The Gina Pero Show: Living Life Full Out

Gina gives thanks and shares her 2017 awareness's.  This is the last episode for 2017 before the transformation of The Gina Pero Show begins a brand new platform this 2018.  Stay Tuned! 

Becoming a Rockette: Moving Through Mom's Death to Cancer: Tools to know what you want: Confidence: Getting what you want: Living Authentically: Work Ethic: Mind Set Gina Pero Website Premier Dance Network

Don Mirault: What is most important in deciding whether or not to perform professionally? How can parents get information for their children that want to perform? Adam Cates: What do you see as one of the biggest challenges in auditions? What is one step that an individual can take to start their awareness of business? Thomas Ralabate: What is the main difference between getting a degree in dance or not? What is a first step for anyone looking to go to school for dance?  

This episode combines important lessons and tools on how to succeed in the business of dance. Adam Cates, Don Mirault, and Thomas Ralbate, share their knowledge and experience in working in the performing arts. Learn the skills you need to succeed, and know what's expected of you in the professional dance industry. This episode gifts you with different perspectives on the most important aspects of preparing for the industry. These three guests talk about understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and what it takes to be successful as a professional dancer.   Gina Pero Website Premier Dance Network website  

Karen Turnbull: 1. What is a way that people can be affected by cancer but not become the effect of it? 2. What ways can you stay connected to God throughout any obstacle and/or cancer? Laurie Napoleone: 1. What is important about family and faith? 2. What is one way you moved through the darkness?   Doriana Sanchez:  1. What is healing? 2. What is a way we can receive “news?”

This episode combines the stories and life lessons of three inspiring women whose lives have been touched by cancer. Laurie Napoleone, Doriana Sanchez, and Karen Turnbull show the power of faith and courage in dealing with a life changing diagnosis. Each of their experiences with cancer have led them to rediscovering their strength and the true meaning of life.    Gina Pero Website Premier Dance Network website    

  Robert Contreras:   1. How do you yourself know what to bring to your students' lives?   2. What do you do personally each week for yourself as a teacher?   Francisco Gella:   1. How do you define ballet in your own terms?   2. What 3 things do you believe have gotten you to where you are today?    Mark Goodman:   1. What is one thing you can share that you look for as a judge?   2. What are ways to build confidence? Gina Pero Website Premier Dance Network website

This episode combines empowering words and lessons from alignment based dance teacher and choreographer, Robert Contreras, master ballet teacher, choreographer and artistic director, Francisco Gella, and master tap teacher, Mark Goodman. These inspiring educators share their stories of how they were introduced to dance and the impact their teachers had on them throughout their journeys. Listen as they share how they've used their own challenges in dance to impact and benefit their students.   Gina Pero Website Premier Dance Network website

Q & A: High Performance Achievement  1. What is it like moving away from home at a young age? 2. How do you know if you are training with the best coaches? 3. I have a fear of following what I enjoy, how can I work through that? 4. What is a tool to change direction easily? 5. How do you know you are committed? 6. What does believing in yourself really mean?

This episode combines empowering words and lessons from public speaker and corporate trainer, Vital Germaine, world's best male synchronized swimmer, Bill May, and international performer, Luis Salgado. These high achieving performers will empower you with tools to achieve your goals, incorporate a daily practice of commitment and perseverance, and listen to your heart's desires to live a life full out. 

Bex Burton: What is a daily tool you can offer to help people on their journey to love? What does “letting go of expectation mean”? Iman Gatti: What is one tool that I can use to start healing my own trauma? What is forgiveness for you, and when did you know you had forgiven? Jessika Maja Magnusson: What are a couple questions people can ask themselves to start to live a life in purpose? How do you make a decision?

This episode combines empowering words and lessons from love coach, Bex Burton, grief recovery specialist, Iman Gatti, and executive coach, Jessika Maja Magnusson. These women will inspire you with tools to achieving the highest form of self love, incorporating a daily practice of forgiveness, and following your greater sense of purpose to live a life full out. 

Gabrielle Del Re Klug: 1. What do you think the importance is for young individuals to have a structure at an early age?   2. What is a daily practice you have that helps you in being present?   Melissa Sandvig:   1. When a dancer is going through that state of perfectionism, what is an exercise you can offer them to be able to let go and enjoy dance?   2. What is your perspective on going to college or not as a dancer?   Elizabeth Parkinson:   1. When you spoke about asking yourself the question, "What do I really want", how did you know you really wanted?   2. How have you stayed humble in your everyday walk?

