ballet principal shifted his focus to strengthening dancers & artists  world wide though his company Athletistry Ballet Club. This is the perfect episode for any dancer struggling with certain technical abilities and curious how to overcome these obstacles through conditioning. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend!

SOCIALS:
Shane Wuerthner - @athletistry
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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This week we are joined by a long time friend of Taylor's, Mr. Nick Young! All the way from SYTYCD Season 8, this Wisconsin native has kept the love of tap alive through his LA based tap company and his current faculty position on 24/7 dance convention. We discuss the importance of understanding your relationship with dance and that it is perfectly fine to take healthy breaks from time to time. But first hosts kick things off by discussing Rihanna's iconic 2023 Super Bowl performance. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer us to a friend!

SOCIALS:
Nick Young - @nick__young
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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Proving the love and success of dance holds no age limits, this week we welcome the stunningly talented and inspirational KIM HALE! This dance rockstar discusses her journey with dance as a member of the self-titled "50 and older" dancer demographic and shares her advice for succeeding as a seasoned dancer! Kim shares her off and on relationship with dance and how it deepened her drive & passion throughout the years. Your hosts kick it off by discussing the evolution of music and how it effected the dance competition culture.  Be sure to follow, rate, leave us a review, and refer a friend. Happy dancing!

SOCIALS:
Kim Hale: @kimhale
Us!: @insidedancepodcast
Alex: @alexyonk
Taylor: @tbradchoreo

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This week's guest is the definition of versatility and a class act leader - Jennifer Muccioli! Hailing from Baltimore, Maryland, Jen is currently an Artistic Dance Coach at The Beatle's Love by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas. We dive into the evolution of dance culture as it pertains to female representation and discuss the representation of LGBTQIA+ women in the dance industry. Your hosts kick off the episode by chatting about the importance of kindness in the dance competition world and how social media has impacted the studio culture while at competitions. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

SOCIALS:
Jennifer Muccioli - @jenmoose
Once Upon A Jeanie - @onceupona_jeanie
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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