Podcasts about dance educators

Send us a textWelcome back Jam Fam!  Another great episode today withe the wonderful Michelle Maskas!  Michelle is a wealth of knowledge and has numerous certifications to had to her resume.  We talk all things dance, as usual, with some fun stories thrown in.  We hope you enjoy our episode with Michelle Maskas.Michelle believes in supporting our local communities to help the younger generations thrive! She began her dance journey at the age of 8, where she studied all styles of dance. During her dance training, she attended competitions and workshops, taking classes from some of the biggest names in the industry. Upon high school graduation, Mrs.Maskas continued her education at PennState obtaining a business management degree and graduated with the highest GPA in her class. She also continued her dance training by attending Dance Masters of America and Dance Educators of America's Teachers Training Programs. Both organizations are known for requiring teachers to test their dance knowledge before becoming a member. She is a proud member of Dance Educators of America, Dance Masters of America, Dance Masters of Pennsylvania & Pennsylvania Dance Education Organization. She trains recreational and competitive dancers to enjoy the art of dance. Her certifications include: Acrobatic Arts, ALICE training, and National Federation of High School Concussion certification. She trains recreational and competitive level dancers to enjoy the art of dance and all it has to offer. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Don't miss this exciting episode with Drew Burgess! From his world-class expertise to his knack for solving tough challenges, Drew shares how Acro Chat is revolutionizing support for dance teachers and studio owners. Whether you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or just a little TLC, this is the episode you need to hear! About Drew Burgess Ohio native, Drew made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, he trained at L.A.'s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew can be seen on teaching & adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Headliners, DanZa, 10+ Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, Dance Educators of America, & the Rhee Gold Company. A former competitor himself, Drew's regional titles include Master, Junior, and Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, as well as, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast. Nationally, Drew is a former Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. Drew is certified by test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Examiners.Drew's passion for dance circles the globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. Drew's students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. He was honored to serve as the Tap Director for four years at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona; and now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center. Find out more about Acro Chat with Drew Burgess: https://www.acrobaticarts.com/training-courses/acrochat-with-drew-burgessFollow Drew on Instagram: @drewdances If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

In this episode, I'm joined by Maria Haralambis - aka The Dance Scientist. We discuss Maria's journey in the dance world, and how she discovered the field of dance science. You discuss the benefits to both dancers and teachers when teachers incorporate dance science into the studio, and how teachers can learn how to do this.Maria HaralambisMaria Haralambis, M.Ed., NASM CES, FMT is a current Ph.D. student, Adjunct Faculty, Social Media Manager, Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher, & CEO of The Dance Scientist, L.L.C. You can see her featured in the November 2024 Dance Magazine issue in the section titled “What Dancers Can Learn from Sports Performance Training.” She serves 8 roles in boards and committees across organizations including Healthy Dancer Canada, IADMS, and NDEO. As a Pre-Pro Ballet Teacher, her students have attended the following: YAGP, Cecchetti Intensive at Hope College, ABT Summer Intensive, Grand Rapids Ballet Intensive and have won several awards and scholarships; and some now dance professionally. She holds certifications in Stott Pilates (including ISP) Acrobatic Arts, Cecchetti, Rock Tape, NASM Corrective Exercise, and First Aid. For her Masters Thesis, she conducted her own research study in a Motor Learning lab that analyzed dancers' balance skills using a computerized forceplate known as the Balance Master. She teaches at a dance studio, an online Dance Kinesiology course to MFA students at Reinhardt University (Georgia), is a Social Media Manager for several dance organizations, and is a professor for a continuing development course on NDEO's OPDI platform. Outside of that, her business offers products for Dance Educators, such as Anatomy Posters, E-Book Teaching Resources, Online Courses, her own Dance Science merch, her own blog, and her own Podcast.You can connect with Maria:On Instagram @the.dancescientistOn her website www.thedancescientist.comLearn more about Erika Mayall:Follow me on Instagram: @dancephysioerikaLearn more about me on my website: https://www.allegroperformance.comSign up for my newsletter: Click hereSend me an email: hello@allegroperformance.com

Dive into a must-listen episode for acrodance teachers who relish deep dive conversations about acro and its fundamental building blocks. Join host Loren Dermody and AcroDance guru Drew Burgess as they explore Drew's passion for balancing and limbering—the "quietest moments" of class. This rich and profound discussion promises invaluable insights to enhance your understanding and teaching of acro. Tune in for a deeply enriching conversation on the Acrobatic Arts Podcast! About Drew Burgess Ohio native, Drew made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, he trained at L.A.'s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew can be seen on teaching & adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Headliners, DanZa, 10+ Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, Dance Educators of America, & the Rhee Gold Company. A former competitor himself, Drew's regional titles include Master, Junior, and Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, as well as, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast. Nationally, Drew is a former Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. Drew is certified by test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Examiners.Drew's passion for dance circles the globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. Drew's students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. He was honored to serve as the Tap Director for four years at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona; and now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center. Follow Drew on Instagram: @drewdances If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Do Dance Educators need a degree in Dance Education?  Listen in as Kim and Liz Debate this topic on Season 2 Episode 2 of the Great Dance Debate!

We are thrilled to have Drew Burgess back on the Acrobatic Arts Podcast! In this episode, we will be discussing the importance of cross training for acrodancers and Drew will be sharing his invaluable insights. He will not only emphasize the significance of cross training, but also the various options and benefits available that can help your dancers significantly improve their skills. Don't miss out on this episode packed with practical advice and useful information! Tune in now! About Drew Burgess Ohio native, Drew made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, he trained at L.A.'s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew can be seen on teaching & adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Headliners, DanZa, 10+ Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, Dance Educators of America, & the Rhee Gold Company. A former competitor himself, Drew's regional titles include Master, Junior, and Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, as well as, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast. Nationally, Drew is a former Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. Drew is certified by test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Examiners.Drew's passion for dance circles the globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. Drew's students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. He was honored to serve as the Tap Director for four years at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona; and now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center. Follow Drew on Instagram: @drewdances If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

