Podcasts about dance masters

What makes a costume truly work for acro dancers? In this episode, host Loren Dermody talks with Lorianne Hagan and Claudia Reed, two seasoned professionals with deep roots in both dance and costuming, about the evolving world of acro and contemporary dancewear. They share their personal journeys, discuss how industry trends and teacher feedback are shaping costume design, and offer practical advice for choosing costumes that support both movement and storytelling. Whether you're a studio owner or a teacher, you'll find fresh perspectives on helping your dancers feel comfortable, confident, and creative on stage. Tune in for an honest, expert look at the challenges and opportunities in dance costuming today with tips you can use for your next show or recital! Lorianne Hagan Lorianne Hagan is a respected dance educator, choreographer, and industry professional with decades of experience in dance, acrobatics, and acrobatic gymnastics. She holds a BFA in Dance from Webster University and trained in New York City at Broadway Dance Center and Steps on Broadway. Her career has included performing and directing for Circo Magnifico, teaching at Webster University for 14 years, and as a Studio Director for MJ Performing Arts Academy in St. Louis. Lorianne's students have gone on to Broadway, national tours, and regional theaters like The Muny and Stages St. Louis. She has been recognized in Dance Teacher Magazine, named Region 4 USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year, and nominated for the William T. Kemper Award. A former board member of Dance Masters of America, she now serves as Senior Sales Manager at Weissman, where she combines her deep industry knowledge with a passion for supporting performance creators. Claudia Reed Claudia Reed is a senior marketing and business leader with 35 years of experience in fashion retail, branding, and customer strategy—all centered around growing purpose-driven businesses and nurturing creative communities. For nearly 20 years, she has brought that expertise to the dance industry through her work at Weissman, a leading global costume and dancewear company. Throughout her tenure, Claudia has played a key role in evolving the Weissman brand and building out functions across the company—from marketing, ecommerce, and creative—all with a focus on ensuring customers take center stage. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Sales, she is especially passionate about listening to studio owners, amplifying their voices, and helping dance businesses grow through customer-focused strategies that blend creativity with data-driven insights. Find out more: www.weissmans.com 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

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

Acrobatic Arts company Principal Sandra Elliott and Master Teacher Vicki Fletcher unveil Acrobatic Arts' new Advanced Acro Teacher Certifications: Aerial & Back Handspring, plus Back Tuck & Back Layout. Discover how these courses can improve your teaching by focusing on high-level spotting techniques and skill mastery. Learn to identify and correct common errors and build yours and your dancer's confidence in these skills. Don't miss out! Tune in now! About Sandra Elliott With over 30 years teaching experience, Sandra has also been enjoying her role as a course conductor and examiner with Acrobatic Arts since its inception in 2012. She assisted in developing the Module 1 Teacher's Certification Course. In addition, she developed the Graduate Student Teacher's Certification course, the Adjudicator Certification for AcroDancecourse and the Pin Examiner Certification course. Sandra is a registered teacher with the Royal Academy of Dance and has her Bachelor of Education Degree, with a major in dance. Throughout her teaching career, she has successfully prepared students for all levels of RAD exams. One of her students achieved her Royal Academy of Dance Solo Seal while another student participated in the RAD's Margot Fonteyn International Ballet Competition (formerly ‘The Genee') who later became a member of the Citie Ballet Company and is currently a member of Ballet Kelowna. Sandra has also been closely involved in the training of many students who have gone on to dance in professional shows including The Music Man (Broadway), Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, Movin' Out (Canadian Tour), Cirque Du Soleil (Las Vegas), So You Think You Can Dance Canada, Celine Dion and Taylor Swift. One of those students was the 2013 winner of UK's Got To Dance and a competitor in World of Dance Season 2. He is currently running his own contemporary company ‘Untitled' out of the UK. Sandra's choreography has won many overall, title and choreography awards. She is passionate about not only developing artistic dancers that have excellent technique but she also loves helping dancers to understand how the things they learn in dance can translate into their personal lives helping them to push themselves to be the best they can be. About Vicki Fletcher Vicki Fletcher was born and currently lives in Ontario Canada and has been dancing since the age of 2. She soon realized that her love for all forms of dance was something she wanted to share with others through teaching. She began teaching at the age of 17 and has been doing it ever since. Vicki brings 25 years of teaching experience in jazz,tap,acro,lyrical, stretch and conditioning and musical theatre. Vicki graduated from Dance Masters of America's Teacher's Training School at Kent State University and the University of New York in Buffalo and is also certified through the Ontario's Gymnastics Federation. Vicki has adjudicated dance competitions and has taught workshops at many studios in Canada. She feels it is very important to stay current with your training so attends workshops and conventions whenever she can. She has won many awards for her creative and innovative choreography and her students have won numerous awards,scholarships and titles. Many have gone on to pursue their own careers in dance whether it be performing in companies or on cruise ships, studying dance in University and becoming teachers themselves. Through her years of teaching Vicki has become more and more passionate towards the acro aspect of dance and has had great success in building a strong acro studio. This love for acro and the desire to see it done safely by teachers and students is what makes being a part of Acrobatic Arts so exciting for her. She is looking forward to working with students and teachers from all over the world who share her passion for acro. 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

