DanceSpeak

In episode 178 host Galit Friedlander, Brady Amaya, (FamJam, This is Us, WNBA SparKids) and Jennifer Webb-Amaya, peel back the curtain to discuss and share the choice and journey of coming to Los Angeles to pursue dance/acting as a minor. They discuss getting ready for the big jobs, maintaining long-distance relationships, and things that kids wish choreographers knew. Follow Galit: Instagram - ht...

In Episode 177, host Galit Friedlander and Aerick Luckie (Old School Skinny, DWTS, Jhene Aiko), discuss insights on growing up in LA's dance industry, celebrity stories, and how to know who you are supposed to know in the world of networking. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/cour...

In episode 176 host Galit Friedlander and Claude Racine-Valinsky (Demi Lovato, Pussycat Dolls, DWTS) discuss the life cycle of a major dance career, sexy motherhood, and the key to making the most out of a single day. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can...

In Episode 175, host Galit Friedlander and Friidom (pioneer of "Epiic," movement composer, director), discuss respecting dance styles while creating your own lane, the concept of movement composition, and advice for investing in your dreams. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/course...

In episode 174 host Galit Friedlander and Alexa Nof (Nike, Redbull Dance, Quay Sunglasses), discuss finding a path for yourself within dance, upping your freestyle game, and navigating work relationship break-ups. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can con...

In episode 173 host Galit Friedlander and Gustavo 'Suavo' Vargas (Britney Spears, JLO, LA LA Land, Grammy's, way more), discuss booking a major job before having an agent, demystifying dance belts, and how to get out of your own way. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-f...

In episode 172 host Galit Friedlander and Callie Lacinski (dancer and DanceSpeak team member), discuss ways to unpack burnout, delicious self-care, and what it looks like to follow your gut. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connect with Callie on Ins...

In episode 171 host Galit Friedlander and Ajaye Skeene (Justin Timberlake, Jason Derulo, Ariana Grande, Chris Brown, and more), discuss building a dance career in two major entertainment hubs, stunt work gone awry, and how to know when it's time to take a break. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-039...

In Episode 170 (holy moly), host Galit Friedlander and Dr. Julia Iafrate (Sports Medicine Physician at NYU), discuss how to enhance your physical performance at any age, how-on-earth Dr. J manages to get her workouts in, and knowing your limits. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/c...

In Episode 169, host Galit Friedlander and Chuck Maldonado (Stomp the Yard, Blackish, Break The Stage), discuss finding work when things slow down, recs for getting into film/TV and common mistakes to avoid in order to keep you working. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fi...

In episode 168 host Galit Friedlander and street dance activist Michele Byrd (Founder and Exec Dir. Ladies of Hip Hop), discuss the creation of Ladies of Hip-Hop, how on earth to balance multiple hats, and picking up new skillsets to realize your dreams. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinki...

In Episode 167, host Galit Friedlander and Kevin Stea (Madonna, Michael Jackson, DWTS) discuss dancing for legends, auditioning for things even when you're all wrong for it, and creating freedom from your past. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You can connec...

In episode 166 host Galit Friedlander sits down with publicists Kim Hale (Kim Hale PR) and Sarah Parsons (Sarah Parsons Media), to discuss public relations concepts that you can apply to your own journey, pitching yourself to your dream job, and how to own your authenticity on social media. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home...

In episode 165 host Galit Friedlander and Lindiwe Rose, (Akon, Jason Wale, The Chainsmokers), discuss the different genres of South African dance, lovin' your hips n thighs, and letting the world catch up with your magic. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home. Yo...

In episode 164 host Galit Friedlander and industry vets Tyrell and Latrina (Beyonce, Whitney Houston, American Song Contest, Rihanna, Americal Idol...), discuss dancing professionally while building a family, when pull-ups go wrong, and how to keep your career growing in the long term. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - ht...

In episode 163 host Galit Friedlander and Natalie Gilmore (Justin Timberlake, La La Land, Ariana Grande), discuss Natalie's journey to becoming one of Justin Timberlake's main dancers, how long one should keep that side job, and knowing when to pack your bags to follow your dreams. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https:...

In episode 162 host Galit Friedlander and Cultura (Ariana Grande, Maluma, Farruko, Owner of Cambio Studio), discuss gender-bending in the dance world, wardrobe woes, and how to create your own lane. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home. You can connect with Cult...

In episode 161 of the DanceSpeak Podcast, Galit Friedlander and Lee Gumbs (photographer w/ credits that include Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Jason Derulo) sit down and talk about Lee's start as a professional dancer and how he became the ultimate photographer for movers. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-039...

In episode 160 Galit Friedlander and Janelle Ginestra (Naughty Girl Fitness, SZA, P!nk, more...) do a deep dive into Janelle's early years in dance, how she made it big in Los Angeles, and her approach to self-confidence. Follow Galit: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/gogalit Website - https://www.gogalit.com/ Fit From Home - https://galit-s-school-0397.thinkific.com/courses/fit-from-home You...

Happy 2022 and welcome to Episode 159 of the DanceSpeak Podcast with our very special guest, Solange Zindzi. Solange is a professional dancer who has toured the world with her artistry in dance and as a model, and is the author of the book 'Solo Jump.' Originally from the Netherlands, Solange's journey spans continents and includes quite the career crossover. In this episode, Solange shares about...

YERRR! We are delighted to present you with Episode 158 of the DanceSpeak podcast as we bring you a handful of curated moments from this last year of interviews. Topics that are covered in this episode include tales from the cypher in the earlier days of hip hop, an unbelievable tour story, patience and being YOU, winning your career, dancers rights, and words of inspiration that will move the sou...

Our Special Guest this week is the one and only Brian "Footwork" Green. This is Brian's second visit to the podcast and as always he shares with us a gorgeous boatload of knowledge on how to keep growing as dancers, teachers, humans (I know I know). My conversation with Brian weaves through broader lessons of the human experience while also being specific to dance knowledge. For instance, when it...

Welcome to episode 156 of the DanceSpeak podcast with special guest Taja Riley (Janet Jackson, Bruno Mars, Beyonce, Justin Bieber, the list goes ON). Taja, a dance prodigy, has been working professionally for years and is now using her platform to stand UP for dancer’s rights by breaking the myth of the “replaceable dancer”. This is a must-listen episode for dancers and I would say for anyone who...

Welcome to Episode 155 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Erica Hornthal (dance/movement therapist and counselor). I originally met Erica as a colleague on Doctors for Dancers. She impressed me with the way she approaches well-being and her understanding of dancers' needs from her own background in dance. I knew that I wanted to unpack some of the longer-term impacts of the demands of dance, especiall...

Welcome to Episode 154 of the DanceSpeak podcast with repeat guest Codie Wiggins (first episode was ep... 6?!). Codie's credits are plentiful including Justin Timberlake, Usher, Pitch Perfect, Get On Up... the film! To be real, when I read the resume I blushed, but what REALLY gets me about Codie is his humanity. Striking the balance between unparalleled focus and humor galore, Codie is a joy to s...