Looking to improve your dancers' aerial skills? Host Loren Dermody is joined by acrodance expert Drew Burgess to discuss everything aerials. Drew shares his tips and practices for nailing front and side aerials while also addressing common technical errors and the mechanics and challenges of this highly valued skill. With Drew's extensive experience and Loren's background in dance education and choreography, listeners are sure to gain valuable knowledge and practical advice. About Drew Burgess Ohio native, Drew made his industry debut on Live with Regis during Amazing Kids Week. Upon relocating to California, hetrained at L.A.'s best studios including EDGE, Millennium, Fusion, and the PAC Annex. Drew is highly sought after as a performer, choreographer, guest teacher, dance supervisor, & dance captain. Drew can be seen on teaching & adjudication panels for: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters, Dance Teachers Club of Boston, Headliners, DanZa, 10+ Dance Masters of America Regional Chapters, Dance Educators of America, & the Rhee Gold Company. A former competitor himself, Drew's regional titles include Master, Junior, and Teen Mr. Dance of Ohio, as well as, Mr. Dance of the Pacific Coast. Nationally, Drew is a former Jr. Mr. Dance of America and Mr. Dance of America. Drew is certified by test to teach through DMA & DEA in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Acrobatics and is an active member in both organizations. Drew is also proud to be Acrobatic Arts Certified (M1-M3) & part of their U.S. Division Staff of Course Conductors & Examiners.Drew's passion for dance circles the globe with guest workshop classes, technique clinics, & choreography, year-round. His corporate & live entertainment credits include performances with the Radio City Rockettes, Taylor Swift, & The Baha Men. Drew's students have accolades including: Teen Miss Dance of Arizona, Male Dancer of the Year, Miss Dance of Ohio, & Mr. Dance of America. His National Choreography merits include the Sherry Gold Memorial Choreography Award from DMA & Best Small Group & Production from NexStar. Drew has toured worldwide with Rasta Thomas' Bad Boys of Dance as a Swing in Rock the Ballet 2 and Romeo & Juliet. He was honored to serve as the Tap Director for four years at Spisak Dance Academy in Glendale, Arizona; and now resides in Columbus, Ohio and is part of of the teaching staff at Straub Dance Center. Follow Drew on Instagram: @drewdances If you'd like more amazing content more tips and ideas check out our Acrobatic Arts Channel on YouTube. Subscribe Now! Connect with Acrobatic Arts on your favourite social media platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acrobaticarts/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acroarts Twitter: https://twitter.com/acrobatic_arts/ Learn more and register for our programs at AcrobaticArts.com

GUEST INTERVIEW: Tovaris Wilson/DANCE HERO: Irene Cara RIP/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Atlanta's SUPER SHOW/TOPICS: Travis & Stacy create a piece for Atlanta Jazz Theater, Young instructors on dance conventions, Dance Teachers vs. Dance Educators, Review the steps on your break, Shout out to Janet Jackson, Prince, Broadway Dance Center (Tokyo), New World School of the Arts (Miami), Gary Harrison Dance Company, Kenneth Green, Dan & Company + Artistic Director Tina Yomans, Melanie Hobbs, Kenneth Payne, Jr. (Atlanta), Ms. Inez, Ms. Alice, Dan The Man's Family, Debbie Allen, Marguerite Derricks, Jamie King, Lori Werner, Mia Michaels, Jolin Tsai, Kida The Great, Rahsaan Patterson, Eddie Garcia, Keyausha Simpson, Tyce Diorio, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Live in the NOW! Stay ready!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GUEST INTERVIEW: Tovaris Wilson/DANCE HERO: Irene Cara RIP/BLAST FROM THE PAST: Atlanta's SUPER SHOW/TOPICS: Travis & Stacy create a piece for Atlanta Jazz Theater, Young instructors on dance conventions, Dance Teachers vs. Dance Educators, Review the steps on your break, Shout out to Janet Jackson, Prince, Broadway Dance Center (Tokyo), New World School of the Arts (Miami), Gary Harrison Dance Company, Kenneth Green, Dan & Company + Artistic Director Tina Yomans, Melanie Hobbs, Kenneth Payne, Jr. (Atlanta), Ms. Inez, Ms. Alice, Dan The Man's Family, Debbie Allen, Marguerite Derricks, Jamie King, Lori Werner, Mia Michaels, Jolin Tsai, Kida The Great, Rahsaan Patterson, Eddie Garcia, Keyausha Simpson, Tyce Diorio, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Michael Jackson, Live in the NOW! Stay ready!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversations with Ms. Avice Warren of MoodMent LLC. Avice Warren has trained extensively in the areas of Jazz, contemporary modern dance, ballet, and African Diaspora Dance Movement forms. She is an independent guest lecturer and independent performer. She has performed and presented throughout the United States and Europe.  She was previously the Arts Integration Specialist in Dance for Hearts and Minds at Robert Russa Moton Elementary, Adjunct Professor for Barry University and Florida International University Dual Enrollment. She currently teaches at Miami Dade County Public Schools. Her works have been presented throughout Miami-Dade County as an experienced performer, choreographer, and educator.  Ms. Warren holds a Master of Arts degree in Dance Performance/Education from the State University of New York at Brockport.  In addition to her MA, she has an undergraduate degree in Media Production from Florida State University, an associate degree from Florida A & M University, and a Master's in Business Administration/Sports Administration from St. Thomas University. Ms. Warren is also a certified 200-hour yoga teacher and MDCPS-Mindfulness Champion. Avice designed and directed the St. Thomas University Dance Team from 2010 until 2013. Additionally, she has the distinct honor and pleasure of performing with the Read Me A Story Visa National Tour, Dance Esais, Black Door Dance Ensemble, and Urban Bush Women Community Outreach.  A strong advocate of the arts and mental health care, Ms.Warren is a recruited and featured presenter for various functions, churches, and organizations.  In 2020, Avice officially launched Taking Up Space: It's A Moodment, a self-care and movement-based company. She also partners with her sons in the operation of their small business, Turbo and Trill Candle Company. Avice resides in Miami, Florida with her family, and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Top Ladies of Distinction Southern Pearls, Yoga Alliance, and the Dade Association of Dance Educators. She loves to spend time with family and friends.  She also likes new adventures, bowling, skating, eating great food, and traveling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/educationconcierge/message

Today's episode features two special guests, who are both professionally accomplished and exceptional dance educators.  As I say in the episode, sometimes you just click with people right away because you are grounded in the same philosophy and approach to life, which is why I clicked so quickly with Joe and Michelle. In today's conversation, we talk about our passion for dance and teaching, why we believe dancers can't take a compliment and need support from us now more than ever, and how we can help our students define success and get through the hard times.  _________ JAM Podcast Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast @jamdancepodcast Thrive Dance Experience @thrivedanceexperience https://thrivedanceexperience.com/ __________ Did you enjoy today's episode? Please leave a rating and review on Apple podcasts! Check out the full Show Notes, including episode highlights, key takeaways, exclusive resources, and more: https://chelseapierotti.com/59

For our fifth episode, we interviewed dance educator Shauna Meredith. We discuss the difference between cross-training and supplemental training, discuss nutrition, psychology, anatomy, injury prevention, planning rest, and the role of body image in the dance culture and industry. Shauna's goal is to bridge the gap between the science and the practice of dance in an easy and fun way. She is currently starting her own business where she offers advice, workshops and courses in injury prevention and performance enhancement. Follow Shauna on Instagram @vitalmotiondance and check out her website at vitalmotion.dance.

