A Dancer's Guide Podcast

Wicked's Associate Choreographer, Comfort Fedoke, gives us a behind the scene look at the creative process that helped bring Wicked Part 1 to life on the big screen! She takes us through her early dance influences from her hometown to College and beyond, shares her experience on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance and gives valuable insight into the mind of an Associate Choreographer for both Film and Stage Productions. Instagram: @comfortfedoke Facebook: Comfort Fedoke TikTok: @comfortfedoke Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode. Instagram: @adancerguideofficial Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for how to keep a role fresh and exciting and her process for originated a new character role! Mary Ann has been in 11 Broadway shows including Fosse, Chicago, Jerome Robbins' Broadway and Starlight Express. She has also graced the silver screen dancing alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago, as well as performing in Rock of Ages and The In Crowd. As a Musical Theatre veteran, Mary Ann shares her knowledge and passion with students through the art of teaching having taught at some of the most prestigious Universities in the US and furthermore, at the Jacques d'Amboise National Dance Institute. Mary Ann learned from and worked alongside the likes of Ann Reinking, Jerome Robbins and Gwen Verdon to name a few. She was the associate choreographer to Susan Misner and Andy Blankenbuehler for the hit TV show Fosse/Verdon coaching both Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams and also worked on the preproduction of Nexflix's Halston. Discover from Mary Ann how YOU can keep the Verdon Fosse Legacy alive with specialized Teacher Training opportunities! Instagram: @_maryannlamb_ Mentioned Links The Verdon Fosse Legacy Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for young dancers today and her experiences on the set of Chicago! Going from a professional NFL Cheerleader to Follies Showgirl to 11 time Broadway performer to world class teacher and choreographer, Mary Ann's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She opens up about being dyslexic and how she overcame the insecurity that came with it. She used her overactive energy to her advantage, impressing casting directors and establishing a life long performance career. Mary Ann doesn't just tell us about her INCREDIBLE dance journey but also divulges her unique and inspiring ways of approaching a performance career. Instagram: @_maryannlamb_ Mentioned Links The Verdon Fosse Legacy Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Dance Film Director, Choreographer and Professor of Dance and Film, Caroline Liviakis shares her inspiration journey of forging her own path within the professional dance industry! She is the former Artistic Director of her own non-profit Dance Company, she currently teaches at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and is set to release her first feature length dance film at the end of 2022. Caroline's undoubtedly creative nature continues to elevate her professional success to new heights and her passion for capturing dance on film sparks commitment toward bringing dance to the forefront of both digital and live entertainment. Tune in as Caroline shares her advice about paving your own path in the dance industry and creating a sustainable and fulfilling career.  We dive into the reality of producing your own work and what goes on behind the scenes while operating a dance company. IMDB Profile Instagram: @caroline_liviakis YouTube: Caroline Liviakis  Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial     Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat!   What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY!  Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and lifelong Dancer, Morgan DiMeo, shares her expert advice about optimizing your performance through the power of food! She breaks down the stigmas surrounds carbs and fats, shares her dance bag snack secrets and provides alternative solutions to meat based proteins. As the Owner and Founder of Your Dancing Dietitian, Morgan encourages individual experimentation when it comes to what foods work the hardest to provide your unique body with enough nutrients, energy and support to not only get you through your long dance days but thrive whilst putting your best foot forward. *Please be advised*This episode contains material relating to eating disorders that some listeners may be sensitive to. If you or anyone you know is struggling with an eating disorder or would like more information about signs, symptoms and treatment, visit the websites of National Eating Disorder (USA) or Beat Eating Disorders (UK).Website: Your Dancing Dietitian Facebook: Your Dancing Dietitian Instagram: @your_dancing_dietitian Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial     Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat!   What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY!  Special thanks to all of our listeners!