This episode combines stories and life lessons from professional ballet dancers, Gabrielle Del Re Klug, Elizabeth Parkinson, and Melissa Sandvig. These inspiring artists share their journeys in discovering their passions for ballet, as well as, the obstacles they've faced in pursuing their dreams. This episode gifts you with an inside look at the world of ballet. 

Cat Rian: 1. What are the challenges in choosing performance as a career? 2. What keeps you following your passion?   Kayla Gonzalez: 1. What has helped you the most in handling alopecia? 2. How do you balance school and dance?   Drew Stanley: 1. What has helped you the most in being away from home at 16? 2. How has your vision helped you?

This episode combines life lessons and ways to overcome obstacles from teenagers, Cat Rian, Kayla Gonzalez, and Drew Stanley. These young girls share their stories and provide daily tools on how to achieve your goals, conquer self-doubt, and allow your heart to guide you in living a life full out. 

Holly Sharpe:  1. What is healthy living? 2. What is functional living? Rachel Fine: 1. What is a first step to fueling my life? 2. How important is creating a conscious relationship with food in becoming a performing artist? Justin Martin: 1. What is a healthy motivator? 2. How do you make choices?

This episode combines life lessons from personal trainer, Justin Martin, fitness expert, Holly Sharpe, and nutrition expert Rachel Fine, to guide you in living a functionally fit life. These health and wellness experts share their stories and provide tips on how to fuel your body to live your most optimal life on all levels of being. 

A medley of healing actions we can take from these beautiful lightworkers  Jane Mann, Minette Sanchez, and Michelle LynRay Dubh:    This episode combines the short stories and lessons from previous guests, Skin Expert, Jane Mann, Internal Energist, Minette Sanchez, and Master Body Worker Michelle LynRay Dubh.  In a medley of healing words , actions, and empowerment, Each guest shares her journey in discovering her passion for healing, as well as, ways to heal our own body from the inside out. This episode provides tools and perspective on ways to live life full out, physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. 

Gina Pero: Mission : Purpose : LIVE from Velocity Dance Convention    In this special episode of The Gina Pero Show: Living Life Full Out, host, Gina Pero, speaks on her mission to bring awareness into our dance community, live from Planet Hollywood at Velocity Dance Convention Nationals. In this episode, Gina shares her "aha" moments after a brain injury, which led her to learning more about the brain and nervous system. Listen as Gina answers the question, "What was it like to be a Rockette?" This episode will give you the inside scoop on what it was like to be a Radio City Rockette, as Gina breaks down all 3 years of her experiences. Get tips on the brain, nervous system, heart muscle, and more! 

Q & A: Henry Ruginis: Live from Velocity Dance Convention   On this episode of The Gina Pero Show: Living Life Full Out, 9 year old, Henry Ruginis, shares his experience as a male MVA mini dancer, live from Planet Hollywood at Velocity Dance Convention Nationals. Listen to this episode as Henry answers questions about how he began dancing, what his favorite style of dance is, and what "Living Life Full Out" means to him.    How old are you? How did you get started in dance? What is your favorite style of dance? What advice would you give kids your age who want to dance? What are you grateful for? What else do you want to share? What does “Living Life Full Out” mean to you? What challenges do you face as a male dancer in a female dominated dance world?

When a dancer is going through that state of perfectionism, what is an exercise you can offer them to be able to let go and enjoy dance? What does “Living Life Full Out” mean to you? What is your perspective on going to college or not as a dancer?  

Melissa, originally from Orange County, began touring with the Los Angeles Classical Ballet while still in high school. After graduation she joined the Milwaukee Ballet and dance soloist roles for six years. Melissa's credits include roles on Glee, DWTS, AGT, Mobbed, Hart of Dixie, The Young and the Restless and LXD. She has performed motion capture work for Shrek, Puss in Boots, and Madagascar 3. Melissa can be seen on Youtube channel DS2DIO and webshows EHOW and HealthyPower TV. Melissa performs with Helios Dance Theater, Sacramento Ballet, Los Angeles Contemporary Ballet, Luminaria Ballet, Motion Tribe, Body Traffic, Strange and Elegant Dancers, String Theory and the Los Angeles Opera.    Live from Planet Hollywood at Velocity Dance Convention Nationals, this episode of The Gina Pero Show introduces you to Melissa Sandvig, teacher at Velocity Dance Convention. In this episode, Melissa shares her story in allowing her passion for dance to guide her throughout her life. Melissa's story will empower you to follow your dreams.

Q & A: Mark Goodman     1. What is one thing you look for when you are judging?   2. What does "Living Life Full Out" mean to you?   3. What is one thing you do to build your confidence?

