Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

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194. 2023 Wrapped with Riley Higgins Dec 13, 2023

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Executive Assistant and Editor Riley Higgins joins Dana Wilson on the Words That Move Me Podcast to wrap up the 2023 season! Celebrity crushes will be named, favorite music videos will be recounted, some loving body talk will be talked, and plenty of laughs will be shared (at the appropriate time)!

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Show Notes:

Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here

Watch our newest 2023 episodes here

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193. Even Our Heroes Have Bad Habits Dec 06, 2023

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This episode is a grab bag full of solid gold as we ask every single guest from 2023 for one bad habit they want to kick… And why!

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Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here

Watch our newest 2023 episodes here

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192. Robert Green is Careful, Not Concerned Nov 29, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Robert Green this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to make stuff because Dana and Robert talk about how #FEELINGS fuel our art and lives. In this episode, Robert gets very emotional in sharing about a recent car accident and the details of how his mother’s sacrifices shaped his life. Feelings have carried Robert through his career dancing with superstars like Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift, and this episode encourages you to feel it all!

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Show Notes:

Connect with Robert on IG

Work with Lorin Eric Salm

Work with Gary Imhoff

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191. Max Pham: Finding Identity and Balance After Tour Nov 22, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Max Pham this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Max has been climbing the dance industry ladder, stopping off to dance on tour with Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake and to choreograph in Netflix’s Dance 100. Max and her talk about life after the high-up and glorious moments and what it looks like to climb back down that ladder.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Max on IG

Take class with Max at Movement Lifestyle

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190. Randi Freitas: Breaking It Down Moving It Forward Nov 15, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Randi Freitas this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This conversation *flows* from Breaking at the Olympics, the range of the queer experience, and approaching uncomfortable conversations about identity on set. Randi, you are truly one of a kind, and she will gladly lend you a tampon any day of the week/month.

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Show Notes:

Take class with Randi at Movement lifestyle

Go see the Hip Hop Nutcracker

Become a Choreographers Guild Member

Check out Dancer’s Alliance Rates

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189. Building Healthy Professional Relationships with Others and Yourself Nov 08, 2023

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Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical component of longevity and fulfillment in the entertainment industry. In this episode, I share my favorite tool for tending to challenging relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether you are on set, on stage, or on the street, this tool will restore your capacity to love yourself and others. Take the empowered position in all of your personal and professional relationships with this quick 20-minute dose of mind management. Watch the episode here. Show Notes: For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM...

188. Lyrik Cruz: Endless Enthusiasm for Career and Culture Nov 01, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Lyric Cruz this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! All you need to know about Lyrik is that he’s a proud Puerto Rican who shines brighter than the sun!... They also talk about his very atypical experience growing up in Chicago, breaking cycles of body shaming, dance activism with the Choreographers Guild, and the importance of mentorship. So, settle in and enjoy the cup of energy that is Lyrik Cruz.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Lyrik on IG

Become a Bopsidy Member

Become a Choreographers Guild Member

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

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187. Tobias Ellehammer’s World of Dance Oct 25, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Tobias Ellehammer this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Join us as we dig into Tobias’s creative path and process, from breaking in Denmark to breaking boundaries in Los Angeles and beyond. Tobias’s body of work is singular and spectacular. His choreography is built to leave your jaw (and possibly your body) on the floor. His mind is built to tell stories. His spirit is built to connect. Simply put, this episode is built to inspire!

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Show Notes:

Connect with Tobias on IG

Subscribe to Tobias’ channel

Take Tobias’ class at Millennium

Watch Zuce’s Episode #186

Watch Codie Wiggins Episode #185

Watch the opening scene of LA LA Land

Watch Marty’s Purple Rain Carnival performance

Listen to the In the Heights episode #78

Listen to Kat Burns episode #16

Listen to Mandy’s episode #125

Listen to Vincent Paterson’s episode #158

Read The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp

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186. Zuce Morales: What is funk? Oct 18, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Zuce Morales this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Zuce (a Locker, Whacker, and Popper and beyond) talks about the meaning of funk and what it was like to win her first Red Bull Dance Your Style battle. We also dig into what it means to be an immigrant woman leading the street dance community in Los Angeles. Get ready for the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk.

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Show Notes:

Connect with Zuce on IG

Take Zuce’s Locking Classes at Millennium

Take Zuce’s Whacking class at Movement Lifestyle

Read Dana’s book (“The Funk Era and Beyond”)

Read Zuce's book ("Funk")

Listen to Arnel Calvario’s episode #171

Listen to Lilly Frias episode #71

Listen to Jason Bonner’s episode #9

Dance at Let’s Lock

Dana’s “slocking” video

Listen to one of Zuce's class playlists

Battles:

Zuce vs Good Gold

Yoshei and Salah

FireLock vs Tiffany Jimini Bong

Greenteck & JRock vs Kid Boogie & Boogie Frantick

Lil Jiang vs Flo Master

Hurrikane vs Flo Master

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For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

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185. Codie Wiggins: “I’ve auditioned less than ten times in my career.” Oct 11, 2023

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Dana Wilson hosts Codie Wiggins this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! These stories about dancers booking world tours with A-List pop stars will make your jaw drop (and inspire you to get out there and book you one!). We also dish on equitable rates for dancers, and who is a better dancer, Justin Timberlake or Usher?

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Show Notes:

Connect with Codie Wiggins on IG

Find Dancers Alliance rates

Watch the Rock Your Body music video (Move @ 1:00)

Watch Dana & Codie dance at the Superbowl

Listen to Terry Santiel’s episode #60

Listen to Gary Imhoff’s episode #112

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For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY

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

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