Finance Friday Should I Increase My Fees? Source: https://www.danceteacherweb.com/en/articles/owner_article/2022/1/6/Dance-Studio-Owner-Question-Should-I-Increase-My-Fees/ Dance Teacher Web is the trusted online dance resource that deepens continuing education skills and fosters a positive community filled with motivation and support for dance studio owners and teachers. Through our unique Dance Teacher Web membership options, dance teachers and studio owners take their teacher training or business development to new heights from the comfort of their studio, home or office. Members get 24-7 access and prolonged mentoring through articles, how-to videos, choreography and business tips. Our mission is to provide instantaneous results. "Think of it as your own private dance teacher seminar delivered directly to you wherever and whenever you want it!" says founder Steve Sirico Author: Steve Sirico Steve is co-founder of Dance Teacher Web the number one online resource for dance teachers and studio owners worldwide.He is Co-Director of the very successful D'Valda and Sirico Dance and Music Center in Fairfield, CT for the past thirty plus years. His students have gone on to very successful careers in dance, music and theater. Originally from Norwalk, Ct, Steve excelled in track and football. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin on a sports scholarship. Deciding to switch and make his career in the world of dance, he studied initially with Mikki Williams and then in New York with Charles Kelley and Frank Hatchett. He has appeared in a number of theatre productions such as Damn Yankees, Guys and Dolls and Mame in New York and around the country and in industrials and television shows. He was contracted to appear as the lead dancer in the Valerie Peters Special a television show filmed in Tampa, Florida. After meeting Angela DValda during the filming they formed the Adagio act of DValda & Sirico appearing in theatres, clubs and on television shows such as David Letterman, Star Search and the Jerry Lewis Telethon. In 1982 they were contracted to Europe and appeared in a variety of shows in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland and Italy before going to London, England where they appeared as Guest Artists for Wayne Sleep (formerly of the Royal Ballet) in his show Dash at the Dominium Theatre. Author of his Jazz Dance syllabus and co-author of a Partner syllabus both of which are used for teacher training by Dance Educators of America, He has also co-authored two books one for dance teachers and one for studio owners in the "It's Your Turn" Book series. He is available for master classes, private business consulting and teacher training development. https://www.danceteachersummerexpo.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dance-tips-daily/support

A great talk with the incredibly talented GEO Hubela!With over 25 years' experience in the Entertainment Industry, GEO Hubela is a Choreographer, Artistic Director, Dancer & Teacher. He also is Co-owner and Director of one of New Jersey's leading Dance Education facilities, ICON DANCE COMPLEX, home of the ICONic Dance Company.GEO has choreographed internationally for stage and screen in France, Germany, the UK and Taiwan. His most recent work is Choreographing the first ever Live Stage Show for Lionsgate Films “STEP UP” franchise at Motiongate Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.  His other recent work includes multiple campaigns for Old Navy, including a holiday campaign starring Stranger Things co-star Gaten Matarazzo.GEO was seen on Season 1 of MTV's Randy Jackson presents “America's Best Dance Crew” and “America's Got Talent” as Director, Choreographer and dancer for the ICONic Dance Crew. Other choreography credits include Aaron Carter, Kelly Rowland, Lil' Mama, Brian McKnight on Celebrity Apprentice 2, and industrial shows for companies such as Prudential, Macy's, Murphy USA, Food & Wine Magazine, the Big Apple Awards and more. He has also choreographed national commercials for Jet Blue, Best Buy, Slim Fast, and was Asst. Choreographer on the Campbell's Soup campaign starring John Lithgow.As a performer, GEO has danced with some of the biggest stars in the music industry such as Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, P!NK, Britney Spears, ‘NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Macy Gray, Selena, Smashmouth, Lindsey Lohan, Deborah Cox and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. GEO's other Film and TV credits include; GLEE, Standing Ovation Movie, The Wedding Singer, Boys & Girls, Step Up, That 70's Show, Chicago Hope, The Young and the Restless, Fame LA, The Nikki Cox Show, The Miss America Pageant, The Goodwill Games, The NAACP Image Awards and the 69th Annual Academy Awards.With 25 years' experience teaching Hip Hop and Street Jazz, GEO has been on faculty and guest faculty for such Dance Conventions as Tremaine, Co. Dance, Monsters of Hip Hop, The Pulse, Starpower, Headliners and more. Today, GEO is currently on faculty and tours the country with Showstopper, Dance Educators of America, Danza, Encore DCS, Encore Performing Arts Dance Conventions and the Dance Life Teacher Conference.GEO's ICONic Dancers are performing professionally, appearing at events such as World of Dance Live, Beatstock, the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and on TV specials on Nickelodeon and MTV. GEO's students also dance for the Brooklyn Nets Kids and NY KNICKS City Kidz dance teams.  They have also performed at special events for such brands as Clearasil, Microsoft, Old Navy, ESPN and more.  One of GEO's biggest accomplishments is Creator, Choreographer and Manager of the internationally known ICONic Boyz Dance Crew. The Boyz were Runner-Up on Season 6 of Randy Jackson presents America's Best Dance Crew on MTV and had become teen pop culture dance sensations.GEO's biggest reward is passing on his passion for dance to the next generation of dancers and teachers. Check out GEO's Social Media:www.facebook.com/hiphopgeowww.instagram.com/geohubelawww.twitter.com/geohubelaFollow us on Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastFollow us on Instagram: jam_dance_podcast

Listeners, we hope you are ready for the Rak Attack!Nicknamed “Sas”, Rachelle Rak began her dance training at the age of 2 under the direction of her mother, Rosalene, at the Rosalene Kenneth Professional Dance Studio in Pittsburgh. She is labeled a Triple Threat on Broadway for her immeasurable talent in dance, singing, and acting. Rachelle was presented with an award by Dance Educators of America for her contribution to the world of dance. She has had a huge impact on the Broadway Community.   Broadway Credits: Fosse, Catch Me If You Can, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thou Shalt Not, Oklahoma!, and Cats1st National Tours: Flashdance, Starlight Express, Smokey Joe's CaféRegional Theater: A Chorus Line, Chicago, Sweet Charity, The Jack Cole Project, JosephOff Broadway: Sessions The Musical, An Evening at the CarlyleFilm/Television: Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, Dance Moms, Every Little Step: A Making of a Chorus Line, Another World, All My ChildrenChoreography Credits Include:Norwegian Cruise Lines , Off Broadway: "An Evening at the Carlyle” and "Sessions”-Additional Choreography, Lifetime: “Dance Moms”,  Fringe Festive “Vote the Musical” Benefits: “Broadway Bares”, Concerts: Staging for Cheyenne Jackson-Carnegie Hall. Her One woman show “I'm In” Le Poisson Rouge, Nightclub shows “The Love Fest”, “Splash Around The World”, “VaVoom,”and web series on Broadway.com” I Love Rak n Roll”.She has performed in countless concerts and productions at New York City's Town Hall, and has been a crowd favorite time and again in many “Encores” performances at City Center. Her talent doesn't cease at the stage. She can be found on screen in commercials for Ebay, she played a reoccurring role on the soap opera series “Another World” and was featured in the documentary "Every Little Step" (The Making of “A Chorus Line”).  She was a guest on Dance Moms and is a featured judge on "Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition" on Lifetime.Television Performances include: Jay Leno, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Better You, Regis and Kathie Lee, and Late Night with David Letterman., Dance Moms, Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition. She was the spokesperson for Pittsburgh Brewing Co's IC Light, and had the honor of singing the National Anthem at a New York Mets Playoff game and at an Orlando Magic Basketball Game.She co-wrote her CD RAK/SAS with Martyn Axe. Her songs are available on iTunes. She is revered as one of Broadway's most talented performers. Follow her on Twitter at @rachelleraksas.You will love everything about this episode!  The fun, the stories, the energy!  Let us know what you thinkFollow us on Instagram: @jam_dance_podcastFollow us on Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast 

