Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

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204. Kat Burns: Two Times The Fun Mar 27, 2024

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Dana Wilson hosts Kat Burns on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! This is Kat’s third time stepping into the WTMM hot seat, and we are not sure you’re ready for how smart, genuine, and FUNNY Kat is. Between laughs, you’ll catch them in conversation about The Choreographer’s Guild (which Kat is president of), self-tape pet peeves, some of Kat’s personal goals, and a fantastic question from a surprise guest caller! Watch this full episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Kat on IG Learn more about Kat here Learn more about the Choreographers Guild Listen to Kat’s...

203. Rotem Alima: Academy Award-Winning Determination Mar 20, 2024

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Dana Wilson hosts Rotem Alima on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Rotem is an Academy Award-winning Producer featured in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2016. This episode gives you the script for saying yes to your dreams when others tell you no. Get ready to be mesmerized by Rotem’s determination and roller coaster ride of making her dreams come true. Fill up your motivation cup and enjoy listening to the fabulous Rotem Alima!

Disclaimer: This episode was recorded before October 7th 2023

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Show Notes:

Connect with Rotem on IG

Listen to Marguerite’s Episode

Watch Marty’s Episode

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

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202.Alexander Chung: Teaching Dancers to Fish For Themselves Mar 13, 2024

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Dana Wilson hosts Alexander Chung on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! Alex has 500k YouTube subscribers and even more jokes. In this episode, we talk about what creativity is to us and how we create work and a sense of community. We also dig into the mentorship programs that have taken the dance community by storm. Find out why Alex runs his the way that he does and what Dana thinks about the rest of them.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Alexander on IG

Learn more about the Choreographers Guild

Watch Marty’s Episode

Listen to the Seaweed Sisters Episode

Watch Galen’s Episode

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

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201. AI for Dancers and Choreographers Mar 06, 2024

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If you think artists (like choreographers and dancers) will be the last to be affected (read: taken out) by AI, this episode is for you. Thanks to my work with the Choreographers Guild, I am learning a lot about artificial intelligence and what it means for dancers and choreographers. This week, I’m sharing (almost) everything I’ve learned so the dance community can have an empowered voice in the conversation about AI. We get into terminology, some heartening news, some scary potential futures, and I demystify AI concepts with the help of dance world metaphors… YAY!

Watch the full interview here.

Show Notes:

Learn more about The Choreographer’s Guild

Watch Hozier’s All Things End Music Video

Read the Hollywood Reporter Article

Check out Openai

Listen to The Seaweed Sister Episode

Watch Tobias’ Episode

Listen to Mandy’s Episode

Other resources from this video:

https://www.javatpoint.com/types-of-artificial-intelligence

https://codebots.com/artificial-intelligence/the-3-types-of-ai-is-the-third-even-possible

https://builtin.com/artificial-intelligence/types-of-artificial-intelligence

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

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200 EPISODES OF WTMM! With Co-Host Ava J Bernstine-Mitchell Feb 28, 2024

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Dana Wilson co-hosts the Words That Move Me Podcast with Ava J. Bernstine-Mitchell this week! They cross-interview each other in celebration of 200 EPISODES OF WTMM! We go way back to #JustinTimberlake’s Future Love Sex Show world tour; we talk tips for women interested in working in Television/ Film and the role of “being likable,” we talk about being a guest in Hip Hop culture, and we gush about the people who inspired us. Thanks to everyone for being around for 200 episodes! Here’s to what’s next

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Show Notes:

Connect with Ava on IG

Listen to The Dance Room Podcast

Dance at The Flava Project

Watch the Janet Carnival rehearsal video

Listen to Ava and Terri’s Episode

Watch Codie’s Episode

Listen to Jason’s Episode

Watch Marty’s Episode

Listen to Reina’s Episode

Listen to Chloe’s Episode

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

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199. Marlee Hightower: Motives in Dance & Teaching Feb 14, 2024

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Dana Wilson hosts Marlee Hightower on the Words That Move Me Podcast this week! During her quick trip to LA, Marlee sat in the “hot seat” to talk about hip hop, social media, Motiv Dance, training/ teaching, and what she believes makes the mark of a good class! We also dig into the role of honesty and persistence and how her rebellion in dance has led her to where she is today.

Watch this full episode on YouTube.

Show Notes:

Connect with Marlee on IG

Visit Motiv Dance

Connect with Motiv Dance on IG

Listen to the Seaweed Sisters Episode

Watch Zuce’s Episode

Hiatus Kaiyote Tawk Tomahawk (Full Album)

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

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Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

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198. Yoe Apolinario: So You Want to Move to LA? Feb 07, 2024

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This week, Dana Wilson hosts Yoe Apolinario on the Words That Move Me Podcast! They talk about Yoe’s new book “So You Want to Move to LA?” and some surprising stories that connect them (including finding out they were let go from a job on Instagram… #OUCH). Listen in on Yoe’s experience dancing with Usher, the transition from competition studio to Los Angeles, and a good old-fashioned game of fu*k, marry, kill.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Yoe on Instagram

Purchase Yoe’s Book

List to Adrienne’s Episode

Watch Marty’s Episode

Listen to Popin’ Pete’s Episode

Children of Blood & Bone

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

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197. Rhapsody James: Standing in Front of Your Work Jan 31, 2024

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This week, Dana Wilson hosts Rhapsody James on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Rhapsody is one of the most mentioned people on #WTMM because of Dana’s legendary mime audition story. Hear about it from Rhap’s POV and get the scoop on how they both get the most out of themselves and the people they work with!

This episode has a high dynamic range, from light and laughter to the depths of creative darkness.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Rhapsody on IG

Connect with Rhapsody on her website

Work with Lorin Eric Salm

Watch Marty’s 2nd episode

Listen to Marty’s 1st episode

Listen to Loriin’s episode

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

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196. Galen Hooks: Methods and Measuring Progress Jan 24, 2024

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This week, Dana Wilson hosts Galen Hooks on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This episode is like having a chat with your hero and your best friend all at once! We talk about Galen’s awesome new On Demand lessons and how they’re different from training in person. We dive deep into metrology and where Galen stands on how choreographers are organizing! AND we introduce a new tool for communicating your work! This episode is rock solid. ENJOY!

This episode is available to watch on YouTube.

Show Notes:

Connect with Galen on IG

Listen to Galen’s First Episode

Buy Galen Hooks Method On Demand

Listen to Spenser & Jermaine’s episode

Listen to Smac’s episode

Listen to Ardyn’s episode

Learn more and join the Choreographers Guild

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

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195. Why Resolutions are Obnoxious… and GREAT! Jan 17, 2024

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We’re more than halfway into January; how are your New Year’s resolutions??? I’m not antagonizing you. I’m WITH YOU! I’ve fumbled and recovered more times than I can count, but guess what? I’m not mad at myself! I feel FLOW. I feel compassion. I feel a forward momentum that is sustainable, and I’m here to help you find it, too. This episode dives into resolutions, goals, and the one actionable step that can help you accomplish them all year long.

This episode is available to watch on youtube.

Show Notes:

Learn from Gary Imhoff

Listen to Gary’s episode

Learn more about the Thought Model with Brooke Castillo

For more DANA

For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER

To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES

Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE

Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok

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