Count Me In : A Dance and Education Podcast: Recent Episodes
Carly Faye & Hannah Mae
A Podcast where sisters Carly Faye and Hannah Mae discuss dance, education, and childhood development.
This week Carly & Hannah sit down with friends, colleagues, and founders of the Seattle Dance Collective. Both dancers with Pacific Northwest Ballet, the pair decided they wanted to create more on their own. The four discuss the importance of access to the arts, how Ballet is changing, and the ups and downs of directing a company.
Website: https://www.seattledancecollective.org
Instagram: @seattle_dance_collective
This week Carly & Hannah sit down with fellow Baltimore native, Miranda Quinn. As a Juilliard Graduate and current member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, the three discuss how you can’t judge a book by its cover, and how even linear dance paths are full of challenges. They also learn more about growing up with a studio owner for a mom, and how the pandemic changed her dancing.
Miranda Quinn: @mirandaming4
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week is a must listen for all educators! Hannah and Carly talk with consent educator and expert Sarah Casper, creator of Comprehensive Consent. The three talk about how consent manifests in this studio, how teachers can teach important skills, and consent in online environments.
Sarah: @comprehensiveconsent https://comprehensiveconsent.com/find-out-more/
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Hannah and Carly talk with Paige Fraser, a professional modern dancer and former dancer with Ailey II and Visceral Dance Chicago. Paige, an advocate for dancers with scoliosis, shares the importance of taking care of your body in a holistic way. Hannah and Page bond over both being diagnosed with scoliosis as young dancers, and dive deep into their own experiences. The three women also talk about the importance of being open to new opportunities throughout a dance career.
Paige: @lovingthispaige @thepaigefraserfoundation paigefraser.net
thepaigefraserfoundation.org
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Carly and Hannah have the privilege of talking with Courtney Celeste Spears, a dancer with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre. The three women talk about following your own path, being open to new opportunities, and choosing happiness above all else. They also discuss the absolute importance of the arts during the COVID pandemic, and their hopes for the arts in the aftermath.
Courtney: @bahamaballerina
courtneycelestespears.com
Links:
https://www.theaileyschool.edu/programs/professional-division/aileyfordham-bfa-program
https://www.artseadance.org/the-team
https://www.hbs.edu/crossover/Pages/default.aspx
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly & Hannah continue with the trend of chatting with Carly’s friends and colleagues this week with fellow dance educator & choreographer, Caitlin McAfee. The episode starts off the rails, as these 3 women are extremely passionate. They reign it in to learn more about Caitlin’s upbringing, her tumultuous relationship with Ballet, and how it has affected her teaching. They discuss the differences of teaching in studios vs. public schools, and the importance of real, genuine self care. As a Company Owner/Director, Caitlin shares her philosophies on paying dancers fairly, and finding art in your hometown.
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Caitlin: @cait.mcafee @blueshiftdance
blueshift.dance/
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, we sit down with Carly’s dear old friend, Christine Sampson. As a former NBA, & NBA All Star Dancer they dive deep into that career path. They discuss the multiple requirements of always being in the spotlight, and representing a brand. Carly and Hannah admire Christine’s endlessly positive attitude, and learn more about her teaching style. She shares tips for students looking to break into the dance team world, as well as business advice..she also owns her own production company!
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Christine: @ctine16 @rockroulettepro
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Hannah and Carly have the pleasure of chatting with Hallie Hunt, contemporary dancer, choreographer, and educator. They discuss her serious ballet training as a teenager as well as her transition to the contemporary dance world. Hallie now runs her own contemporary dance company, Adaptations Dance Theater, and teaches on Maui, Hawaii; the three dive deep into her life as a professional there.
(Photo by Sarah Quarles)
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Hallie: @halliewallieballie @adaptationsdancetheater Adaptationsdancetheater.com
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Hannah and Carly get to dive deep into the competition dance world this week with dance teacher and judge, Miranda Zimmerman-Spada. They discuss the importance of having conversations with varied opinions and view points. They also discuss the benefits of competitive dance, and how it has shaped them as dancers and humans.
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Miranda: @mirandarosespada
@tonawandadance
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Casey Herd has worked with just about every ballet company you can think of! A former principal dancer of Pacific Northwest Ballet and Dutch National Ballet, Hannah and Carly ask him a lot of questions on the nitty gritty of the ballet world. Casey discusses his experience training in ballet as a young boy, and his new organization, Ballet Rising, which is joining a movement ‘to make ballet a truly global art form that welcomes all to take part.
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Casey: @caseyhphoto
Ballet Rising: @balletrising
Balletrising.com
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly and Hannah chat with choreographer, dance educator, and all around boss Mary Roberts. They dive deep into equality and pay for dancers of all ages and backgrounds, different cultures of dance across different states, as well as commercial vs. collegiate dance. Hannah gets to “nerd out” about education a bit, and they continue the conversation regarding social media and young dancers.
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Mary: @msmaryroberts
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Carly and Hannah sit down with Founder & Owner of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance with Tricia Gomez. They learn about her path California and building several of her own companies. Hannah and Carly have the opportunity to learn more about educating children with learning differences, and how movement can change learning in so many ways. Tricia shares knowledge and wisdom, while crediting how collaborative her process has been.