Live from Planet Hollywood at Velocity Dance Convention Nationals, this episode of The Gina Pero Show introduces you to Mark Goodman, teacher at Velocity Dance Convention. In this episode, Mark shares his story and how his passion for tap has, and continues to inspire him, and those around him, daily. Mark's story will inspire you to follow your passion.    Mark travels and teaches both in the United States and internationally. After graduating from the University of New Hampshire, he joined The American Tap Dance Orchestra. Mark has worked with such tap legends as Gregory Hines, Savion Glover, Buster Brown and Sandman Sims. He has performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and with Savion Glover and Friends at Central Park. His stage performance credits include 42nd Street, No No Nanette and Anything Goes. Mark has also appeared in the Movie The Polar Express, and is currently working on a screenplay based on the legend of Don Quixote as well as his own tap company MGTC.  

This episode brings you a medley of empowering words from, creator and host, Gina Pero, and the purpose behind The Gina Pero Show. In this episode, Gina Pero shares what "living life full out" means to her, along with 4 daily tools that will inspire you to starting living life full out with feeling every single day.

This episode brings you what it means to live life full out. Listen as Gemma Bender, Karen Turnbull, Doriana Sanchez, David Mehler, Bill May, Laurie Napoleone, Luis Salgado, Francisco Gella, and Mario Spinetti share what living life full out means to them. 

This episode brings you some of the most empowering questions with answers from past guests including, Don Mirault, Elizabeth Parkinson, David Mehler, Mario Spinetti, Bex Burton, Iman Gatti, Minette Sanchez, Adam Cates, and Jessika Maja Magnusson. Q & A: A medley of empowering questions Don Mirault: What is most important in deciding whether or not to perform professionally? Elizabeth Parkinson: How do you stay humble in your everyday walk? David Mehler: What is a pain most people associate with? Mario Spinetti: What is your definition of "hearts contents" and what does "follow your heart" really mean? Bex Burton: What does "letting go of expectation" mean and what is a way to do that? Imam Gatti: What are daily practices to practice self love? Minette Sanchez: How can I begin to receive and what really is receiving? Adam Cates: What is the difference between needing something and loving it? Jessika Maja Magnusson: What are a couple questions you can ask yourself to start living a life in purpose?

Gina Pero takes you through the Teachable Moments inspired from guests of this past season. These lessons will empower you to take action in becoming the best you that you can be. This episode will leave you with the tools to open your heart and soul to infinite possibilities.

This episode combines some of the most empowering lessons from guests of this past season. Listen to inspiring words from Gina Pero, Gemma Bender, Mark Porteous, Adam Cates, Jessika Maja Magnusson, Holly Sharpe, Robert Contreras, Bex Burton, Mario Spinetti, Alexa Blair Robertson, Doriana Sanchez, Tony Testa, Dr. Barbara Fritts, William Carr, Dana Wilson, Francisco Gella, Minette Sanchez, and Vital Germaine to receive tools to live life full out with feeling!   

Gina speaks to the importance of our life's path and shares William Carr's insight, wisdom, and photographic experiences.  

William's artistic vantage displays an understated complexity within his visual composition. Each image commands attention with vivid secret views into places exotic and foreign. An innovative approach to the visual language of photography. William Carr travels like a native through distant lands, understanding the eloquence and subtlety of different cultures and their relationship with the planet. “My greatest hope is to nourish a “World Focus” on the preservation and conservation of this miraculous place we call home”. Completely self taught, William is one of the most Collected photographer in the world, with over 35 million images sold worldwide. This episode  get's inside the heart and soul of William Carr's story, experiences, and his journey into becoming a lifetime photographer. 

Q & A: Interpersonal Effectiveness    1. What is interpersonal effectiveness?   2. What are some effective questions we can ask ourselves as we choose relationships?   3. What are ways we can be aware and calm ourselves down when our flight or flight is firing?    4. What are some resources on this topic?

Dr. Barbara Fritts, a clinical psychologist talks about what interpersonal effectiveness is, how it connects to the first 4 episodes prior to this, and ways we can be effective in all of our relationships, including the one with ourselves.

Q & A : Mindfulness   1. What is mindfulness?   2. How can we include mindfulness in our daily life?   3. What are the benefits of a mindfulness practice ?   4. What are some children's resources on this topic?

Gina reminds us of what mindfulness is, the importance of it in our daily lives, and how to choose to be present.  What would it feel like to live a life right now, right here, and in this moment everyday?

