DanceSpeak

136 Teresa Espinosa - How to do your best on stage w/ one of the biggest artists in the world. Evolving Through the Pandemic.

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here we are! Episode 136 with are three-peat Teresa Espinosa has arrived. I finally got to indulge and ask for juicy tidbits from dancing on the legen...

135 Jonte' - Rockin heels before androgyny was in.

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 135 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Jonte' (Janet Jackson, Beyoncé, Tamar Braxton, and more). We talk about everything from auditio...

134 Noel Bajandas from dancing at home to booking movies. Learning to trust yourself and be your own artist.

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 134 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Noel Bajandas. Noel is a dancer and choreographer with decades in the industry and credits that ...

133 6 Ways To Make The Most Out of Pandemic Times

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 133 of the DanceSpeak podcast. In this unprecedented year, one of the major guiding factors I've experienced is having our guests s...

132 PT for Alvin Ailey dancers, Marissa T. Schaeffer, on cross-training for dance, staying dance-ready from home, and insights for dancers wanting to become a PT.

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 132 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Marissa T. Schaeffer (Licensed Physical Therapist and NCSA Certified Strength and Conditioning S...

131 Laure Courtellemont. Dancehall, France, Pandemic Realizations. Mapping out dreams and what it looks like to not give up.

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 131 of the DanceSpeak Podcast with Laure Courtellemont (Neyo, Major Lazor, SYTYCD and more). Laure means so many things to us, the ...

130 The S-E-X (and romance and dating) episode with Erwan and Alicia Davon.

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For Mature Audiences Only! If you are familiar with us at all, you probably know we are all for sharing unfiltered and enlivening conversations with o...

129 From Hamilton to Harvard. Tiffany Mellard teaches us how to thrive through adversity.

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 129 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Tiffany Mellard (Hamilton, Chicago, West Side Story). What got me super geeked about Tiffany is ...

128 Jamal Josef - Black Boys Dance Too. Pitfalls of the industry. Teaching the world to listen to your unique voice.

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 128 of the DanceSpeak podcast with dancer/choreographer/author Jamal Josef (Beyonce, Kirk Franklin, author of "Black Boys Dance Too...

127 Exploring The Connection Between Dance and Politics with Emily Chamberlain

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 127 of the DanceSpeak podcast with dancer, choreographer, and activist, Emily Chamberlain. Emily first caught our eye with her call...

126 Debriefing 'Cuties.' To out or not to out an abuser on social media. LA dance industry to advocacy with Leslie Scott.

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 126 of DanceSpeak with Leslie Scott, the founder of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance (YPAD). Leslie Scott has held long-term tea...

125 Ezama Lo'i Resident Poleography Trainer and Stunt Double for P-Valley. How she got to where she is, tomboyisms, knowing yourself feel-good-isms.

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 125 of DanceSpeak with Ezama L'oi (P-Valley on STARZ, Usher, Ne-Yo). Ezama's story takes us through her introduction to dance, beco...

124 NaTonia Monet - What It Was Like Performing On Broadway As COVID Hit. Surviving Devastating Auditions. Plant Motherhood.

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 124 with actress, singer, dancer, sketch comedian, writer, director, Cinnabon-lova: NaTonia Monét. Stage credits include Westside ...

123 India McGee. How to prepare to be in period pieces. Dancing and acting on TV. What gets lost with binaries. The good in releasing a dream.

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Okay, my title is long here. Episode 123 with India McGee inspires a long title because her voice, her intelligence, her variety in topics shared is a...

122 Dr. Bluestein on working with hypermobility. Training, nutrition, and prolonging your dance years.

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 122 of DanceSpeak with Dr. Linda Bluestein (we got a docta in the house!). Dr. B is an anesthesiologist who started off as a baller...

121 Carlos Neto. Child Actor in Portugal. Pro Dancer in the UK. In-Demand Teacher + Chor in NYC. How He Made It.

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 121 of the DanceSpeak Podcast with Carlos Neto (Creative Dir. for World of Dance, Broadway Dance Center + Peridance + Alvin Ailey f...

120 Chloé and Maud talk Syncopated Ladies, Standing Up For Yourself On the Job, and Making It All Work

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 120 of the DanceSpeak Podcast with Chloe and Maude Arnold (Syncopated Ladies, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Beyonce, Snoop ...

