01 Dec Ep. #101 New Perspectives with Hok
This week’s guest is unique in practically every way… I mean, to start, he is Japanese with an English accent, he has worked in over 50 countries, has an Emmy for outstanding choreography...
24 Nov Ep. #100 100 THINGS I’M GRATEFUL FOR!
This (100TH) episode is a peek into my life and mind! Not only am I celebrating 100 episodes with a list of 100 things I am grateful for, I am also celebrating over 100k downloads! Thank you all for ALL of your love and learning. Now...
17 Nov Ep. #99 Creativity is Diversity with Jonathan Batista
We have a long way to go before we reach TOTAL diversity, equity and inclusion in the ballet industry, but today’s guest is hopeful and full of heart. Jonathan Batista was born in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, and went on to train at The Royal...
15 Nov Ep. #98 Broadway is Back and Better Than Ever with Tilly Evans-Krueger
Oh my friend, you are in for a sweet treat today!!! In this Episode, Alexis "Tilly" Evans-Krueger brings us backstage at Moulin Rouge on Broadway for a little pre-show dressing room chit chat… but only no, this isn’t a chit chat… it is a deep...
03 Nov Ep. #97 Feeling Blue
Those that know me/ have been listening to the podcast for awhile, might call me a “Joy Machine”. My default setting is “SPARKLE”...
27 Oct Ep. #96 A Slice of Professional Performer Pizza Pie with Jessica Castro
Today’s guest means BUSINESS, and she’s been in it for 26 years. She got a late start (relative to most dancers) but it seems like there’s nothing she hasn't done: films, tours, TV, TWO Super Bowl halftime shows, and her very own training program Lipstick...
20 Oct Ep. #95 Camera & Film Terminology for Dancers & Choreographers
This episode is NOT an A-Z glossary of camera and film terminology. It IS a deep dive into why "film speak" is important for dancers and choreographers...
13 Oct Ep. #94 The Key to All Creative Collaborations
“Negotiation” shouldn’t be a scary word. Advocating for yourself and your values is cool, AND it is part of the job! In this episode, I discuss the role of intimacy coordinators and how much they can teach us about establishing and communicating boundaries in our...
06 Oct Ep. #93 Outside the Box with Nina McNeely
This episode’s guest is the reason I pursued a professional career in dance,but she isn’t only an inspiration and a hero in MY life, she is a creative leader in the entertainment industry at large. Nina McNeely’s work is singular… it is dark, it is...
29 Sep Ep. #92 Questions That Move Me. Answers That Guide You.
In this Q&A episode I get to tackle questions from listeners that span the spectrum from technical to philosophical. I share the best advice I’ve ever gotten (from David Frickin Fincher), and I talk about some outstanding gigs! I tell you about the race and...