Dance Education Canada knows that Dance Educators work hard to mentor their dancers and prepare them for a career in the field of dance, but preparing young dancers for such a diverse world of dance, with varying expectations across companies can be a challenge, which is why we know that today's conversation with the Artistic Director of Ballet Ireland Anne Maher, will help provide some guidance and advice into how to better support your dancers transition to their post-secondary dance experiences. GUEST: Dublin-born Anne Maher is one of Ireland's most respected voices in ballet and dance, with an international career spanning over 35 years. Anne was awarded a scholarship by the late Princess Grace of Monaco, to study at L'Acadamie de Danse Classique in Monte Carlo. Following her training in Monaco, Anne danced for the British Ballet Theatre in London and as Principal Ballerina touring all over Europe with Wiener Ballet Theater, where she performed numerous roles in a range of modern works. Anne returned to Ireland in 1997 to found Ballet Ireland, which she continues to develop as a successful and vibrant national touring company. She has been a former chairperson of Dance Ireland and served 5 years on the Board of Theatre Forum Ireland. INSTA: @balletireland LINKEDIN: Anne Maher WEBSITE: balletireland.ie Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada (DEC), and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. Please note that Canada's National Academy of Dance Education is now operating as Dance Education Canada.

Advocating for Inclusive Dance in the Public SchoolsIn this episode of DanceCast, Silva interviews New York-based dance educator and advocate Sandi Stratton-Gonzalez. Sandi shares her dance beginnings and describes how she always identified as a teacher, even as she pursued performance opportunities, which directly led to her career as a dance educator in the public schools. She ended up working for 20 years at the first fully inclusive public school in the country, where there was also a robust performing arts program. Sandi reflects on the value of those experiences and how they informed her later work in city-wide efforts to represent dance educators and advocate for students with disabilities. She talks about how she's staying active in the field post-retirement and adapting to online spaces.Text by Emmaly Wiederholt, founder of Stance On Dance. Sandi Stratton-Gonzalez taught dance to children with special needs in inclusion and self-contained classrooms for more than 20 years at PS 372 in Brooklyn. Recently retired from the classroom, Sandi is the coordinator of the Arnhold Programs for Dance Educators and the Dance Transition Team Leader at the Office of Arts and Special Projects in NYC. She is a professional development facilitator with the Arts for Students with Disabilities Team (NYC), advocacy director for the NYS Dance Education Association and teaches dance for students with disabilities for NDEO. A member of NDEO since 2005, Sandi works with the NDEO Dance and Disabilities Task Force, whose goal is to increase the organization's capacity to support the dance and disability community. She is co-author (with C. Gallant and D. Duggan) of Dance Education for Diverse Learners: A Special Education Supplement to the Dance Blueprint and has been published in Dance: Current Selected Research Volume 7 and Dance Education in Practice, where she is a member of the editorial board. Sandi was an adjunct professor at Hofstra University from 2008-2018, teaching Dance in Elementary Education. Prior to teaching fulltime, Sandi was the founding artistic director of Soundance Repertory Company (1984-1999), and her choreography has been presented throughout the Northeast.

Ali Phillips began her career after founding Bust a Move Dance (BAMD), one of Australia's first inclusive dance companies for children, teens and young adults with disabilities in 2009. Gaining unparalleled experience in the Dance, Education, and Business spaces, while also establishing herself as a respected leader, Ali discovered a passion for creating inclusive communities. Currently living in Toronto and specializing as an Embodied Leadership Coach for Women, Ali is widely known for her ability to disrupt and challenge the status quo especially through the creation of her ‘Workshop Series for Dance Educators', a ‘teach the teacher' model for inclusive dance practices. While teaching dance will always be her first passion, empowering those around her to ‘Have the hard conversation' around Race, Disability, Gender, Sec & Age is her current mission, allowing her to work amongst young professionals, Business Founders, and CEO's not limited to the dance space. Her Why is "To recognize the potential in myself and others so that we have the freedom and choice to create the authentic life we deserve to live" You can find Ali on Instagram: @ali_phillips09 @Bamdance_ To connect with Phoebe please follow on Instagram at @I.am.phoebe.taylor Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/empoweredandaligned Organifi: use code alignwithphoebe at checkout for a discount!! Or follow this link: https://glnk.io/y7z/phoebe Want to learn more about where Phoebe went to school to become a coach? Check out this sample class: https://geti.in/3x4U7Fx Application Page: https://geti.in/3w32b9S --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alignwithphoebe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/alignwithphoebe/support

For Video Edition, Please Click and Subsribe Here:  https://youtu.be/1f1acrRdgIU Vivian Reed Credits include: ‘Tartuffe,’‘Damn Yankees,’ ‘Show Boat,’ ‘Marie Christine,’‘Sophisticated Ladies,’ ‘Blues In The Night,’‘Tintypes,’‘Roar of the Greasepaint, Smell of the Crowd,’ ‘Bubbling Brown Sugar,’ ‘High Rollers,’ ‘Hallelujah Baby,’‘More than a Song,’ ‘One For My Baby,’ ‘Countess of Storyville,’ ‘Blues for an Alabama Sky,’ ‘Crumbs from the Table of Joy,’ ‘Cookin’ at the Cookery,’ ‘The Second Tosca,’ ‘Pork Pie,’and ‘Invisible Life.’ Awards include two TONY Award Nominations, Drama Desk, Mabel Mercer, NAACP, Dance Educators of America and Outer Critics Circle. Also, Vivian has created 4 one-woman shows: An Evening with Vivian Reed, Standards and More, Vivian Reed Sings Lena Horne and Little Bit of Soul, Little Bit of Pop. She has performed in major theaters and clubs in the US as well as Europe. www.vivianreed.com

We have learnt a lot about shifting from one learning environment to the next, over the past year. Dance Educators have moved, modified and adapted their lessons, from in person instruction to online with little to no planning, know-how or preparation. There is no doubt that the dance community has faced challenges this year, while others saw opportunity. Today’s discussion will focus on another shift in dance education, the shift from traditional to blended learning environments. GUEST: Ursula Payne is a professor in Department of Dance and Director of the Frederick Douglass Institute at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. Payne teaches all levels of modern and jazz dance technique, dance kinesiology, and Laban movement analysis. She was the artistic director of Slippery Rock University Dance Theater for twenty years and the Chairperson of the Department of Dance for nine years. Payne received her M.F.A. from The Ohio State University, CMA certification from the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies in New York City, and certification from the management development program for mid-level administrators in higher education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Payne served as an elected board member of the American College Dance Association for the East-Central and Mid-Atlantic North regions from 2012-2020.

