Boys Dance Too

Meet Fumi Okochi and Elijah Sam, two young dancers currently performing in The Little Mermaid at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) in Vancouver. Fumi is 16-years-old and trains at Ballet Bloch Canada, and has been seen in such musicals at The School of Rock (TUTS) and The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre). Elijah recently graduated with a BFA in contemporary dance with a minor in kinesiology from Si...

Meet Josh Graetz (he/him), a dynamic and versatile performer, educator, and producer originally from Victoria, BC. A graduate of the prestigious Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College, Josh’s work spans theatre, dance and film. Now based in Vancouver, BC, he recently made a splash on the west coast as Riff in West Side Story (CTORA) and Rooster in Annie (Gateway Theatre). He is curr...

Meet Treyvin Kinisky, a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in Vancouver. Trey grew up in Grand Prairie, Alberta where he excelled in the competitive dance world, including representing Canada at the World Championships.  After graduating high school, Trey relocated to Vancouver to complete the Intensive Training Program (otherwise known as ITP) at Harbour Dance Centre under the esteem...

Meet Ryan Vogt, currently on tour in The Great Gatsby musical after previously appearing in the South Korea run. Previously, Ryan was in the North American tour of Means Girls . He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theater with a dance emphasis from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music, and was also in the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee program during his teen years. While g...

Meet James Monroe Števko, an NYC-based dancer, actor, and choreographer. As an original cast member of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish , he is now a stager for the Jerome Robbins Trust, helping to keep the choreography of Jerome Robbins alive and authentic. James is also in the ballet company of the Metropolitan Opera and was formerly with the Milwaukee Ballet. His other credits include: The Radio...

Meet Jonatan Luján of Ballet Vancouver , The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and New Jersey Ballet. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Jonatan has danced for Slovak National Theater, Zurich Ballet, Victor Ullate Ballet, and Ballet Argentino. He also appeared in the 2025 film Kiss of the Spider Woman and in Evita at the American Repertory Theater. Follow @jonatan.lujan.art. Support the show 🎧 Follow @...

Meet Tristan Ghostkeeper, a proud Cree and Métis artist whose stage credits include Ballet Vancouver, Disney’s The Lion King (Toronto), Aida (Royal Opera House), La Bamba! (UK Tour), Royal Caribbean. His TV/film credits include dance roles on Schmigadoon! , Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist , and Motherland . Tristan’s dance journey began at the age of ten in his hometown of Prince George, BC, at Judy...

Meet Kealan McLaughlin, principal ballet dancer, teacher, dance coach, fitness trainer, and choreographer. Kealan trained at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto before dancing professionally with Alberta Ballet and Ballet Jörgen. He later joined the Estonian National Ballet as a principal dancer. In recent seasons, Kealan has continued to work as a guest artist with companies such as Ballet...

Meet David Grindrod, “one singular sensation”. Based in New York, David played Mark in A Chorus Line at New York City Center and on the national tour. Now, David helps keep A Chorus Line alive, working as an associate to Baayork Lee, an original A Chorus Line cast member. Together, they are keeping A Chorus Line going for new generations, including the staging of the recent 50th anniversary produc...

Meet Chaz Wolcott, whose credits include Newsies , So You Think You Can Dance , and playing Mr. Mistoffelees in the 30th anniversary tour of Cats . These days, Chaz teaches at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and choreographs and directs New York productions such as Red Bucket Follies , Gypsy of the Year , Broadway Backwards , and I Put a Spell On You: Broadway’s Biggest Halloween Part...

Meet Seb Witt , a dynamic dancer and performer originally from Queensland, Australia. Seb trained at renowned institutions including Conry Dance Centre, Patrick School of the Arts, and London’s Sylvia Young Arts School. He began his professional career at a young age, appearing in international tours of Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Les Misérables . More recently, Seb was back touring the worl...

Meet Mathew Fedorek—swing and Assistant Dance Captain on the Funny Girl  national tour. He has also appeared in Disney’s Frozen with multiple theatre companies across the U.S., and during this past holiday season, Mathew was dancing all over New York City, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with A Chorus Line: The Next Generation , to the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Be...

