The Barretender

Lindsley is one of the sexiest women in show business in more ways than one. She was an assistant choreographer and co-artistic director instrumental to the international success of the Pussycat Dolls. She has worked extensively with music icons Prince, choreographed for Dancing With The Stars, coached celebrities like Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz, and is the co-producer of the live rock 'n' roll dance show Cherry Boom Boom.

Pod De Deux explores current issues and trends in the dance community through frank and relaxed conversations with dance-makers. Guests include dancers, choreographers, administrators, and anyone else with a firm connection to the dance world. Jessica and Clara are both students of dance and explore the dance scene in NYC and beyond in addition to their full-time jobs.

Tre may be most well-known for his work with KidzBop, the number one music brand for kids choreographing their music videos, commercials, and tours, but he has a multitude of projects going on. He's a stand-up comedian, a voiceover artist, an actor, writer, and a motivational speaker!

A familiar name to the sport of ballroom dance, David began his ballroom career at age 18 and since then has been crowned the US Ballroom Champion 3 times, represented the US 4 times in the World Showdance Championships, and was a finalist 3 of those 4 years. Since retiring from competition dancing, he remains an active member of the community as an adjudicator, coach, judge, studio owner, and owner Nashville Starz Dance Spectacular.

Alexia was a force to be reckoned with on Team Stage in Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance, however, this young dancer was exposed to the competitive spotlight long before the hit Fox television show. She was awarded Senior Outstanding Dancer at the New York City Dance Alliance in 2012 & has since moved to Los Angeles to pursue her passion professionally.

Laura Quinn is a unicorn amongst the stereotypical Los Angeles dancers- a classically trained ballerina with fierce hip-hop chops. She's been featured in music videos for artists like Willow Smith, Ariana Grande, & Fall Out Boy & hosts online ballet tutorials & concept videos on her YouTube channel. Recently featured in DanceOn's spotlight series, this girl's got it all.

An industry professional for over 15 years, Mike Peele can be seen dancing in feature films like Step Up 3D, behind stars like Rihanna & Madonna, & has created the dance/fitness craze Hip-Hop Fit. He's also a world-renowned fitness competitor holds the title of 2016 Fitness Universe Champion.

Join me as I celebrate some of my favorite guests from 2016 in our greatest hits episode. I’ll be cracking open TheBarretender.tv vault and reliving some of our most inspirational, motivational, heartbreaking, and funny moments. Featuring:

1.Sam Picart, Winner of Ellen Degeneres' Dance Off

2. Colleen Perry, Founder & Director of the Free 2 Be Me Dance Program

3. Tyler Hanes, Rum Tum Tugger in the Broadway Revival of Cats

4. Eddie "Neptune" Eskridge, So You Think You Can Dance Season 12 Competitor

5. Marisa Hamamoto, Professional Ballroom Dancer & Founder of Infinite Flow, Wheelchair Dance Company

6. Doriana Sanchez, Cher's Collaborator & Choreographer

“Outstanding Emerging Choreographer” New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) nominee, Jennifer Weber is the artistic director of the award-winning, theatrical hip-hop dance company, Decadancetheatre. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the company has toured across the US, UK, Russia and France performing at venues including Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, The Apollo Theater, The Kennedy Center, London’s Southbank Center, The Everyman in Liverpool, New York City Center, Bumbershoot in Seattle andThe Stanislavsky Music Theatre in Moscow. She has also choreographed for American Express, Uber, Ulta, L’Oreal Matrix, Reebok, Philosophy, Marc Jacobs, CK2 and UK TV show, Blue Peter. Recently she choreographed the US Premier of Bryony Lavery’sStockholm at Stageworks/Hudson, Trouble, A New Rock Musical at NYMF and was a contributing choreographer to James Brown–Get On the Good Foot for The Apollo Theater/US Tour with director Otis Sallid. Currently, Weber is the creative director for the 2016 tour of Bring it! Live (Lifetime), and the choreographer for the 16/17 tour of Odd Squad (PBS). Weber and The Deca Crew were featured on Season 2 of TruTV’s theatrical competition series Fake Off.

Currently, Weber is the director and choreographer of The Hip Hop Nutcracker, which tours the US and Russia annually during the holiday season.

Weber holds a BA in Communications (Cum Laude) from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of Lincoln Center Director’s Lab and SDC.

Olivia was a 5-time Latin Gold Medalist in the Youth Division by the age of 16 in ballroom dance. Since then she has danced for world-renowned artists like Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, & Flo Rida, created her own dance fusion company, Ballroom BASE, & has battled breast cancer only to come out on top.