Dance Careers: Unfiltered

If there were ever an episode to get me super AMPED - this is the one! Maybe its because of my psychology degree background, or maybe because I'm obsessed with Michelle and Kristin.. the founders of new company Danscend. Mindset is so important. Our self-talk matters. This episode we are joined by the lovely minds behind Danscend to talk all things mental health. We really get into how import...

In today’s episode, I am joined by Addison Reed Holmes AKA the "Salty Ballerina". We talk about her ballet journey, growing up in Texas and attending SMU before moving to Los Angeles and New York. We chat about the importance of being a well-rounded dancer and person, the struggles of being a dance competition judge, and the challenges with dance competitions nowadays. Addy and I grew up...

Have you ever been the underdog or lost motivation?  I am joined by Janeeva Pettway, who you may see dancing behind Jason Derulo on stages across the globe, to talk about mental strength and how to harness your natural performance energy. We discuss drive and motivation, and that at the end of the day passion and hard work actually make the difference. MNTR MGMT Website @mntr.mgmt @justinementer J...

Jenna and I share a lot of the same philosophies when it comes to the biz - just from different sides of it. In this episode, we talk about the shifts in the dance industry and its dear sister: the acting world. Many dancers don't know this, but if you are a signed dancer in LA, you are going to be labeled as an actor who moves well. Dancers have to learn how to play the part and/or sell the...

Today’s episode I am joined by Alexis Rowland, former competition dancer turned professional. She is humble, super talented and oh so sweet - and not to mention, one of my fave dancers ever.   In this episode we talk about the journey of leveling up after the competition dance world. We also discuss our journey together, having worked together in my former company FLIRT, and now both starting our...

In this episode we are joined by talented performer Eliotte Nicole. Not only is she an incredible dancer with credits such as The Prom, Dancing with the Stars , and Meghan Trainor, but she is also an accomplished singer, having toured around the world 3x over with her boss Taylor Swift. We discuss what is behind the entertainment business and how to be a dancer that stands out against the pack. We...

If you are looking for motivation.. this is your episode. We are diving deep behind the drive and work ethic of a dancer with the impressive G Madison. We talk about how to stop searching outward for validation, and focus on what you bring to the table as your own unique dancer. We talk about how dancers have to always need to be ready to pivot. Get ready for a really inspirational talk about what...

Dance Careers: Unfiltered is a conversational dance podcast that focuses on what it really takes to make it in the dance industry. LA-based Choreographer and Dance Educator turned Career Coach, host Justine Menter keeps it real with actionable advice, inspiration and a touch of sass. On DCU you can expect honest conversations with industry peers and most importantly: real-life tips to keep dancers...