 Kim Hale is certainly a force to be reckoned with in the dance industry as she continues her performing career into her 50's! We chat about the importance of finding joy in activities outside of dance, explore how constant reinvention can contribute to the longevity of one's dance career and discuss what the term "Professionalism" means. Kim has experience in so many different facets of the industry including Public Relations, Social Media Management, Choreographing, Teaching, being a Talent Agent and of course, dance! Having worked closely alongside the legendary Debbie Allen, Kim continues to strive for new professional and personal heights, being an inspiration for dancers every age. Kim Hale:  Dance Website | PR WebsiteInstagram:  @mskimhale | @kimhaleprTikTok: @mskimhaleShow some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial     Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat!   What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY!  Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Founder of A Dancer's Guide, Brittany Chalk, elaborates on what she means when she ends each podcast episode with the phrase, "Stay Confident. Be Humble." This brief episode depicts how Brittany uses this phrase as inspiration in both her personal and professional life and share some of the moments when she was about to walk away from dance altogether. Discover ways to boost your self confidence as performer and the influence humility can have within a professional career. Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Tony nominated Choreographer, John Carrafa shares his incredible dance journey from Pre-med student to a member of a LEGENDARY dance company to TV's go-to drama choreographer! He elaborates on his choreographic process and how it's developed over the years and gives insight into what it's like to dance and choreograph for motion capture - an experience he had for The Polar Express. John has choreographed for both Broadway Stages and on TV and in Films, has branched out to Directing and Writing and is currently working on something brand new for us all to enjoy. He is a wealth of information for any dancer that has dreams of becoming a choreographer! John Carrafa: www.johncarrafa.com Facebook Instagram: @johncarrafa Twitter: @johncarrafa Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Professional Showgirl and creator of The Pro Performer Platform, Raquel Alder, shares her unique dance journey and ways performers can approach their own self development! This episode is PART 2 of 2 and expands on building your dance brand and how the different types of media we consume influence us. A big take away - find the confidence to change and evolve your professional brand as YOU as an artist change and evolve. Pro Performer Platform pro-performer.com Instagram: @properformerplatform | @raquel.alder Facebook: Pro Performer Platform Mentioned Links Spinnup Article Energetiks Blog Post Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Professional Showgirl and creator of The Pro Performer Platform, Raquel Alder, shares her unique dance journey and ways performers can approach their own self development! This episode is PART 1 of 2 and explores moments of empowerment and overcoming rejection. We also discuss some of the essential skills performers should be equipped with and challenge why dancers are NOT taught these skills during formal education. You have the power to take hold of your own life, make your own choices and develop yourself to achieve your ultimate goals - we're just here to help you see different perspectives! Pro Performer Platform pro-performer.com Instagram: @properformerplatform | @raquel.alder Facebook: Pro Performer Platform Mentioned Links Udemy Teachable Alison Meet up Hubspot Academy Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Tiffany Daniels is a Dancer turned Actress and shares her awe-inspiring journey from her first professional gig to her most recent goal of becoming a series regular on a TV show! Tiffany has persevered every step of the way and encourages dancers to KEEP GOING & GROWING. She sheds some light on how a professional training program in LA helped her get signed with an Agent, shares how she continued to develop her performance skills outside of dance, and takes us behind the scenes of the opening number of the critically acclaimed movie La La Land. Gather info about the differences between performing on camera versus performing on stage and find out which celebrities we fan girl over! Tiffany Daniels: tiffanydaniels.com Instagram: @itsmetiffd Twitter: @itsmetiffd IMBD Profile Opening Scene of La La Land: YouTube Video Tiffany can be seen popping out of a car window at 2:00 wearing an orange jumpsuit! Mentioned Links Casting Networks Casting Frontier Actors Access Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

