Dance Matters Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Rebecca Davies is a world renowned Technique Consultant, Master Teacher and creator of Radar Technique. With 23 years of teaching and coaching experience, Rebecca Davies has helped countless dancers go on to achieve positions in Professional ballet companies, contemporary companies, musical theatre shows, television shows and movies throughout the world. Since 2010, Rebecca and Ra...

Send us Fan Mail Peter Oxford is the Founder and CEO/President of the Showcase Australian Dance Championships & Hollywood Bound National Dance Championships. Growing up as a dancer and competing himself, Peter defied those critics who doubted his ability. He was one of the first to travel to America to compete and had such an amazing experience that he has made it his mission to bring those ex...

Send us Fan Mail Samantha Grecchi has been dancing since the age of 6. She danced competitively growing up and was even a member of Team Canada in the World Championships of Dance. At the tender age of 16 Samantha landed a life changing role as Stephanie on the hit television show The Next Step. Samantha was part of the original cast who saw the show catapult to great heights. She now owns and dir...

Send us Fan Mail Elle Dimos is a 15 year old Australian dancing superstar. She has won numerous national and international titles. These include; Showcase Dancer of the Year, KAR USA National Champion, Dancelife Unite National Champion and GTB National Champion. Elle has assisted many amazing choreographers in various film projects and workshops. Dance has taken her to overseas to compete and perf...

Send us Fan Mail Since her professional beginning in 1995 Amy Wright has become one of Canada’s most in demand Choreographers. Her work includes feature films, movies of the week, television series, reality TV, commercials and stage musicals, including Canada’s prestigious SHAW FESTIVAL. Amy is the Casting Director, Choreographer and a Producer for the sensational television series The Next Step w...

Send us Fan Mail Matt Lee is an absolute superstar in the Australian Dance and Performing Arts Industries. He started performing on the stage at 9 years of age and hasn't looked back. With leading roles in musicals such as Marry Poppins, Rent, Grease, Singin' in the Rain and We will Rock You he has proven his versatility and the ability to totally capture an audience. Matt has also grace...

Send us Fan Mail Jarryd is a professional Ballroom and Latin dancer. He has graced Australian television screens for many years as a Professional dancer on the hit series Dancing with the Stars. He made the final two times before finally taking away the mirror ball trophy as the winner of the 2020 Dancing with the Stars. He has also performed in America in Jason Gilkinson's Burn the Floor. As...

Send us Fan Mail Allie Goodbun spent her younger years training and competing in a range of dance competitions. She experienced her break through moment when she got cast as Cassie in The Next Step hit television show. Allie continues to train in all dance styles and dreams of turning that training into a career on stage. She is also studying at college and growing her knowledge of health and fitn...

Send us Fan Mail Bree Wasylenko grew up as a very successful competitive dancer. Her work ethic and talent took her to a place on So You Think You Can Dance Canada. From there she landed the life changing role of Miss Kate in the hit television dance show The Next Step. Bree has worked on a number of television shows and in films. She continues to dance and choreograph. Annually she runs a dance c...

Send us Fan Mail In our first group interview we sit down with the National Overseas trip winners from Elite Performance Studios. We chat to eight students from elite and their studio owner Ellie Ashe. All of the girls should of been headed overseas to compete on an International Level but the trips have been rescheduled due to the current world situation. We discuss all of their dance training th...

Send us Fan Mail Briden Starr was born into the world of Performing Arts. She grew up on the stage and television. Throughout her journey Briden has learnt a lot of sometimes difficult life lessons. She shares her wealth of knowledge and experience with us as well as her positive outlook. She has appeared in The Great Gatsby and Wolverine as well as the television show X factor. Touring as a singe...

Send us Fan Mail Bonnie Lythgoe is an entertainment industry success story. Her career spans more than 30 years. Bonnie’s achievements as a dancer, choreographer, director, TV presenter, TV producer and Broadway producer are second to none. We explore Bonnie's amazing career with all it's outstanding achievements. Bonnie has worked on numerous television shows, films and live entertainme...