Melanie Lien PalmCurrently: Body Wisdom LLC as owner, practitioner, instructor, presenter, perpetual student (I would LOVE to offer a 6 hour class of BodyTalk Access and/or a 1.5 hour class of EmotionalResolution for DANCERS! I'd be combining my love of dance with my love of energy medicine. BodyTalk is very helpful in operating at peak performance, preventing and recovering more quickly from injuries, and reconnecting lines of communication within your body. EmRes is very helpful in resolving emotional upset within 60 seconds. Contact me if you're interested in coordinating a class for a group either in-person or on Zoom.) www.BodyWisdomMelaniePalm.comCurrent certificates: Advanced BodyTalk and PaRama Practitioner, BodyTalk Access and MindScape Instructor, HelioSol Practitioner, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy and International Yoga Therapist, Emotional Resolution Practitioner and Instructor, ElectroDermal Stress Analysis, Holistic Health PractitionerHomeschool: Founded, owned, administered and taught in Sunrise School serving infant through 2 nd grade, combining Montessori, Waldorf, Peacemaking and Creative Arts ~ 5 years Homeschooled our children and other's children ~ 10 yearsPresented at several homeschool workshops and wrote articles for international magazines Dance Performance: Pina Bausch Tanztheater Wuppertal ~6+ years in ‘80's touring in 11 countries, performing in 13 pieces, involved in creation of 3 piecesWild Space, U Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Minnesota Dance Theater, Black Hills Dance Theater, U of Utah, Creighton U, Omaha Opera Ballet, Academy of Dance, amongst othersTeaching and Choreographing: Various Universities ~ 7 yearsUniversity of Wisconsin Milwaukee ~ 2 years full timeGuest residencies at Creighton U, South Dakota State, North Carolina – Greensboro, New York U Tisch School of the Arts, U of Montana, Vassar, Northwestern, amongst othersPublic School residencies through NY and SD Artist-In-Schools K-12 ~ 15 yearsVarious dance schools and companies ~ 15 years including Johanna Meier's Opera workshops, Wild Space Dance Co WI, CoDanceCo NY, Dance Masters of WI, Montana Dance Arts, MidAmerica Dance Network, MN Dance Alliance, Dahl Fine Arts SD, “I Have a Dream” Program for Underprivileged Children NY, Lind Dance, Abbot Hospital for Emotionally Disturbed Children, Young Audiences MDT, SD School for Visually Impaired, amongst othersNumerous Panels and Adjudication, Recipient of GrantsInterests: People, nature, languages, joy, inspiration, gratitude