A powerful conversation about the Hustle Mentality and its influences on dancers within the industry. Hear from Mentor and Mindset in the Making Podcast Host, Rachel Josefina, as she identifies harmful mindsets we can unconsciously slip into and She challenges dancers to take time out of their busy schedules to recharge and reinforces the fact that YOU ARE INNATELY ENOUGH! Discover way to combat these negative mindsets and live a more joyful life while pursing your love of dance. Instagram: @rachel.josefina Rachel's Facebook Group Mindset in the Making Podcast Contact me for Clubhouse invite! Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Choreographer, Teacher and Director, Chip Abbott, shares what it's like to be a male in the dance industry. We discuss how detrimental bullying can be and it's influence on young men pursuing their dance dreams, explore ways the dance community can better train men and women to partner with each other, and show support for the #boysdancetoo movement. Learn more about Chip's unique dance journey - he shares some incredibly relatable stories and recalls his time working alongside Josh Bergasse for the Broadway productions of On the Town and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Chip is a two time IAAPA award winning Director for shows he helped develop for RWS Entertainment Group at Hershey Park. As a dedicated dance teacher, Chip insists on focusing on artistic expression and creates a safe class environment in which students feel they can practice new skills and grow in their talents. Chip Abbott: chipabbott.com Instagram: @chipstergram Episode Sponsor: Thrive Dance Experience Visit Webiste for more details Thrivedanceexperience.com Use the A Dancer's Guide Promo code ThrivewithADG for 10% off! Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Taylor Behringer is a life-long dancer, dance educator, healer for dancers, and mom. She helps professional dancers heal their relationship with their bodies, guiding them into deep body acceptance & peace within the body, they've probably been at war with their entire lives. Taylor is a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Life Coach, & creator of the SPACE Method, who works with the somatics of the body to help dancers find safety in their bodies & heal trauma from a lifetime of dancing in an industry that promotes perfection over humanness. She is passionate about shifting the dance industry & creating safer spaces for dancers to thrive, with their well-being at the forefront. In this episode we discuss some of the factors within the Dance Industry that influence how performers view their own bodies, break down the idea of a "Perfect Body" and how one's mental health can be clouded by negative body associations. We take a journey to better understand where issues surrounding body image derive from and explore a few actionable practices that can help dancers ultimately feel more confident in their own skin! Instagram: @taylor_behringer Taylor Behringer: taylorbehringer.com The Evolved Dancer Program: taylorbehringer.com/theevolveddancerprogram Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Worldwide Performer, Choreographer and Mentor, Gigi Torres shares her unique dance journey and reveals her 5 steps to setting effective goals! We explore how to start setting goals and the benefits of doing so, why it's totally normal for goals to change over time and how having mentor can help guide you towards achieving your goals. Gigi gives some amazing advice about how she keeps herself motivated to pursue her biggest dreams and her methods to continuously check in with her goals. EXCLUSIVE FREEBIE! Download Step 1 of Gigi's Goal Setting Program Gigi Torres: gigitorres.com Instagram: @geegtorres YouTube: Gigi Torres Episode Sponsor: Thrive Dance Experience Visit Website for more details Thrivedanceexperience.com Use the A Dancer's Guide Promo code ThrivewithADG for 10% off! Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! Special Thanks to our listeners!

Join us on our season 2 podcast journey, hear from more dance industry professionals and get inspired to pursue your dance dreams! Podcast Host, Brittany Chalk, takes you through everything A Dancer's Guide has been up to since season 1 wrapped along with some exciting details about what season 2 has in store.  Episode 26 | Goal Setting and Mentorship is set to be released Friday May 7, 2021 featuring special guest, Gigi Torres! Mentioned Links On Demand Resources  The Future of Dance Auditions Webinar How to Pivot & Stay Ready for Reopening  Workshops Virtual Mock Audition Workshops REGISTER for workshop via AEV Studios  Dance Guidance Packages Resume Formatting Reel Consultation Career Prep   Partnerships Pivot for DancersThrive Dance ExperienceAEV StudiosShow some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! A Dancer's Guide DetailsWebsite: adancersguide.com Instagram: @adancersguideofficial   Join the Artist Collective: A Dancer's Guide Tableau  Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Brittany Chalk reflects on Season One of the A Dancer's Guide Podcast! She shares some of the lessons she's learned, extends many well-deserved “Thank you's,” and answers one young dancers questions. Find out what Brittany has in store for the future of A Dancer's Guide and get in on the action by following on Instagram @adancersguideofficial. There you'll be able to ask questions and receive advice from industry pros, engage in vital community discussions and get exclusive offers for A Dancer's Guide upcoming events. It's bittersweet to close this incredible chapter yet the future looks exciting and bright! Enjoy this last episode of season one and make sure to get YOUR requests in for what you wish to hear on future A Dancer's Guide Podcast episodes by simply filling out THIS FORM. Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Special thanks to all of our listeners!