Tricia Gomez: @rhythmworksid Rhythmworksid.com
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Rhythm Works Integrative Dance with Tricia Gomez
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Hannah and Carly went live on Instagram and recorded their short conversation about Ballet NOT being the foundation of all dance. This is part of the common dance vernacular, and they are both guilty of saying it in the past. They discuss how damaging this is, and how we as dance educators need to do better. They did not start this conversation. Carly & Hannah are super grateful for other dancers, and educators having these conversations so they too can learn more.
Please check out:
The Dance Union Podcast: @thedanceunion
Dance Boss with Erin Pride: @erinpride
This week, Hannah and Carly chat with fellow Marylander and ballet dancer, Emily Runkle. Emily shares her experience of starting ballet as a tween, as well as how she played catch up in order to dance professionally. She touches on building camaraderie in the studio and how she learned to love teaching. The women dive deep into the journey of staging an evening of original ballets, all the way from the first inkling to the final performance.
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Building a Ballet with Emily Runkle
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Emily: @emilyrunkle @_balletembody_
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly and Hannah are going international again! They sit down with Heather Star Benson, who is originally from ATL and now resides in London. The women discuss how the UK differs from the states, and Heather’s well traveled stateside career. They dive deep into Heather’s love of Horton, and how she is one of London’s only Horton Technique instructors. They discuss the challenges of relocating to another country, as well as the benefits from stepping outside of your comfort zone.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Heather: @dancinstarburst
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly and Hannah sit down with former Ailey Dancer, and current member of Parsons Dance, Deidre Rogan. They discuss her journey from college into professional dance companies, and expectations from directors. They also discuss the challenges of juggling multiple jobs in NYC. Hannah and Carly are thrilled to learn more about Parsons’ outreach, and how they share dance with students with learning differences.
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Thriving in concert dance with Deidre Rogan
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Hannah and Carly chat and laugh with performer Patrick Garr, who is currently touring with Hamilton. Patrick excitedly talks about his journey through performing arts school and college, and describes how and when he truly learned to act. The three discuss the NYC dance community, and how it compares to his hometown in Kentucky. He also shares his ultimate teaching goal: inspiring his students while sharing in the messiness of being human.
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Bringing Human Emotions into Dance with Patrick Garr
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Patrick: @mrpatrickg @maninmotionnyc
www.patrickgarr.com
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with 13 year Giordano Dance Company member, Maeghan McHale. They learn how she started dancing and the influence of her big sister. They discuss not having the “ideal” body, and reflect on resiliency being a dancer’s most important quality. They dive deep into Maeghan’s life since leaving Giordano and finding her love of teaching.
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Instagram: @maeghanmchale
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Hannah and Carly talk with Carrie Millikin Euker, longtime teacher, performer, and adjudicator. They discuss Carrie’s upbringing in ballet, how she learned to teach, and her teaching style. They discuss how teaching is different in cities across the country, and Carrie shares what she learned by working with dancers with special needs. Finally, Carrie touches on what it’s like to be a new ‘dance mom.’
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Carrie Millikin Euker: www.CMEuker.com
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Hannah and Carly excitedly chat with Briana Ashley Stuart all the way in Brussels, Belgium. Originally from Michigan, Briana shares a lot of tips for moving, dancing, and freelancing abroad. The three discuss the ‘goal’ of dancing and career paths in the arts. She also shares her teaching style and class culture, is universal no matter what you age you are.
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Briana: @BrianaAshleyStuart
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Hannah and Carly talk with Andrea Trench, founder of Discover Dance and dance educator of all ages. The three focus heavily on dancing with children under the age of six, and Andrea offers several strategies for teachers. They also discuss how important a teacher’s job is and why pedagogical training is key.
Resources:
Creative Dance for All Ages by Anne Green Gilbert Brain
Brain-Compatible Dance Education by Anne Green Gilbert
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discoverdance_education
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Andrea: @discoverdance_education
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
In their April episode, hosts Hannah and Carly have plenty to chat about! They discuss the challenges of teaching from home, as well as some unexpected positives. Hannah shares some learning from home tips, easy for any caretaker to implement. Hannah also shares some other podcasts to check out, and of course her monthly article.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Article link: Uncover & Unleash Students’ Creative Potential
Podcasts to check out
All Things Montessori
Armchair Expert:
Armchair Expert with Jessica Lahey
Armchair Expert with Wendy Mogel
This week Carly and Hannah go down memory lane with one of Hannah’s former duet partners, formerly Peter Pan in the National Tour of Finding Neverland, and currently Tantomile in National Tour of Cats!, Melody Rose. They share fond anecdotes and memories of Melody’s work ethic and talent, as well as their former Ballet Teacher Ashley Canterna-Hardy. They discuss the grind of NYC auditions, how to get your equity card, and how to make the most of your conservatory experience. Melody shares the ins and outs of tour life, and what she hopes for students of her master classes, all while keeping the most positive attitude the podcast has ever seen.
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Melody: @melodyrose
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with dancer, choreographer, adjudicator, and founder of Fearless Dance Intensive Sheena DiMatteo. They learn Sheena has choreographed close to 100 routines this season alone, and they learn more about the process and how to organize that amount of choreography. They discuss the importance, or value, of winning and receiving an award, and should that be necessary for growth? They also discuss the challenges of growing up with a highly successful brother and parents who were both coaches.
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Instagram: @sheenadimatteo @fearlessdanceintensive
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with fellow adjudicator, dancer, and choreographer Alexis Evans. They learn about Alexis’s diverse training and performance background, and how being adaptable has helped the longevity of her career. They FINALLY get to learn more about auditioning and training on the west coast, and how it compares and contrasts to the east. The 3 women dive deep into the topic of social media, and Alexis shares a heart warming favorite memory.
