Movement Guidance: Recent Episodes
Annie Libera
Welcome to Movement Guidance! We are dance podcast that touches on all aspects of the dance industry and community across the country. No matter where in the world you are located or where you are at in your dance journey, Movement Guidance believes in your role in the dance community. We are here to help educate you on all what the dance world has to offer and how we as members of the dance community can make it the industry we want for tomorrow. Take in all the knowledge, advice, and cautionary tales from our guests who come from all different aspects of the community.
This week on Movement Guidance we have Sherri Gonzalez! Originally from League City, Texas, she received her BFA in Dance Theater at AMDA. She has also completed a handful of training programs from Motivating Excellence with Rhapsody James, KMElite, ImBrace with Ian Mckenzie, and recently became a member of the 2022 - 2023 TROUPE COMPANY. Some of her credits include Jennifer Lopez, Tinashe, Jason Derulo, Ava Max, Kelly Clarkson, John Legend, Ne-Yo, Kanye West, Victoria Monet and more. She also travels across the country on behalf of her alma mater, AMDA, where she is able to recruit and reward college scholarships on behalf of the dance department.
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This week on Movement Guidance we are celebrating our 100th episode! Join Annie and her roommate, Connor, as they talk about the journey of the podcast over the last two years. Annie will be sharing who her favorite guests were, how the podcast has changed, where she hopes it will go in the future. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance & @annie_libera
This week on Movement Guidance we have ShirJuanda “Bounce!" She is originally from Dallas, Texas. She started training with Debbie Allen and her staff at the age of six alongside summer programs at Alvin Ailey and Joffrey Ballet. Some of her credits include Mary J. Blige, Meghan Trainor, will.i.am, Cherry Boom Boom, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, the Hallmark Channel, and so much more. When she isn’t dancing or choreographing she is chatting it up on her podcast, The BZY-B Wine Down.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Maycee Steele! She has worked with a handful of some of the biggest names in the industry from Andrew Winghart, to Blake McGrath, Brian Friedman, Jemel McWilliams, Kyle Hanagami, Liz Imperio, Luther Brown, NappyTabs, Tessandra Chavez, Tyce Diorio, and so many more. Some of her credits include the iHeart Jingle Ball Tour with Dixie D’Amelio, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Darren Criss, Hailee Steinfeld, Latin AMA’s, Latin Billboard Awards, Oscars, and so much more.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Marco Cruz! Some of his credits include Rihanna, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Olivia Newton John, amongst others. In 2015 he started his business, True Dance Potential, which is an elite personal dance training company.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jenn Stafford! She is a dancer, actor, and vocalist originally from Canada. You will soon be able to catch her on the big screen in Avatar 2 and 3. Some of her additional credits include The Tony Awards, The Grammy Awards, Dear White People, Katy Perry, A Week Away, and Cirque Du Soleil in The Beatles LOVE and 45 Degrees.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jensen Freedman! She is originally from Simi Valley in California. She is a professional tap dancer with Tap Sounds Underground and Rithem Dance Company. She has worked as a traveling personal assistant and assistant choreographer to one of her mentors, Ryan Lohoff. You can catch her teaching tap across the country with Intrigue Dance Convention & Tap Into The Network.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Shelby Davis! She has worked closely with Marinda Davis, Brooke Pierotti, Al Blackstone, Andrew Winghart, and others. She was a part of Kiersten Russell’s company, PURSUIT, on Season 2 of World of Dance. Some of her credits include Jennifer Lopez, Little Big Town, and Derek Hough. She is also a company member with MashUp Contemporary Dance company and marInspired; The Storytellers.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Allie Christensen! She is a former professional dancer who has worked with LINES Ballet Ensemble in San Francisco and The Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Israel. After a life changing injury she received her Gyrotonics Certification and later became a Dance Movement Specialist. In 2013 she started Align Fitness by Allie where she is sharing her wealth of knowledge that she wished her 12 year old dancing self would have had. She has worked with dancers both virtually and in-person where she focuses on alignment and current evidence to harness your body's potential as a mover. She also has a fabulous podcast called Beyond The Pointe where she talks with people who have centered their careers around dance. She brings them together to help dancers and parents to be more informed so they can reach their goals in dance.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Hannah Easley! She is originally from Ohio but she has lived and worked as a dancer, choreographer, and teacher all over the US. But it was living in Seattle where she started her own touring training company called The Westsiders. Some of her commercial credits include Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Ricky Martin, T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Amazon to name a few. You can also catch her teaching across the country at Artists Simply Human.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have our very first Giving Tuesday episode! I have teamed up with the I’m A Dancer Against Cancer non-profit to give you all the information you need to know about them in hopes you will donate this upcoming Giving Tuesday. On this episode we are speaking with Jocelyn Basham who is the administrator for the campaign.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Halima Dodo! She is originally from Florida and she has worked with major artists such as Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, Justin Beiber, JoJo, and Daddy Yankee. You can also catch her on Netflix in The Prom and on Disney+ in Beyonce’s Black Is King. She is also the creator of Passion Dance Intensive.