Meet Brian Ross , a versatile dancer and performer based in Toronto. Originally from Halifax, Brian began dancing at the age of seven after being inspired by the West End production of Billy Elliot . Starting with ballet and jazz, he expanded his training to include styles ranging from Latin ballroom to hip hop and beyond, and excelled in the competition scene. Some of Brian’s professional career...

Welcome to season two of Boys Dance Too . As it’s December, that means it’s Nutcracker season. Meet Owen Tang, Joseph Lee, and Loren Hwang , three highly dedicated students training at the acclaimed Goh Ballet School in Vancouver, Canada. As they near the end of their high school years, these dancers offer an insightful look into what it’s like to be immersed in world-class ballet training while b...

Meet Cody Berkeley, a renowned dance teacher and choreographer in the ballet and competition studio world. Originally from Dallas, Cody excelled on the competition circuit while growing up, and in his senior year was awarded a full scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia courtesy of the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance, Cody h...

Meet Ashton Roxander, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet. Originally from California, Ashton comes from a dance family—both his parents were dancers, and his brother currently dances with American Ballet Theater. Hear about Ashton’s journey, from being taught by his parents, to training with Boston Ballet before joining Philadelphia Ballet. Follow Ashton @ashtonroxander .  Support the s...

Meet Jason Yang-Westland—dancer and musical theatre performer living in London. Originally from New Zealand, Jason has danced with Melbourne City Ballet, Royal Caribbean Productions, and Paris Disneyland, as well as in the West End productions of The King and I and Your Line April . He was a dancer in the Wonka film and has also appeared in major productions worldwide of Mary Poppins , The Phantom...

Meet Tymin Keown—dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Tymin is from Victoria, BC, and started dancing at the relatively late age of 16, first in musical theatre before focusing on dance. Hear about how Tymin was able to catch up, thanks to his intense drive, passion, and family support. Follow Tymin @tyminkeown and Royal Winnipeg Ballet @rwballet . Support the show 🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast...

Meet Taylor Roper—owner of House of Dance, a top competitive studio in Ontario, Canada. Taylor is a former dancer with Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean, and in his youth, he was an elite competitive dancer. In our conversation, Taylor unpacks his experience growing up a boy dancer in the suburbs, his professional dance career, and what his life looks like now as a studio owner, including the c...

Meet E. Clayton Cornelious—otherwise known as E. Clay! He’s been in 10 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line , The Music Man , The Lion King , Ain’t Too Proud , and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He was also in the televised Jersey Boys Live with Nick Jonas; in Rat Pack in London’s West End; and in national tours of Kinky Boots , Hairspray , and more; on TV in The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel ; and h...

Meet Fredric Odgaard—Broadway, commercial, and concert dancer. Fred has performed on Broadway in Moulin Rouge , Kinky Boots , and Finding Neverland ; in Celine Dion’s A New Day , Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis , and on TV in Glee , Fosse/Verdon , The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt , and more. He’s also a well-known teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. From starting his commercial career as a child,...

Meet Jeremy Villas , a former child Broadway performer and contemporary ballet dancer. Jeremy was on Broadway in Kinky Boots when he was 11 and trained for most of his life at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. He graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and recently graduated from the dance program at The Juilliard School. In our podcast, Jeremy reflects on his time o...

Meet Sterling Baca , principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet, and former dancer with American Ballet Theater. Originally from Colorado, Sterling moved to New York at age 15 to train at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on a full scholarship. In 2016, he was on the cover of Dance Magazine as one of their “25 to Watch”. Hear Sterling open up about growing up, achieving his dreams, and the...

Welcome to Boys Dance Too —the podcast that’s breaking down barriers and busting gender stereotypes in the world of dance. Hosted by former professional dancer Vince Kanasoot , this series dives into the real stories of male dancers who’ve made it to the top—whether it’s Broadway, elite dance companies, film/TV, or alongside major recording artists. These artists share the highs, the struggles, an...