Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

What does it take to build a legendary dance team legacy from the ground up?! This week's amazing guest explains just that - Jenny Sweet! Sweet explains what her recipe to success is from founding the Holy Angels dance team to taking home championship titles in only a few years time! You don't want to miss it. Plus your hosts KICK OFF SEASON 4 and explain how you can help the show contin...

Are you ready?! Because we are!! Here is a little peak into what to expect on our 4TH SEASON - launching soon! Big names, free swag, and deeper conversations to help YOU succeed in the dance & entertainment industry. Stay tuned! Support the show

This week we welcome a TRUE class act! Caine Keenan is a perfect example of pushing your passion to fruition. This East Coast native earned his BFA at the legendary NYU TIsch Program and went on to perform on the concert stage nationwide. He has been starring in Mystere here in Las Vegas fore many years  while continuing to educate and inspire young dancers at The Dance Zone, a reputable youth dan...

Who WOULDN'T want to book in NY, LA, and Vegas?! Well listen up because Mailé Makaafi is here to tell you how she did and continues to work nationwide! This star talks about her transition from New York dance student to a Lady of The Line on for the world famous Radio City Rockettes! What's next? How about performing in Katy Perry's hottest new residency in Vegas?! You don't wa...

Okay, we are OBSESSED! This week we are welcomed by the extremely knowledgeable and incredible FALLON GEIGER! If you don't already follow her on social media, Fallon has found a full proof way to bridge the gap between your brain and body as dancers. She has a vast library of alignment, strength, conditioning, mobility that are digestible and can take your dance technique to the next level. A...

This week's guest takes the guess work out of auditioning for a pro NBA or NFL team. We are thrilled to welcome The Cultivate Code! Founded by Sabrina Ellison and Amira Mourad, this community strives to prepare and empower performers before they strut into the audition process. Listen to what these Pro's turned coaches think are keys to nailing any sports dance team audition and succeedi...

This week we sit down with an true class act, Whitney Bezzant! This Utah native tells us her journey from LA newbie to booked and blessed time and time again! After mentoring under Liz Imperio and learning the ropes of the city, Whitney went on to dance for several artists in California & Las Vegas. You can find her on faculty touring with Velocity Dance Convention. Your hosts kick of the intr...

What do you get when you mix a charming southern opportunist with sheer dance talent? Let us introduce to you Joshua Blake Carter! This U of A alumnus went from scholarship recipient (kind of...) to soloist of Giordano Dance Chicago! He later found his passion for leadership & choreography by stepping into the director role of G2, the second company of Giordano. Listen as we discuss Joshua&apo...

The House in Agoura Hills is one of the hottest drop in dance studios in California! We are joined by the founder & owner: Emily Thompson Lutes! Emily explains how her passion for dance education drove her to create a space that emphasizes the value of community. With a roster boasting the industry top choreographers, learn how Emily successfully navigated the challenges of opening a brick and...

SHOVE WITH LOVE! (Listen for reference) We are pleased to welcome Marqui Jenn as our first guest of 2022! This Michigander has done a little bit of everything. Dancing at Radio City (both as Clara and later and Dance Captain), Disney World, and multiple Cirque du Soleil shows, Marqui relays her joinery from ballerina to commercial star. Listen as we chat about the transition from ensemble into hig...

Happy New Year! We are ringing in 2022 by sharing a Q & A Session from a recent dance intensive here in Las Vegas: MUSEffect. Listen as several high school and pre professional dancers asked your hosts various questions about the transition of becoming a professional dancer. Cheers! SOCIALS: Us! - @insidedancepodcast ID Mag - @insidedancemag MusEffect - @museffect Taylor - @tbradchoreo Alex -...

We are rounding out 2021 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year! This week we are flashing back to Anastasia Miller Burns's, our Executive Vice President at Inside Publications & Co-publisher of Inside Dance, favorite episode of the year! Who is it? Give it a listen to find out! Happy Holidays from Taylor, Alex, and the entire team at Inside Publications! Cheers! SOCIALS:...

