A Dancer's Guide Podcast

Wicked's Associate Choreographer, Comfort Fedoke, gives us a behind the scene look at the creative process that helped bring Wicked Part 1 to life on the big screen! She takes us through her early dance influences from her hometown to College and beyond, shares her experience on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance and gives valuable insight into the mind of an Associate Choreographer for both F...

Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for how to keep a role fresh and exciting and her process for originated a new character role! Mary Ann has been in 11 Broadway shows including Fosse , Chicago , Jerome Robbins' Broadway and Starlight Express . She has also graced the silver...

Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for young dancers today and her experiences on the set of Chicago ! Going from a professional NFL Cheerleader to Follies Showgirl to 11 time Broadway performer to world class teacher and choreographer, Mary Ann's journey is nothing short of e...

Dance Film Director, Choreographer and Professor of Dance and Film, Caroline Liviakis shares her inspiration journey of forging her own path within the professional dance industry! She is the former Artistic Director of her own non-profit Dance Company, she currently teaches at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles and is set to release her first feature length dance film at the end of 2022....

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and lifelong Dancer, Morgan DiMeo, shares her expert advice about optimizing your performance through the power of food! She breaks down the stigmas surrounds carbs and fats, shares her dance bag snack secrets and provides alternative solutions to meat based proteins. As the Owner and Founder of Your Dancing Dietitian, Morgan encourages individual experimentation...

 Kim Hale is certainly a force to be reckoned with in the dance industry as she continues her performing career into her 50's! We chat about the importance of finding joy in activities outside of dance, explore how constant reinvention can contribute to the longevity of one's dance career and discuss what the term "Professionalism" means. Kim has experience in so many different...

Founder of A Dancer's Guide, Brittany Chalk, elaborates on what she means when she ends each podcast episode with the phrase, "Stay Confident. Be Humble." This brief episode depicts how Brittany uses this phrase as inspiration in both her personal and professional life and share some of the moments when she was about to walk away from dance altogether. Discover ways to boost your self confidence a...

Tony nominated Choreographer, John Carrafa shares his incredible dance journey from Pre-med student to a member of a LEGENDARY dance company to TV's go-to drama choreographer! He elaborates on his choreographic process and how it's developed over the years and gives insight into what it's like to dance and choreograph for motion capture - an experience he had for The Polar Express. John has choreo...

Professional Showgirl and creator of The Pro Performer Platform, Raquel Alder, shares her unique dance journey and ways performers can approach their own self development! This episode is PART 1 of 2 and explores moments of empowerment and overcoming rejection. We also discuss some of the essential skills performers should be equipped with and challenge why dancers are NOT taught these skills duri...

Professional Showgirl and creator of The Pro Performer Platform, Raquel Alder, shares her unique dance journey and ways performers can approach their own self development! This episode is PART 2 of 2 and expands on building your dance brand and how the different types of media we consume influence us. A big take away - find the confidence to change and evolve your professional brand as YOU as an a...

Tiffany Daniels is a Dancer turned Actress and shares her awe-inspiring journey from her first professional gig to her most recent goal of becoming a series regular on a TV show! Tiffany has persevered every step of the way and encourages dancers to KEEP GOING & GROWING. She sheds some light on how a professional training program in LA helped her get signed with an Agent, shares how she contin...

A powerful conversation about the Hustle Mentality and its influences on dancers within the industry. Hear from Mentor and Mindset in the Making Podcast Host, Rachel Josefina, as she identifies harmful mindsets we can unconsciously slip into and She challenges dancers to take time out of their busy schedules to recharge and reinforces the fact that YOU ARE INNATELY ENOUGH! Discover way to combat t...

  Choreographer, Teacher and Director, Chip Abbott, shares what it's like to be a male in the dance industry. We discuss how detrimental bullying can be and it's influence on young men pursuing their dance dreams, explore ways the dance community can better train men and women to partner with each other, and show support for the #boysdancetoo movement. Learn more about Chip's unique dance jou...

