
What if we reversed the stigma around #ImpostorSyndrome (aka #ImpostorPhenomenon aka #Impostorism )? What if you could use it as a tool, not a diagnosis? Impostorism can be an indicator that you are in the right place and that it’s time to pull up a seat at the table and learn. This week I go into the history of impostor syndrome, why it’s not going anywhere, and what you can do with it!
Show Notes:
Watch Reshma Saujani talk about Impostor Syndrome
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Jul 5
22 min

When we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies... I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton!
Show Notes
Connect with Kolton on IG
Learn about Dancin’
Listen to ep112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff
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Jun 28
48 min

This week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ecosystem, and thank you for being a wonderful guest and friend! Please enjoy this conversation with Emily Wanserski.
Show Notes:
Connect w/ Emily
Connect w/ Emily on IG
Register for Jumpstart LA
Read Dancing in the Sun, Hollywood Choreographers from 1915-1937
& Film Choreographer and Dance Directors
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Historical Mentions:
LA Tribes/Nations:
Gabrieleño Nation,Tongva Nation, Chumash Nation, Kizh Nation
Dancers/Choreographers/Historical Figures
Lestor Horton ,Michio Itō,Doris Humphrey ,Ruth St. Denis,Ted Shawn ,
Jun 21
1 hr 19 min

Ep. #179 Taylor Wilson Can Sell Anything from Shampoo to Million Dollar Homes… Oh, and He Can DANCE!
This week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody!
Show Notes:
Listen to:
Mother’s Day with “Stan”
Father’s Day with Gary Wilson
Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann
Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli
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Jun 14
1 hr 5 min

I have spent the last couple of weeks on and off the podcast talking about longevity and this week I’m bringing you my five biggest takeaways to staying in this creative game! Get your notes ready and get ready to keep on going!
Show Notes:
Listen to ep. #172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training
Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald
Ep. #174 The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey
Ep. #177 Reimagine Yourself with Kim Hale
Ep. #32 Talking Mime (Audition August Episode 1)
Support & Join the Choreographers Guild
Register for our Free Coaching Call 6/8/23
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Jun 7
23 min

I could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale. You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game.
Show Notes:
Learn more about Kim
Connect with Kim on IG
Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone
Listen to Ep. 172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training
Donate to Broadway Cares
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May 31
52 min

Have you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire.
Show Notes:
Listen to Ep. 30 How to Disagree… with People You Love
Listen to Ep. 23 How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations
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May 24
27 min

Jon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz.
Show Notes:
Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting
Watch all of Jon’s Work
Connect with Jon Boogz
Learn more about the Choreographers Guild
Listen to Ep. #52 Technique VS Style
Read The Funk Era And Beyond
Listen to Ep. #112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff
Work with Gary Imhoff
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May 17
1 hr 12 min

I have double the fun on this week's podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they've managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Kim Blank and Alif Sankey.
Show Notes:
Follow Kim Blank on IG
Follow Alif Sankey on IG
Watch Thriller
Watch Smooth Criminal
Listen to Ep. 158 Writing Your Own Legacy with Vincent Paterson
Feldenkrais Method
Connect with Sarah Ito on IG
Learn more about the Choreographer’s Guild
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May 10
1 hr

The incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well:
You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency)
Now you can listen to her story!
I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Julie McDonald.
Show Notes:
Connect with MSA
All Things End Official Music Video
Work Song Official Music Video
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May 3
1 hr
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