Jon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to...
The incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well: You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency) Now you can listen to her story! I’m grateful for getting a full...
Self-proclaimed bad student, and decorated teacher, Bill Prudich wants excellent things for dance and wants you to want more from your training. As the previous owner of the infamous Edge Performing Arts Center, Bill talks about what is missing in dance class today and what...
Arnel Calvario, the owner of Vibe Dance Competition and founder of Kaba Modern, joins me on the podcast today! Arnel and I geek about locking and its creator as well as dive deep into how dance artists are breaking barriers in university spaces. I also...
On April 1st, Steps posted an April Fool joke about cameras in the classroom. What followed was a great social media conversation led by the incredible Al Blackstone who is my guest today! We go deep into why the joke upset him and why he...
The incredible Teddy Forance joins me on the pod today! Teddy has danced with giants like Janet Jackson, Madonna, PINK, Lady Gaga, Usher, and the list could go on. Teddy is now making his own way through the industry with the creation of CLI Studios...
This week, dance lessons really are life lessons! We are digging into all of the ways that finding your balance in dance can help you find balance in life. Show Notes: For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal...
The acronym R.A.I.N. - Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture - comes from Tara Brach (@tarabrach) and her book “Radical Compassion”. This, my friends, is my new favorite tool for processing unwanted feelings. R.A.I.N is the answer to the question: “How can I love myself out of...
Today Luther Brown joins me on the pod! Luther has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time - Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, and more. He also had his hand in a multitude of tv shows and movies. Today...
I cannot wait for you to fall in love with Jenn Stafford! Today we are talking, Cirque, Avatar: the Way of Water, auditioning, touring and more! We discussed how learning to voice her needs and manage her stress changed the game for her and I...