This episode compiles advice about the dance industry from the season one podcast guests! They all answer the question, "What is one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring performer?" The answers vary yet you'll notice some strong themes emerge as you listen. Step into the new year inspired and ready to take on anything this industry throws at you with a little insight from the pros who have experienced it first hand! Download the A Dancer's Guide 30 DAY CHALLENGE CALENDAR! Guests in order of speaking: Emily Grace Kersey - Founder of Broadway Bound Initiative Franklyn Warfield - Senior Casting Director RWS Entertainment Group Anna Hiran - Bi-Coastal Dancer Lindsay Stevens - Las Vegas Dancer Starr Marberry - Theme Park Dancer & Choreographer Kyle Dupree - Musical Theatre Dancer Katy Kauffman - Founder of Hustle by trsk Krystal Collins - Founder of New Growth Collective Kelsey Geibel - OCU Pedagogy Grad + Cruise Ship & Theme Park Dancer Eric Geibel - Founder of Eric's Tap Boards + Disney Giulia Griffith - Founder of AEV Studios Becca Nelson - Dancer + Videographer Kayley Stevens Lake - Dancer + Founder of Travelfit by Kayley Nikki Croker - West Side Story International Tour Carissa Fiorillo - Founder of Lifestyle of a Performer Blog + Aladdin National Tour Kelsey Plante - Cruise Ship + Theme Park Dancer Sandy Shelton - Co-Founder of Full Out Creative Maud Arnold - Co-Founder of Chloe & Maud Productions and Foundation + Syncopated Ladies + DC Tap Fest Anne Marie Snyder - Musical Theatre Dancer Ashley Hammond - Princess Cruise Line Dancer Kaylee Randall - Founder of Pivot for Dancers Alicia Pociask - Owner & Director of Bold Dance Project Melissa Hyatt - Dancer + Fitness Trainer Anna Terese Scott - Founder of Infinity Plus One Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Dancing on Camera is a SKILL & featured guest, Videographer & Dancer, Becca Nelson, shares some top tips for performing on camera! Listen to Becca's journey as she risks it all for her love of dance - moving to LA and consistently creating opportunities for herself. Having worked both in-front and behind the camera, Becca provides incredible insight from a unique perspective. Her work ranges from Syncopated Ladies, to New York City Dance Alliance, and most recently Nike! After listening to this episode, I'm sure you'll want to grab your camera and start shooting some dance art! Follow Becca on Instagram for details on her Dancing on Camera WEB SERIES!! Instagram: @beccathecreator Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

One of "Tap's Leading Ladies" and Syncopated Ladies member, Maud Arnold, shares her journey as a dancer and beyond! She works hard for the life she envisions for herself and pushes passed fear when it comes to exploring different industries. Maud is a Choreographer, Producer, Director, Founder, Author, video Podcast Host, Teacher, Mentor and so much more! She is the living embodiment of the phrase, "The sky is the limit!" In this episode, Maud shares her passion of producing purpose-driven work, challenges listeners to get creative when it comes to community involvement, and stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with people who want to elevate you rather than bring you down. Maud is the Co-Founder of Chloe and Maud Productions and the Chloe and Maud Foundation, each serving dancers in a variety of ways including Syncopated Ladies, DC Tap Fest, #nofilter Sole Talk (youth tap company) and their latest venture, Tap into the Future Masterclasses! Through their events Maud and her sister, Chloe Arnold, take the time to sit and talk with young students about topics that span beyond dance - empowering them to have necessary conversations and providing confidence building tools for success in their futures. Maud's recent Ted Talk surrounding the topic of JOY, reinforces her desire to try just about anything! Her advice - Do what brings you joy. Maud: MaudArnold.com | Instagram: @maudiepooh | Twitter: @maudiepooh Chloe and Maud Productions | @chloeandmaud Chloe and Maud Foundation Syncopated Ladies | @syncladies Tap into the Future DC Tap Fest | @dctapfest Maud's Ted Talk - Maudify: Tap into Life Maudcast Dola Music Video Directed by Maud UniLove | @shopunilove Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Learn from an expert in Digital Marketing about how to crush your Online Presence as a Dancer. As the Founder of Hustle by trsk, Katy Kauffman empowers artists and gives them the tools and resources to build their own successful brand through 1-on-1 consultations and online programs. As a Dancer, YOU are your business and creating a website for your artistry to live online is essential! Discover how to cultivate a cohesive and authentic social media presence with Katy's Holy Grail of Social Media. Join the discussion surrounding what our industry may look like post-pandemic and start using this time to strengthen your skill set. There has been a beautiful shift in the industry and we are seeing more creators then ever before showcasing dance art on digital platforms. This episode is sure to inspire you to continue expressing your passions through creative mediums whilst making your digital presence work for YOU! Katy: www.therealslimkaty.com Instagram: @therealslimkaty Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Listen and be inspired by one performer's journey to BROADWAY! Featured guest, Emily