Twelve and Thirteen year old  Ballerinas share with the community about being Brown Girls Do Ballet Junior Ambassadors, leadership, diversity and all things ballet.Thirteen year old Guest Co Host: Mia Point-Du-Jour for the Lightning Round*Rate, Comment and Subscribe*BIOComing to you from BermudaJunior Ambassadors for Brown Girls Do Ballet:Amaya Husband and Honor Stoneham-Casear Connect with Amaya and Honor through Brown Girls Do BalletWebsite: https://www.browngirlsdoballet.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngirlsdoballet/  @browngirlsdoballetStay Connected to Get The Point! Dance 1. Stay tuned for behind the scenes POINTTV on IGTV and Join the discussion.2.Get Inspiration, Empowerment and Education straight to your inbox with our NewsletterLinks: https://linktr.ee/getthepoint-Coming Soon3. NEW! Tea Talk Thursdays on IG Live @ 4pm. Grab a mug and your favorite tea bag.Quote:This is for the little brown girls.                                         -Misty Copeland

Financially Speaking with Kathy Cook Noble  The pandemic has impacted small businesses in a big way. Dance studios across the country were forced to change the way they interacted with their dancers or to shut their doors entirely depending on local regulations. Rebecca Brettingham-Filice, owner and artistic director of Dance Extreme Inc. located in London, Ontario, Canada, found that unacceptable and became an advocate for dance studios and dancers alike. Kathy chats with Rebecca about the world of dance and advocating for the dance industry during a crisis. Rebecca Brettingham-Filice is the owner and artistic director of Dance Extreme Inc. located in London, Ontario, Canada. Teaching and managing the studio since inception in 1997, Rebecca has taught many students. With over 600 students attending the school annually, she is kept busy with her faculty of 30. She brings with her over 20 years of teaching experience in jazz, ballet, lyrical, musical theatre, acro and tap. She is a certified instructor with Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of Canada, Chapter #38 where she sits on the board of directors. Rebecca has also served as delegate for DMA for over twelve years and as the director of social media for the past 7 years. Rebecca graduated from Dance Masters of America’s Teacher’s Training School at Kent State University and the State University of New York in Buffalo. Rebecca has adjudicated for a number of dance organizations, competitions and has taught at various dance and business workshops throughout Canada and the United States. Rebecca’s students have attended and are currently attending professional schools of dance and theatre in Canada and the United States. A number of Rebecca’s students are currently working professionally and are involved in dance instruction. In 2012, Dance Extreme was honoured to perform at the Summer Olympics in London, UK. https://www.danceextreme.com/     info@danceextreme.com Kathy’s Book: All Ladies Should Use the F-Word: A Guide to Loving Your Finances Purchase on Amazon.com   Amazon.co.uk    Amazon.ca       ~ More About Financially Speaking ~ Everywhere you go, everywhere you turn, everyone you talk to, money appears. Either in conversation, in thoughts, in dreams, in stress, in arguments and in planning. Money is the one commodity that everyone can universally agree that they all need. Most people navigate through their lives not really understanding how money works or how to keep more of it. Kathy Cook Noble is a believer in people’s abilities to understand, control and plan for their futures with money. She believes that once people understand the importance of why they need to control their own finances, they will live a free and happy life. She is a Financial Advisor, teacher, bookkeeper, business expert, seeker of knowledge, community volunteer and believer in people. Kathy has spent her entire life studying and working in business to help people expand their lives, save money, make money and avoid financial ruin. She personally understands what it means to see value and have faith in yourself so that you are more confident in financial decisions. Overcoming painful obstacles and realizations about money has helped Kathy become obsessed with helping people, especially women, understand their financial situations and help them plan for their future selves. http://kathycooknoble.gpwealth.ca/ https://www.bookkeepplus.ca/  kathy@bookkeepplus.ca To get more of Financially Speaking with Kathy Cook Noble, be sure to visit the podcast page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/financially-speaking-kathy-cook-noble/

In this episode of AUHSD Future Talks, Superintendent Matsuda interviews Anaheim High School's Dance Director, Oscar Gonzalez. Oscar Gonzalez was born & raised in Orange County, California. He was a student of AUHSD, Patrick Henry, Sycamore and Anaheim High School. Oscar trained at the Anaheim Ballet School, American Ballet Theater & the Joffrey Ballet School. Gonzalez was a soloist with the Anaheim Ballet, Festival Ballet, and was a resident company member & instructor for Diavolo. Oscar travels around the world to educate & inspire artists. He has successfully trained dozens of dancers that have been accepted into college dance programs. He was last seen in Aladdin “A Musical Spectacular” at the Disney resort. Oscar has performed in professional musical theater productions such as, Hello Dolly, WestSide Story, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, A Chorus Line, Evita & has been a principal in The Glory of Christmas at the Crystal Cathedral. Oscar performed for the grand opening of the King Abdulah University of Science and Technology in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Oscar was 1 of 6 educators chosen by former ABT dancer Kristine Elliott to create and teach a 2-week dance intensive in Capetown, South Africa. Gonzalez was formerly the ballet director at McCoy Rigby Conservatory of the Arts, under the direction of Broadway star & former Olympic athlete Cathy Rigby. Gonzalez recently returned from living in Nebraska for three year to help create & develop the ballet program for Smitty’s Performing Arts Center. Oscar recently received his Bachelor’s Degree in Performing Arts, from St. Mary's College of California, & is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Education. Oscar has taught many workshops to dance educators in California to help spread his knowledge of dance & teaching techniques, California Dance & Movement for Dance Educators at Chapman University, & CAHPERD for dance & PE teachers. Oscar has been teaching for over 15 years and is committed to educating & inspiring young dancers & pushing them to their fullest potentials. Oscar has recently moved back to California to become the dance director at Anaheim High School, his Alma Mater.

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education we understand the importance of giving our dance educators the most current tools and knowledge as it relates to their practice, in so that their approach as dance educators is progressive, current and student-centred. In previous podcasts, we’ve provided dance educators with important topics about the whole dance education experience including expression, imagery and even musicality. Today will add another notch to our belt by discussing “listening what it looks like and feels like on our dancers” with the help of Ms. Danielle Bazinet. GUEST: Danielle Bazinet has been teaching dance and theatre for over twenty years in K-12 private, public, and dance studio settings. She completed her MA in Dance and Dance Education at New York University and holds a dual BA in Theater Education and Communications from Regis College. Currently, Danielle is pursuing her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership in Higher Education at Regis College. Her research is focused on arts education, best practices of arts curriculum, and the benefits of studying the arts and their ability to foster 21st-century skills. Danielle has presented her work across many organizations including the Massachusetts State Dance Education Organization Conference and The New England Gifted and Talented Conference. She is a founding member of the Massachusetts Dance Education Organization and currently working as an adjunct professor at Bridgewater State University in the Dance Education Program. Disclaimer: Any and all ideas and information presented in the following podcast are those of the presenter. The presenter is not an employee or representative of Dance Education Canada Inc. (“DEC”) and is participating in this podcast on a voluntary basis. The ideas and information they express do not necessarily represent the views of the DEC or its partners, employees or affiliates. The ideas and information expressed herein are for general educational purposes only. DEC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content. They should not necessarily be applied to specific individual situations. DEC recommends consulting an expert or professional regarding specific medical, legal or business concerns.

