The Dance Pod

Special edition to kick off 2022, I have Conner joining us for the very first time in TDP history!
We're both stuck in isolation after testing positive together so enjoy a very candid interview between myself and Conner where we discuss how we met, wedding updates, his take on the performing arts industry and more! Don't worry, I still have the usual dance segments and all the bits you love about my catch up episodes just with the added bonus of Conner tagging along!!

Kermond, Freeborn & Mahoney LIVE is a fresh & modernised Vaudeville/cabaret variety show including world class tap dancing, classic and current show tunes with vocals to die for! I Sat down with these talented souls to discuss their upcoming Sydney show on 12th December, 8pm at the Red Rattler Theatre. We also dived head first into their lives outside of the arts and everything in between before they became KFM LIVE!

Link for tickets:
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=829349&

Link for Socials:
KFM Live: https://www.instagram.com/kfmlive_/
Alexander Kermond: https://www.instagram.com/zankermond/
Andy Freeborn: https://www.instagram.com/andyrfreeborn/
Dylan Mahoney: https://www.instagram.com/dylanmahoney/

Navigating the transition from High School to College and everything in between. We discuss the importance of foundation classes even for professional dancers and how to make sure you're getting the most out of your training regardless of your ability. Sydney is on a journey of self discovery as a dancer and choreographer in LA and I loved being able to sit down and discuss this time in her life as a tool/resource that will hopefully assist other aspiring artists in similar positions.

Here is a list of things to look forward to and apply for!

QLD.
FORME Programme by Caetlyn Watson 8th January - 14th February 2022
email:
[email protected]

Global Dance Pro - Hidden Show
Tickets:
https://www.instagram.com/globaldancepro/

NSW.
LOcREaDO Dance Program starts 17th October 2021
Website:
locreado.com.au
email:
[email protected]

DUTI Studios
Website:
dutistudios.com.au/timetable

Mary Poppins Sydney Lyric Theatre
marypoppinsmusical.com.au

VIC.
Transit Origins training program audition 30th October 2021
website:
www.transitdance.com.net/origins

Have you ever had to justify your rate and thought, this feels like $@%#.
I dive into this topic and the need for further transparency between employers and artists. I also have a solid discussion piece around the offering of free tutorials and classes in the online space and what it means for your colleagues and fellow artists. ENJOY DANCE PODERS

If you have ever been interested in the concept of Reggaeton but don't feel like you know enough about it, THIS is the episode for you! MJ has created the most inclusive platform for dancers and non dancers to learn and thrive in the world of Latin dance. This chat opens up to the history and background of reggaeton, along with it's progress into the charts over the last few years.
To learn more about BYLA, Here are the links you need!

BYLA:
https://www.instagram.com/byla.dance/

MAJO:
https://www.instagram.com/majo.byla/

YouTube: BYLA - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCylafTr9kXmEqY6sWULlfCw
TikTok: @majo.byla - https://www.tiktok.com/@majo.byla?lang=en&is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
Facebook: @byla.dance - https://www.facebook.com/byla.dance

Join BYLA Online every Thursday at 7PM (Syd time) through Zoom. Book through their website: https://www.byla.fit/
No dance experience needed!

Regular classes (when not in lockdown lol):
Tuesdays 7PM - CBD (Close to Town Hall Station)
Thursdays 7PM - Manly Beach (Plus Fitness)
Fridays (once a month) 11:30AM - Newport (Newport Community Centre)
Fridays (once a month) 3:45PM - Newport After School TikTok Challenges (Newport Community Centre)

Short sharp and to the point this week. Terrific classes and projects being held in the land of online. Jump on, push yourselves and have a boogie!

LIFE UPDATE: Engagement, Wedding planning in a pandemic, Cat bites, Nude on zoom, Dancing around the world and all of your anonymous stories!
If you want to send in your embarrassing stories, good vibes and frustrations, be sure to follow us on instagram @thedancepod or email us at: [email protected]

So much happening this week in the land of online zooms/IG lives and tutorials. Get those laptops charged, clear your living room and get dancing people! There is something for every age and ability level and in this episode we cover the smallest amount of whats out there.

Neale’s outdoor tutorials:

https://nealewhittaker.com/store

Aimee’s Pilates:

https://www.aimeewhittaker.com/

Loredo’s x3 classes:

https://www.loredomalcolm.com/book-online

Lewis Shilvock IGTV live classes:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CQ8RGW4FabO/?utm_medium=copy_link

Jarryd Byrne’s cha cha cha:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=792535&

Querencia Online:

https://instagram.com/querencia_tm?utm_medium=copy_link

Tyrone Anthony chore class:

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=792560&

Vi Lam’s lyrical/contemporary class:

https://www.th3combination.com/book-online

Broadway Dance Center online:

https://bdconline.tv/

Stephen Tannos Tutorials:

www.stephentannos.com/tutorials

Ever wondered what it would be like to work in the same industry as your other half? Neale and Aimee Whittaker are both creative legends of the dance world in their own right, each bringing various performance, education and business opportunities to the table. They also make one hell of a duo! We talk pros/cons of working together, decision making, parenting and being each others cheerleader!

Neale's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/nealewhittaker/

Neale's Website:
https://nealewhittaker.com/

Dance Plus Australia:
https://www.danceplusaustralia.com/

Aimee's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/aimeelwhittaker/

Phly Crew's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/phlycrew/