118 Honoring the Legendary Tyrone Proctor (re-release)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020 we lost Tyrone Proctor as he departed for his eternal dance party. In memory and honor of Tyrone's epic journey and impact on the dance world ...

116 Lite Feet - A journey with Chrybaby Cozie

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 116 of DanceSpeak with Chrybaby Cozie. Whether you are an avid follower of the Lite Feet movement or need to Google it real quick,...

115 Women's Panel at KM w/ Parris Goebel, Laure Courtellemont, Cat Rendic, Kiira Harper, Larke Hasstedt, Eden Shabtai and Sienna Lyons

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 115 of the DanceSpeak and we are here with a recording from the KreavitMndz Dance Complex international women's day panel. You read it in the ...

114 Why aren't we doing Jazz Dance to Jazz Music? A history lesson with Moncell Durden.

19 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 114 of DanceSpeak is here. Hold on tight to those jazz slippers as we whisk you away to the origins of jazz dance. Not the ballet-based lyrica...

112 Lindsay Ducos PART I. Paris to Cali. Iceskating to Dance. How to Stand Still In a Fast-Paced Scene.

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We are surely starting off the year with a bang! Credits include a plethora of high-end work, including dancing with artists such as Chris Brown, Phar...

111 Setting Your Rates. Breaking Through the 'Comparison Game'. Dealing with Insta-Bullying. Why Nicole the Pole says 'age don't mean sh.t'

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole the Pole (episode 105 guest and dancer for Cardi B., Bruno Mars, Snoop Dogg, and more...) and I sat down to share with you some real-time soulf...

110 Going Beyond Industry and Choosing Non-Profit Dance. Why and How.

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Kassy Francis, Texas West, Alexis Avila. Here are three dynamic dancers who have worked in the entertainment industry and also choose to give back usi...

109 Taylor Thomas - Plane Ticket With No Return. Shaved Head. Super Bowl.

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 109 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Taylor Thomas. Credits include Justin Timberlake, Pharell, Snoop Dogg, and more... way more. Tay...

108 Brittny Sugarman - Running Multiple Businesses While Dancing on Film/TV... Make-Up Artistry and Co-Founding DANCEKIT

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've been regularly running into Brittny Sugarman for the decade that we have both been in Los Angeles. I always knew Brittny was a 'booker' as she's ...

106 Flii Stylz - From Richmond CA to Conquering LA, Creative Directing for Chris Brown, and Thriving in the Long Term

08 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With all of the topics that we covered, I really struggled to settle on a title for this episode. Flii Stylz is the man who has auditioned the people ...

105 Nicole 'The Pole' on Booking Cardi B, How to Get Your Money Together, and why NO Industry Is Oversaturated

30 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 105 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Nicole 'The Pole' Williams! Also known as Nicole 'The Soul Coach' Williams. Yup, not only is she...

103 Moncell IllKozby Durden: What You May Not Know About Dance and How To Go From The Cypher To Teaching Dance In Universities

12 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 103 of DanceSpeak with Moncell IllKozby Durden. Moncell is currently on faculty at the widely respected USC Glorya Kaufman School o...

102 A Live Interview at Chapman University With Kachi Alcazar Talking Tour Life and the Preparation It Takes To Be a Well-Rounded Professional Dancer

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 102 of DanceSpeak, recorded LIVE in front of a senior class at dancers at Chapman University. And whom did we interview? The wise a...

100 Robin Antin - The Creator of the Pussycat Dolls and Co-Founder of Playground LA Shares How She Made It All Happen

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Call your mom, auntie, uncle, bff, ex boo, cousin and let them know DanceSpeak has made it to episode 100 and our guest is none other than THE Robin A...

99 But What About When You Get Injured? The Art of the Comeback with Kaity Martinez

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 99 of DanceSpeak with Dancer/Choreographer: Kaity Martinez. Kaity originally graced us with her presence in 2016 as episode 8 of Da...

96 How A Dancer Took Over One Of The Greatest Studios In Los Angeles - Teresa Espinosa On Preserving the Debbie Reynolds Legacy

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Holy Moly! We are up to episode 96 of the DanceSpeak Podcast and this time our episode 52 alum, Teresa Espinosa, is coming through for her second inte...