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Rachel Leigh Dolan! She is a 2 time Helen Hayes Award Winning Choreographer. As a choreographer, some of her favorite credits include Annie at Olney Theatre Center, James and the Giant Peach at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Carousel at Arena Stage, and working as an Associate Choreographer for Step One Dance Company on Holland America Cruise Line. She is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, is a founding faculty member at the innovative private performing arts secondary school, The Academy at Metropolitan School of the Arts, and she is also the Founder and Artistic Director of best8. You can also catch her teaching weekly at Broadway Dance Center.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jess Cummings! Jess is originally from Montreal, Canada. Her career first started when she joined the dance crew, Extreme, with which she went on to represent Canada at Hip Hop International where they won Gold in 2004. Some of her credits since moving to LA include JBL Audio, LEGO Movie 2, VidCon, We Day, and so much more. She has also worked as an assistant choreographer on Disney’s Raven’s Home and the band Now United.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kelsey Lyna’ Richardson! Her career first started when she lived in Houston and danced for the Houston Rockets NBA Dance Team. Since moving to LA she has danced with Beyonce, Pitbull, Bruno Mars, Ariana Grande, Brandy, Tinashe, and so many more artists. She has also worked as an Assistant Choreographer to Amari Marshall for the 2019 American Music Awards for Ciara alongside Hi-Hat and Jamaica Craft.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Annie Gratton! She is originally from Quebec, Canada. Some of her credits include the Latin Grammy Awards, Hairspray Live, TED 2, Penny Dreadful, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and assisting Tyce Diorio on So You Think You Can Dance. You can catch her teaching jazz across the country on Hollywood Dance Jamz.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Charles Fournier! Originally from Michigan, he received his BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts. His credits include Season 2 on World Of Dance, Dancing With The Stars, Little Mermaid Live, Penny Dreadful, The Cheetah Girls, The Jonas Brothers, Eminem, Josh Groban, David Schwimmer, and Helene Fischer just to name a few of them.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Amanda Garcia! Originally from Dallas, she graduated from Chapman University with her BFA in Dance Performance and minor in Entrepreneurship. Some of her credits include Paul Mitchell, Burger King, Kevin Hart, PopSugar, Red Bull, and many others. On top of being a dancer she has worked and been awarded as a choreographer. Coming full circle, she did not let her minor in entrepreneurship go to waste, she has launched her own Eyelash Extension Business called AGLashes.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kurtis Sprung! Born in Upstate New York, he has worked in both the concert dance industry as well as the commercial industry. He has performed with companies such as Phoenix Ballet, Embodiment Collective, The Bad Boys of Dance, and he was the lead character of Cirque Du Soleil’s “The Beatles LOVE.” You may also recognize him from season three of World Of Dance. He has also performed with Neil Patrick Harris, Jewel, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ray Parker Jr. Additionally, you can catch him teaching across the country on JUMP and Radix Dance Convention.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kim Hale! From working as a dancer, to teacher, choreographer, agent, and professor, she now is focusing on her new venture in Public Relations. Some of her credits include the 2020 Netflix Holiday musical Christmas In The Square, The Ellen Show, Grey’s Anatomy, The Late Late Show, State Farm, Harley Davidson, Redken, amongst countless others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Christina Barras! She is a professional dancer turned makeup artist. Some of her dance credits include Penny Dreadful, Snoop Dogg, Tyga, Iggy Azalea, amongst many others. After a life changing performance where she had a seizure on stage in Brazil, she made a pivot and focused on becoming a makeup artist. Some of her makeup credentials include National Geographic, Pet Smart, Proactiv, Staples, lots of dancers headshots, and so much more.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have John Sovec! He had a very long and successful career in many aspects of the dance and entertainment industry. He has since transitioned to working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He is also a regular author for Huffington Post, Medium, and Good Therapy.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Nia Lonette! She is originally from Maryland. Her industry career began when she joined Capital Movement Dance Company in the D.C. area for 3 years. Since moving to LA in 2017, she has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Camilla Cabello, Cold Play, Cardi B, and others. She has also worked as a model for companies such as 7-Eleven, Tiffany & Co., and Sony.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Liezel Marie! She holds her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Master’s in Education. Her choreography has been seen at Universal City Walk, The Staples Center, Carnival Cruise Lines, World Of Dance, and many more. Aside from her credits, her main passion is dance education. She mentors and coaches students at LA Academy of the Fine Arts, Interlochen, The Mob HQ, Glendale Community College amongst others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kendall Baab! She received her BA in Dance Science from California State University Long Beach and she received her Master’s in Dance Science from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. She is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and health coach. She created her company, BodyKinect, to share accessible dance science education for dancers and dance educators.