We are joined by Jane Deluzio and Matthew Sheahan from The Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators  They share the goal and work from their subject association. Please subscribe.Thank you to www.bensound.com for providing the royalty free music used in our introduction and at the end.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/educationhonestly/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/educationhonestly/Website:www.edcuationhonestly.ca

Click here to check out the VideoCast of this episode! Kiesha represents the fusion and integration of energy, vision and drive to impact the world in a positive way through the performing arts. She is a Choreographer and educator who has created more than 40 works to date. Her conceived and choreographed full-length dance theatre production, The Bench, received rave reviews and was honored to be named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's "Best of Dance" Top Ten list. Kiesha has created works for companies such as Ballet Arkansas, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Jazz Dance World Congress, Missouri Contemporary Ballet, the Youth American Grand Prix, Kansas City Starlight Theatre and the film Sorority Row. She has also taught master classes and workshops for Cirque Du Soleil, Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Oakland University, Carnegie Mellon University, Wright State University, Chautauqua Regional Youth Ballet, Booker T. Washington H.S. for the Performing and Visual Arts and Dance Educators of America. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:45 Introducing Kiesha Lalama 02:30 Illuminating Current Projects 04:00 The impact of Resiliency 04:50 Performing Arts in Pittsburgh during COVID19 08:00 Recognizing Success in the Moment 11:35 Passion, Instinct, and Perseverance 15:15 Passion and the collision with Reality 16:35 How Do You Frame Failure? 18:40 Mindset during Life Changing Events 20:10 Next Chapter: Thinking about Life Beyond the Performing Arts 26:25 Kiesha’s Thoughts on Younger Generations 34:10 Kiesha Thoughts about her Legacy 39:10 The Energy of Being Under the Lights 40:24 Passion, Purpose and Movement 41:20 The Promise of Tomorrow 47:45 Closing Thoughts To keep up with Kiesha and learn more about the projects she is involved with please visit: http://kieshalalama.com/

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we love providing insight into the various realms of not only a dancer's training, care and education, but that of their post-secondary aspirations as well. These post-secondary aspirations are not only relevant after dancers have left their school, as dancers' decisions are highly influenced by their dance educators, directors, studio owners and classmates. The role dance educators play in preparing dancers for the future in dance is very important. These aspirations could include everything from career goals, to professional training and education. Today we will gain insight into the hiring process of one of Canada’s Professional Ballet Companies the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Today’s tips will hopefully help guide dance educators as they prepare their dancers for their careers, dance-related or not. We are pleased to welcome the associate artistic director of Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet to our program today Ms. Tara Birtwhistle. After graduating from the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in 1991, Ms. Brithwhistle was hired into the Royal Winnipeg Ballet company eventually accepting the role as principal dancer. Birthwhistle holds many accolades including: MacLean’s “One of 100 Young Canadians to Watch”, her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and a Gemini award. Since retiring from the stage, Birtwhistle has been an integral part of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet artistic team. At the end of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s 2017-18 season, Birtwhistle was appointed Associate Artistic Director of the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. As Associate Artistic Director, Birtwhistle is a member of the senior leadership team, participating in strategic planning with responsibilities including casting, scheduling, development, marketing and overall management of the artistic team.

To celebrate National Arts in Education Week, we talked to Maryland dance educators Emily Moul, Darryl Pilate, and Amanda Standard about their journeys to and through education, virtual learning, and how to better support students and teachers. Check out the conversation facilitated by Quanice Floyd and Alysia Lee!#BecauseOfArtsEd #MDArtsEd #ArtsMakeSchoolsBetter #ThankAnArtsEducator #ArtsEdWeek Maryland State Department of Education Americans for the Arts Maryland State Department's Office of Fine Arts Prince George's County Public Schools Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)

Rosalynn Miller graduated from Point Park University, Conservatory of Performing Arts, with two dance degrees in 2008.  With a duel concentration in jazz dance and dance pedagogy (the art of teaching dance), Rosalynn, affectionately referred to as Roz by her students and peers, quickly landed teaching jobs at various prestigious dance establishments in the Pittsburgh area.  While in college she was Vice President to the student hip hop dance group “Impulse”, first Hispanic President to the United Student Government at Point Park and maintained an apprenticeship through the COPA department all four years of her education.  She fulfilled her apprenticeship working as a hip hop teacher for an after school dance program at McKees Rocks Middle School. In an effort to continue her dance education, Roz attends an array of dance teacher conventions, seminars, workshops and classes to better serve her students and help strengthen the local dance community. The Dance Teacher Summit in New York, More Than Just Great Dancing with Misty Lown and Dance Masters of Pennsylvania are just some of the dance teacher functions she regularly attends throughout the year. Roz is the owner and artistic dance director of Synergy Performing Arts Academy located in Canonsburg, Pa. Her students perform in local parades and community charity events.  The Synergy Dance Company trains and competes at a competitive level. Roz’s choreography has received recognition at both regional and national levels and has received multiple award winning titles. Synergy just celebrated their 10th year anniversary.   Outside of teaching, Roz judges for local dance competitions and talent shows.  She has judged for Showbiz National Talent Competition and On Stage America dance competition. She is proud to be one of the founding 15 members of More Than Just Great Dancing, “MTJGD”, with Misty Lown, the PA Charter member of MTJGD, and a MTJGD certified Coach .  In 2014 Roz was accepted into Dance Masters of America (Pa chapter 10), Dance Educators of America (Pittsburgh chapter) in 2015, and in 2019 she was awarded “Dance Educator of the Year” by GROOVE dance competition at their Myrtle Beach Nationals.  In July of 2019 she was honored to be on the faculty and present business seminars at the NYC Dance Teacher Summit.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing with her son, a cancer survivor, Cruz!  

On this week's episode, we chat with local Dance Educators about the reality of returning to school in a virtual format. Special guests: Sandra Atkinson, Keittra Casimir, Candis Gamble, and Marsinah Vaughn.

Pointing Out New Priorities for Dance Team, Dance Classes, and Dance Educators!

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education we know that Dance Educators and Studio Owners are busy navigating this new world of online branding and marketing. With the amount of platforms and access to information, it is easy for Dance Educators to become overwhelmed, be misinformed and feel frustrated. We know that providing our dance educators’ with access to experts in the space of business, branding and marketing, they will be better able to spend time and effort on projects and promotions that will make a positive impact on their business. Today we are pleased to welcome one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 Leadership Speakers Bobby Umar. GUEST: Bobby Umar is a 5x TEDx speaker and one of the top influencers in the world, with over half a million followers. He has been named the 2nd best business coach to follow on Twitter and the 4th best leadership influencer according to Kred. Bobby is an international author of two books, including a #1 best-seller, and is also is a Huffington Post contributor. He hosted a weekly tweetchat called “The Power of Connection” that reached over 65 million impressions weekly. To date, his social media influence has garnered over a billion impressions. Bobby was also named a “2015 Speaker to Watch” and one of the Top 7 Networking gurus to follow. He founded the social enterprise DYPB – Discover Your Personal Brand, which organized the largest conference in North America dedicated solely to personal branding, featuring 60 experts and over 300 delegates. 300,000+ people from across the world have experienced Bobby’s high-energy keynotes, interactive teambuilding activities, and engaging workshops. Bobby helps professionals ramp up their careers or businesses with focus, clarity and mindset and help ‘lost leaders’ transition to find their authentic path of passion and purpose.

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education we believe strongly in supporting our Dance Educators in all stages of their career, including Studio Ownership. So for today’s podcast we have invited 3 seasoned and experienced Dance Studio Owners who have been in business for over 10 years. We will discuss what they have learned, what they have sacrificed and how things have changed over the years. They will give us some tools, tips, tricks and strategies to help you save time, save money and not only stick to your vision and mission but flourish in it.

