Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

Continuing on our discussion of a dancers' mental health, this week we are thrilled to welcome Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux of Danscend! These co-founders launched this platform to educate and offer resources for dancers of all ages encourage a healthy mental wellness. Listen as they discuss their goals to flip the norms of the current dance industry to create a safer space for dance generations to come. Plus Taylor & Alex chat about "burnout" and their tips to dealing with it. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend! Happy dancing!

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This week's special guest is Erica Day, an amazing international dancer who's passion to bridge the gap between dance and mental health has taken her to school to earn her degree in Psychology. Listen as we chat about purpose and identity as a dancer and how we pressure ourselves for success & perfection in both negative and positive ways. Plus listen as your hosts talk about community in the best way - embarrassing dance moments! We want to hear from you! Write to us for at [email protected] for your chance to win a special Inside Dance swag bag! You DON'T want to miss this one!

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This week we are joined by the FABULOUS podcast host & socialite: Bill Janisse! Listen as we discuss how this personality utilized his conservatory training and stage experience to launch his incredibly successful career. This superstar took his experience from standing out in auditions to standing out in his off stage career. Hey Gurl! with Bill Janisse podcast is currently in the top 25% most dowloaded podcasts and up for several award nominations! You don't want to miss this episode. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend!

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WE ARE 30! And we are celebrating by welcoming cover star from the latest issue of Inside Dance Magazine: BRANDON O'NEAL! Listen as we discuss this star's journey from small town boy to Debbie Allen prodigy and beyond! With a resume that boasts La La Land, That's So Raven, Broad City, and Broadway credits like The Lion King and Wicked you would be silly not hear his advice on the dance industry! Plus Taylor & Alex discuss their own cover shoot experience and their pro tips for photoshoots. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Happy Dancing!

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We are back this week with an incredible episode for you. We are joined by our stunning guest Bridget Jacob who was a part of Rosary High School Dance Team, a former Charger Girl as well as a Former Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader! She drops some incredible advice and understanding of the NFL world and how she balanced her dance career while also becoming a veterinarian technician. You don't want to miss her amazing stories  she has to share, both informative and fun!

Taylor and Alex also discuss the frustrations of copyright/music rights on social media while being a dancer and dance educator.

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We are joined by the Artistic Director for Nova Linea Dance, Jared Baker! Learn how this incredibly talented dancer and choreographer channeled his skills and passion to creating his own contemporary dance company all during a pandemic. Baker shares what inspired him to return to school to earn his Masters of Fine Arts. Plus Taylor & Alex discuss finding the balance between 'senioritis' and over zealous ambitionBe sure to rate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND about Inside Dance with Taylor and Alex!

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This week we are joined by the incredibly talented Kevin Mylrea! This Canada native has performed on stages world wide and we are lucky to hear his story today. We're talking everything from The Lizzie McGuire Movie to a lead character in Cirque du Soleil's area tour of Toruk. Additionally your hosts discuss the topic of talent agents and the role they play in our industry.  Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND about Inside Dance with Taylor and Alex!

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We have all heard that LA is THE place to go as dancer... but how do where does one even start in that process?! Listen as our special guest MACY SWAIM shares her recipe for success! This Florida native moved to LA at only 19 years old and has danced for HUGE artists like Camila Cabello & Jennifer Lopez all while earning her degree! She is a class act that we are thrilled to have on our podcast. Also: CONGRATS to all of our graduates out there! Alex & Taylor chat about they're college transitions and what key tips helped with their journey. And a big happy PRIDE to our LGBTQIA+ community! Cheers!

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Ever wonder how a Broadway show makes the jump from regional theater to the BIG TIME! Join us as we interview the incredible Chip Abbott as we discuss just that! As the assistant choreographer for Broadway's On The Town, choreographed by Josh Bergasse, listen to Abbott's story from audition room hopeful to the right hand man for one of theater and televisions biggest choreographic names! Plus we chat about his involvement with RWS Entertainment and his process co-choreographing Step One Dance Company. Taylor and Alex dive into discussion on tough love in the dance world and how to navigate leadership as a dance teacher and choreographer. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe and TELL A FRIEND about Inside Dance with Taylor and Alex!

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We are joined by a true innovator of the dance industry - Noah Rick Lands! As the founder and CEO of KAR Dance Competition and its affiliates, learn where Lands started his successful 38 year journey as an innovator in competitive dance shows. Listen as we discuss what it takes to keep so many employees happy and what keeps studios returning for a chance to compete. ALSO - you're weird. We all are. Listen as your hosts talk about our unique and quirky dancer-isms that we may or may not notice that we do in our daily life. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe to stay up to date with us!

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