Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

Dance is for ALL! And our amazing guest this week is here to remind you that you are amazing and capable of it all - please welcome Ali Phillips! This Aussie ray of sunshine is the founder of Bust A Move Dance, a company that focuses on bringing dance education to those with disability & special needs. Additionally, Ali is a life and business coach whose passion will leave you feeling jazzed and inspired. Be sure to rate, review, and follow!

SOCIALS:
Ali Phillips - @aliphillips.official

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

Inside Dance Magazine - @insidedancemag

Alex Yonkovich - @alexyonk

Taylor Bradley - @tbradchoreo

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Multidisciplinary artist and athlete Jared Khalifa joins us this week! With an incredibly diverse career in both stage and television, Jared shares with us how he found the balance of utilizing his different trainings and how to showcase his most authentic, truest self. If you are looking for some inspiration on achieving a successful mindset, this is for you! Do not forget to subscribe, rate, & review!

SOCIALS:

Jared Khalifa - @jared_khalifa

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

Inside Dance Magazine - @insidedancemag

Alex Yonkovich - @alexyonk

Taylor Bradley - @tbradchoreo

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What is the secret to be booked and blessed at such a young age? Welcome Kennedy Rae Thompson as she shares her journey and successes at being just that! You may have caught her dancing in Annie LIVE or as a contestant on CBS's Come Dance With Me! This young rockstar is year beyond her age both in talent and drive. You don't want to miss it! Plus your hosts talk about the differences in youth dancers now versus 20 years ago. The good, the challenging, and everything in between! Be sure to follow, rate, review and subscribe! Happy dancing!

SOCIALS:

Kennedy Rae Thompson - @kennedyraeofficial

The Trevor Project - https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

Alex - @alexyonk

Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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This week we are joined by the incredible Tammy Dyke-Compton! Currently on faculty as a professor at the University of Arizona, Tammy shares her story from competitions. Answer to Juilliard students. With a résumé boasting Twyla Tharp’s moving out and Fame the Musical, Tammy explains how she navigate in a white bread a professional work from concert to Musical Theatre. Plus - Happy Pride! Your hosts talk about what Pride needs to them both individually and as a dancer. As always be sure to subscribe, great, and leave us a review!

SOCIALS:

Tammy Dyke-Compton - @tdykecompton

University of Arizona School of Dance - https://dance.arizona.edu/

Us! - @insidedancepodcast

Alex - @alexyonk

Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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The show must go on... but how? We answer this question by sitting down with the General Stage Manager for Cirque du Soleil's The Beatles Love: Mary Barnett! We break down what exactly a stage manager does and the career path one takes to call the shots of a show. Understanding and appreciating how a major show runs smoothly each night is essential for any performer to understand. And your hosts dish out some graduation advice to all of the performer that are progressing into a new chapter of their career. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend!

SOCIALS:
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

LA Opera's Aida - https://www.laopera.org/performances/2122-season-page/aida-2/

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This week we are joined by our favorite leggy ballerina & fellow Wildcat alumnus, Mrs. Kelly Moeller Rabe! Clocking in at a gorgeous 5'10", Kelly shares her journey navigating the ballet/concert dance world. Listen to this Washington native's do's and don't's in order to turn your insecurities to star qualities. Your hosts kick off the episode by chatting about networking and utilizing your summer training to better benefit you future dance career. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

SOCIALS:
Kelly Moeller Rabe - @@kmomo7
Island Moving Company - @islandmovingcompany
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

LA Opera's Aida - https://www.laopera.org/performances/2122-season-page/aida-2/

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Who has worked internationally from Radio City to Step One Dance Company, appeared on Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, currently on tour with Todrick Hall and also lived with Taylor in college? That's right: Matthew Lynady! Listen to this Scranton, PA native as he shares his journey through concert dance, musical theater, film and television, and tour life. Plus your hosts talk about Alex's upcoming show, LA Opera's Aida! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe!

SOCIALS:
Matthew Lynady - @matthewlynady
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

LA Opera's Aida - https://www.laopera.org/performances/2122-season-page/aida-2/

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Let's go Cowboys! This week we are lucky to have Shelly Roper-McCaslin join us! A DCC alum herself, Shelly currently works as the lead recruiter for one of the most iconic brands in the NFL! We discuss what separates the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders from the rest and exactly what YOU need to do to stand out! Be sure to listen! Plus your hosts discuss the fine line of professionalism and "fun" in a professional dance space. Cheers!

SOCIALS:
DCC - @dccherleaders
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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Understanding the mechanics your body is a pivotal moment for any dancer. This week's guest, Gretchen LaWall, dives into the power that Pilates has to elevate your dance career! This U of Arizona Alumnus boasts a performance career with River North Dance Chicago and relays her story from conservatory dancer to founder of Your Body Pilates. She explains how studying the art of control has protected and prolonged her body. Plus your hosts discuss their own methods of injury prevention and how they cross train their bodies. Cheers!

SOCIALS:
Gretchen LaWall - @offthegwall
Your Body Pilates - www.yourbodypilates.com
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

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We are the MOST lucky to be joined by an industry icon - KRISTIN MCQUAID! Boasting an incredible dance AND choreography resume, this queen shares her secrets to her success. Most recently you can catch her as Creative Director/Choreographer for Dance With Mia (Facebook Watch) and as the Executive Producer for her digital series, Kickin' It With Kristin! You don't want to pass this one up. PLUS - how well do you know your best friend? Listen as Taylor & Alex quit each other on just that. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! CHEERS!

SOCIALS:
Kristin McQuaid - @kristinmcquaid
Us! - @insidedancepodcast
ID Mag - @insidedancemag
Alex - @alexyonk
Taylor - @tbradchoreo

Write to us at [email protected]

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