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we believe strongly in supporting our Dance Educators in all stages of their career, including Studio Ownership. So for today’s podcast we have invited 2 new Dance Studio Owners who have been in business for less than 3 years. We will discuss some of the challenges they faced opening their studio within the first few years with hopes of helping other new studio owners navigate these challenging years.

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education, we believe strongly in empowering the dance educator. We accomplish this by providing our Dance Educators with access to the most relevant and current practices in 21st-century dance education. We also accomplish this by teaming up with people like Jennifer, who are specialists in their field of study. Dancers' injury prevention, care, and rehab are topics that we regularly discuss throughout our programming and events at CNADE. Today’s podcast, however, is going to focus specifically on the cross-training component of dance injury prevention and care especially for dancers with hypermobility issues. Jennifer Milner is a ballet coach and certified Pilates trainer. She worked for Westside Dance Physical Therapy (the official physical therapists for New York City Ballet and the School of American Ballet), and has trained a variety of clients, from Olympic medalists to dancers from professional companies such as the New York City Ballet and San Francisco Ballet.

In this clip from the DSO Connect 2019 Retreat, Casey Royer takes you through developmental milestones of ages 3 through 18, so you know how to meet your students where they are and effectively teach all ages and developmental stages.   The DSO Connect Member Vault is live! Join for fresh monthly content including video webinars, downloadable PDFs, social media templates, task calendars, and more! Learn more and sign up at https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership   Join the conversation, get some support! Find us at DSO Connect Community on Facebook.

Rebecca Brettingham-Filice is the owner and artistic director of Dance Extreme Inc. located in London, Ontario, Canada. Teaching and managing the studio since inception in 1997, Rebecca has taught many students. With over 700 students attending the school annually, she is kept busy with her 30+ faculty team. She is a certified instructor with Dance Educators of America and Dance Masters of Canada, Chapter #38 where she sits on the board of directors.  Rebecca has adjudicated for a number of dance organizations, competitions and has taught at various workshops throughout Canada and the United States. Rebecca’s students have attended and are currently attending professional schools of dance and theatre in Canada and the United States. A number of Rebecca’s students are currently working professionally and are involved in dance instruction.  In 2012, Dance Extreme was honoured to perform at the Summer Olympics in London, UK. Rebecca joined Make Your Mark with the first group of students in April 2016 and part of the first Ontario Kap-it groups. In December 2017, Rebecca joined the Make Your Mark team as a Kap-it Facilitator in Ontario. In September 2018, Rebecca launched Business for Dance Studios to assist and educated dance studio owners on becoming more profitable while gaining more time for themselves. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why Rebecca decided to start a business as a dance teacher, and how her business has grown exponentially Which mistakes and learning opportunities Rebecca experienced during the rapid growth of her business Why moving into a larger space caused Rebecca unforeseen difficulties and renovation expenses Rebecca's advice for businesses looking to grow, expand and renovate their properties What lessons Rebecca learned growing up in a family of entrepreneurs and entering the world of business Why Rebecca believes it's important to continue learning and developing your personal growth as a business professional Why open-mindedness and a willingness to experiment are crucial for helping your business stand out from the competition Which key things have helped Rebecca find success in her entrepreneurial journey What plans Rebecca has for the future development of her dance studio business How to contact Rebecca Brettingham-Filice:   Email: info@danceextreme.com Website: www.danceextreme.com  

Mia Michaels is a legendary choreographer and director. She’s best known from her time as a judge and choreographer on So You Think You Can Dance, where her contemporary choreography earned her three Emmy Awards and household-name-level fame. But before Mia became a fan favorite, she had to fight to make a name for herself in the dance industry. On this episode, she talks about the struggle to break into the industry as a “bigger girl,” and says that when the dance world wouldn’t accept her the way she was, she went ahead and created her own world. And it worked! Mia is one of the dance industry’s top choreographers, and she’s pretty much done it all, from working with Madonna (which she hated) to choreographing Celine Dion’s wildly successful A New Day show in Las Vegas (which I obviously made her gush about). Mia has worked with (and “reinvented”) the Radio City Rockettes, choreographed the Broadway show Finding Neverland and the Rock of Ages film (where she became BFF with Tom Cruise), and had a featured role in Step Up Revolution. She just launched Mia Michaels Live, so if you’re a dancer, choreographer, or everyday human looking for inspiration, check it out. Mia’s authenticity and creativity will blow your mind and change your life. Mia and I recorded this episode together in her TriBeCa apartment, where we were joined by her super spunky English bulldog, Lily. (The sound is a little shaky in the first few minutes, but it clears up — and you’ll hear plenty from little Lily along the way!) During our hour together, Mia very honestly talked about everything from her iconic career to how and dealing with criticism when you’re in the public eye to how, at 50 years old, she finally learned to love, embrace, and feel comfortable in her body. Stuff We Mention on the Show: Mia Michaels Live: https://miamichaelslive.com/ Dance Spirit magazine: http://www.dancespirit.com/ Mia Michaels in Dance Spirit: http://www.dancespirit.com/be-open-to-where-life-takes-you-follow-your-instincts-2326160598.html Mia Michaels in Dance Magazine: http://www.dancemagazine.com/10-minutes-mia-michaels-2307021652.html Finding Neverland: http://findingneverlandthemusical.com/ Radio City New York Spectacular: http://www.rockettes.com/newyork/ So You Think You Can Dance: http://www.fox.com/so-you-think-you-can-dance Dance Educators of America: http://www.dancedea.com/ Tremaine: https://tremainedance.com/ Broadway Dance Center: https://broadwaydancecenter.com/ Calling You on SYTYCD Season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XIFZLlIiM Gravity on SYTYCD Season 5: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhI4CpAH8wM The Moment I Said It on SYTYCD Season 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUY4xk9XW8Q McDonald / Selznick Agency: http://msaagency.com/ Tony Robbins Unleash the Power Within: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/events/unleash-the-power-within/new-york-area-07-20-2017/ Mirabella magazine: http://www.mirabellamagazine.com/ Carbone: http://carbonenewyork.com/ Follow Mia: Instagram @miamichaels: https://www.instagram.com/miamichaels/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MiaMichaelsOfficial/ Twitter @MMRAW: https://twitter.com/MMRAW Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1: https://www.instagram.com/aliontherun1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aliontherun/ Twitter @aliontherun1: https://twitter.com/aliontherun1 Blog: http://www.aliontherunblog.com/ Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/13333410 Thank you for listening to and supporting the Ali on the Run Show! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on iTunes. Spread the run love!