We are rounding out 2021 by revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year! This week we are flashing back to Christy Sandmaier's, our Editorial Director at Inside Publications, favorite episode of the year! Who is it? Give it a listen to find out! Happy Holidays from Taylor, Alex, and the entire team at Inside Publications! Cheers! SOCIALS: Us! - @insidedancepodcast Inside Dance Magazi...

This week's guest is a prime example of navigating the many avenues of the dance world: Owen Scarlett! As a founding company member of Visceral Dance Chicago, listen as we discuss his journey from concert to commercial and what sparked his move from Chicago to LA. We chat about the importance of having a side hustle that parallels dance and how beneficial it can be to our mental health. Plus...

Small town east coast boy turns HUGE LA dancer and choreographer! We must be talking about the legend GUY GROOVE! With credits including Jojo Siwa, Dance Mom's, Disney, and Nickelodeon, this dance pro found his niche in choreographing and mentoring kids into the successful stars they have and will become! We discuss the creation and cause behind GROOVE INTERACTIVE, Guy's incredible succe...

This week Taylor & Alex are joined by the incredible & hard-working dancer & choreographer, Malia Baker. Based in Los Angeles, Malia dives into her transition to LA, working as an assistant, having Jackie Sleight as her mentor, her creative mind, & how she would like the dance industry to improve. You don't want to miss this amazing interview full of laughs, insight, & jus...

This week's episode is short and sweet but our main message is simple: THANK YOU! We here at IDP are  thrilled to celebrate a year+ successful dance conversations. We are grateful for this art form and grateful for this platform to share what we've learned to know and love about it. We wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving! Plus we encourage you to download  and catch up on...

Whoever said you can't do it all clearly hasn't met this week's guest: Dexter Carr! Debuting into the dance industry at age 16 in Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss' music video, this Florida native went on to slay Broadway and become a top choreographer in the LA commercial scene. You owe it to yourself to listen to this pro share his secrets to his success! Both Carr and your...

Just when we thought the Miller family was our biggest party yet... we are joined this week by all SIX of talented Quiner Sisters! Jillian, Rachel, Michelle, Savannah, Elliana, and Caroline PLUS their supreme dance mother, Krista, share their stories of balancing such a talented family reputation. Credits include Radio City, Dance Spirit Magazine, and winners of about every dance convention you ca...

This week's episode is sponsored by DanceBUG Inc, the world's leading dance media production company! We are thrilled to welcome the Miller family - Krista, Cory, Autumn & Harbor! They graced the cover of Inside Dance back in September of 2020 and we are stoked to have them on IDP! We chat about how The  Space, Southern California's hottest new dance studio, came to be and how s...

Cheers to our THIRD season of IDP in under a year! If it's your first time listening this is a great place to start! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Support the show

We are elated to kick off season 3 with this jazz dance super star - Jackie Sleight! Sleight has danced for countless artists and mentored several successful dancers to thrive in the commercial dance industry! She is a founder of the popular dance convention LA Dance Magic and was a 2x season champion on the iconic show Star Search. You don't want to miss a second of this week's tips and...

40 EPISODES STRONG! And we are celebrating with this week's amazing guest, Kenny Borchard! Kenny is the co-director of Joffrey Texas as well as a cofounder of Cultivating Better Tomorrows.  Listen as Borchard shares his advice with the younger generation and dives into how his passion for equality sparked the creation of CBT. Taylor and Alex chat about expectations in the dance world and expr...

This week we are joined by the amazing Sarah Miller Bate! Studio dancer turned professional, listen as Sarah discusses her passion for shifting the paradigm in the dance world to protect young dancers and streamline communication for dance educators. Your hosts discuss tip for dealing with audition anxiety and what you can do to nail that call back. Be sure to rate, subscribe, and drop a review! S...

IDP welcomes Steve McCauley! Cofounder of Athletic HealthCare, Steve is one of the most well known athletic trainers and strength & conditioning coaches here in Las Vegas. He has worked with world class athletes, acrobats, and dancers alike. Listen to his advice on how to stay healthy and working as a professional dancer including his advice on proper warm ups and self care. Plus Taylor shares...