Taylor Behringer is a life-long dancer, dance educator, healer for dancers, and mom. She helps professional dancers heal their relationship with their bodies, guiding them into deep body acceptance & peace within the body, they’ve probably been at war with their entire lives. Taylor is a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Life Coach, & creator of the SPACE Method, who works with the somatic...

Worldwide Performer, Choreographer and Mentor, Gigi Torres shares her unique dance journey and reveals her 5 steps to setting effective goals! We explore how to start setting goals and the benefits of doing so, why it's totally normal for goals to change over time and how having mentor can help guide you towards achieving your goals. Gigi gives some amazing advice about how she keeps herself motiv...

Join us on our season 2 podcast journey, hear from more dance industry professionals and get inspired to pursue your dance dreams! Podcast Host, Brittany Chalk, takes you through everything A Dancer's Guide has been up to since season 1 wrapped along with some exciting details about what season 2 has in store.  Episode 26 | Goal Setting and Mentorship is set to be released Friday May 7, 2021...

Brittany Chalk reflects on Season One of the A Dancer’s Guide Podcast! She shares some of the lessons she’s learned, extends many well-deserved “Thank you’s,” and answers one young dancers questions. Find out what Brittany has in store for the future of A Dancer’s Guide and get in on the action by following on Instagram @adancersguideofficial . There you’ll be able to ask questions and receive adv...

This episode compiles advice about the dance industry from the season one podcast guests! They all answer the question, "What is one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring performer?" The answers vary yet you'll notice some strong themes emerge as you listen. Step into the new year inspired and ready to take on anything this industry throws at you with a little insight from the pros who hav...

Dancing on Camera is a SKILL & featured guest, Videographer & Dancer, Becca Nelson, shares some top tips for performing on camera! Listen to Becca's journey as she risks it all for her love of dance - moving to LA and consistently creating opportunities for herself. Having worked both in-front and behind the camera, Becca provides incredible insight from a unique perspective. Her work rang...

One of "Tap's Leading Ladies" and Syncopated Ladies member, Maud Arnold, shares her journey as a dancer and beyond! She works hard for the life she envisions for herself and pushes passed fear when it comes to exploring different industries. Maud is a Choreographer, Producer, Director, Founder, Author, video Podcast Host, Teacher, Mentor and so much more! She is the living embodiment of the phrase...

Learn from an expert in Digital Marketing about how to crush your Online Presence as a Dancer. As the Founder of Hustle by trsk, Katy Kauffman empowers artists and gives them the tools and resources to build their own successful brand through 1-on-1 consultations and online programs. As a Dancer, YOU are your business and creating a website for your artistry to live online is essential! Discover h...

Listen and be inspired by one performer's journey to BROADWAY! Featured guest, Emily Grace Kersey played Cassandra in the Broadway Revival of Cats and shares details of the audition and rehearsal processes and what it was like performing at the Neil Simon Theatre. Discover Emily's Brown Cat kismet moment and how she felt moments before taking the stage for her opening night. Since making her Broad...

Explore what it's like performing at Regional Theaters across the United States! Featured guest, Anne Marie Snyder has graced the stages of several major theaters as a dancer, singer and actor and shares some amazing insight into this unique sector of the industry. Learn about what to expect at auditions, how to prepare for singer calls, and the difference between performing on a National Tour ver...

Constructive conversation about implementing anti-racist practices and caring for LGBTQ+ students within a dance studio. Featured guest, Krystal Collins, is using her artistry as a vehicle for social change and shares her experiences from the perspective of both a teacher and a student. Identifying as a black, queer, non-binary femme, Krystal strives to create an open and educated space for her st...

Transitioning away from performing is something that most dancers will face at some point during their unique journey and we're here to tackle the stigma surrounding this stage in a dancer's life. I am joined by the Founder of Pivot for Dancers, Kaylee Randall, and together we discuss the importance of being open to change, finding fulfillment within a different career, and utilizing tangible reso...