97 Im-Power-Meant Panel: Defining Happiness, What TF Is Success, What Makes Good Art and More!

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 97 of the DanceSpeak podcast where we deliver you a recording of a panel discussion from Jojo Diggs' Im-Power-Meant weekend in Los ...

94 Peter Pinnock Reveals What's Behind The World Recognized Influencer Curtain

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 94 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Peter Pinnock, an influencer who aspires to inspire. Peter shares how he's made his career his ow...

93 A Vital Thing To Remember About Opinions - Convo With Amy Allen and Betty Allen

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 93 delivers a candid and poignant conversation with last week's guest, Amy Allen (Usher, Chris Brown, Britney Spears, Aaliyah, and more) and h...

92 Amy Allen - How To Smash Obstacles While Building The Dream

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 92 sits us down with Amy Allen, the savvy and inspired dance extraordinaire with credits that include Jason Derulo, Chris Brown, Usher, Beyonc...

91 Deepening Your Relationship With Self, A Dynamic Convo with Jojo Diggs

24 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 91 of the DanceSpeak podcast with our guest: Jojo Diggs. When Jojo gave us her first interview in 2016 (episode 15), she blew us aw...

90 Getting Unstuck And Re-inspired When Turning Your Passion Into A Career: A Coaching Call

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 90 of DanceSpeak brings you a unique delivery of the podcast as a recorded coaching call between professional Life Coach: Tania Friedlander, a...

89 Dealing With The Lows and Making Big Moves with Jasmine Rafael

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 89 of the DanceSpeak podcast with the beautiful Jasmine Rafael. You may have seen Jasmine dancing with Ariana Grande on the recent ...

88 Creating A Breathtaking Career And Staying Zen During Your Biggest Opportunities With Mel Mah

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 88 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Mel Mah. As a dancer, credits include Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Britney Spears, a...

87 Devin Solomon and Jimmy Weeden - Moving from Indianapolis to LA, Training Outside Of Class, How To Be Persistent In A Good Way

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 87 of DanceSpeak with Devin Solomon and Jimmy Weeden. Both originally from Indiana, these two friends bring a sense of calm in thei...

86 How to Be the Best Dance Educator Possible With Lauren Ritchie of The Dance Podcast

09 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 86 of DanceSpeak with Lauren Ritchie, the host and creator of the Dance Podcast. There is a relatively small number of dance podcas...

83 Starting Your Dance Career In Your Late 20's CAN Work with Chuck Maldonado

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 83 of the DanceSpeak podcast where we give you a POWERFUL DanceByte from our 2016 episode with Chuck Maldonado. In this conversatio...

84 Chuck Maldonado - High School Teaching to Choreographing for the Olympics, a re-release of Chuck Maldonado's 2016 Interview

16 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 84 of DanceSpeak proudly presents a re-release of our 2016 interview with Chuck Maldonado. In this episode, you'll find Chuck Maldonado celebr...

81 Galen Hooks - From Child Professional to Grown And Accomplished: The Mindset of The Ultimate Professional

01 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Galen Hooks has a resume and accolades that could make you gasp, pass out, wake up, review, and pass out again. To name a few artists Galen has worked...

80 Christina Shipp - CEO of Accelerated Artist - Branding From A Genuine Place

17 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 80 of DanceSpeak with Christina Shipp, CEO of Accelerated Artist. In this segment we focus on how to powerfully be YOU while thrivi...

79 Gigi Torres - How To Establish Your Empire

23 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 79 with Gigi Torres is HERE, woot woot, and ready to give you a deep and guided look into how Gigi built her career as a world-renowned teache...

78 Mykell Wilson - How Hard Do You Push To Make Your Dreams A Reality

06 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to DanceSpeak episode 78 with Mykell Wilson (Justin Bieber, Prince, Gnarles Barkley). I feel that this episode can really serve as motivation ...

77 Edna Golandsky - A Conversation on Masterclasses

29 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 77 where we explore what the term 'Masterclass' means and how it can be utilized in the teaching world. I took an unorthodox approa...

76 Viktor Manoel - Punking. Whacking. Bowie. heART.

22 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 76 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Viktor Manoel. This episode brings you a little closer to Viktor, a very important dancer in BOTH...

75 Networking: 10 Ways To Cause New Breakthrough In Your Career

08 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 75 of the DanceSpeak podcast! This is where I give away the keys that played a vital part in my opportunities to work for Prince, h...

74 Fresh Redding - Embracing Your Creative Mind With Business To Open Up More Options And Longevity

01 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 74 of DanceSpeak with Fresh Redding! Credits Include: Kendrick Lamar, Pharell, Justin Bieber, Will.I.Am, Busta Rhymes, America's Be...

72 Sarah Elgart - Bringing Dance to Film and Going Deeper In Your Art and Career

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Elgart is a choreographer, director, and producer who’s scope of work and ability will blow your mind. To give you a taste: Sarah has created ...

73 Happy Hour - Traveling As A Teacher, Overcoming Cancer, And The Creative Process

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 73 of the DanceSpeak podcast with Derrell Bullock, Lee Daniel, Sienna Lyons, and Donyelle Denise. I'd like to start with how much I...

71 Michael Vargas - Behind The Stage, On The Stage, Beyond The Stage

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

What do Justin Bieber, Beyoncé, Paula Abdul, Missy Elliott, Chris Brown, Omarion, You Got Served and Christmas trees have in common? Michael Vargas. ...

70 Jose 'Hollywood' Ramos - Envisioning Yourself Where You Want to Be

06 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 70 brings in Jose 'Hollywood Ramos' a creative spirit with a relentless work ethic. I have always been an excited viewer of Jose's career, as ...

69 Cat Cogliandro - Conversations Around Body, Teacher Responsibilities With Youth, Protecting Yourself And The Art

15 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 69 of DanceSpeak with Cat Cogliandro blows the lid off surface talk and goes straight for the soul of what one might go through in this indust...

68 Codie Wiggins - You Saw Him Dancing Next To Justin Timberlake At The Superbowl Halftime Show

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When I saw Codie Wiggins 'killing it' next to Justin Timberlake during the most recent Superbowl Halftime Show... I thought to myself: we NEED to re-r...

66 Happy Hour 1 CONTINUED! - Derrell Bullock, Andye Jamieson, Jose "Hollywood" Ramos

22 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 66 of the DanceSpeak podcast! After receiving such positive feedback on the group episode with Derrell, Andye J, and Hollywood, we ...

65 Tia Rivera - Setting Yourself Up Powerfully For The Year

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 65 of DanceSpeak takes us into the new year with solid steps on how to approach goal-setting and intentionally causing movement in your life. ...

63 Happy Hour - Derrell Bullock, Andye Jamieson, Jose "Hollywood" Ramos

01 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

I had a ball co-hosting this episode with Derrell Bullock where we follow our 'Happy Hour' format (thank you Derrell) as we get into nitty gritty danc...

62 Chris Dupré - Being a Conduit of Creativity

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Dupré is the quintessential dancer, choreographer... CREATIVE being. With credits that include Janet Jackson, Prince, and Diana Ross (literally...

61 Derrell Bullock on The Question That Keeps Getting Asked

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

I was going to jokingly dub this episode 1000 f--kin questions, as Derrell Bullock (credits incl Madonna, Madonna, Madonna) and I were discussing the ...

60 Brazil and Kalyne - Power Around With A Power Couple

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Besides having very cool names, Brazil Siqueira and Kalyne Leonhardt are a power couple with a lot to offer the world. In this short-and-sweet intervi...

59 Yusuf Nasir

14 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 59 of DanceSpeak with Yusuf Nasir is not for the faint of heart! Yusuf, the passionate choreographer, seasoned dancer, incredibly intelligent ...

58 Helton 'Brazil' Siqueira - Masterful In Conversation and Brilliantly Building Brands

06 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly a year ago, in my first interview with Brazil, we learned about the son of two dancers whom proved himself in his young teens years as a video ...

57 Antoine Troupe 2017 - An Extraordinary Vision For The Dance World

16 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Antoine Troupe is definitely one of those people I have an unlimited list of questions for. In less than a decade he has managed to become globally re...