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

"Me? I'm the biggest bitch of them all," says Dance Moms choreographer Ed Phelan on this episode of Back at the Barre. Ed has been choreographing for over 25 years, including working with Abby well before Dance Moms was conceived.As someone who was there at the beginning; Ed offers insight into why he thinks the show could have only worked with this group of moms and girls. He addresses many of his concerns going in and how producers originally pitched him as Abby's villainous foil.Christi and Kelly cite Ed as the one responsible for some of their favorite routines. Ed gives a little backstory on those dances, including what Abby contributed and what she took credit for (and how that got her kicked out of Dance Masters). Ed could actually teach kids how to dance whereas Abby never taught them anything, though credit is given for her skills as a choreographer.Also, how many Big Macs could Abby fit under one car seat? The answer may shock you, though it certainly didn't shock these three.Quotes“People. They'll talk about the show and things that they think they know and I'm like you don't even know these ladies, they were like my buddies. We used to go out and have a good time. It was so laid back when we were all together. Abby would usually ruin it with some kind of tantrum.” (15:01 -15:18 | Ed)“Those were the five kids on the show because those were the five kids left in that class.” (17:33-17:36 | Ed)“Wait you got Abby thrown out of Dance Masters? Well when they were thrown out of Dance Masters it really had nothing to do with Dance Moms, that was just the icing on the cake.” (21:30-21:37 | Christi and Ed)“Listen, I was married. I have a gorgeous ex-wife. If I'm going to be with a woman I'm going back there.” (42:03-42:08 | Ed)LinksSubscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50aSBAYXH_9yU2YkKyXZ0w Subscribe to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/backtothebarreThank you to Ashley Jana for allowing us to use Electricity!! Follow her on IG HERE: https://instagram.com/ashleyjanamusic?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Download Electricity HERE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/electricity/1497482509?i=1497482510Follow Christi on IG: www.instagram.com/christilukasiakFollow Kelly on IG: www.instagram.com/kellylhyland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

A day late, but worth the wait!  We hope you enjoy our wonderful talk with Sterling Masters!Sterling Masters recently completed a 12 year run in the Broadway Company of the blockbuster hit musical WICKED as the Witch's Mother. She is also a former Dance Captain for the company. Her journey to Broadway includes five National Tours: WICKED (Dance Captain/Witch's Mother), A CHORUS LINE (1st National, Original Cast), JOSEPH…DREAMCOAT (Dance Captain), THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE (Dance Captain), and FOSSE. Before dancing professionally, she trained at JMSD in Charlotte, NC under the direction of her mother, as well as programs at North Carolina School of the Arts, American Ballet Theatre, Joffrey Ballet School, Kirov Academy of Ballet, and Ann Reinking's Broadway Theatre Project. She was Petite Miss, Junior Miss, Teen Miss and Miss Dance for DMA Chapter 15, and was the first dancer to hold all four titles for Carolina Dance Masters. In addition to performing, Sterling loves teaching, choreographing and coaching students across the country. She is a member of Dance Masters of America Chapter #15 and is certified in Children's Yoga through YogiBeans. @sterlingmastersThank 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

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

In this episode, Master Teacher Vicki Fletcher reviews the key elements for a solid and safe back handspring. Learn drills and skills to help with this difficult skill for your littles to advanced dancers! ‍ Vicki Fletcher was born and currently lives in Ontario Canada and has been dancing since the age of 2. She soon realized that her love for all forms of dance was something she wanted to share with others through teaching. She began teaching at the age of 17 and has been doing it ever since. Vicki brings 25 years of teaching experience in jazz,tap,acro,lyrical, stretch and conditioning and musical theatre. Vicki graduated from Dance Masters of America's Teacher's Training School at Kent State University and the University of New York in Buffalo and is also certified through the Ontario's Gymnastics Federation. Vicki has adjudicated dance competitions and has taught workshops at many studios in Canada. She feels it is very important to stay current with your training so attends workshops and conventions whenever she can. She has won many awards for her creative and innovative choreography and her students have won numerous awards,scholarships and titles. Many have gone on to pursue their own careers in dance whether it be performing in companies or on cruise ships, studying dance in University and becoming teachers themselves. Through her years of teaching Vicki has become more and more passionate towards the acro aspect of dance and has had great success in building a strong acro studio. This love for acro and the desire to see it done safely by teachers and students is what makes being a part of Acrobatic Arts so exciting for her. She is looking forward to working with students and teachers from all over the world who share her passion for acro. Need some visuals? Check out Vicki's Weekly Mini presentation, Key Elements for a Solid and Safe Back Handspring, on YouTube! 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, Master Teacher Vicki Fletcher gives ideas for drills and skills that you can work on with your incline mat. You will find great ideas for building strength and confidence in little to advanced dancers! Vicki Fletcher was born and currently lives in Ontario Canada and has been dancing since the age of 2. She soon realized that her love for all forms of dance was something she wanted to share with others through teaching. She began teaching at the age of 17 and has been doing it ever since. Vicki brings 25 years of teaching experience in jazz,tap,acro,lyrical, stretch and conditioning and musical theatre. Vicki graduated from Dance Masters of America's Teacher's Training School at Kent State University and the University of New York in Buffalo and is also certified through the Ontario's Gymnastics Federation. Vicki has adjudicated dance competitions and has taught workshops at many studios in Canada. She feels it is very important to stay current with your training so attends workshops and conventions whenever she can. She has won many awards for her creative and innovative choreography and her students have won numerous awards,scholarships and titles. Many have gone on to pursue their own careers in dance whether it be performing in companies or on cruise ships, studying dance in University and becoming teachers themselves. Through her years of teaching Vicki has become more and more passionate towards the acro aspect of dance and has had great success in building a strong acro studio. This love for acro and the desire to see it done safely by teachers and students is what makes being a part of Acrobatic Arts so exciting for her. She is looking forward to working with students and teachers from all over the world who share her passion for acro. Need some visuals? Check out Vicki's Weekly Mini presentation, Many ways to use an incline mat, on YouTube! 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

