KING KSocials: @kieranjam / @litefestbattle / @thejammovement / fica.house / @simplecypher / @heeatsshesleepsKieran is a professional dancer and circus artist who graduated from the National Centre for Circus Arts after co-founding his company Simple Cypher. He began his dance training in 2008 whilst dancing with friends and later trained at Swindon Dance studying a range of street styles of dance. Kieran is one of the founding members of "Jam!" (The Jam Movement) and represents World renowne...

So stoked to be able to share this conversation with you guys.Today, you’ll be listening to an awesome chat that I had with none other than Mathew Mizyed!Socials: @mathewmizyed / @dutistudios / @dutidancecompanyMathew is the Founder and Director of DUTI Studios (2015) and DUTI Dance Company (2010).His dance training started when he was 18yrs old. Eight years later, in 2012, Mathew moved to New York and trained full time at Broadway Dance Centre.In 2014, Mathew was successfully accepted into D...

Give it up for this krump legend, and all-round sick dude: Shutdown!IG: @shuttyitis._TikTok: @tiktokshuttyA father of 3, Mark “Shutdown” Manahan has been dancing for 17 years. He known for being one of the leaders of Krump here in Australian (and also recognised internationally), and has a background in popping, Hip-Hop and choreography. He has been lucky enough to have learnt from greats like Sherwin, Chez and many other legends within the dance community. He is also a 4x Australian Krump ch...

My next guest has some fantastic advice about finding yourself through dance. Please welcome the host of ‘Dance Bants’ on KFTW: Jess Goodfellow!Jess Goodfellow started her training at Newtown High School of the Performing Arts.In 2015, she joined Sydney Dance Company’s Pre Professional year and in 2016, she joined IT DANSA youth company in Barcelona, where she performed the repertory of Ohad Naharin, Alexander Ekman, Jyri Kylian, Nacho Duato, Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi and Rafael Bonachela.She ha...

What an absolute honour to have this legend on the poddy: Nick Power!!Nick is an Australian B*boy and Choreographer whose work draws on the rituals and culture of hip hop to create contemporary performances. His practice spans from remote Aboriginal communities in the desert to the stages of the most prestigious contemporary dance festivals in Europe. Crossing complex divides of place, culture, language and form is Nick’s forté.Nick’s most recent work, Two Crews, was commissioned ...

I would love to introduce you all to the highly innovative creative (and one of my best friends): Matthew Gode!Matthew Gode is a multi disciplinary artist residing in Sydney, Australia.He is a choreographer, movement director, dancer, and stylist working in both dance and fashion industries respectively.Matthew has trained in both classical and commercial dance styles at Queensland Ballet Academy and Brent Street.He has danced for international acts such as Katy Perry and Sam Smith as well as...

Ooft! This one is a goodie! Today I have the pleasure of sharing a conversation I had with the beautiful Caetlyn Watson (@caetlynwatson).Caetlyn Watson is a 27yr old choreographer/dancer originally from Melbourne, Australia.With her unique style in high demand, Caetlyn has taught throughout 32 countries such as Japan, Mexico, USA, Canada, Italy, Netherlands, Germany, UK, Poland and Israel. Just to name a few!She has choreographed and performed for the legendary Janet Jackson, and worked with ...

Meet my bigger brother: Hilton! I’ve been a close friend of Hilt for many years, and it was super rad to have him on the poddy.Hilton studied at Brent St and mastered all the styles that they offered at the studio. You may recognise him as one of the dancers from the first season of “So You Think You Can Dance Australia”. Top 20, of course.He has also appeared on Australia’s Next Top Model, MTV music awards and The Helpmann Awards, and also had the opportunity to work with Flight Facilities, ...

I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Jackie! One of the loveliest people I’ve ever met in my life.Jackie is one of my favourite people in the street dance scene. I honestly love conversing with her. We could literally chat for hours about anything. We even joked about starting our own podcast.Jackie has been dancing for over 30yrs, and has been involved in the Australian street dance community since 2007.Initially dipping her toes in various styles in Sydney, her obsession with ...

The Sydney street dance icon himself! Poppin Jack!For all of us that know Jack, can you even imagine the Sydney street scene without him? Probably not. Which speaks to the impact he has had on all of us. Founding member of Stale Biskits, a legendary popping crew from Sydney. Jack also represents the prestigious Electric Boogaloos Family.He is a co-organiser for Popping Nation/Hip-Hop Nation. These are organisations that do a fantastic job in supporting the street dance scene here in Sydn...