Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

What do you get when you mix incredible talent and hard work? Well if you're LA dancer Leconte Banks you book Jojo Siwa's DREAM tour, sail the high seas with Royal Caribbean, and, if you checks your DM's, direct book The Super Bowl LV Halftime show featuring The Weekend! (Yes we're serious. Listen for the full story!) Your hosts Taylor & Alex discuss the pro's and con&...

This one's an absolute TREAT! Taylor & Alex are elated to welcome a very special mentor and role model to our show this week: Sarah Davison! After an amazing show career in Las Vegas Sarah was the most recent head of Cirque du Soleil's casting and shares her invaluable knowledge with us this week. From audition tips to long term goals there is a LOT of great advice in this episode. P...

Ever wondered what it would be like to dance at the ICONIC Moulin Rouge in Paris? This week we interview Chloe Vashaw about just that! Listen as we chat about her experience in the world's largest cabaret that performs 365 days a year. And with Valentine's Day around the corner Taylor and Alex talk all about the LOVE of dance! The dating phase, the infatuation, and the occasional heartbr...

 This week, we welcome dancer, choreographer, teacher, and role model Sean Viator! Sean is the textbook example of passion, perseverance, and determination. Listen on how this small town Louisiana talent worked his way to the likes of Radio City, Tuacahn, and even featured in Sam Smith's Music video "I'm Ready." We discuss what it takes to transition from "Platinum First O...

We are BACK and couldn't be more thrilled to kick off the new year with our freshly re-branded podcast with our partners at Inside Dance Magazine! This week we welcome Las Vegas legend Jaimee Gallego! From college pom line to headlining Vegas shows to choreographing corporate industrials, listen as we discuss Jaimee's journey from the sidelines to the city lights. Find out how she juggle...

Our last episode of the year! And trust us we are going out with a winner! This week Booked and Stressed welcomes Jonathan (Jonno) Vetsich! This cruise ship veteran (Royal Caribbean + Disney Cruise Lines) had 14+ years of experience on the high seas and has climbed the ranks as a dancer, aerialist, and company manager. We discuss managing an ensemble while at sea and the high's and low's...

Holidays mean family time! This week we are thrilled to welcome yet ANOTHER Yonkovich to your ears! Please welcome the incredible dancer, teacher, coach, model, and choreographer: Stephanie Yonkovich! Listen in as we discuss Steph's journey from "Freshman on Varsity" to BOOKED on gigs like The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Netflix's GLOW, and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Ever b...

Booked & Stressed welcomes Clarice Ordaz! Listen to hear her journey from the gym floor, to the small screen, to the big screen and beyond. This powerhouse has been a part of SYTYCD Season 8, Taylor Swift's RED Tour, La La Land, and many many other credits. You truly cannot take your eyes off of her performance quality. One of the most down-to-earth, humble, hard-working, and talented dan...

Booked & Stressed welcomes Joshua Smith & Jennifer Jordan! Listen in to hear how these southern sweethearts from small towns met and earned the title of one of Las Vegas's hardest working power couple! This week we discuss the pros and cons of sharing the stage with your significant other. And listen to find out how this singer/dance duo  stays inspired amidst a pandemic. Did someone...

Booked & Stressed welcomes Jenn Stafford! This week we discuss how this Calgary queen's performance career has taken her around the world for more artists and big names than you can count. Plus listen to hear what upcoming iconic movie sequel features Jenn's one of kind movement quality will be featured in.  You can find Jenn on Instagram at @jennyouin. Thank you, Stressers, and enjo...

Booked & Stressed welcomes James Simpson! Listen as we discuss his training in London, traveling abroad on cruise ships, the in's and out's of work visas, and find out how this triple threat landed here in fabulous Las Vegas and became a staple in the Vegas entertainment community. You can find James on Instagram at @jamessimo. Thank you, Stressers, and enjoy! The Trevor Project www....

Welcome to our very first episode of (at the time title unknown to us): BOOKED & STRESSED! Learn a little about your hosts, Taylor & Alex. We are THRILLED that you are tuning in. Thank you for your patience with us as we learn to navigate this new podcast adventure. We would love to be in your ears every week so be sure to subscribe to stay up to date on new episodes which will launch ever...