Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

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174. The Secret to Longevity with Kim Blank & Alif Sankey May 10, 2023

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I have double the fun on this week's podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers, these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they've managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Kim Blank and Alif Sankey.

Show Notes:

Follow Kim Blank on IG

Follow Alif Sankey on IG

Watch Thriller

Watch Smooth Criminal

Listen to Ep. 158 Writing Your Own Legacy with Vincent Paterson

Feldenkrais Method

Connect with Sarah Ito on IG

Learn more about the Choreographer’s Guild

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173. THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald May 03, 2023

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The incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well:

You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency)
Now you can listen to her story!

I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this industry. Please enjoy this conversation with Julie McDonald.

Show Notes:

Connect with MSA

All Things End Official Music Video

Work Song Official Music Video

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172. Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training Apr 26, 2023

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Self-proclaimed bad student, and decorated teacher, Bill Prudich wants excellent things for dance and wants you to want more from your training. As the previous owner of the infamous Edge Performing Arts Center, Bill talks about what is missing in dance class today and what he believes makes the mark of a good class. I could've talked to Bill for hours, but for now, we'll start here. Please enjoy this conversation with Bill Prudich.

Show Notes:

Watch Jason Mraz' Video I Feel like dancing

Ep. 159 Cameras in the classroom

Dana's Social Media post about her breakthrough from class at Millennium

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171. Lock Into The Community with Arnel Calvario Apr 19, 2023

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Arnel Calvario, the owner of Vibe Dance Competition and founder of Kaba Modern, joins me on the podcast today! Arnel and I geek about locking and its creator as well as dive deep into how dance artists are breaking barriers in university spaces. I also got the chance to talk to Arnel about his words of wisdom for people interested in creating dance enterprises. Arnel is truly one of a kind and I'm so lucky he joined me today. Please enjoy this conversation with Arnel Calvario.

Show Notes:

Follow Arnel on IG

Follow Kaba Modern on IG

Follow Vibe Dance Convention on IG

Dana’s favorite VIBE performances:

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170. Conversations about Cameras in Class with Al Blackstone Apr 12, 2023

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On April 1st, Steps posted an April Fool joke about cameras in the classroom. What followed was a great social media conversation led by the incredible Al Blackstone who is my guest today! We go deep into why the joke upset him and why he posted about it, our concerns for the dance training ecosystem, and how we are both optimistic and still very much in love with dance! Have anything to say about cameras in the classroom? DM us on IG or email us at wtmmpodcast@gmail.com In the meantime, please enjoy this conversation with Al Blackstone.

Show notes:

Connect w/ Al Blackstone

Follow Al Blackstone on IG

Learn more about Momen

Listen to Ep. #159 Cameras In The Classroom

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169. Boundless Inspiration with Teddy Forance Apr 05, 2023

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The incredible Teddy Forance joins me on the pod today! Teddy has danced with giants like Janet Jackson, Madonna, PINK, Lady Gaga, Usher, and the list could go on. Teddy is now making his own way through the industry with the creation of CLI Studios & CLI Conservatory. Teddy's tenacity is inspiring and I was jazzed to learn what keeps him going. Please enjoy this conversation with Teddy Forance.

Show Notes:

Apply to the CLI Conservatory

Learn more about CLI Studios

Watch the Florence & the machine VMA performance

Watch the Feedback Music Video

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168. Finding You Leg (A.K.A Finding Balance) Mar 29, 2023

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This week, dance lessons really are life lessons! We are digging into all of the ways that finding your balance in dance can help you find balance in life.

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167. “R.A.I.N” in your Feelings with Compassion (Thank you Tara Brach!) Mar 22, 2023

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The acronym R.A.I.N. - Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture - comes from Tara Brach (@tarabrach) and her book “Radical Compassion”. This, my friends, is my new favorite tool for processing unwanted feelings. R.A.I.N is the answer to the question: “How can I love myself out of my way today?”

Show Notes:

Read Tara Brach’s book “Radical Compassion”

Episode #17 The Process of PROCESSING

Episode #21 Not Booking (A.K.A. Not Getting What You Want)

Episode #45 Emotional Backpacks

Episode #97 Feeling Blue

Episode #137 Following Your Interest = Interesting Work with Mimi Cave

Visit Lou in Nashville

Rumi’s “The Guest House”

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166. Pocket & Flow with Luther Brown Mar 15, 2023

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Today Luther Brown joins me on the pod! Luther has worked with some of the greatest artists of our time - Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani, Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, and more. He also had his hand in a multitude of tv shows and movies. Today we focus in on where Luther got started, how he would describe his movement, and what his future looks like! Please enjoy this conversation with Luther Brown.

Show Notes:

Connect with Luther on IG

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165. The Way of Jenn Stafford, Avatar and Beyond Mar 08, 2023

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I cannot wait for you to fall in love with Jenn Stafford! Today we are talking, Cirque, Avatar: the Way of Water, auditioning, touring and more! We discussed how learning to voice her needs and manage her stress changed the game for her and I think we can all learn from that. Please enjoy this conversation with Jenn Stafford

Show Notes:

Work w/ Jenn

Connect w/ Jenn on IG

Smartless episode with James Cameron

Avatar behind the scenes

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