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Alexis: @_alexisevans
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Hannah sat this episode out, so we could have THREE special guests! Stacie Cratty & Jessica Mougis return, and Jennifer Aversa (Carly’s current employer) finally makes an appearance. The women discuss the challenges of social distancing during the current pandemic. They also discuss some of the more positive moments, finding time to slow down, and stop having such high expectations of themselves. They discuss what they’re all learning during this time and additionally share more resources for teachers, parents, and business owners.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Stacie Cratty: @srcratty
Jessica Mougis: @jessica.mougis
Jen Aversa: @danceconnectionsinc
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Kids Yoga Podcast: @thekidsyogapodcast
Flow & Grow Yoga: www.flowandgrowkidsyoga.com : @flowandgrowyoga
Cosmic Kids Yoga: https://www.cosmickids.com/. : @cosmickidsyoga
Karma Kids Yoga: https://www.karmakidsyoga.com/ : @karmakidsyoga
Yogi Beans : https://yogibeans.com/ : @yogi_beans
Alice Klock : Flockworks Dance : www.flockworksdance.com : www.klockonian.com: @klockonian
This week, Hannah and Carly meet with twol returning guests, Kim Dodson and Jenna Smith to discuss what being a freelance dancer is like during the current pandemic. The four chat about making new routines, releasing the pressure to be busy, and taking in the huge wave of online content. They also touch on the moments they are grateful for and hopes for the future. Kim and Jenna share resources for dancers as well as ways all of us can support artists during this time.
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Resources from this episode:
*Broadway Cares Equity Fight Aids - online fundraiser to assist entertainment community (both onstage and behind the scenes) during COVID 19: https://broadwaycares.org/fundraising-campaign-helps-theater-community-during-covid-19-pandemic/
*The Actors Fund - providing economic assistance to those in need: https://actorsfund.org/am-i-eligible-help
*The Drama League - offers Directors Emergency Relief Fund http://www.dramaleague.org/covidresources/directorsfund
- Heatwise yoga
www.heatwise-studio.com
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Kim Dodson: @kdotsdotcom
Jenna Rae Smith: @jrae13 @thebeerbb
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
After a week off, and amidst the pandemic chaos, Carly is back (without Hannah) to chat with Nathaniel Hunt. A former MD dancer and graduate from AACPS, Nate shares his late start in dance and how he ended up dancing with Ailey II, & The Met Opera. They discuss how important representation is, and the challenges in body image for men in dance. His favorite memory may be our favorite of all time as well! Instagram: @nathanielhunt_
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Nathaniel: @nathanielhunt_
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly and Hannah were thrilled to sit down with the Dance Teacher Specialist for the Health, Phys Ed, and Dance Department of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Nicole Deming (MAEd, BFA). The 3 women discuss the impact having dance easily accessible, and how that shaped all of their lives. They dive deeper into the never ending organization, challenges, and triumphs of managing a dance program for 78,000 students. Nicole also shares wisdom on her journey from student, to educator, to her current position.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Monthly episode featuring hosts Carly & Hannah without a guest. The sisters dive deep into the concept of repetition with variety, and provide tangible ideas on how to do this in the classroom and studio. They discuss a NY Times article about the expense of extracurricular activities, both financially and mentally. Next month: parent education and communication!
Article link: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/parenting/extracurriculars-kids-costs.html?referringSource=articleShare
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with another PhD candidate, but in a different field. Professional dancer, adjudicator, educator, and teacher (and Historian!) Chloe Roberts talks about the benefits of being involved in a multitude of things, time management, and staying organized. They dive deep into Chloe’s teaching philosophies and discover how much they align with Montessori Principles. Her favorite moment at the end of the episode might be our favorite one yet!
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Chloe: @chloerobertsdance
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week, Carly and Hannah continue to study the benefits of higher education in dance, and the challenges that come along with it. As a professor and doctoral candidate, Denise Purvis shares insight into starting your own company, being a perpetual student, and craving a title. She also shares the importance of somatic work and how it changed her life.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with professional dancer turned teacher and dance agent, Deandra Clarke. They learn about Deandra’s journey to owning Studio 4 Dance Agency, her non-traditional and “late” start to dance, and all the ups and downs along the way. They dive deeper into the popular belief that Ballet is the foundation of everything, and decide maybe it isn’t. Deandra also shares the benefits of representation and some tips for dancers out there to finding the right agent.
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https://www.studio4dancellc.com/
Deandra: @danceCEO @studio4danceAgency @rvadanceawards
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
February’s edition of Carly & Hannah talking all things dance education and Montessori. Hannah stumps Carly with a question about building independence and they discuss a relevant article selected by Hannah. (Link below) They answer a challenging listener email which served as great reminders for them, and for any educators listening.
Link to NYT Article: “For Sibling Battles, Be a Sportscaster, Not a Referee” by Heather Turgeon
Link to All Things Montessori Podcast: “The Magic of Going Out”
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Carly and Hannah are back with another UMBC Alum, Tania Long! Tania is a dancer, teacher, mother, and now studio owner, so they have plenty to discuss. Tania shares stories from her childhood and how she turned negative experiences with dance teachers into positive change. Her love of dance made her work harder and persevere, despite the outrageous comments made by her dance teacher. She also shares her love of children, how she became a teacher, and some great advice for fellow studio owners. They also discuss the importance of representation and how to make every student feel welcomed and included.
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Tania's Studio: https://www.dimensions-dancecenter.com/
Tania:@nia_long10
@dancewithddc
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Hannah and Carly sit down with a fellow dance educator outside of their own circle. They have their first ever guest from Kentucky! The three women share their thoughts about how to become better teachers, tangible tips for doing so, and much more. Taylor fell in love with Modern Dance in college and shares how she uses her knowledge to better educate her dancers for college, and create more collegiate like experiences for them. The 3 also nerd out on the podcast a bit, and discuss the importance of finding your dance home.
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Instagram: @taylormclements
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week’s guest is the Global Program Director for Wingman for Dance. Hannah has the chance to learn what Wingman is all about, and couldn’t be more impressed. The three women discuss responding to tragedy and how to serve your students best after they experience real trauma. They also pick Jessica’s brain about team building activities, how to train better leaders, and shifting our language as teachers. Jess even shares tangible activities and tips for educators, dance and classroom, to implement!
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Wingman: @wingman4dance
Website: https://www.wingmanfordance.org/
Jess: @jessmichaels_777
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with choreographer, teacher, opportunity creator Lauren Carnesi Daniels. They jump right in and learn about Lauren’s journey with Lupus, and how it has shaped her choreographic process and teaching style. They also learn about her struggle to pick a college after high school, but how everything happens for a reason. They finish up the episode with Carly’s favorite topic: exploiting tragedy for trophies, and discuss choreographing for performance spaces and the competition stage.
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Lauren: @lcd.dance
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
Today Carly and Hannah talk to fellow dance educator and long time friend, Eve Holmes Varner. They reminisce about the past and Hannah and Eve’s competitive duet. They also learn about her challenges before starting college, and how resilence is the best way to achieve success. Eve shares wisdom surrounding overcoming obstacles, teaching ballet safely, and meeting her students at their level. All three women discuss how challenging it can be to promote a healthy body image while still struggling with it yourself, and it is always an ongoing process. Instagram:
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Eve: @eveholmesvarner
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with NYC dancer Maria Gardner. They discuss her childhood as a competitive dancer and how it shaped her crooked path to being a professional. They learn her journey to Point Park is not what they expected and they discuss the challenges of living in New York City. They dive deeper into making a professional dance career work, having to hold multiple jobs, but keeping dance in the center. They also learn more about dance opportunities abroad and how a dancer’s training is never complete.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
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Carly and Hannah have been trying to secure Doug Hamby as a guest forever! Finally, in the midst of his retirement, the tenured professor from Carly & Hannah’s Alma Mater, UMBC, sits down for an in depth conversation. The 3 discuss the challenges of starting dance at an older age, how much New York’s art scene has changed, and the shift he has seen in his 33 year long run at a University. He shares incredible stories of his time with Martha Graham’s company, and Carly has the chance to share what an impact he had on her dance career. There was no shortage of questions for Doug since he experienced the golden age of art, and has had such a long career. He answers them all tenfold.
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Carly and Hannah excitedly sit down with professional dancer, master teacher, and choreographer Grace Buckley this week. Grace shares her relatable and inspiring story of burn out, and how she currently keeps her passion for dance alive. She shares stories from her hyper competitive past, the challenges of getting back into dance as an adult, and recovering from an injury on her first professional tour. As a choreographer for World of Dance, she also gives us a little sneak peak into choreographing for the camera, and the high pressure stakes of TV.
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This week Carly & Hannah chat with fellow competition judge and studio owner Jessica Wellington. They learn about the indirect path that lead Jessica to owning The Pennsylvania Dance Company, the ups and the downs. Carly & Hannah are flabbergasted by how Jess was treated by her former agent, but impressed by how she bounced back. They discuss how dance can bring anyone confidence, and how important that was for Jessica growing up.
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Website: www.Dancer-fitness.com
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with competitive dancer turned personal trainer, Katie Groven. Katie is an ACSM certified personal trainer, and the creator of Dance-fitness.com. The 3 women dive deep into how important cross training, and strength training is for dancers, starting at the age of 6! Carly and Hannah learn a lot of anatomy, and Katie shares some helpful, tangible exercises for any dance teacher to introduce into their class. They discuss body image, and how showing girls how STRONG they can be may help combat all those nasty self destructive thoughts. Check out dancer-fitness.com to learn more, and gain access to Katie’s incredible online data base designed to transform competitive dancers into athletic powerhouses!
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with professional dancer, choreographer, & educator Nicole Ruark. As a former colleague, Hannah was impressed by her attention to detail and versatility. The three dive into the pressures of a performing career, and the challenges of recovering from injuries. They dive deep into the importance of diversifying your education and not getting pushed into a box. They touch on their favorite subject, college dance and how she educated her students!
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with their favorite studio owner, former employer, and mentor Jeanne Mattis. The 3 reminisce about the time spent together at Design in Motion, and their shared Alma Mater UMBC. Jeanne shares touching stories from her childhood as well as some tips for other studio owners! The conversation is full of joy from start to finish. It will remind you how amazing and therapeutic dance, connection, and serving others can be!
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This week Carly & Hannah excitedly sit down with a familiar face from their competition days. Steve Wappel, Founder & Owner of Starquest International, has owned an extremely successful dance competition for 27 years. The 3 reminisce about the days where he handed them trophies, and what it was like to have a daughter competing at your own competition. They dive deep into how competitions and dance studios have changed, and gain some inside information on the future of dance competitions. Steve shares interesting stories from his performance past, his stage managing days, to his current competition endeavors.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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You asked for it, and you got it! This week Carly & Hannah respond to the overwhelming amount of requests to record without a guest. They catch up, and do some checking in with how their year is going and what they’re working on. Then they dive into some emails, and questions from listeners about a variety of topics, including: using social media in the dance studio, is it ever too late to start dance, and why there is still a gender gap in the dance world. They have a great time getting back to basics.
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This week Carly & Hannah discuss the ever popular subject of how dancers continue dancing after graduation day! They sit down with expert, LaWanda Raines, BFA from VCU, MFA from St. Mary’s College. The three women discuss the challenges of educating teens on the variety of dance careers, the value of representation in the dance world, and how much more work the dance community and society have to do. LaWanda elaborates on how many options are out there, and how your path is not always the most straight forward. She even shares some audition horror stories, and a sweet favorite memory.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with fellow Baltimore native, and now NYC resident, Courtney Ortiz. The three discuss how competitive dance has significantly changed over the years, in both positive and negative ways, and Courtney shares brutally honest opinions about the competitive dance world. As a dance professional, and sought after teacher, Courtney also discusses the deep respect she had for her teachers growing up, and the life lessons she learned from dance competitions. Carly & Hannah are most impressed by her starting her own company, Impact Dance Adjudicators, to fill a need that the competition market desperately needed. Impact Dance Adjudicators is the only company to supply dance competitions with pre-screened, educated Adjudicators who have working industry knowledge in all styles of dance, as well as teachers of all ages and levels in the classroom.
Courtney also offers a discount to listeners for IDA’s online judges critiques! Promo code below!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Courtney: @courtney.ortiz @impactdanceadjudicators
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with fellow Baltimore native, and now NYC resident, Courtney Ortiz. The three discuss how competitive dance has significantly changed over the years, in both positive and negative ways, and Courtney shares brutally honest opinions about the competitive dance world. As a dance professional, and sought after teacher, Courtney also discusses the deep respect she had for her teachers growing up, and the life lessons she learned from dance competitions. Carly & Hannah are most impressed by her starting her own company, Impact Dance Adjudicators, to fill a need that the competition market desperately needed. Impact Dance Adjudicators is the only company to supply dance competitions with pre-screened, educated Adjudicators who have working industry knowledge in all styles of dance, as well as teachers of all ages and levels in the classroom.
Courtney also offers a discount to listeners for IDA’s online judges critiques! Promo code below!
Website: https://www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/ https://www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/onlinecritiques Use promo code: PODCAST to receive 10% off of online critiques!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Courtney: @courtney.ortiz @impactdanceadjudicators
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah talk to James Washington, Point Park Graduate, Professional dancer, and current Dance Department Lead at an esteemed Performing Arts Highschool in Pittsburgh, PA. The 3 discuss the challenges and advantages of being a male dancer, and reminisce over their positive shared competition experiences. James sheds some light on transitioning into a leadership role in a Performing Arts Highschool, and how draining that schedule can be. He also shares how creating more opportunities for his students than he had himself, is his overarching goal.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
James Washington: @jawashi1
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah chat with Editor in Chief of Dance Magazine, Jennifer Stahl. They discuss her path from NYU and performing into writing about dance. They’re impressed by Jennifer’s ability to shed light, empower dance through her writing, and appreciate the journey she took to get there. They dive deep into spreading diversity in the dance world, and how finding passion and hobbies are crucial to leading a full life.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Jennifer: @thejennymaneuver
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with dance teacher, and student company director Melissa Nibali. The three reminisce about the studio where they have all been on faculty, and how to build community and connection among young dancers. They dive deep into Melissa’s path to learn about the multitude of jobs, side steps, and journeys that lead her to where she is today.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Melissa: @dontmissliss
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with Adrian Lee, Wicked on Broadway, National Tour of An American in Paris, International Tour with Bad Boys of Dance, Shania Twain in Vegas, and discuss his athletic upbringings and love of competition. They also dive deeper into the loneliness of tour life, and Carly and Hannah are amazed by some of Adrian’s Master class teaching techniques!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Adrian: @adrianclee
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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It’s that time of year! Everyone is returning to school, dance, and fall is quickly approaching. So Carly and Hannah sit down to discuss their plans for this upcoming year, and how to improve upon last year’s mistakes. They discuss not making assumptions about students, and dive deep into Carly’s progressive plans for her ballet students. They hope this episode makes the transition a bit easier, and at least you can laugh with them as they transition too!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly & Hannah step outside of their dancer boxes and talk to Lighting Designer Brian Jones. Currently on Faculty at UMBC, Brian has worked with dance legends Paul Taylor Dance Company, and too many to name at Jacob’s Pillow. The three discuss the ins and outs of lighting design, helping future generations discover their passion for lighting, and giving young people the professional experiences they deserve! The also dive deep into Brian’s creative process, which is parallel to so many’s choreographic process!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down and dive deep with Public Moddle School Dance Teacher Lindsey Blick. As a highly trained ballerina and dancer, Lindsey discusses aspirations making a serious shift and how she dealt with that. They reminisce about growing up, how important relationships and mentors truly are, and the differences between teaching in a studio and a school setting. Carly and Hannah loved hearing the ways Lindsey makes dance safe and accessible for all of her students, and you will too!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Lindsey: @lindseyblick
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah excitedly sit down with Katie Williams, Soloist in American Ballet Theatre. The three women discuss the challenges of becoming a professional Ballet dancer, the exclusivity problem of Ballet, and finding time for Academia while being a full time dancer. Carly and Hannah are particularly inspired by Katie’s focus, drive, and determination, and they try and uncover where that comes from
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Instagram: @ktwil14
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with Chelsea Boyd Brown, and WOW what a conversation. The three discuss their feelings on sparkly sports bras, helping dancers feel autonomous with their bodies, and the huge topic of consent. They discuss practical ways to bring more consent into to the studio, and how technical mistakes can be a symptom of a bigger problem.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Chelsea: @chelseaboydbrowndance
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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Well, we’ve made it! Carly and Hannah have recorded 52 episodes. The podcast has been in the works for about a year and your hosts are reflecting on what they’ve learned. They also share some of their favorite moments and guests. So check it out, it’s like your favorite montage episode of your favorite sitcom!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with USA International Ballet Competition Gold Medalist, Adrienne Canterna. The three reminisce about Adrienne trying her hand at choreography on them as a teenager, and how she has since grown into a professional and world renowned choreographer as an adult. They discuss Adrienne’s deep love of Ballet, motherhood being the hardest job, and the challenges of working with your romantic partner. As the co-creator of “Rock the Ballet”, and Founder of Bad Boys of Ballet as well as Sweetbird Productions, they dive deep into the idea of paving your way and creating your own path in the unpredictable arts world.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Adrienne: @adriennecanterna @sweetbird_productions
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sat down with Robbie Nicholson, currently touring as Charles Lee in Hamilton. The three discuss what it was like to be on Broadway at 16 and then returning to dance competitions, loving Lyrical, and getting to play the role of a lifetime. Hannah and Robbie also reminisce about performing together, and his love of ridiculous mustaches.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Robbie: @robbienicholson
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with old friend Caitlin Cantrell, UArts Graduate still residing in Philadelphia. The three discuss the importance of a dress code in ballet classes, ensuring young dancers love ballet, and the ups and downs of competition. Caitlin also studied Psychology, so the 3 discuss using that knowledge to further enrich your teaching.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Caitlin: @caitlincantrell
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with performer, choreographer, and teacher, Jodi Hissong. They reminisce about Jodi assisting Hannah as a 3 year old, teaching your own daughter, and taking ballet seriously at an older age. The three also discuss the horror of Jodi’s mother forcing her to wear purple tights to ballet class as a ten year old! Oh the horror!
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Jodi: @jodibrie
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with their Mentor Serene Webber and discuss how important it is to build a community among dancers. They reminisce about their favorite classroom moments, and as Maryland Dance Educator of the year K-12, Serene shares invaluable teaching ideas, life lessons, and wisdom.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
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This week is off the rails! Carly and Hannah interview "Producer Corey" better known as Corey Jennings. Get to know the behind the scenes how Count Me In started, how many creative fields are alike, and see if Carly and Hannah convince Corey to change his instagram handle.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Producer Corey: @CoreyJennings
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Take a Break! Carly and Hannah are away at the beach on vacation this week, and we are taking a bit of a break. Many exciting episodes coming up with family and friends. Talk to you soon!
This week Carly & Hannah sit down with teacher/choreographer Morgan Anderson. The women discuss noticing the potential damage of competitive dance and involving students in the choreographic process. As a sought after teacher and choreographer, Morgan also elaborates on how empowering it can be for younger students to be trusted with heavy and artistic material, and topics.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Morgan: @notmorgana
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with freelance dance artist, adjudicator, and master teacher, Dani Albertina. The three discuss the struggles of building a freelance career, the benefits of being part of a team, and building the next generations of dancers. The three dive deeper into knowing what your role is, and not overstepping boundaries.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Instagram: @daniellealbertina
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This week the ladies sit down with Carly’s former student, Kimberly Dodson, OBC Summer, currently Harry Potter & The Cursed Child on Broadway. The three reminisce about the good ole days in Baltimore, feeling like you don’t belong, and the definition of “success”. They also nerd out over Montessori and Waldorf education and how both educate the whole child.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Instagram: @kdotsdotcom
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down and catch up during the busy, end of the year chaos. They chat about how to handle the little ones’ stage fright, other recital challenges, and repairing broken student:teacher relationships. They also dive deep into their favorite podcast, Armchair expert, giving several recommendations for listeners and pleading for Dax Sheppard to listen.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
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After being mentioned on the podcast multiple times for her mentorship, strong teaching and leadership, and incredible business sense, Carly and Hannah FINALLY sat down with Robin Snyder-Weincek. Robin is the Owner of Experimental Movement Concepts in New Freedom, PA, previously located in Baltimore - where Carly taught her very first dance class EVER. Robin has grown her dance studio into a complete performing arts training facility for 28 years, and EMC students have gone on to have thriving careers all over the world. As an inspiration to Carly and Hannah, the women dive into building a successful NON COMPETITIVE dance studio, seeing each child’s individual strengths and nurturing them from fun, and instilling deep respect of the arts at an early age.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Robin: @emcperformingartsstudio
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with Carly’s long time friend and former co-worker Jennifer Lancaster. A professional dance artist, educator, and 600hr Pilates Instructor Jennifer shares her experiences training in a strict Ballet Conservatory setting, and moving onto a conservatory for college. The women discuss loving structure, switching to the competitive dance scene, and the pressures placed on New York City Children.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Instagram: @jennrad22
Site: www.pilateswithjennifer.com
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This week, Carly and Hannah sit down with Ashley Canterna Hardy, master teacher, choreographer, and International Ballet Medalist. They reminisce about what it was like for Ashley to teach them as a teenager. Ashley touches on the impact that teachers can have on body image in young girls, as well as building a culture of respect within a competitive dance environment.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
Ashley: @ashleyc415
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This week Carly and Hannah sat down and talk to each other about the impact of children teaching other children and the effects of learning differences among young ones. They also answer emails and questions from listeners, covering topics like favorite dance exercises, students taking control of their own futures, and ideal curriculums.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
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SHE’S BACK! Carly and Hannah learned so much from Montessori guide and expert, Jennifer Wells, that they created a 2 part episode. This week the women continue their discussions about separation anxiety, educating parents, and practical solutions to real life issues. This episode concludes with Carly & Hannah’s favorite question, and Jennifer explains her favorite experience with children.
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Hannah: @hannahmae92
Jennifer: @jen8048 @montessoriwell
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In this episode, Hannah and Carly sit down with Montessori guide and expert, Jennifer Wells. The three dive deep into Montessori for ages 3 to 6, and draw many parallels to the dance studio. They discuss how to talk to children respectfully, ‘practical life’, and parent education, while Jennifer gives helpful tips on how to build independence through choices.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahmae92
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This week Carly & Hannah sat down with Carly’s former student, Faezah Muhammad. In addition to being an elementary education teacher in Baltimore City Public Schools, Faezah is also a dance instructor. The three discuss the challenges of first year teaching, how to differentiate in a group of 30 students, and reminisce about when they were all younger.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Faezah: @faezah_medinah
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Partial Episode This week Carly and Hannah had the chance to sit down with D.C. based dancer, photographer, educator, producer, and videographer Jonathan Hsu. As a Maryland native the 3 get to nerd out over their home state a bit. They also discuss the intricacies of Hip-Hop dance, the advantages of home schooling, and building a diverse dance career. Jonathan has his hands in several careers within the dance world, so he is an expert at building versatility.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Jonathan: @jonathanhsu92
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Bio: Jonathan Hsu is a dance performer, teacher, photographer, videographer, and projection designer based in Maryland. He has had the opportunity to perform both nationally and internationally with companies such as Rennie Harris Puremovement, Orange Grove Dance, PEARSONWIDRIG DANCETHEATER, and Culture Shock DC in Russia, Cuba, Germany, Mexico, Bates Dance Festival, and the Kennedy Center to name a few highlights. When he isn't rehearsing or performing you can find him working at Dance Place in Washington DC as a marketing associate or teaching hip hop at a local studio.
This week Carly and Hannah sit down with former professional dancer & and BFA Graduate from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, turned UCLA Law Student, Kelsey Middleton. The 3 women discuss the challenges of starting dance at an older age, loving Ballet but hating the body image pressure, and what changing career paths realistically looks like. The 3 women also explore the topic of changing dreams not equaling failure, and the benefits of structure.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Kelsey: @kungfukelsey
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This week, Hannah & Carly sit down with Jayme Wappel, professional dancer, teacher, and competition judge. The three discuss growing up dancing in a competitive environment and how to encourage process over product as teachers.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week, Hannah and Carly get to reconnect without a guest. The two discuss when to implement more structure rather than more freedom, an unusual occurrence for Hannah. Throughout the conversation, they end up using way too many analogies. They also reflect on how to turn every parent interaction into an opportunity for learning and education.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with Jessica Mougis. Jessica and Carly received their Yoga Teacher 200 hour Certifications together and always shared a passion for working with children. The 3 women discuss the benefits of children’s classes without an end goal, raising children in the pressure cooker that is NYC, and ways to integrate yoga into children’s daily lives. As a mother of an adorable 3 year old, and owner of JEM Yoga NYC, a children’s yoga company, Jessica shares so much insight into the minds of children and how we can better serve them.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Jessica: @jessica.mougis
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with a former dance peer of Hannah’s, and Carly’s former student Jessey Carrey. They discuss finding intrinsic motivation, allowing dance to be a safe space for artistic expression, and body image. They also discuss how important it is to never stop asking hard questions.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Jesse: @jesse_carrey
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Bio: Jesse Carrey is an actor, dancer, singer, choreographer, producer, and plant enthusiast living in Brooklyn, New York with his husband Stephen. He has performed commercially Off-Broadway in Attack of the Elvis Impersonators and on National Tour with Dirty Dancing, as well as at various regional theaters. Jesse is a co-founder of Rebis, an interactive theater company dedicated to deepening and audience's relationship to story through facilitated moments of connection. He is a lead actor in an immersive experience The Macallan manor that toured nine major cities last year. Jesse is currently developing an immersive outdoor dance experience with audio-technology for Governor's Island, and hosts The Intersection, an interdisciplinary jam of spoken word, improv dance, and music.
This week Carly & Hannah sit down with one of Carly’s very first mentors and employers. Stacie Cratty taught Hannah as a young dancer, and gave Carly her very first teaching gig. Stacie, a mother of 2, has been a public school dance teacher, a studio owner, competitive dancer/teacher, professional dancer, and taught in the private sector. With her wide range of expertise and experiences the 3 women discuss the positive impact of processed based learning, trusting young people with big responsibilities, the challenges of being both a teacher and a parent.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Stacie: @srcratty
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This week Hannah and Carly sit down and discuss the challenges of teaching when your sick, and how there is no avoiding it. They also dive deep into working full time vs. free lancing, creating safe spaces for students, and staying solution based.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with Ellen Henry and discuss confusion about college dance programs, getting excited about ballet, and positive body image. The girls also dive deep into Ellen’s professional career, as well as her current role as a nanny in NYC.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week, Hannah and Carly sit down with Jamie Eckstein, an advocate who inspires and engages teachers to create change in their profession. Carly and Jamie reminisce about their first meeting at summer camp while working with children. Jamie shares her personal journey to teaching, and the three discuss educational inequality, actively listening to children, and, of course, meeting children where they are!