Grace Kersey played Cassandra in the Broadway Revival of Cats and shares details of the audition and rehearsal processes and what it was like performing at the Neil Simon Theatre. Discover Emily's Brown Cat kismet moment and how she felt moments before taking the stage for her opening night. Since making her Broadway debut she has founded Broadway Bound Initiative in which Emily mentors performers on their path to Broadway through setting actionable goals. Check out her 8-week online course titled KICKSTART your Broadway Career on the Broadway Bound Initiative website! Emily Grace Kersey: Emilygracekersey.com Instagram: @emilygracekersey YouTube Channel BROADWAY BOUND INITIATIVE Website: Broadwayboundinitiative.com 8-week online course: KICKSTART your Broadway Career Instagram: @broadwayboundinitiative Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Explore what it's like performing at Regional Theaters across the United States! Featured guest, Anne Marie Snyder has graced the stages of several major theaters as a dancer, singer and actor and shares some amazing insight into this unique sector of the industry. Learn about what to expect at auditions, how to prepare for singer calls, and the difference between performing on a National Tour versus at a Regional Theater. You'll also discover how to obtain EMC points through working at participating theaters and weigh up the options surrounding whether or not to join Equity. Anne Marie Snyder: AnneMarieSnyder.com Instagram: @annemarizzle Actors Equity Association - Info about EMC Program & EMC Participating Theaters Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Constructive conversation about implementing anti-racist practices and caring for LGBTQ+ students within a dance studio. Featured guest, Krystal Collins, is using her artistry as a vehicle for social change and shares her experiences from the perspective of both a teacher and a student. Identifying as a black, queer, non-binary femme, Krystal strives to create an open and educated space for her students to feel comfortable, accepted, and proud of the skin they're in. This episode highlights the responsibility dance teachers hold as authoritative figures in young dancers lives and gives some advice on ways to address important social topics. Dance teachers are at the forefront of molding the next generation of not just dancers but PEOPLE so let's do everything possible to ensure we're cultivating an equal future for all. Krystal Collins: @krystalgems__ Instagram: @newgrowthdance.ed Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Transitioning away from performing is something that most dancers will face at some point during their unique journey and we're here to tackle the stigma surrounding this stage in a dancer's life. I am joined by the Founder of Pivot for Dancers, Kaylee Randall, and together we discuss the importance of being open to change, finding fulfillment within a different career, and utilizing tangible resources that can help you expand your life. This empowering episode proves that even if you may no longer be performing, it doesn't make you any less of a dancer. Pivot for Dancers is a website helping dancers find meaningful work off the stage through resources, inspiration, and community. It prepares dancers for injuries, illness, and shifts in priorities by starting the conversation that you are more than a dancer but that you'll never not be a dancer. It's not about deterring dancers from pursuing professional careers in the industry or getting a survival job that you hate. Instead, it's about allowing ourselves to be the multi-faceted people that we already are, with less shame and guilt about stepping off the stage. If our plans change or we want new things, Pivot helps dancers accept these changes while continuing to find true fulfillment in other career paths. Learn more on the Pivot website. Pivot for Dancers: pivotfordancers.com Instagram: @pivot_fordancers Facebook: Pivot for Dancers LinkedIn: Pivot for Dancers YouTube: Pivot Panels Kaylee Randall LinkedIn: Kaylee Randall Instagram: @kaylee_randall Pivot Q+A with Brittany Chalk: Inspiration Dancer/Podcaster How to Pivot & Stay Ready for Reopening FREE Virtual Workshop Career Transition Help US: Career Transitions for Dancers UK: Dancers Career Development Mentioned Books Mindset by Carol Dweck Pivot by Jenny Blake Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Performer from Vegas! The Show and Zombie Burlesque, Lindsey Stevens, shares everything Las Vegas has to offer a professional dancer! Listen as they go behind-the-scenes of these two incredible shows, exploring the auditions, rehearsals and thrill of performing in the Entertainment Capital of the World. The opportunities for dancers in Vegas are plentiful from main stage shows to go-going to atmospheric gigging, the list goes on and on. This episode is bound to inspire you to consider pursuing dancing in Vegas as part of YOUR unique journey! Lindsey Stevens - www.linkedin.com/in/lindseystevens718/ Instagram: @lindsey_lee718 Facebook: www.facebook.com/lindsey.stevens.718 Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Owner and Director of Bold Dance Project, Alicia Pociask, shares her experiences starting her own Dance Related Business! Everything from how she came up with the idea and how it's evolved over time to advice on those you should surround yourself with. If you are a dancer or performing artist that is interested in starting some sort of business or side hustle, this it definitely the episode for you! Bold Dance Project - bolddanceproject.com Instagram: @bold.dance.project Facebook: www.facebook.com/bolddanceproject Alicia Pociask - @aliciarose33 Mentioned Links Medium.com Article Rachel Hollis's Book - Girl, Stop Apologizing Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