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Alex Kessinger! Originally from Southern California, she has been working in the industry since the age of 6. She worked as a child actor and dancer where she worked on numerous commercials, print work, and danced with Martin Short in Disney’s Santa Clause 3. She graduated with her BFA in Dance Performance and minor in Theater Technology from Chapman University. Some of her current credits include Jojo Siwa, Glow, Paula Abdul, and many others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have William Harris III! Originally from Nashville, post high school he attended The Debbie Allen Dance Academy on a full scholarship. Some of his credits include the Super Bowl with The Weeknd, CMA’s Country Christmas, Glee National Tour, The Oscars, A Week Away, Crosswalk the Musical, Unity Dance Ensemble, Gone With The Bullets, multiple Japanese Popstars, and so much more. He has also worked as an assistant choreographer, choreographer, model, teacher, stylist, and clothing designer.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Julie Nguyen! She has graced the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine and her studio was ranked as one of the top twenty studios in the nation. After 17 years as a studio owner, she took her passion for teaching overseas to help build jazz and contemporary dance programs in China. Some titles she holds are mom, certified life coach, reiki master, choreographer, and entrepreneur.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Tara Jean Popowich! She won So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 in Canada. She also made it to the Top 6 as a celebrity on Dancing With The Stars in Season 7 in India. Her resume is jam packed but some of her credits include Carly Rae Jepsen, Pharrell, Calvin Klein, Shania Twain, World of Dance Poland and many more. She is also the creator of Human1Dancer2, which is a family run business.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Stephani Sosa! We first met her in Season 16 on So You Think You Can Dance where she made it to the Top 9. Before her SYTYCD journey, she had won 2 National Titles in Latin Ballroom competitions. Some of her credits include Season 1 & 2 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney +, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and World of Dance.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Michelle Zurita! Originally from Chicago, she received her BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago. While in school she joined Zhantra Entertainment. She has performed at numerous music festivals such as Spring Awakening, EDC Las Vegas, Paradiso, and multiple other Insomniac events. Currently she is working with Tonic Tribe and is performing in Mr. Daddy’s Cabaret in Las Vegas.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jordan Reichert! Originally from Kansas City, I met her at Columbia College Chicago where we both got our degrees in dance. After graduating she moved to NYC and completed the Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester Program. But it was in New York that she found her love and passion for fitness. She is a certified personal trainer and she teaches barre, cycle, and dance classes. She is also a content curation queen!
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Lucy Diaz! Originally from Orange County, she has danced for pro sports teams such as the NBA Celtics, LA Kiss, and MLS Chivas USA. Since moving to the LA area she has worked with artists such as Prince Royce, Kevin Hart, Iggy Azalea, J. Balvin, and Lil John to name a few. Aside from working as a professional dancer she also works as a choreographer and dance teacher.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kristyn Nurkka! Originally from Arizona, she started dancing in the competition circuit of the industry before moving to LA. Some of her credits include Twenty One Pilots, Rilan, American Horror Story, Asher Angel, Buzzfeed, and more. She has also worked as an assistant for Andre Fuentes and Galen Hooks.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jennifer Bermeo! Originally from New Jersey, she received her BA in Dance from Marymount Manhattan. Her credits include Selena Gomez, Iggy Azalea, Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Ted 2, Trolls, The Tonight Show, Lip Sync Battle, Dancing with The stars, and more. She has also worked behind the camera and has launched a new business!
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Suzie Elias! She is originally from Lake Tahoe. Some of her credits include NBA Clippers, Snoop Dog, Paul Stanley, Vidya Vox, Panda Express, Pepsi, Takis, Disney XD, Lady Dynamite, and many others. She has also worked as a magician’s assistant and holds the position of Dance Captain with Karmagraphy Entertainment Company.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Christopher Frazier! Originally from Oklahoma City, he has his BFA in Modern Dance Performance from the University of Oklahoma. Some of his credits include Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theater, a national commercial for H&R block, Lula Washington Dance Theater, Todrick Hall, and he is an international published model. Additionally, he has worked with Impact Master Conservatory where they have taught dance to orphans and children with HIV in Kenya.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kai Martinez! She is originally from Queens, New York. She has worked as a professional dancer in the industry for over 12 years. Some of her credits include Lip Sync Battle, The Good Place, The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, East Los High, Walmart, AT&T, H&R Block, Shoe Carnival, Hard Rock Cafe, Omarion, Camila Cabello, Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Kendrick Lamar, Jason Derulo, and many more. Additionally, she has worked as a movement coach, choreographer, creative director, co-director, and a teacher.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Tiffany Theodore! Originally from Colorado, she attended Chapman University where she received her BFA in Dance Performance and minor in Advertising. Some of her credits include the movie Summertime with Andrew Winghart, LA Opera, VidCon, America's Got Talent, Madame Gandhi, and Send It Society just to name a few.