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This week, Dana Wilson hosts Rhapsody James on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Rhapsody is one of the most mentioned people on #WTMM because of Dana’s legendary mime audition story. Hear about it from Rhap’s POV and get the scoop on how they both get the most out of themselves and the people they work with!  This episode has a high dynamic range, from light and laughter to the depths of creative d...

This week, Dana Wilson hosts Galen Hooks on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This episode is like having a chat with your hero and your best friend all at once! We talk about Galen’s awesome new On Demand lessons and how they’re different from training in person. We dive deep into metrology and where Galen stands on how choreographers are organizing! AND we introduce a new tool for communicating yo...

We’re more than halfway into January; how are your New Year’s resolutions??? I’m not antagonizing you. I’m WITH YOU! I’ve fumbled and recovered more times than I can count, but guess what? I’m not mad at myself! I feel FLOW. I feel compassion. I feel a forward momentum that is sustainable, and I’m here to help you find it, too. This episode dives into resolutions, goals, and the one actionable ste...

Executive Assistant and Editor Riley Higgins joins Dana Wilson on the Words That Move Me Podcast to wrap up the 2023 season! Celebrity crushes will be named, favorite music videos will be recounted, some loving body talk will be talked, and plenty of laughs will be shared (at the appropriate time)! Watch this episode HERE Show Notes: Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here Watch our newest 2023 ep...

This episode is a grab bag full of solid gold as we ask every single guest from 2023 for one bad habit they want to kick… And why! Watch this episode here. Show Notes: Listen to ALL of our 2023 episodes here Watch our newest 2023 episodes here For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY  To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER To shop for GOODIES &am...

Dana Wilson hosts Robert Green this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to make stuff because Dana and Robert talk about how #FEELINGS fuel our art and lives. In this episode, Robert gets very emotional in sharing about a recent car accident and the details of how his mother’s sacrifices shaped his life. Feelings have carried Robert through his career...

Dana Wilson hosts Max Pham this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Max has been climbing the dance industry ladder, stopping off to dance on tour with Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake and to choreograph in Netflix’s Dance 100. Max and her talk about life after the high-up and glorious moments and what it looks like to climb back down that ladder.   Watch this episode HERE   Show Notes: Con...

Dana Wilson hosts Randi Freitas this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This conversation *flows* from Breaking at the Olympics, the range of the queer experience, and approaching uncomfortable conversations about identity on set. Randi, you are truly one of a kind, and she will gladly lend you a tampon any day of the week/month. Watch this episode HERE. Show Notes: Take class with Randi at M...

Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical component of longevity and fulfillment in the entertainment industry. In this episode, I share my favorite tool for tending to challenging relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether you are on set, on stage, or on the street, this tool will restore your capacity to love yourself and others. Take the empowered posit...

Dana Wilson hosts Lyric Cruz this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! All you need to know about Lyrik is that he’s a proud Puerto Rican who shines brighter than the sun!… They also talk about his very atypical experience growing up in Chicago, breaking cycles of body shaming, dance activism with the Choreographers Guild, and the importance of mentorship. So, settle in and enjoy the cup of ene...

Dana Wilson hosts Tobias Ellehammer this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Join us as we dig into Tobias’s creative path and process, from breaking in Denmark to breaking boundaries in Los Angeles and beyond.  Tobias’s body of work is singular and spectacular. His choreography is built to leave your jaw (and possibly your body) on the floor. His mind is built to tell stories. His spirit is b...

Dana Wilson hosts Zuce Morales this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Zuce (a Locker, Whacker, and Popper and beyond) talks about the meaning of funk and what it was like to win her first Red Bull Dance Your Style battle. We also dig into what it means to be an immigrant woman leading the street dance community in Los Angeles. Get ready for the funk, the whole funk, and nothing but the funk....

Dana Wilson hosts Codie Wiggins this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! These stories about dancers booking world tours with A-List pop stars will make your jaw drop (and inspire you to get out there and book you one!). We also dish on equitable rates for dancers, and who is a better dancer, Justin Timberlake or Usher? Watch this episode on YouTube. Show Notes: Connect with Codie Wiggins on I...