Send us Fan Mail We take a moment to reflect on all the craziness of the past couple of months. This episode discusses the recent impacts on the Performing Arts sector. We also take the opportunity to reflect on the amazing guests who have appeared on the show. Take a little time out and make sure to listen, love and learn. 

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Clark is a professional dancer and actress. She first entered our television screens as the winner of So You Think You Can Dance Canada. Jordan also starred in the hit television show The Next Step as Giselle. Throughout her career she has appeared in a number of films and television shows. She continues to impress with her choreography and dance abilities. In this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Victoria has been dancing since she was only three years old. She experienced much success dancing competitively in Canada and was even a member of Team Canada. At the tender age of thirteen she landed her breakthrough role on The Next Step. Victoria shares with us her journey on The Next Step, a show she was part of for seven seasons. We also discuss her upcoming projects, goals...

Send us Fan Mail Sophie Holloway is the first Australian to become one of the prestigious Radio City Rockettes. Join with us to explore her amazing career. Highlights of which include; dancing in Baz Luhrmann's The Great Gatsby and for artists including Cher and Katy Perry. Sophie has spent seven years as part of the Rockettes and shares with us the audition process as well as what is actuall...

Send us Fan Mail Alexander Borg is a young superstar dancer in the making. We interview him fresh off his contract with the Sydney Dance Company. Alexander shares all of his inspirations and the steps he has taken to reach this point in his career. Be inspired by his never give up attitude and determination to make a career as a Professional Dancer. 

Send us Fan Mail Jennie Pappas first danced into our homes on our television screens as Chloe in The Next Step. Jennie describes the training and hardwork that lead to her break through role in the hit televsion show. Jennie continues to pursue her dancing career working on music videos and musical theatre performances. A passionate and dedicated dancer, be inspired by her journey. 

Send us Fan Mail Marko Panzic is the Artistic Director and Founder of Australia's first commercial dance company, The Dream Dance Company. Join with us as Marko shares his experiences working with top recording artists including; Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, Geri Halliwell and so many more. We talk all things Dream and what he is looking for when people audition to be a part of the Dream Juni...

Send us Fan Mail Dylan is a Canadian dancer who shot to fame when she landed a role on the television show The Next Step. She has danced competitively in Canada with outstanding results. We talk about her time on The Next Step as Jacquie and she reveals all the behind the scenes action. Find out how much training goes into being such an amazing dancer and what her goals and dreams are for the futu...

Send us Fan Mail Sabrina McCarthy is a hip hop enthusiast who shares her passion and experience with us. She has a wealth of experience dancing nationally and internationally. As a member of dance crews "Genetik" and "Sole Fam" she has won a multitude of national and international titles. Sabrina has even worked as a dancer for 50 Cent. Whilst continuing to dance and perform sh...

Send us Fan Mail Rory Darkins is a mental skills coach and positive psychology researcher. He is passionate about helping people reach their full potential by improving their mental well-being. Rory has worked with high performance athletes on an International Level to help them achieve their goals. This is a must listen for all dancers, coaches, teachers, mentors, role models and parents to under...

Send us Fan Mail Fourteen year old Molly has the world at her feet. She is a New Zealand dancer, model and actress. Molly features in her own television segment Move it with Molly. She has also been crowned New Zealand's top Dancer, not once but twice! Listen to all of her experiences dancing, acting and modelling and how she is currently keeping up her skills in home isolation.  For this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Lucy Doherty is a professional dancer whose career has taken her to many different countries. Discover the passion and inspiration behind the creation of her own full length contemporary show that toured around Australia. Lucy also discusses her time dancing with the Dream Dance Company and what led to the creation of her own Dance Company- One Dance Collective. 

Send us Fan Mail Kelley Abbey is arguably one of Australia's most outstanding dancers, actors, singers and choreographers. She shares with us her wealth of experience in both performance and behind the scenes production. We discuss some of her absolute career highlights including her many award winning performances in film, television and stage. Kelley also shares with us the challenges she h...