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Zen Waterford! Originally from St. Louis, she lived a Hannah Montana lifestyle in the sense that she was in the Army while pursuing her passion for dance. Some of her credits include Lady Gaga, Apple, Adidas, among others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Bash Johnson! One word to describe Bash is INTERNATIONAL. He has danced, choreographed, and directed all over the world. Some of his dance credits include Mariah Carey, Kanye West, Daddy Yankee, Migos, America’s Got Talent, Greatest Showman Live Commercial, Doritos, Geico, Lee Jeans, Toyota, Smirnoff, and many others. Some of his choreography credits include L’Oreal, Jessica Sutta from The Pussycat Dolls, Daphne Willis, and many others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Ellie Soto! Ellie began her professional dancer career after graduating from Arizona State University on a Presidential Academic Scholarship. To further her education even more, she attended Alvin Ailey’s Professional Division Summer Program. She has worked with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, John Legend, Selena Gomez, Ariana Grande, amongst many others. She has also assisted Kyle Hanagami and Tyce Diorio on multiple projects. She is a company member of Unity LA under Emmy Award winning Tessandra Chavez. You can see her assisting throughout the country at Velocity Dance Convention. She also is a teaching artist for Everybody Dance, which teaches dance to grade school levels in underserved areas throughout LA.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Gigi Torres! Originally from Irvine, California she is known as a worldwide choreographer and dance instructor. She has choreographed for So You Think You Can Dance in Scandinavia, Ukraine, and Poland. But she is the definition of an entrepreneur. She has created multiple dance and mentorship programs over the years. She is dedicated to helping dancers create the process to their purpose and build confidence in their mindset and movement.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Clarice Ordaz! Originally from Whittier, California, we first met her in Season 8 of So You Think You Can Dance. Some of her credits include La La Land, Taylor Swift’s Red Tour, The Grammy Awards, Billboard Music Awards, a Walmart commercial, the Hulu Series East Los High, Laguna Playhouse, Dancing with The Stars, and more. She also teaches dance at the studio she grew up at!
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Dylan Ratell! Dylan is originally from the same hometown as our host Annie, in Bay City, Michigan! He received his BFA in Musical Theater from Kent State in Ohio. He then went on to tour the world in the role of Mary Sunshine in the Broadway Musical, Chicago! He was also on a reality show in Sweden where he happened to win the entire show!
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Sisley Loubet! Sisley is originally from Cayenne, French Guiana. After graduating from high school she moved to Paris where she continued her training and was in a Bollywood movie. She was awarded a scholarship by the Alvin Ailey School sponsored by the one and only Oprah Winfrey. After training at the Ailey School one thing led to another and she has been working with artists since. Some of her credits include Shakira, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Jason Derulo, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Katy Perry, P. Diddy, Gwen Stefani, Hailee Steinfeld, Leona Lewis, Janelle Monae, and so many more.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Katie Falbo! While she is originally from Chicago, she currently lives in LA where she works both as a performer and choreographer. Some of her credits include a Budweiser Super Bowl commercial, Kidz Bop, In This Moment, and a Chinese television show called Heroes of Remix. Most recently, her work has led her to co-found a commercial dance intensive called KLM Dance, that is geared towards educating pre-professionals.
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On this special bonus episode of Movement Guidance we have Justine Menter! She has worked as a dancer, choreographer, teacher, director, and producer world wide for over 15 years. Some of her credits include Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Paris Jackson, America’s Got Talent, LMFAO, Faith Hill, Sephora, The View, LA Fashion Week, and many more. She is currently on faculty at AMDA College & Conservatory in LA and Soul de Soul Dance Convention.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Beverly Bautista! Originally from Chicago, Beverly majored in Dance at Ball State University. She is currently going for her Masters of Fine Arts in Dance at UC-Irvine. She has toured internationally with Nicki Minaj for her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded Tour, shot a national commercial with Pepsi, performed at the Billboard Music Awards, danced on Lip Sync Battle, and has toured nation wide for the opening acts for Lil Wayne and Britney Spears.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kalvin Daniels! Originally from the Bay Area, he started dancing at the age of ten after his oldest brother passed. The industry has praised him and critiqued him, but that hasn’t stopped him. Some of his credits include America’s Got Talent, John Legend, Childish Gambino, Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown, and Daddy Yankee.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kayla Fryz! Originally from Michigan, she moved to LA right after high school. If you have ever seen an Old Navy commercial, chances are she was in it. Besides Old Navy, some of her credits include Target, Kohl’s, AT&T, Meghan Trainor, Ciara, and The Jonas Brothers. She can also be seen in a national print ad for Target’s active wear line called C9.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Victoria Walls! Originally from Philadelphia, She received her BA in Business and Event Management from George Washington University. Since moving from LA she has worked with brands and artists such as Lizzo, Miguel, Harrah’s Resort, Milano, Faith Evans, and Ari Lennox.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Ruby Pappan! Originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico, she has had almost every type of commercial dance job in the industry. Her credits include Iggy Azalea, Daddy Yankee, Selena Gomez, Jonas Brothers, MAC Cosmetics, and many others. Some of her choreography credits include Ne-Yo and J. Balvin. Additionally, you can catch her teaching jazz across the country on faculty at Hollywood Connection.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Peyton Matthias! Originally from Louisiana, back in 2010 he was awarded the Tremaine Dance Convention's National Title of “Teen Male Dancer of the Year.” For the next 5 years, he traveled throughout the country with Tremaine Dance Convention as a Performance Company member. Some of his credits include Britney Spears, Paula Abdul, Derek Hough, Royal Flux Dance Company, SYTYCD, America’s Got Talent, and Scream Queens. You can also catch him teaching across the country as a guest faculty member with Art Of Movement Convention.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Chani Bell! She is a triple threat originally from Virginia. While she started dancing at the age of seven, she actually started teaching at the age of fifteen. Her credits include Charlie Puth, Kehlani, Disney Live, Carnival Cruises, The Amazing Race, and being a former LA Laker Girl.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kelsie Jeffords! Originally from Colorado, she moved to LA in 2012 to attend UC Santa Barbara where she double majored in Film & Media Studies and Communications. Since moving to LA to pursue dance professionally, she has assisted Nick DeMoura in the creation of the Kidz Pop 2019 World Tour. While touring with Kidz Bop, she has additionally choreographed Kidz Bop music videos and taught at workshops across the country.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Karin Tatsuoka. Originally from Japan, she studied Photography at LaGuardia Community College while continuing her training in dance. While in New York, she was invited to join House of Amazon by Amazon Mother Leiomy Maldonado. After graduating she trained in Dana Foglia's Mentorship Program. Her credits include 2 Chainz, Ariana Grande, J Balvin, Bebe Rexha, Demi Lovato, Major Lazor, and many more.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Raymond Ejiofor! He is immersed in both the concert dance world and the commercial dance world. He is a Gates Millennium Fellow who earned his Masters in Public Health Policy from USC and his Bachelors in Decision Science from Carnegie Mellon University. He began his training in Virginia under Judith Rhodes Calgaro with the Dance Theatre of Harlem. He collaborates with various companies such as Ate9 Dance Company, David Roussève, Lula Washington Dance Theater, L.A. Contemporary Dance Company, Kevin Williamson Dance, Pony Box Dance Theater, and Post Ballet just to name a few. Some of his commercial credits include The Grammys, Audi, Toshiba, Samsung, Sia, Katy Perry, Green Day, Pharrell, Dua Lipa, 30 Seconds To Mars, Little Big Shots, and Fitz and The Tantrums. Additionally, he has also taught all over the country at dance studios and at the university level. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Heidi Duckler Dance.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Randi Liberman! She is originally from Montréal, Canada. Her credits include Meghan Trainor, Rita Ora, Fifth Harmony, J.Balvin, Cirque du Soleil, and she competed on America’s Best Dance Crew in season seven. Additionally, she has toured regionally and internationally with Bebe Rexha on the Jonas Brother’s “Happiness Begins Tour” and Dawin on the “Boom Shakalaka Tour.”
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jasmine Badie! She is originally from Atlanta. She has shared the stage with Beyoncé, Pharrell, Ariana Grande, Missy Elliott, Fifth Harmony, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, and more. Additionally she is a choreographer and has worked in artist development. She has choreographed for artists from Victoria Monét to Beyoncé’s Homecoming Coachella Performance.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Melody Lacayanga! Originally from San Francisco, she was a founding member of The Dance Company of San Francisco under the direction of her mentor Chris Jacobsen. In 2005 she was a finalist on the first season of So You Think You Can Dance where she was the top female dancer. Some of her credits include the Sonya Tayeh Dance Company, Greatest Showman Live, Glee, Bunheads, America’s Got Talent, MTV European Music Awards, Miley Cyrus’ Gypsy Heart Tour, and Radio Disney Music Awards with Julia Michaels. Additionally she has worked as a dance model for brands such as Capezio, Nappytabs, Discount Dance Supply, Dance Spirit, and she was on the cover of Inside Dance Magazine’s July 2016 issue. You can catch her teaching around the country and the globe with Art of Movement Dance Convention, Elite Dance Productions Canada, and SHOCK The Intensive amongst others.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Gunner James! Originally from South Carolina, he grew up in the competition circuit where he went on to win Tremaine Dance Conventions Senior Dancer of the Year Award in 2011. Some of his credits include Glee, Disney, danceplug.com, and Kitty Bungalow’s Star Charity event “Catbaret.” He recently got back from teaching internationally in Shanghai, China for almost a year at Souldancing. He also served as the Event Manager at Revel Dance Convention.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Lisa Ebeyer! She is originally from New Orleans and began her professional career at the age of sixteen with the Jackson Ballet. She also helped create an organization called New Choreographers on Pointe while in New York City. After moving to LA she has taken part in many aspects of the commercial industry including a Disney tour where she played Snow White. She was the ballet mistress for Travis Wall’s company, Shaping Sound, and is a teacher in the Dana Foglia Dance Programs.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jana Thompkins! She is originally from Texas but has been in the LA industry for almost 15 years! She has performed with all the major artists such as Lady Gaga, Usher, Ne-Yo, Lil Wayne, Jason Derulo, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Gwen Stefani, and Missy Elliot just to name a fourth of them. She has now switched her focus to choreography and artist development.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Bec Morris! She is originally from Sydney, Australia and she just finished her first tour with J Balvin. She has been a back up dancer for Nicki Minaj on MTV’s VMA’s, European Music Awards in Spain, The Ellen Show, and Saturday Night Live. She has also had the pleasure of working with Justin Bieber, Big Sean, Tyga, Jessie J, Kelly Clarkson, Flo Rida, and The Veronicas. She has also choreographed for the one and only Jojo. We are not talking about Jojo Siwa, we are talking about the original Jojo! You can also catch her teaching at Playground LA.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kristin Farina. Originally from Wisconsin, she has been seen flipping her way to screens around the world. She has worked with J.Lo, Chris Brown, competed on World Of Dance Season 3, worked with Sesame Street, BuzzFeed, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Disney, and blackbear just to name a few.