After spending 22 years as a working and teaching professional in New York City, Michael decided to follow his instincts and try living and working in Paris. Michael is currently teaching several different disciplines in Europe.            Broadway Jazz            Ballet            Vocal Technique            Musical Theatre TechniquesWith the help of his collaborator Marion Martelin and guided by the original creator Stephen Schwartz, Michael is in the midst of bringing the beloved Broadway musical PIPPIN to France.  He is the director and choreographer.  He also opened France's 1st American Musical Theatre Academy.  His students have been cast as performers at the world famous Crazy Horse, tours, and moved on to London's top schools.Michael is also a singer/storyteller in Paris.  He has sold out some of Paris' most popular jazz clubs (Cave 38 and Cafe Universel) with his jazz concerts.As a performer, Michael has performed all over the world.  His 1st professional job was dancing in the acclaimed European production of West Side Story.  His other credits include Anything Goes, Cabaret, A Christmas Carol, amoung others.  Most recently, he  was thrilled to portray Patrick in Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens directed by Bill Russell.  Michael also worked closely with Tony Award Winner Ann Reinking in the workshop productions of Chicago for Broadway/Encores, Applause for Papermill Playhouse/National Tour and Bye, Bye Birdie for ABC-TV.   As a teacher, Michael has taught at Marymount Manhattan College (Musical Theatre Program), The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (Intergrated Program), Ballet Hispanico, Dance Masters of America, Studio Harmonic(Paris), Madrid Dance Center (Madrid), Stage International de Danse (Liege), amoung many others.  Support the show

