YTB: Dance Discussion

Episode 13: Support and Showing Up Support comes in many forms, and it doesn't always come from where we expect. In this deeply personal episode, we reflect on the importance of positive male role models, support networks and community in the lives of boys in dance. Drawing on personal experiences, we explore the influence of fathers, mentors, teachers, studio families and community members who he...

Episode 12: Doubt and Dropping-Out Why do talented boys leave dance? In this episode, we explore one of the most significant challenges facing the industry: retention. Looking at stereotypes, peer pressure, visibility, belonging, financial barriers and access to opportunities, we investigate why some boys walk away from dance and what teachers, parents and communities can do to support them. This...

Episode 11: Mentorship Matters Behind every successful dancer is often somebody who believed in them first. In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship, and the role mentors play in shaping confidence, resilience and belonging. Through personal stories and research-informed discussion, reflections on the teachers, role models and industry professionals who influence journey and examine how...

Episode 10: Leading and Learning In Episode 10 of YTB: Dance Discussion, we explore the importance of leadership, representation and education in shaping the future of boys in dance. Drawing on personal experiences, current educational practice and industry insights, this episode examines how male role models, mentors and educators can influence participation, confidence and retention. We reflect...

This episode looks at the incredible utilisation and creation of male specific choreography and works and how male specific steps can be used to benefit a wider variety of progress beyond the classroom, as well as also looking at  costuming the male dancer in different garments for different genres both in class and onstage. 

This episode is a little different as I look back and discuss my own history and career as a male dancer in the world of arts and entertainment. A cruise down memory lane into what has shaped me into who I am today and what got me to this point in my career. A little episode all about Andrew.

Listen, Like and Subscribe! During this dance discussion, the topic of being Socially Subscribed is buffered and downloaded as the links to the information and technology age online are shaping a society in dance with both positive and combative ways that can prove both beneficial and detrimental to a male dancers journey.

Join the chat on this sometimes delicate discussion as Dames, Drag and Dance is divulged and dissected into how the sexuality stereotypes of male dancers are sometimes linked to specific styles and the history of Drag in theatrical dance and Dames in classical ballet are more than just a Shantay down the runway!

A dance discussion curated through the lens of how this specific genre is often linked to the foundations of dance and how boys especially can benefit. It looks at the importance of boys in ballet and the common misconceptions/stereotypes being faced and what we can do to combat these. This episode also looks at some of the incredible initiatives being offered around the world to bring boys back t...

Continuing the chat from last episode, this dance discussion is unwrapping an additional three dance styles in the series of Greatest Genres for Guys! Tap, Contemporary & Ballroom. This continued discussion follows the hand selected group of dance styles and genres that are popular amongst male dancers that promote personality, performance and progress for a strong career and foundational trai...

This episode is taking a look at the Greatest Genres for Guys! A discussion around a carefully selected group of dance styles and genres that are popular amongst male dancers that promote personality, performance and progress for a strong career and foundational training. Join the chat and listen to part 1 today!

Let's go back to where it all began and take a look at the history of dance and in particular how men have been contributing to the evolution of this art form dating back 65,000 years ago right up until today. This episode looks at key pivotal moments in dances rich history and how the male performer has helped shape and create dance over many centuries and how they continue to help grow and evolv...

A Welcome to the YTB: Dance Discussion, a safe space that promotes inclusion and support for a sustainable and successful future of boys, men and male identifying performers within the world of dance!