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On this BONUS episode of Movement Guidance we talked with Chasta Hamilton! She is the owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions where she reinvented the dance education model by focusing on character development and community involvement in addition to technique and performance attributes. She is the founder and president of the nonprofit, Girls Geared For Greatness and has been featured in the Triangle Business Journal. You can also buy her new book, Trash The Trophies, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have KiLeigh Williams! Originally from Indiana, she began her professional dance career at the age of 10 while performing with the Off-Broadway show, Tap Kids. She graduated from Point Park University with her Bachelors in Forensic Science. Some of her credits include Adam Levine, Jesse McCartney, Cirque Du Soleil, The Syncopated Ladies, and Crosswalk The Musical on the Late Late Show with James Corden. She is also the CEO and Creative Director of The Gentle Ladies.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Dominique Louvère! She is a born and raised Jersey girl. She spent four years as a New York Knicks City dancer. Working for the Knicks gave her the opportunity to travel the world and perform with artists such as Rihanna, Flo Rida, and Jason Derulo. She recently was on Oprah’s 2020 Vision Tour where she was creating KINERGY with Julianne Hough. Yes, you read that right...Oprah! Back in 2019 she had her very first professional choreography job where she choreographed a routine for Shaq for the NBA Awards.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Natalie White! She is originally from England, at eighteen she received a three-year scholarship to study at The Centre Performing Arts College in London. After graduating she was the dance captain for three contracts on Costa Cruises. Her choreography has been seen at Radio City Music Hall, The Greek Theater, and Warner Brothers Studios. Additionally, has also performed as a magicians assistant. You can also find her instructing classes at Body by Simone.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Tyrik Patterson! Originally from Dallas, he began his dance journey in 2014. He received a two-year education from the University of Texas at Austin in Dance Performance. Some of his credits include Luke Bryan, Snoop Dog, and South By SouthWest. You can catch him teaching in the LA area at KreativMndz, Movement Lifestyle, and ImmaSpace.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jen Apter! Originally from Buffalo, New York she double majored in Dance and Mathematics from The University of Buffalo. After first moving to LA she did the Millennium Dance Complex Certificate Program to help build connections and train in commercial styles. She was the assistant choreographer under the direction of Galen Hooks for Mya’s “Damage” music video as well as assisting her in China and Mexico. She has also worked with Andrew Winghart, Derek Mitchell, and Sir Charles.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Angel Inniss! She is originally from Maryland. She has attended two of the countries commercial college dance programs, Pace University and Studio School Los Angeles. Her credits include Lizzo, Miguel, Royal Caribbean, Billboard Music Awards with Dua Lipa, Janelle Monae, and DJ Snake.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Megan Sarbaugh! Originally from Colorado, she began her dance career in LA by completing the Guided Study Program at Edge Performing Arts Center. Since then she has danced in companies of all different styles including Bollywood, tap, and contemporary.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Jimmy Love! He is one of the nicest and most hype people in LA. Originally from North Carolina, he didn’t start taking dance classes until his junior year in high school. Since moving to LA he has become a company member for Cantinas and immaBEAST. He is also the photographer behind the Movement Guidance photos!
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Kiana Logan! Originally from Maryland, her training includes the Motivating Excellence Program Season 6 and FlyGirls. Some of her credits include Mya, Tyga, Migos, and Bad Bunny.
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This week on Movement Guidance we have Cersha Burn! She was born and raised in Australia where she trained in ballet, jazz, and contemporary. She has a B.A. in Dance Performance from Wesley Institute Sydney. She also graduated from The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Program in New York. She has performed on stages, music videos, television, in festivals, and shot for brands in Australia, United States and the Philippines.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Rachel Zain! Originally from Ohio, she grew up dancing both competitively and professionally. She attended Elon University where she double majored in Dance Performance and Arts Administration. She has worked in both the dance and choreography departments and was head assistant at Bloc Talent Agency. After many years, she transitioned to the role of Talent + Production Coordinator at DanceOn, a production and media company with a focus on dance and music.
