DanceSpeak

Episode 55 brings you the inner workings, thoughts, and journey of the renowned Teacher/Choreographer/Dancer: Lee Daniel. Our interview moves across topics including preparation vs. luck, having a life outside of dance, and a breakthrough way of looking at time as something we construct rather than rush against. Lee allows us in on his earlier years in Los Angeles, as he 'figured out' how to creat...

Episode 54 introduces you to Melanie Buttarazzi, who is a dancer extraordinaire and founder of the non-profit organization: Fostering Dreams Project. In this interview, we explore the mindset that has allowed Melanie to pursue her successful career while building an organization, a way to be able to discern one's own intuition, and what it takes to build a non-profit. Melanie shares very touching...

She's down to earth. A Beatfreak. Worked as supervising choreographer and stand-in for... Madonna. Had a 4.3 GPA in school. Toured the world with Pink. Is choreographer for Magic Mike 1, 2, and Magic Mike Live. And makes sure to meditate for 10 minutes every day. Who is she? Alison Faulk! Get ready for Episode 53 of DanceSpeak Alison Faulk openly speaks about her journey from dancing as a child, t...

Episode 52 features the fascinating, the inspiring, the intelligent: Teresa Espinosa. The topics we cover are so varied that I am struggled to write this with eloquence, but I will do my best! When we speak about her contribution as a teacher, we dig through the debate of what it takes to be a teacher, as well as how Teresa has utilized her life experience to shape her classes. As a dancer and cho...

Episode 51 with G Madison IV (Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, JLO, Chaka Khan) captures what it is that makes it possible to have it ALL. G is someone whom I've being crossing paths with over the years and I have seen host red carpets, travel internationally (on a consistent basis), create workshops, teach at nearly every major studio in Los Angeles, dance for our favorite artists, choreograph for... Mar...

Episode 50 of DanceSpeak departs from the norm, as the creator and host, Galit Friedlander, is finally interviewed... wait... that's ME. Let's try this again... I've gotten a lot of feedback over this last year that people kind of have no clue, who I am, where I came from, and how the hell I've managed to grow a podcast from what seems like thin air. So after a year I decided it's time to put myse...

Episode 49 of DanceSpeak takes an unreleased part of our original interview with Eric Sanchez to give you a treat! Hear behind-the-scenes experiences on what it was like working with Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Fergie. I literally felt like I was there with the artists, when Eric gives the insider perspective on these opportunities and wanted to share this perspective with you all!

Welcome to Episode 47 of DanceSpeak with Eric Sanchez! You may have seen him on TV and with credits including Ciara, Ariana Grande, Fergie, Lady Gaga, you will want to hear how he built his career, step by step, to find what it takes to make it in the dance industry. Eric Sanchez is an authentic New Yorker who will walk you through his journey from growing up in the Bronx to performing in front of...

Episode 46 introduces you to the chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Bennett. With over 19 years of experience adjusting dancers and a commitment to always furthering his education, Dr. Bennett has a WEALTH of knowledge that is really gold for dancers. I also find him easy to speak to, understand, and inspiring in the way he takes on his career. In this episode, I ask all types of questions that come from c...

Sienna Lyons is an impressive woman, human, dancer, teacher, choreographer, and one quickly learns that she speaks from a place of unabashed truth and experience. She has worked with artists such as Selena Gomez, JLO, Jennifer Hudson, and Nick Jonas, and for as hard working and accomplished as she is, Sienna is humbly always growing. In Episode 45 we focus deeply on the idea of how long success in...

Episode 44 of DanceSpeak will inspire you to own what makes YOU special, as we introduce you to the business woman, the dance teacher, the b-girl: Casie "Tynee" Goshow. With a start in martial arts, Casie learned at a young age that discipline is key. A theme that emerges throughout our interview is the importance to let even life's lowest moments guide you to being your best self. One instance is...

Episode 43 of DanceSpeak brings you the the intriguing renaissance man: Adrian "DJ DUBZ" Wiltshire. I met Adrian around 15 years ago, taking his Hip-Hop class in New York City. Since then, he has gone on to dance/choreograph/assist/DJ with such artists/on films including Dreamgirls, Stomp The Yard, Ariana Grande, Fergie, Straight Outta Compton, and way way more. What hyped me up the most about sit...