56 Soraya Lundy - There Are No Rules To Art

25 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56 with Soraya Lundy (Missy Elliott, Drake, Alicia Keys and more...) represents my original vision of DanceSpeak: It is a full no-holds-barred...

54 Melanie Buttarazzi - Fostering Dreams Project

21 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54 introduces you to Melanie Buttarazzi, who is a dancer extraordinaire and founder of the non-profit organization: Fostering Dreams Project. ...

53 Alison Faulk - There's Room For Everybody

01 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

She's down to earth. A Beatfreak. Worked as supervising choreographer and stand-in for... Madonna. Had a 4.3 GPA in school. Toured the world with Pink...

52 Teresa Espinosa - Give More, Serve More, Do More

17 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52 features the fascinating, the inspiring, the intelligent: Teresa Espinosa. The topics we cover are so varied that I am struggled to write t...

51 G Madison IV - Knowing Your Why and Being A BOSS

05 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51 with G Madison IV (Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, JLO, Chaka Khan) captures what it is that makes it possible to have it ALL. G is someone whom I...

50 Galit Friedlander - The Creator Of DanceSpeak

19 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50 of DanceSpeak departs from the norm, as the creator and host, Galit Friedlander, is finally interviewed... wait... that's ME. Let's try thi...

49 Eric Sanchez Mini Episode - Putting A Harness On Lady Gaga, Eating Chips With Ariana Grande, And Posing With Fergie

05 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49 of DanceSpeak takes an unreleased part of our original interview with Eric Sanchez to give you a treat! Hear behind-the-scenes experiences ...

47 Eric Sanchez - The Savvy Club Kid Known For Vogue... Always Professional, Always Pushing Forward

08 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Episode 47 of DanceSpeak with Eric Sanchez! You may have seen him on TV and with credits including Ciara, Ariana Grande, Fergie, Lady Gaga,...

46 Dr. Patrick Bennett - The Ecosystem of The Body

24 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 46 introduces you to the chiropractor, Dr. Patrick Bennett. With over 19 years of experience adjusting dancers and a commitment to always furt...

45 Sienna Lyons - Telling It Like It Is… On Confidence, Industry Politics, Building Career With Integrity, And More

10 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sienna Lyons is an impressive woman, human, dancer, teacher, choreographer, and one quickly learns that she speaks from a place of unabashed truth and...

44 Casie 'Tynee' Goshow - Seizing The Moment 101, Entrepreneurship, And The Magic Of Teaching

27 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44 of DanceSpeak will inspire you to own what makes YOU special, as we introduce you to the business woman, the dance teacher, the b-girl: Cas...

43 Adrian 'DJ DUBZ' Wiltshire - The Brilliant Mind Of A Creative Producer On Perseverance, Versatility, the AmountBoyz, And... Bowling Philosophy

20 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43 of DanceSpeak brings you the the intriguing renaissance man: Adrian "DJ DUBZ" Wiltshire. I met Adrian around 15 years ago, taking his Hip-H...

42 Brandon 'BShaw' Shaw - From The Boys And Girls Club To Dancing For Chris Brown, An Episode Dedicated To Getting Bitten By The Dance Bug

06 Mar 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 42 of DanceSpeak with BShaw takes you on a journey of the many inspirations that lead to a successful career in the highly competitive dance w...

41 Bonus Clips from: Derrell Bullock, Aisha Francis, Nellie Bethel, and Phlex

27 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For Episode 41 of DanceSpeak, we have taken some of our favorite never-heard-before clips from a variety of guests to create an insightful and hilario...

40 Brittany Perry-Russell - Playing By Her Own Rules... Agents, Family, Faith, Multi-Booking, Industry Vet

20 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 40 delivers you with the powerful, incredibly humble, Brittany Perry-Russell (Chris Brown, P. Diddy, Lil' Wayne, Ciara, Honey 2, JLO and more)...

39 Clifford McGhee - 100 percent Cliff. Grown Folks Conversation... Diving Into The Taboo Topics... sTOURies, Audition Magic and More...

13 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cliff McGhee (dance credits including: Usher, Ginuwine, You Got Served, Beyonce and more…) is a powerful man who delivers a jaw-dropping interview f...