Episode Notes Following the U.S. Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and '60s, the language about how we talk about race (and tap dance) changed. In the new era of color-blind speech, one must navigate a slippery slope of semantics to uncover the racial subtext underneath. Host Tristan Bruns takes a look at the book "Tapworks" by Beverly Fletcher—the official tap dance reference manual of the Dance Masters of America—regarded by Bruns as a tap dance history written under the lens of a color-blind racial ideology. Bruns references the work of sociologist Eduardo Bonilla-Silva, historian Tyler Anbinder, linguistic anthropologist Jane H. Hill and others in an attempt to prove why color-blind tap dance history is bad tap dance history. Hoo-boy! This is a long one, so here are some time stamps to help you navigate this episode: 0:00-5:40 Theme Song/Series Summary/Beverylt Fletcher and "Tapworks" Introductions 5:41-25:55 What is a racially color-blind ideology? 25:56-37:38 "Introduction" of "Tapworks" 37:39-44:20 European Influence and "African Heritage" 44:21-54:34 Notes on the slave trade/_Happy Slave Ship Dancers Theory/_Stono Rebellion 54:35-1:04:00 Five Points/William Henry Lane a.k.a. "Master Juba" 1:04:01-1:10:15 The Appeal of Blackface Minstrelsy 1:10:16-1:13:20 Some good history/Comparison to "The Book of Tap" 1:13:21-1:17:12 Theories about the "Death of Tap Dance" 1:17:13-1:18:53 The final page/Tap Dogs and _Riverdance/_African "steps" and Irish "feel" 1:18:54-1:21:23 Clip from the Either/And Podcast by Bril Barrett about Riverdance 1:21:24-1:24:56 Living in a white habitus/Lee Atwater interview on the "Southern Strategy" 1:24:57-1:28:20 Two anecdotal accounts: Story of "Nick"/Listening to "UTC" 1:28:21-1:31:45 Learning lessons from history/Anonymous testimony about Fletcher 1:31:46-1:35:00 What is "personalism"? 1:35:01-1:35:55 Anecdote #3: Forced happiness in dance competitions 1:35:56-1:42:22 "Tapworks" and the Dance Masters of America 1:42:23-1:47:25 The U.S. dance industry as one large white habitus/Call to Action 1:47:26-1:48:32 Disclaimers and acknowledgements 1:48:33-1:53:25 Tap Dance Podcast Roundup Support this program by joining us on Patreon. 50% of all support goes to the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Tap Academy at the Harold Washington Cultural Center on Chicago's historic South Side. Link to our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/GFADAF Or support this program through a one time donation in our tip jar! Thank you to Patreon supporters Liz Rancourt-Smith, Junior Laniyan and Pamela Heatherington. The Gasps From A Dying Art Form Podcast is a member of the M.A.D.D. Rhythms Podcast Network. #RespectTheDance Support Gasps From A Dying Art Form by contributing to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/gasps-from-a-dying-art-form This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Allain Lupien has had an incredible career filled with amazing experiences and successes. You might know him best for his role as Lucien in The Next Step but his dance journey actually started when he was a young boy.Allain was only 8 when his mother was sticken down with polio, she was 22 at the time and vowed that all of her children would dance. He might of fought it in the beginning but very soon became grateful that she had enrolled him in dance classes.As a student, Allain studied and competed in Jazz, Tap and Ballet until the age of 19, when he began teaching and performing. Allain soon became a member of the Canadian Actors Equity Association and Dance Masters of America.He and his wife opened Canadian Dance Company in 1985. Under his direction, CDC has won the highest awards in the major dance competitions in Canada, the U.S. and Europe. His Choreography represented Team Canada in the World Dance Championships in 2005 and achieved the highest medal standings for Canada to date.His training has produced many professionals in dance who have performed in films such as Hairspray the major motion picture, Broadway Musicals as well as professional ballet companies like the National Ballet of Canada and attend the best schools such as Julliard, The National Ballet Of Canada and Pointe Park.Allain's greatest strength is in his ability to inspire dancers of any age and of all talent levels. His classes drive students to reach their full potential. As a result, he has been responsible for helping some of the finest dancers in the industry achieve their dreams.

Past CNADM Presidents, Debbie Werbrouck and Julie Bodle explain the different programs and offerings through Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.This episode covers how CNADM programs can benefit dancers and dance educators.

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/

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!  