Episode 42 of DanceSpeak with BShaw takes you on a journey of the many inspirations that lead to a successful career in the highly competitive dance world. Brandon is a prime example of knowing his field, as he walks me through the moment he knew he wanted to pursue dance and how he learned (and continues to learn) from those whom he respects the most. Coincidentally, as this is episode 42, Brando...

For Episode 41 of DanceSpeak, we have taken some of our favorite never-heard-before clips from a variety of guests to create an insightful and hilarious DanceSpeak sampler platter. From professional tips for class, to a discussion on spirit animals, you can be sure to expect the unexpected on this one!

Episode 40 delivers you with the powerful, incredibly humble, Brittany Perry-Russell (Chris Brown, P. Diddy, Lil' Wayne, Ciara, Honey 2, JLO and more). With years on years booking the most prestigious dance jobs in the commercial dance world (and acting world as well), Brittany opens up on her life as mentor, actress, model, role-model, dancer, and... well, we will let her other hats come as a sur...

Cliff McGhee (dance credits including: Usher, Ginuwine, You Got Served, Beyonce and more…) is a powerful man who delivers a jaw-dropping interview from the heart in Episode 39 of DanceSpeak. This is one of the more explicit interviews I have had so far, and must tell you…this is not for delicate ears. But for those whom are ready, this will be one of the most enriching and eye-opening conversation...

Episode 38 of DanceSpeak will take you to a whole different niche in the dance world as you meet Richard Keilar, Ballet and Dance Producer, Artistic Adviser, and Fundraising Consultant. Richard, who's experience in the arts world began with singing, fell in love with dance while at a technical college. Richard shares about his experiences watching everything from avant-garde downtown New York danc...

Episode 37 gives you a refreshing shift in viewpoint as I sit down with Gordon and Kachi, a couple of very talented professional dancers... whom are a couple... and are appropriately 22 years old. In many of the previous episodes, the topic of this 'upcoming generation' is brought up, as they have the strongest social media presence and also are met with criticism. This episode, 'goes there.' We s...

Episode 36 of DanceSpeak introduces you to Erin Marino, founder of the Debbie Reynold's Scholarship Program, professional dancer, and choreographer. Erin discusses her path that spans entrepreneurship, giving back to the world world, and working in the dance industry. We find out what prepared Erin to create a program, as well as what got her 'foot in the door' at the world renowned Debbie Reynold...

Welcome to Episode 35 of DanceSpeak with Anthony ‘Kanec’ Carr. With credits including Missy Elliott, Usher, Chris Brown, and TLC, you might not know that Anthony was originally groomed to be a professional ballet dancer. Anthony shares about how he found hip-hop and his choice to pursue the commercial side of the dance industry. With his well-rounded background, we dive into his inspirations and a...

For Episode 34 of DanceSpeak we take you into the world of Carmit Bachar. You might remember her as the red-head from the original line-up of the Pussycat Dolls, or from dancing with artists such as Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Aaliyah, Beyonce, and Gwen Stefani (to name a few). What I will forever associate Carmit with is her sweet nature and undeniable drive. We discuss Carmit's transition fr...

It is only appropriate that we kick off the new year with Brazil. You might know him from his record-breaking videos with Willdabeast, his work as a Motivational Speaker with Burn the Boats, his title as Co-Founder and Director at Buildabeast... OR... his resume with artists such as P.Diddy, Tyrese and Tyga. Impressed yet? I am. I mean, he did break into the entertainment industry at the age of 14...

Episode 32 of DanceSpeak takes us to part-two of the epic interview with Phlex. We go through topics that break the dance bubble and take us into being an entrepreneur, what manifesting one's dreams looks like, and the overall importance of timing. Phlex shares what started his annual Phlextravangza event and how he has continuously grown the celebration, packing out venues, bringing people togeth...

DanceSpeak Episode 31 gives a rare look into how narrow opportunity and not fitting in can ultimately cultivate an unstoppable spirited figure in the entertainment industry. Alan Kirk, also known as Phlex, has credits including Beyonce, Britney Spears, The Dream, Rihanna, and work that has been featured on America's Best Dance Crew, SYTYCD, and on stages across the globe. Phlex is the ultimate sel...