38 Richard Kielar - Dance Producer, Artistic Adviser, And Long-time Dance Connoisseur Shares On His Journey To Creating Unforgettable Stage Shows

06 Feb 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 38 of DanceSpeak will take you to a whole different niche in the dance world as you meet Richard Keilar, Ballet and Dance Producer, Artistic A...

37 Kachi and Gordon - Hanging With The New Generation, A Snapshot Of What It's Like To Be 22 In The Dance Industry

30 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 37 gives you a refreshing shift in viewpoint as I sit down with Gordon and Kachi, a couple of very talented professional dancers... whom are a...

36 Erin Marino - How Aspiring Dancers Can Prepare For the Industry, Connecting Generations, and Creating The Debbie Reynolds Scholarship Program

23 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 36 of DanceSpeak introduces you to Erin Marino, founder of the Debbie Reynold's Scholarship Program, professional dancer, and choreographer. E...

34 Carmit Bachar - Transitioning Between Dancing And Singing... On Family, Touring, And Wearing Different Hats In Entertainment

09 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

For Episode 34 of DanceSpeak we take you into the world of Carmit Bachar. You might remember her as the red-head from the original line-up of the Puss...

33 Helton 'Brazil' Siqueira - The Entrepreneur That Inspires... On Starting His Career In His Early Teens And How To Get What You Want

02 Jan 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It is only appropriate that we kick off the new year with Brazil. You might know him from his record-breaking videos with Willdabeast, his work as a M...

32 Alan 'Phlex' Kirk Part 2 - The Success Of Phlextravaganza, Manifesting The Ultimate Dream Job, And The Art Of Creating Choreography

26 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 32 of DanceSpeak takes us to part-two of the epic interview with Phlex. We go through topics that break the dance bubble and take us into bein...

31 Alan 'Phlex' Kirk Part 1 - Entrepreneur At 8, Self-Taught, And Redefining The Work Ethic It Takes For A Fruitful Career

19 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

DanceSpeak Episode 31 gives a rare look into how narrow opportunity and not fitting in can ultimately cultivate an unstoppable spirited figure in the ...

30 Lindsey B - When Not Pursuing Dance Is Not An Option

12 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 30 of DanceSpeak gives you an up close look at the effortlessly cool Lindsey Blaufarb, whom you might know from the creative duo Lindsey B. an...

29 Riquel Olander - Self-Bookin, Dancing for Oprah and Breaking History on America's Best Dance Crew

05 Dec 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 29 of DanceSpeak, you will meet Riquel Olander, who came to Los Angeles with a dream, and conquered her lane of the industry without ever b...

28 Sho-Tyme - Growing Up When Hip-Hop Became Hip-Hop, A Career Fueled By The Culture

28 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Straight out of Queens, Sho-Tyme knows Hip-Hop. Yes, his credits are impressive (Aaliyah, P.Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Busta Rhymes, Gwen Stefani, Jay Z, S...

27 Taylor Jade - Entrepreneurship In The Dance World

21 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 27 of DanceSpeak introduces you to our youngest guest yet: Taylor Jade, a professional dancer and mogul-in-the-making. What caught my eye abou...

26 Chuck Maldonado - From Corporate America To 20 Years In The Industry

14 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 26 of DanceSpeak proudly presents an interview with the highly respected, Chuck Maldonado. Celebrating his 20th anniversary as a professional ...

25 Michael Silas - Conquering The Main Stage

07 Nov 2016

Contributed by Lukas

We have made it to DanceSpeak's 25th episode, and I am proud to have Michael Silas as our guest for this milestone. Known for his 5 years dancing with...

23 Antoine Troupe - Success Is Possible For All Of Us

24 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 23 of DanceSpeak, you will meet choreographer and mega teacher, Antoine Troupe. Quickly, one learns that Antoine goes beyond the dance real...

22 Randi Fleckenstine - Training Like A Champion, The Dance Fight, And Becoming A Beat Freak

17 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

From the underground battle world, to member of the acclaimed Beat Freaks, Randi's force and skill level as a dancer is undeniable. In Episode 22 of D...

21 Andrew Jacobs - The Agent's Perspective

10 Oct 2016

Contributed by Lukas

DanceSpeak Episode 21 is a game-changer because at last, we begin to unlock the world of the Agent. Within the professional dance world, agencies and ...