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Jamie: @Yeah_sheamus
Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down with Owen Scarlett, professional dancer, photographer, & graphic designer. The three discuss after post high school, the importance of authentic networking, and how dance develops critical thinking. @owenscarlett
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Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week Carly and Hannah keep the conversation light post holiday break. They discuss setting resolutions vs. setting intentions, active listening, and how more children in a classroom can create a richer environment.
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In this New Year’s episode, Carly and Hannah sit down with long time friend, dancer, and Arts Administrator Ashley David. The women discuss long lasting friendships made through dance, strict parenting, and viable career paths in the dance field. They also dive deeper into the struggles and pressures of body image/type while studying ballet in your teen years.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Ashley: @ashdave17
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Ashley M. David is a Performing Arts Manager with a background in marketing, communications, public relations, programming, and development, as well as a Dance Teacher, Choreographer, and Performer. Currently, she works as the Marketing and Funding Manager for The New Zealand Dance Companyand during her two years so far in New Zealand has also taught dance fitness for Shut Up & Danceand been the Tap Choreographer for Shrek The Musical with the National Youth Theatre Company.
This week Carly and Hannah sit down, IN PERSON, and kick off the holiday break. They discuss the benefits of a break, Santa Claus, and fun holiday dance games.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
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This week Carly and Hannah sit down with Casey Royer, Owner/Artistic Director of Arts in Motion Dance Academy in Richmond, VA. They discuss the challenges of owning a studio, growing as an educator, and learning from mistakes.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Casey Royer: @Missscaseyface
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Casey Royer is the founder, owner, and Artistic Director of Arts in Motion Dance Academy in Richmond, Virginia, which she opened in 2012 at just 24 years old. AIM prides itself in being a studio where everyone can thrive. Casey and her incredible staff have created two distinct programs: the Recreational Program and the Accelerated Program, each with unique curriculum and teaching philosophies, so that students can choose the right class and training style based on their own goals and interest level. Casey’s strengths as a teacher are with the little ones - ages 3-7 are “her people;” she is passionate about creating developmentally-appropriate curriculum for this age range in particular. Casey received her BFA in Dance and Choreography from Virginia Commonwealth University, and has performed professionally in several local modern dance companies in the Richmond area. She received her early dance training at EMC in Baltimore, MD, where Carly was one of her teachers late in high school! In 2015, Casey is also co-founder of DSO Connect, an organization for dance studio owners to support each other to grow their businesses and thrive in well-balanced lives.
This week Carly & Hannah chat with Maddie Kurtz, MFA recipient and fellow dance educator and judge. They discuss the difference between Modern & Contemporary Dance, higher educAtion in the field of dance, and the benefits of improv & composition with children of all ages.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Maddie: @MK_REP
https://www.madelinekurtz.com
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This week Carly & Hannah sit down and discuss upcoming holidays, allowing yourself to be more childlike, and the importance of repetition. They also continue to discuss the importance of truly trusting your gut.
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On this week's episode the girls have a guest! Carly & Hannah sat down with fellow compeititon judge, Michelle Fortner and discussed the joy (and stress) of tap dancing, growing up in a family of artists, and the importance of role models.
Michelle Fortner is a third generation dancer/teacher/choreographer. She has trained extensively in all forms of dance, but holds a special passion for tap dancing. Michelle has toured the country with “TAP: The Show" choreographed by Mike Minery. She has choreographed world tours, award shows, music videos, TV specials, cruise ships, theme parks, and live stage production shows. She has worked with artists such as Taylor Swift, Big and Rich, Pam Tillis, and Brooks and Dunn. Industrial credits include Disney's Animal Kingdom, Harley Davidson, Ingles Supermarket, and FedEx to name a few. She serves as a faculty member and adjudicator for several dance conventions and competition circuits. Michelle enjoys teaching workshops and master classes across the country and internationally, as well as sharing her passion with her students back home in Nashville. She is currently on faculty at Millennium Dance Complex Nashville, and American Academy of Dance.
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Carly: @CarlyFayedance
Hannah: @hannahenggg
Michelle: @shalaylay93
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This week is Part 2 of Lori Ann's Interview. The women discuss sibling rivalry (or lack thereof), dealing with different kinds of competition parents, and parents taking care of themselves. Mom continues to shed light on child rearing and always trusting your gut.
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Lori Ann: @wingfreegoddess
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This week Hannah and Carly FINALLY sit down with the woman who started it all...THEIR MOTHER! The women discuss letting children lead their own paths, trusting your gut, and the many sides of competitive dance. This is the firs of two episode with Lori Ann Engelke because she is a fountain of knowledge!
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Lori Ann: @wingfreegoddess
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On this week’s episode Carly and Hannah sit down with one of their oldest family friends, Jaclyn Hudgins - Klaiss. The women reminisce Jaclyn’s old dance days, the rigor of public schools and additional outside programs. They also discuss the heavier subject of violence in schools.
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