Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

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184. Decades Plus with Marty Kudelka Oct 04, 2023

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We couldn’t start the season off stronger than with long-time frientor (friend + mentor) and choreographer extraordinaire Marty Kudelka. I’ve been learning from Marty since I was 16 years old and I am so thrilled that I get to continue to learn from him. If you’re a geek about dance, if you love to laugh, and if you love digging up the past, this episode is for you.

Show Notes:

Listen to Marty’s first episode #18 Working Smarter not Harder with Marty Kudelka

Visit the new mL (and take class with me on Tuesday’s!)

Connect with Marty on IG

Listen to the Boogey Wonderland remix

Dana and Marty creating “My Love”

ID CO Flip The Switch Performance

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183. We’re Back! Sep 27, 2023

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Hello, and welcome BACK to Words That Move Me! We’ve been on “break” and working to create a video component for the podcast! Why? Because dancers and choreographers deserve a voice, AND they deserve to be seen! I am committed to sharing the mic and shining light on my community on and off the podcast, but I am especially proud of what we have built here, and I am THRILLED to get to share it all with you.

Watch this episode HERE.

Show Notes:

Listen to ep. #112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff

Listen to ep. #18 Working Smarter not Harder with Marty Kudelka

Buy your Melissa Jelly’s here

Adopt a pup at wags and walks

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182. Impostor Syndrome and Its Cure Jul 05, 2023

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

Show Notes:

Watch Reshma Saujani talk about Impostor Syndrome

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181. Cover Model, Broadway Babe, Singer/ Songwriter and Future Star of the Screen: Kolton Krouse! Jun 28, 2023

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When we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies... I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton!

Show Notes

Connect with Kolton on IG

Learn about Dancin’

Listen to ep112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff

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180. The History of Dance in L.A. with Emily Wanserski Jun 21, 2023

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This week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ecosystem, and thank you for being a wonderful guest and friend! Please enjoy this conversation with Emily Wanserski.

Show Notes:

Connect w/ Emily

Connect w/ Emily on IG

Read Dancing in the Sun, Hollywood Choreographers from 1915-1937

& Film Choreographer and Dance Directors

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179. Taylor Wilson Can Sell Anything from Shampoo to Million Dollar Homes… Oh, and He Can DANCE! Jun 14, 2023

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This week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody!

Show Notes:

Listen to:

Mother’s Day with “Stan”

Father’s Day with Gary Wilson

Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann

Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli

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178. Top 5 Lessons Learned About Longevity Jun 07, 2023

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

177. Reimagine Yourself with Kim Hale May 31, 2023

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I could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale. You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game.

Show Notes:

Learn more about Kim

Connect with Kim on IG

Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone

Listen to Ep. 172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training

Donate to Broadway Cares

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176. Doubt Your Doubts & Believe Your Beliefs May 24, 2023

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Have you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire.

Show Notes:

Listen to Ep. 30 How to Disagree… with People You Love

Listen to Ep. 23 How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations

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175. Creating Cultural Currency with Jon Boogz May 17, 2023

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Jon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz.

Show Notes:

Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting

Watch all of Jon’s Work

Connect with Jon Boogz

Learn more about the Choreographers Guild

Listen to Ep. #52 Technique VS Style

Read The Funk Era And Beyond

Listen to Ep. #112 Trumpet Your Talent All of the Time with Gary Imhoff

Work with Gary Imhoff

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