Cheryl Baxter’s very first job as a young dancer put her on the set of Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Kenny Ortega. What does it feel like to step into a world like that straight out of a small town in Wisconsin? And how do you carry lessons from legends into a career that lasts for decades?  Joining John Corella in this episode, Cheryl reflects on the magic of Xanadu, the influence of Gene Kelly’s ease and Olivia Newton-John’s authenticity, and the ways she has kept her career alive through every crossover - from film and television to teaching and even TikTok! Cheryl’s story invites you to think about resilience, reinvention, and the joy that comes from saying yes to new stages of life in dance. Episode Breakdown: Connect with Cheryl Baxter:Follow Cheryl on Instagram Connect with John Corella:Follow Dance Dad with John Corella on InstagramFollow John on InstagramJoin Dance Dad with John Corella on PatreonJohn Corella WebsitePodcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm