Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

Dana Wilson hosts Jillian Meyers on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Jillian’s work has touched the biggest stages and screens on earth; she has given rhythm to the beating hearts of dancers everywhere. Today, we answer the question: what’s even better than being impressive? We also unpack 20 years of friendship, techniques for teaching and training, the keys to being “successful”, and the challenges that come with it. Listeners, please enjoy the one and only, Jillian Meyers!

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Show Notes:

Connect with Jillian on IG

Watch Snap Into It

Listen to Mandy’s episode

Listen to Dominique’s episode

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Today we’re talking about getting out of your head… And if you even should! How do you know if you are “too” in your head? How do you get out? Why aren’t we talking about this more?! Getting caught in thought spirals that lead to unwanted feelings is normal… And also optional. If you want tools to become more present, empowered, and embodied, this one's for you!

Show Notes:

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Dana Wilson hosts Nina Flagg on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week, and if you are interested in elevating your dance IQ, this episode is for you!

Nina brings decades of experience and study to one jam-packed episode. She shines her light on hip-hop culture, engaging with higher education, and the legends that shaped her life and work (including Toni Basil, Bette Midler, Debbie Allen, Rennie Harris, and Tina Turner). Nina is a consummate professional with an insatiable appetite for dance, its history, and its many forms. She has a 360-degree view of the dance landscape and we are so thankful that she is paving the way for the next generations. 

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Show Notes:

Connect with Nina on IG

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This week on the Words That Move Me Podcast, Dana Wilson answers all your questions! Get tips on how to ask for help, the three dance moves that define Dana’s career, learn about her choreographic process, and what’s going through her head while she performs! Have more questions? DM us for the next episode on IG!

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Show Notes:

Watch The Less I Know the Better by Tame Impala

Watch Hey Mickey by Toni Basil 

Listen to Asking Good Questions

Listen to Joe’s episode

Watch Jason’s Pancakes & Butter Music Video

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There are friends, and then there are chosen family members. This week, Dana Wilson hosts her dear friend for life and fellow Seaweed Sister, Meg Lawson! Meg tells the story of the YouTube video that became her ticket to Madonna’s inner circle, and what she has learned on the job since then. We also talk about discovering/expanding your creative taste, AND  the best socks on the market! This episode has range... As does our lady, the one and only, Meg Lawson! 

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Show Notes:

Connect with Meg on IG

Listen to Dana’s Birthday Playlist

Watch Meg & Matt’s video 

Watch Meg & Jeff’s video

Watch Get Free by the Seaweed Sisters 

Watch Total Eclipse of the Heart

Listen to the Seaweed Sister episode

Listen to Jeff’s episode

Listen to Dominique’s episode

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Dana Wilson hosts Dominique Kelley on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Dom joins us to talk about his new moniker “Broadway Choreographer” for The Great Gatsby on Broadway. One thing I love about Broadway is how choreographers are credited and celebrated. On award season not everyone is recognized though…

In this interview, Dominique talks about his viral dance #newmoney and the affirmation he got from Gen Z recognizing him and his work. Listen in to find out what Dom would do differently next time around and what YOU can do to make yourself a better choreographer today. On top of all that, we have a heartening chat about the economics and accessibility of dance class, plus a few ways we can DO BETTER!

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Show Notes:

Connect with Dom on IG

Watch The Great Gatsby on Broadway 

Watch the Fabletics Commercial

Listen to Mandy’s episode

Listen to Jamal’s episode

Listen to Alison’s episode

Listen to Nina’s episode

Listen to The Seaweed Sisters episode

Listen to Nick’s episode

Listen to Al’s episode

Listen to Shaun’s episode

Listen to the In The Heights episode

Listen to Rhapsody’s episode

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Caroline M. Diamond co-hosts with Dana Wilson and guest Riley Higgins on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Caroline and Riley recently joined Dana in her Skeleton Crew for Paula Abdul’s new tour! What IS a skeleton crew? Why is it essential? How can skeleton crew prep be challenging? What do skeleton crew dancers/choreographers do, and how do you get good at it?... We unpack all of it, and we touch on how being competitive dancers positioned us for our professional work (for better and for worse). Listen in to hear a few tips for creating prototypes for your work, tricks for managing impostor syndrome, and many breaks for laughter.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Caroline on IG

Connect with Riley on IG

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Dana Wilson dives into #careertalk with Rhapsody James this week on Words That Move Me Podcast! Rhap is back to talk about how she managed her mind around insecurities and mental/ physical challenges while shooting the famous pool scene of In The Heights Movie in 2018.

What happens when you want to #bethebestyou on set, but the choreography puts that out of reach? This episode is all about the uncomfortable conversations (with yourself AND with department heads) that are the #keytosuccessonset 

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Show Notes:

Watch Rhapsody’s 1st episode

Listen to the In The Heights episode

Listen to Jessica Castro’s episode

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I want you to have a strong sense of #SelfDirection when it feels like the project is going down in flames. So, this episode is all about the skills you need to create a “YES” in a creative process that is full of the word “NO’.  As a byproduct this episode is also about conflict resolution, refining your creative process, and successful thinking in your life at large.

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Show Notes:

Listen to The Key to All Creative Collaborations

Listen to How to Ask Good Questions  

Listen to Adrienne’s episode

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For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY 

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Dana Wilson hosts Haley Fitzgerald on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Funny person, fabulous dancer, and self-declared “proud influencer”, Haley talks all about being an associate choreographer for Mean Girls the movie musical, how she deals with perfectionism, her most embarrassing moments on set and so much more.. Listen in to learn and laugh… a lot. 

This episode is available on YouTube to watch.

Show Notes

Connect with Haley on IG

Learn about JRS Acting

Listen to Gary’s episode 

Listen to our In The Heights episode 

Listen to Mandy’s episode 

Listen to Marty’s episode

Listen to Smac’s episode

Listen to the Seaweed Sisters episode

Zero to Hero reference video

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For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY 

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

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