Richard Elszy is passionately dedicated to training the next generation of dancers through his technical expertise, and inspiring them with inventive and picturesque choreography. We talk about starting late as a dancer, how he had to work through alignment and his body type that wasn’t technically ideal, the power of using imagery, the nerves that come with sharing his work on social media and online platforms, and Building Blocks of Dance!   “Building Blocks of Dance” is an online dance technique program for teachers.  BBD provides strategies and tips on how to make complex concepts relatable to young dancers.  This program has successfully inspired teachers throughout the US and across the globe.  However these are not the only online tools he has to offer. Richard has become a teaching sensation, offering online Lyrical Dance Classes, which are featured on DancePlug.com and as well has his own “Dance Technique on the Edge” videos available to dancers around the world.   As a Los Angeles bases choreographer, Richard’s classes at the esteemed Edge Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles are a popular place for students to work toward formulating technique into artistry. He has presented numerous works of choreography at Club Jeté – LA’s Premier Dance Showcase, as well as coaching and choreographing dance concept videos featuring Nia Frazier of ‘Dance Moms’ titled “Young Love”,  Chelsie Hill and the Rollettes “Be Boundless” and “We Can Together” campaigns and choreographing a TV pilot for TV star and Emmy nominated actress Shanti Lowry of ‘Family Time.’ Richard also travels throughout the US, Canada and Australia teaching master classes and choreography for studios and conventions such as “Immerse Artists Experience” “Movement Dance” “Dance Masters Of Michigan" “Chicago National Association of Dance Masters” and the “Rollettes Experience”.  He was also recently awarded the “Believer Award” at the 2019 “Be Boundless Summit” for his choreography work with the” Rollettes”.   Richard’s choreography has earned several national awards, and other accreditations including the 2011 Rainbow Elite ‘Video of the Year’ for “Step Sisters” and nomination for Best Novelty/Character Musical Theater at the 2012 KARTV Dance Awards for “500 Miles.” Richard was recently awarded the Star Award in the Best Ballet/Open Category for his piece “Swim Good” at 2019 Industry Dance Awards in Hollywood.  This was Richard’s second time receiving this honor as he was the 2014 winner for his piece “Tornado”. He also received a 2015 Industry Dance Award nomination for his work entitled, “All I Could Do.”   Richard combines his extensive understanding of technique with an innovative choreographic style to create a unique class and coaching experience for dancers of all levels across America and abroad. With his endless yearning for knowledge, Richard is eager to see what journeys he will embark on next, and is enthused by the opportunity to continue inspiring future generations of artists.

Angela Carter is an award-winning choreographer, studio owner and highly sought out master teacher. She's the owner of Tap'd Out Studio, a private rental dance, fitness and creative space in Los Angeles, Ca, and is currently an Assistant Director for Hollywood Vibe. She has also worked for various conventions, studios and organizations (Dance Challenge – Guatemala, CoDance, Metropolitan School of the Arts, N-House Dance Productions, 3D Dance Network, Dance Olympus, Dance Masters of America, etc.). Learn more about her work at: https://www.tapintothenetwork.com Learn more about Angela Lucas at: https://angelalucas.net https://themadewithpurpose.co Instagram: @ang_luc

Joey Arrigo is an dancer, aerialist and choreographer. He was “the trickster” in Cirque du Soleil’s KOOZA and part of Shaping Sound Dance Company’s first national tour. He was also a Top 20 dancer on So You Think You Can Dance Canada and a choreographer’s assistant to Mia Michaels during Seasons 1–3. Joey holds multiple titles from Dance Masters of America and was the 2010 Senior National VIP for JUMP. He has choreographed and taught in Canada, the US, Europe, and Australia, including teaching with Break The Floor’s conventions, JUMP, NUVO and 24/7. Currently, Joey plays the lead role of “Waz” in Cirque du Soleil’s VOLTA. thedancepodcast.com insta: @thedancepodcast Learn more about the Dance Studio Owners Association: https://dsoa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dancestudioownersassociation/ https://www.facebook.com/dancestudioownersassociation/

Awake 2 Oneness Radio with producer and actor Rochelle Vallese on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 7:00 PM EDT. This program was pre-recorded. From a very early age, Rochelle developed a lifelong passion for performing and studied dance under the guidance of Dance Masters of America. After many award winning performances, Rochelle stepped off the stage and branched out to study Communications. In Los Angeles, she entered into the study of film acting, and returned to the stage and screen as an actor. In 2011 she stepped into the role of producer to form her own production company King Kai Productions, with a new knowledge of merging the creative artist and business of entertainment. To learn more about Rochelle and King Kai Productions visit these websites: https://www.rochellevallese.com/ https://www.kingkaiproductions.com/

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  

Think you have what it takes to be an exceptional dancer? Listen as Sophia talks about dancing's physical challenges.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Jordan DuMars, NYC based dancer, teacher, and choreographer, and certified Dance Masters of America teacher. Jordan is a multi-talented dance artist - and that’s not by accident. Between teaching at 3 studios, choreographing her own work in several different styles of dance, and performing in music videos and as a back-up dancer, Jordan has learned one of the most important lessons: don’t let yourself get stuck in a box. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

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.