Starting dance at the age of 12 he was trained in ballet, jazz, tap & acrobatics by Georgia Lynn Bowden and Jenny Lynn Hashim. He then went on to win such titles as Mr. Teen Dance Educators of America, Mr. Dance Olympus & Mr. Dance Educators runner-up. His professional highlights include: Jean Ann Ryan dancer, Siegfried & Roy, Tokyo Disneyland where he was Aladdin, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines & EFX starring Rick Springfield. He was a back up dancer for Martha Walsh, Mandalay Bay & opening gala for the Wynn Resort. Robert has worked with such choreographers as Jerry Mitchell, Michael Chambers, Missy Cochran & Emmy Award winner Kenny Ortega. He has worked for UNLV Rebel Girls & Treasure Island Resort as co-choreographer of the New Years Celebration show. His work has won national awards such as New York City Dance Alliance's Senior Critics Choice Award 2013, 2014 Teen Best Performance at The Dance Awards. His dancers have performed in shows such as Sonya Tayeh Dance Company, Stacey Tookey's “Moments Defined”, & Travis Wall's “Shaping Sound” . Robert has taught for such conventions as JUMP, Shake & Break NYC, Dance Educators of America and Dance Olympus. Robert's teaching method derives from Pilates, Franklin Method, Gyro-tonics & Feldenkrias “Awareness Through Movement.” He currently teaches at Bunker Dance Center in Las Vegas.

Philip Deal, native of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is an internationally renowned classical and contemporary dancer. He is an award winning choreographer and teacher, whose works have been commissioned by dance companies, schools, and professional dancers in the United States and abroad. At 10, Philip followed Jazz Master Frank Hatchett to NYC to train under him at the Broadway Dance Center while studying at Wiest-Barron school of TV. At 14, he received his training at the Kirov Academy of Ballet in Washington D.C. and toured with the Kirov Ballet of St. Petersburg Russia across America for three years performing as a soloist in The Nutcracker while spending his summer time at School of American Ballet and the American Ballet Theatre’s Young Dancer’s Program NYC. At the age of 16, Philip was the youngest full-ranking soloist in the history of the Komische Oper in Berlin, Germany. At 18, he was the youngest ever and only American ever to win a medal at the Concours International de Danse de Paris performing original choreography by Mia Michaels. In 2002, he taught ballet at STEPS on Broadway in New York City in its International Young Dancers Program. Philip has taught master classes and judged at regional and national dance competitions such as Dance Masters of America, Dance Educators of America and Aspire. Yoga, Pilates, Pole Fitness, Aerial Fitness Philip is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and received his certification through YogaFit Training Systems. He received his advanced Yoga training under Master Adam Nguyen, a descendant of Quang Trung Nguyen Hue, the 18th century Vietnamese King and Yoga Master at the International Yoga Institute in Virginia Beach. He has practiced Tantra Yoga with Hot Nude Yoga creator Aaron Star. He is also a certified Aerial Yoga instructor with Atmosphere Fitness. Philip is also a certified Pilates mat instructor. Philip began Pole Dancing when he was a featured dancer in North Carolina at Chasers Bar, Charlotte’s only all male nude review. He received his Pole Fitness certification through Crunch Gym, NYC X-Pert Teacher Training under Kyra Johannesen. He has competed in pole nationally at the American Pole Fitness Championships, National Aerial Pole Art, and Polesque. In November 2012 he won the silver medal at the Southern Pole Championships in Houston, Texas in the senior dramatic division. Now he teaches Pole, Aerial Silk, Aerial Hoop, Flexibility, Hand Balancing at North Shore Pole Fitness in Lawrence, MA. Philip Just completed the Animal Flow Coach workshop with Mike Fitch owner of Global Body Weight Training to become a certified Animal Flow Coach. Philip is a Level 2 certified Parkour instructor with USA Parkour a subdivision of the World Freerunning & Parkour Federation Adult Entertainment/Sex Education Five years ago Philip became an overnight sensation on the adult social network XTube as Adam Likes Apples. He began producing and directing his own brand of amateur porn. That summer he won "Best Video of the Year" at the Amateur Porn Star Awards hosted by XTube presented by EXXXotica in Miami, FL. At the time he was the #1 most viewed XTuber with over 5,000,000 video views. He worked for the reality webcam show Hot Cam Boiz as an actor and webcam model. As Adam, Philip became an infamous and renown blogger teaching his Tantra Yoga for Men, Stamina Training Techniques, and Exotic Male Dance. Philip is listed on the New School for Erotic Touch and the Orgasmic Yoga Institute as a sexologist and instructor, creating original video content for adult sex education. Today Philip holds classes and workshops in Tantra, Adult Sex Education, and Erotic Massage.

Episode 13: Teacher Interview Lindsay sits down with teacher and director Ina Szekely moments after finishing a new play workshop at Havergal College. Ina will be directing the premiere of Lindsay's play Cobweb Dreams in the spring. They talk process and what it's like to direct a premiere as her first play. Show Notes FATE (The Florida Association of Theatre Educators) CODE - Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators ABCDE - Association of British Columbia Drama Educators Our Conference Schedule (on the right-hand side of the page) Havergal College A Midsummer Night's Dream Subscribe to The Theatrefolk Podcast in iTunes by CLICKING HERE. Episode Transcript Lindsay: Welcome TFP The Theatrefolk Podcast. I am Lindsay Price, resident playwright for Theatrefolk. Hello. I hope you're well. Thanks for listening. Today I get to talk to a teacher who is going to direct the upcoming premiere of one of my plays. But first, let's do some Theatrefolk news. Craig and I are in the thick of conference season. It's always busy in the fall. It's an important part of having a company like Theatrefolk, to go and meet face-to-face with our customers and with people who we would like to be our customers. It's important to us that people see us as humans. See those two people behind that table? They're the ones the write some of the plays, and work on the web site, and write the blog posts, and do the newsletters, record the podcasts, answer the phones, respond to your emails. We are Theatrefolk, and we want people to know that we do all those above things because we care about being Theatrefolk So, last weekend we were at the Florida Association of Theater Educators conference, a longstanding teacher conference for us. It's one we have a great fondness for because Florida really was the first place where teachers connected to us as a company and as people. The first place that saw us as human beings. For a long time I would travel to Florida to do workshops and premiere plays, because that was the only area that was interested in having anything to do with me. Although, I can't say that I ever really complained about going to Florida in December or in February, just saying. Then, upcoming, this weekend, Craig and I are split in two. I head to the Code conference, Council of Ontario Drama and Dance Educators conference, which is on our home turf, yo. Oh, goodness. Anyway, that's always nice to be able to meet teachers who live and who work near us. And for the first time, Craig is going to the ABCDE conference, in British Columbia. Very excited about that one, as we connect to BC teachers a lot online, but this will be the first time in person. And as much as I love our online presence, sometimes, you need to things face-to-face. Lastly, where oh, where can you find this podcast? We post new episodes every Wednesday at Theatrefolk.com, and on our Facebook page, and Twitter, and you can subscribe to TFP on iTunes. All you have to do is search on the word Theatrefolk. Oh, this is the first in what I hop is many, many, many interviews with teachers. Schools and student performers, that's what we do, that's what we focus on. And I really want it to be an ongoing thing, where we talk to those who are in works and directing our works, and having those kinds of discussions. So this first one, I had the opportunity to sit down with the upcoming director of a new play of mine, Cob Web Dreams, which is an adaption of sorts of A Midsummer Night's Dream. It focuses on one of the minor fairies, Cob Web, and it's going to premiere at an all girl's school, Havergal College in Toronto in May of 2013. And I went into the school at the end of September to do a introductory workshop of sorts with the students, and this chat takes place right after the third day, so as you'll see, both the teacher and I were a little spacey. I'm sure you'll forgive us. Okay. So we'll just sort of ease into this. Ina: Okay.