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On this BONUS episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Emmy Award Nominated Chloe & Maud Arnold. Our guests today are both internationally recognized tap dancers and graduates of Columbia University in Film. Their work has taken them to over 30 countries. They are the creators of The Syncopated Ladies, which is a female tap dance band based in LA. They have attracted audiences from around the globe with their cutting edge viral videos including “Tap Formation” which Beyonce herself endorsed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Will B. Bell! He is originally from Baltimore and received his BFA in Dance Performance from Towson University. During his college experience he also trained at the Ailey School and Lines Ballet School. He then moved to LA to pursue his career in commercial dance, where he has worked with TV and movie choreographers such as Michael Rooney, Ryan Heffington, Kitty McNamee, and more. He has worked with Hugh Jackman, can be seen on ABC's General Hospital, SciFi's Face Off, a music video with Arcade Fire's Will Butler featuring Oscar winner Emma Stone, and an AT&T commercial among others. His contemporary ballet choreography has gone viral, and has been recognized internationally on many major platforms. He was also seen dancing and acting in Hairspray Live on NBC.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Hailee Payne! Originally from Utah she made it all the way to the Top 4 of So You Think You Can Dance Season 12. Some of her credits include The Backstreet Boys residency show in Vegas, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line, The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, The Soul Train Awards, and BMW just to name a few. You can catch her teaching across the country on convention at NRG Dance Project.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Courtni Poe! Originally from Nashville, she has been choreographing dance for camera long before it was popular. Some of her credits include Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and JoJo Siwa.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Kaily Buemi! An evolving dancer and fitness model from Cleveland, she began dancing at the age of three and has continued dancing ever since then in the New York and LA industries. While in New York she Co-Founded House of Movement, a New York City based Hip Hop and Urban Styles dance studio founded in 2013. She has also worked with iconic brands like Fitz and The Tantrums and Joe Jeans.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Domino Johnson! Originally from Chicago, he was trained by Chicago legend Tanji Harper so that he could turn his passion into a career. Back in 2016 he founded his own company called Daily Center Dance Entity. You can find him dancing for Daddy Yankee, KPOP star Amber Liu, Ian Eastwood, and Brian Puspos. You can also catch him teaching at Snowglobe Perspective and subbing at various studios in the LA area.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Melany Centeno! On this episode she is here to educate us on essentially how much dancers in the commercial industry should be making, how we should be treated, and how we can set a standard for working dancers across the board. She is originally from New York. She has worked with Mary J Blige, Pink, Kanye West, J. Lo, Tyga, Prince Royce, Jason Duerlo, Old Navy, and Famous Footwear. She has recently been the voice between the dance community and Dancers Alliance to help further educate dancers in the commercial industry of how much we are worth as entertainers.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Monica Giavanna! It would be hard to name an artist she hasn’t worked with. Prince, Justin Bieber, Camila Cabello, Gwen Stefani, J.Lo, Daddy Yankee, Sabrina Carpenter, Pitbull, and Becky G just to name a few. Originally from Maryland, she started out as a competition dancer. She then went on to Penn State where she earned her degree in Criminal Justice while dancing on their dance team.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Malia Baker! After high school in Colorado, she moved to LA and did the Edge Performing Arts Center Scholarship Program. Recently, she’s had the opportunity to work with Mandy Moore, Nappytabs, Kyle Hanagami, Marguerite Derricks, Tessandra Chavez, and Fatima Robinson. She has been a featured dancer for Disney, Universal Studios Hollywood, FX Network, Amazon Prime and NBC. She has found a true love for dance education and aims to give students the joy and love dance has given her. She now teaches at IAF Compound, EDGE, Hollywood Dance Experience, and Refresh Dance Convention.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance Experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California From July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Malachi Simmons! He is a freestyler, choreographer, teacher, and artistic director originally from Bermuda. In 2014 he graduated with his degree in Dance from Edge Hill University located in England. Following graduation he stayed in England for two years being a freelance dancer who worked with various dance companies and teaching dance to at-risk young adults. During this time he also started his non-profit, Island Mentality. Since moving to the U.S. he has become part of the immaBEAST dance company, is a company member with Cantinas Arts Foundation, and has worked with Chris Brown.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Carly Johnson! Originally from Texas she is a graduate of Oklahoma City University with her degree in Dance Performance. She is also a graduate of the Professional Semester at Broadway Dance Center in New York City and is also a graduate of the EDGE Performing Arts Center Scholarship Program in LA. She now teaches in the Youth Program at EDGE and is apart of Claude Racine’s Zero F*cks performance group.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California From July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we are switching things up! We will be interviewing each other! We realized that we never introduced ourselves to you guys! You should know who we are, what we are about, and how we got started on this podcast journey. Enjoy!
