This episode is all about techniques within the realm of improvisation. The big idea: when focus narrows, possibility widens! Ardyn Flynt and I talk about the techniques of mime, Forsythe, cyphers, Laban, and even the technique of TikTok. I always learn a lot from Ardyn,...
Wowza, our guest today is not a dancer or choreographer, but if are, chances are she has impacted your life in some way… probably a BIG way. Jin Lee has been the Director of operations of Millennium Dance Complex for over 20 years. In this...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Those that know me/ have been listening to the podcast for awhile, might call me a “Joy Machine”. My default setting is “SPARKLE”...
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...
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...
“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...