Dr. Barbara takes us through a mindfulness meditation,  describes mindfulness, the benefits of it, and the causes of some dis-ease's we have in our daily lives. 

1. What is a way people can be aware that control is leading their life?   2. What is one way we can start making effective choices in our life?   3. What is one way we can start honoring our body?  

Gina replays the most important information you need to know about the topic of CONTROL. You will hear how to be aware of when you are trying to be in control and what you actually have control over.  Learn how to express your feelings and the importance of them for your everyday health and well being. 

Dr. Barbara Fritts explains what control is, the symptoms and ways in which we choose control and solutions to live with more inner peace and joy. This episode gives examples, stories, and tangible ways to understand our inner chaos and turn it into joy and ease. Learn new choices you can make to live fully.   

Q & A: Being a Perfectionist 1. What is perfectionism? 2. What are general symptoms of being a perfectionist?   3. What are ways ”artists” become perfectionistic?   4. What is the effect of social media and perfectionism?   5. How does perfectionism show up in our relationships?   6. What is the cost of being a perfectionist?    

Gina speaks the key points from Dr. Barbara's episode on perfectionism. You will learn what it is, the symptoms and some solutions for you and your family. 

Dr. Barbara Fritts talks about perfectionism and what it is and ways to understand yourself and this topic. An episode that will leave you with clarity, identity, and awareness. 

Q & A: Dr. Barbara Fritts 1. What is a clinical psychologist?   2. What is mental health?   3. What is self talk?   4. What is a tool to start being aware of your mind?

Gina  shares Dr. Barbara Fritts's key moments on the topic of mental health. Are you listening and honoring your body? Are you living a life in ease and grace? Are you aware of your self talk? Did you know it is possible to live without dis-ease in your body?

Dr. Barbara Fritts is a licensed clinical psychologist who works in private practice at Walpole Behavioral Healthcare in Walpole, Massachusetts. She received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology in 2012 from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, following a B.A. in Psychology, emphasis in Women's Studies, from Elmira College in 2003. Her areas of clinical specialty include perinatal and postpartum mental health, LGBTQ issues, and trauma and abuse. Barb works from a feminist-multicultural lens, always striving to be mindful of the socio-cultural context of each individual.  In addition to her work as a therapist, Barb is a writer and values this modality as her voice for teaching and mentoring, helping people understand and have compassion for one another, and social justice advocacy. Barb is working to be published in children's literature as well as in the opinion editorial sections of online publications. 

Q & A: Dorian Sanchez 1. What is healing?   2. What is a way we can receive “news?”   3. What is surrendering? How can we connect to our “source?”   4. What is a way people can heal who are in a vulnerable state and/or in the unknown?

Gina shares Doriana Sanchez's teachable moments and healing modalities through her journey with a brain tumor. An episode that will remind you of the divine, signs the universe has for you, receiving, love, and the power of “Im Ok” and asking for help. 

Doriana Sanchez is an Emmy Award nominee, World Choreography Award Recipient for Cher D2K Tour. She received a TEA award for Outstanding achievement for the Crane Dance in Singapore Harbor, the largest animatronics and water spectacular in the world. For Superstar Cher, she has Directed and Choreographed the D2K, Living Proof, Believe and Love Hurts, Emmy award winning Concert tours, as well as Cher's 3 years sold out residency at Caesars Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas. She is creative consultant for the Classic Cher Show currently at the Park theatre in Las Vegas. Stage credits include: Senor Discretion Himself, Arena Stage, Washington DC- Helen Hayes Award Nomination, Barry Manilow's Copacabana, Prince of Wales theatre London, Blade to the Heat, Mark Taper Forum. Television credits include, the Grammy Awards, American Music Awards, The Voice, DWTS, Divas Live, Euro VMAs, Macy's 4th of July Spectacular, the Oprah Show, GMA, The Late show, Disney Channel and 11 Seasons on So You Think You Can Dance. She is proud to be an Ambassador for the Global Dance Initiative, a producer for idance4aCURE benefiting pediatric cancer and brain tumor research. She is a member of the UCLA PFLAC, (Patients and family counsel) and is honored to be a UCLA Neurosurgery

1. What is important about family and faith? 2. What is one way that you move through the darkness?   3. How can we be a part of The Michael Napoleone Foundation and what is it?   4. What is the mark you want to leave this world with?    

Gina replays Laurie Napoleone's teachable moments and ways she handled her son's death to cancer. You will experience the importance of family , faith, and fun. You will witness the power of being and how precious our life is. This episode will remind you of who you are and whats important to you right now.