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Gage Wayne! He is a Cincinnati native who is now working in LA. Some of his credits include Panda Express, promo commercials for American Horror Story, Greatest Showman Live, and YouTube’s mini series Boss Cheer. His dedication to his craft has allowed him to work both as a dancer and choreographer for many up and coming artists. He is also a graduate of the Los Angeles Film School with a degree in Entertainment Business.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Meagan Ward! She is a personal trainer from Dallas, Texas. She received her B.F.A. in Dance from Point Park University and after graduating she relocated to L.A. and participated in the Debbie Reynolds Scholarship Program. She also is an ACE certified personal trainer. She recently launched her online business, Meaga Moves, meant for dancers looking to improve fitness. With her fast knowledge of movement she strives to help students gain body awareness and strength through health and fitness.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Tsola Akuya! Since moving to LA two years ago from Maryland, she hasn’t wasted any time. She has danced with artists such as Pharrell, Rihanna, Cardi B, Ciara, Missy Elliott, and Normani to name a few. Not only is she a phenomenal dancer, you might catch her modeling for Adidas. She is a well-rounded artist because she not only dances and models, she is also an actress, choreographer, singer, and creative director.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California From July 20thto 25thwhere dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @movementguidance. Catch ya next time!
On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Connor Trahan! He is a contemporary dancer from Michigan. Connor has been teaching, dancing, and working in the convention circuit here in L.A. for six years.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down your deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @movementguidance. Catch ya next time!
On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Jennifer Norman! She was on the road to receiving her dance degree when she realized that college wasn’t for her. Originally from Michigan, our guest dropped out of school to pursue her L.A. dreams. She had a short set back when she had to have hip surgery. Seven months after surgery she attended Pulse Dance Convention where she received the Protégé Scholarship and she was back in the swing of things. Since being in L.A. she has worked for Carnival Choreographers Ball and NUVO Dance Convention.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance Experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @movementguidance. Catch ya next time!
In this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Nicole Flores! Nicole is a dancer, choreographer, and teacher originally from Chicago. She received her B.A. in Dance from Columbia College Chicago and continued her education at AMDA in Los Angeles. She was a founding member of Alluvian Dance Chicago and is familiar with presenting her work in that area. Now she’s at the beginning of her journey here in LA.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Rony Jacques! Rony is a dancer, choreographer, instructor, and freestyler originally from Boston. He teaches and instructs classes all over the New England area as well as Southern California at EDGE and Playground LA. Once he graduated with a degree in Child Development, he became a member and choreographer of three professional dance teams in Boston. He has worked with artists such as Diplo and Hopsin, and his dancing and work has been seen on SYTYCD, Billboard.com, Samsung, Cricket Wireless, Six Flags Magic Mountain, High School Nation Tour, and Ghostbusters 2016.
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In this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Cristina McKeever! She received her B.F.A. in Dance from Chapman University and has started her professional career in LA. She is an extremely versatile dancer and choreographer who has worked with the Syncopated Ladies and several other professionals in LA. She recently won the IAF’s first choreographers challenge showcase.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
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On this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Traci Swartz! Originally from Maryland, her dancing has taken her across the globe to Japan and London. She has danced for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, The Morning Show, This Is Us, Lululemon, The Band Perry, and the Social Club Misfits just to name a few. She is also a teacher, choreographer, judge, and executive assistant at Movement Talent Agency.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California From July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down our deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @movementguidance. Catch ya next time!
In this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Mitchel Federan! Originally from Ohio, Mitchel is an accomplished teacher, choreographer, dancer, actor, and singer. His credits include but are not limited to dancing on Broadway, several TV shows such as ABC’s All My Children, The Middle, Good Morning America, and in multiple dance companies. He has won several awards including two “Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical,” and was a 2017 Capezio A.C.E. Awards Finalist. He has assisted legends Brian Friedman and Mia Michaels on So You Think You Can Dance. You can catch him teaching around the country at Hollywood Connection Dance Convention and at Edge Performing Arts Center.
We are sponsored by Hollywood Dance Experience! Hollywood Dance experience is a 6 day event in Anaheim, California from July 20th to 25th where dancers will work with the coolest teachers and choreographers that Hollywood has to offer. Not only will there be dancing. There will be a bus tour, a formal dinner cruise, a day at Disneyland, as well as a Disney workshop on the Disneyland property. Use promo code “Movement Guidance” to receive $250 off your tuition! In order to redeem this promo you must first register and put down a deposit. Once you have put down your deposit, you will email info@hdedance.com and give them the promo code “Movement Guidance.” This truly is an event not to be missed.
Background music by: Ryan Vettel (@ryanvettel)
Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram at @movementguidance. Catch ya next time!
In this episode of Movement Guidance we sat down with Tony Elliott. Tony is a dancer, choreographer and teacher originally from Michigan. He is a seasoned professional dancer with credits such as Glee, AMC Christmas with Miley Cyrus, and several onstage shows in LA. He now teaches jazz on faculty of several dance conventions and is director of judges for Celebrity Dance Convention.
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