A Dancer's Guide Podcast host, Brittany, reflects on her experience during Broadway Dance Center's Summer Intern Program as she celebrates the 10th anniversary of starting her UNIQUE DANCE JOURNEY! Featured guest, Anna Hiran, is an alumnus of BDC's 2019 Spring Professional Semester as well as their three-month Training Program. She is a highly motivated dancer taking both coasts by storm and utilizing her amazing mentors to help guide her towards achieving her dreams. Listen as we discuss how the programs have evolved over the past decade, how beneficial Professional Dance Programs can be, and give advice on choosing the program that's right for you! Anna Hiran - www.annahiran.com Instagram: @annahiran Broadway Dance Center Programs - broadwaydancecenter.com/training Instagram: @bdcprograms Broadway Teaches Kids - broadwayteacheskids.com Instagram: @broadwayteacheskids Facebook: www.facebook.com/BroadwayTeachesKids2020 Mentioned Links Step Up 3D Dance Dub Live with Kelly & Ryan Floss Dance World Record Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Live Auditions from the point of view of RWS Entertainment Group's Senior Casting Director, Franklyn Warfield. His expert advice and years of casting experience make for a jammed packed episode. Find out the DO's and the DON'T's of auditioning and how to make yourself stand out (in a GOOD way) from the other dancers in the room. With this entirely new perspective, you'll be one step ahead of the rest during your next audition! Facebook: www.facebook.com/FranklynWarfield Instagram: @franklynwarfield RWS Entertainment Group - www.experiencerws.com/talent/auditions-calendar Future of Dance Auditions Webinar featuring Franklyn Warfield, Chad Murnane, Tyler McKenzie and Raquel Alder! Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Digital Submissions from the point of view of a leading casting expert, Franklyn Warfield. He is currently the Senior Casting Director for RWS Entertainment Group in New York City, casting for productions at numerous theme parks including Hershey Park, Six Flags, and Europa-Park, onboard Holland America Line, and so much more! You'll get an in-depth look from the other side of the table and gain valuable advice about your next digital submission. Facebook: www.facebook.com/FranklynWarfield Instagram: @franklynwarfield RWS Entertainment Group - www.experiencerws.com/talent/auditions-calendar Need help with your reel? Need to update your headshots? CHECK THESE OUT! Full Out Creative - They are a full service photography/videography company based in New York City and ready to help you put your best digital foot forward. Dirty Sugar Photography - Brooklyn based Photography company working with some of the top performers in the industry. Future of Dance Auditions Webinar featuring Franklyn Warfield, Chad Murnane, Tyler McKenzie and Raquel Alder! Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Learn everything you want to know about DANCE REELS with Co-Founder of Full Out Creative, Sandy Shelton. Full Out Creative is a New York City based Photography/Videography company offering an array of digital services including Reel assembly and editing to help you succeed on your unique dance journey. Life as we know it has changed and it's the perfect opportunity for performers to step up their digital submission game! Full Out Creative - www.fulloutcreative.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/fulloutcreative Instagram: @fulloutcreative "Got a New Pair of Shoes" Video Link YouTube Audio Library: www.youtube.com/audiolibrary Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Triple-threat performer, Kyle DuPree, shines a light on the inequality people of color face in the Musical Theatre world. Together, Brittany and Kyle discuss the key components of this matter and try to offer some solutions towards reducing exclusivity set by traditional and outdated ways. Congratulations to Kyle for making his Broadway Debut in MJ The Musical!! Instagram @kyle_smile Broadway News Article - What people of color experience at the theater Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

North American Aladdin Tour ensemble cast member, Carissa Fiorillo, speaks about her various survival jobs and gives some pro tips on networking within the performing industry! She embraces the digital world as a form of networking and finds joy in engaging with aspiring dancers. Carissa is represented by BlocNYC, is a member of AEA and AGVA, was a touring Radio City Rockette and runs on online blog called Lifestyle of a Performer. Carissa Fiorillo - www.carissafiorillo.online Lifestyle of a Performer - www.lifestyleofaperformer.com Instagram: @carissafiorillo Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Everything you could possibly want to know about dance auditions is in this episode! Featured guest and native Australian, Nikki Croker, has performed across the world with Disney Cruise Lines, Royal Caribbean International and Spirit Productions. To say she is an expert