We couldn’t start the season off stronger than with long-time frientor (friend + mentor) and choreographer extraordinaire Marty Kudelka. I’ve been learning from Marty since I was 16 years old and I am so thrilled that I get to continue to learn from him. If you’re a geek about dance, if you love to laugh, and if you love digging up the past, this episode is for you. Show Notes: Listen to Marty’s f...

Hello, and welcome BACK to Words That Move Me! We’ve been on “break” and working to create a video component for the podcast! Why? Because dancers and choreographers deserve a voice, AND they deserve to be seen! I am committed to sharing the mic and shining light on my community on and off the podcast, but I am especially proud of what we have built here, and I am THRILLED to get to share it all w...

What if we reversed the stigma around #ImpostorSyndrome (aka #ImpostorPhenomenon aka #Impostorism )? What if you could use it as a tool, not a diagnosis? Impostorism can be an indicator that you are in the right place and that it’s time to pull up a seat at the table and learn. This week I go into the history of impostor syndrome, why it’s not going anywhere, and what you can do with it!   Show No...

When we met, Kolton Krouse was a mini (that’s convention speak for 7-10 years old). They were bopping and twirling and generally defying gravity of convention ballrooms all across the US. It’s wild how time flies… I had the pleasure of watching Kolton shine in Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’ on Broadway” just weeks ago, and now, I’m thrilled to welcome them to the pod to talk all things Kolton! Show Notes Co...

This week on the podcast, the incredible Emily Wanserski (@wanswonders), cultural practitioner, producer, consultant, cultural doula, and so much more, joins me to give a crash course on dance history in Los Angeles. I am so envious and admire the knowledge Emily has accumulated on dance history in her decade of living in L.A. Thank you, Emily, for the work you have cultivated in the L.A. dance ec...

This week on the pod, we have one of Denver’s Top 40 Real Estate Agents, one of Los Angeles’s sharpest bald man shampoo salesmen, and… oh yeah, my one and only brother! Taylor Wilson, everybody! Show Notes: Listen to: Mother’s Day with “Stan” Father’s Day with Gary Wilson Does Dance Save Lives? with Dr. Adrienne Wilson Mann Bring Your Sh*t with Tevia Celli For more DANA For coaching with me, join...

I have spent the last couple of weeks on and off the podcast talking about longevity and this week I’m bringing you my five biggest takeaways to staying in this creative game!  Get your notes ready and get ready to keep on going! Show Notes: Listen to ep. #172 Bill Prudich Wants You To Want More From Your Training   Ep. #173 THE Pioneer of Dance and Choreography Representation, Julie McDonald Ep....

I could not talk about longevity without having a conversation with Kim Hale . You may know Kim from your social media scroll as she has documented her return to dance. With over 250k followers on IG and over 640k on TikTok, Kim has some wisdom for what it takes to stay in the game. Show Notes: Learn more about Kim  Connect with Kim on IG Listen to Ep. #170 Conversations about Cameras in Class wit...

Have you ever gotten advice from a mentor/parent/someone you admire that goes against your belief system? Welcome to the club! With an industry that loves giving advice, we aren’t always going to agree with everyone’s opinions. So how do you navigate that? This week we are discussing how to have your own back and what to do when you disagree with advice from someone you admire. Show Notes: Listen...

Jon Boogz, everyone! Jon is an Emmy-nominated director, movement artist, and choreographer who uses his talent to address the issues he is truly passionate about. I loved getting to go deep on where that passion for movement came from and how those influences speak to the art he makes today. Please enjoy this conversation with Jon Boogz. Show Notes: Watch the Dream sequence from Blindspotting Watc...

I have double the fun on this week’s podcast with my wonderful guests Kim Blank & Alif Sankey! As dancers, choreographers, teachers, and producers these ladies have done and seen it all. Today we talk about their experience working on the iconic Thriller and Smooth Criminal Music Videos and how they’ve managed to stay in the game this long. Get ready to hear decades-long wisdom on the industry...

The incredible Julie McDonald joins me on the podcast today! If you don’t know Julie, well: You should be thanking her for creating the first ever dance agency (shoutout MSA Agency ) Now you can listen to her story! I’m grateful for getting a full hour of Julie’s time (cue the multiple emails you’ll hear her get in this interview) and am jazzed for the future of dance and choreography in this indu...