on the musical West Side Story is an understatement as she is the former Dance Captain for the Australia and New Zealand Tour, performed in New Canaan Summer Theater's production and covered leading roles whilst swinging in for all the Jet ladies on the International Tour. Nikki has been to her fair share of dance auditions and is here to share what she's learned throughout her extensive career. Auditioning is where is all begins and Nikki gives some incredible advice about this unique art form. Everything from what you should wear and bring with you to how professionalism plays a huge role. Discover ways of dealing with audition rejection and understand that even the most talented performers can go through a “dry spell” in their career. Listen, learn, and go ace your next audition! Facebook: Nikki's Nutrients Instagram: @nikkisnutrients Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

World traveling performer, Giulia Griffith, shares her experiences dancing on International Stages. As a talented Showgirl and Soloist, Giulia take us on her unique dance journey through Abu Dhabi and Germany. If you've ever wondered what it's like to perform abroad - this is the episode for you! This episode stretches beyond dance and resonates on a emotionally human level as we discuss some of the hardships we face within our industry. Giulia Griffith - www.Giulia.net Instagram: @Giulia_Griffith AEV Studios - www.aev.studio Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Featured guest, Kayley Stevens Lake, shares her experience being represented by Clear Talent Group and how she rose above multiple injuries through family support and a positive mindset. She is an Actors Equity Association member, Choreographer and Fitness Instructor. Discover more about the highs and lows that come with being a part of the live entertainment industry and how to embrace the many redirections we face in life. Kayley Stevens Lake - KayleyJayneStevens.com TravelFit by Kayley - www.travelfitbykayley.com Facebook: facebook.com/kayley.stevens.9 Instagram: @KayleyStevensLake @TravelFitbyKayley Twitter: @kayleystevens Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

NBA Cheerleading Veteran, Rachel Monteleone, shares her experiences on and off the court during her four seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans! Get the inside scoop on auditions, boot camps, game days, travel events and more! Rachel attended Oklahoma City University for dance performance and in addition to Cheerleading, she has also performed at the Pepsi Superbowl Halftime Show with Beyonce, on international stages in Tokyo and Canada, and as an aerialist on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines. Instagram: @themonte Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Seasoned Theme Park performer, Starr Marberry, shares some behind-the-scenes info about a few of your favorite theme parks! Starr has performed at parks including Universal, Busch Gardens, and Legoland, not to mention her additional credits which have taken her across a vast majority of the United States. Learn all about theme park auditions, different show experiences, park perks and so much more. Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

In-depth conversation about Mental Health and Mindset and their relationship to Dance featuring professional dancer, life coach and motivational speaker, Anna Terese Scott. She is the Founder of the community Infinity Plus One in which she shares weekly inspirational videos and works with clients individually. Her powerful words of wisdom and personal experiences are sure to brighten your day and she encourages the continuation of conversation surrounding Mental Health. Anna Terese Stone - AnnaTereseScott.com Facebook: Anna Terese Scott Instagram: @annateresescott Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Hear from Oklahoma City University Dance Major alumnus, Shelby Fuhrman, about what it's like attending University for dance! Shelby shares her experiences in college, her professional dance journey and her new found passion in providing others with an abundance of energy through the power of Yoga. Shelby Fuhrman - ShelbyFuhrman.com Instagram: @Shelby_Fuhrman Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!

Welcome to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast Series! You've joined a community of dancers and performers from all walks of life and we're here to support YOU! Get to know the A Dancer's Guide Founder, Brittany Chalk, as she shares her unique dance journey along with how this passion project developed. A Dancer's Guide is a multi-versed platform that funnels the knowledge and experience of industry professionals into different avenues that can help aspiring performers, seasoned pros, and career transitioning individuals achieve their dreams. Brittany Chalk - brittanychalk.wixsite.com Instagram: @brittanychalk7 Show some love and be sure to rate, review and subscribe to the A Dancer's Guide Podcast on your favorite podcast app! Visit adancersguide.com for more information on topics discussed in this episode Follow A Dancer's Guide on social media Instagram: @adancersguideofficial Interested in Sponsoring this Podcast? Email adancersguide00@gmail.com & let's chat! What Dance related topics do you want to hear about the most? Tell us by completing the A Dancer's Guide SURVEY! Special thanks to all of our listeners!