The Dance Reel
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Ep. 08: How to Produce an Award Winning Fringe Show w/ Thomas Laybourn
Today we are chatting with Thomas Laybourn, producer and choreographer of 'Three Monkeys'. The show debuted at the Wellington Fringe Festival 2021 and is back for a second season after receiving an award for an 'outstanding ensemble performance' and being
Ep. 07: My Dance Journey - From Training in LA to Starting a Dance Company + Letting Go of Judgement & Chasing your Dreams
It's just you and me this week. I've sat down to chat about my dance journey so far, lessons that I've learnt, and what my long-term goals are with my career and this podcast. I couldn't thank my tutors enough for embedding a wealth of knowledge in me and
Ep. 06: Advice from a Dance Cinematographer w/ Letxia Cordova
Do you want to know how to stand out on camera? This week we had the pleasure of sitting with Letxia Cordova, a Dancer and Dance Cinematographer based in Los Angeles. She gave us insight into how she chooses and works with dancers on her projects, how dan
Minisode: The Latest Dance News - April 2021
Hey Dancers! This week I have a shorter news style segment so that you can keep in the loop with the industry's latest news. You'll hear about the latest arts funding grants available across the world, as well as a new choreographic initiative, and local
Ep. 05: Training at a Full-time Course with No Dance Experience w/ Joe Taylor
This episode features my friend Joe Taylor who grew up in Thailand learning from Youtube videos. After completing his Music Degree in New Zealand, he took a leap of faith and entered into a full-time dance diploma with no traditional training. Two years l
Ep. 04: What is it like to Build a Dance Brand and Train at Vaganova? w/ Lina Peralejo (Pt. 2)
This is pt.2 of our chat with Lina from @dancebylina_. She shared her experience working professionally in a company, creating her own dancewear line, and opening her own dance school. She has trained in the Vaganova ballet technique and taken workshops a
Ep. 03: From Dancing in the Philippines to building a Dance Brand w/ Lina Peralejo (Pt. 1)
In this episode, we chat with Lina from @dancebylina_. She shared her experience working professionally in a company, creating her own dancewear line, and opening her own dance school. She has also trained in the Vaganova ballet technique and took worksho
Ep. 02: From Rudra Bejart Ballet Lausanne, Dancing in Resorts around Greece, to Running Dance Intensives w/ Chantal Pinguet
Today we were lucky enough to chat with Chantal Pinguet who has had an incredible dance career, so far! Chantal has performed with Rudra Bejart Ballet Lausanne, the Poznan Opera Ballet in Poland, and various resorts throughout Greece. She is not one to si
Ep. 01: What is it like to produce your own show? With LOCO Director - Taylor Smith
For our very first episode, we chatted with Taylor Smith (a.k.a Director of Delaying Reality) about her upcoming show 'LOCO'. Taylor gives us the inside scoop on what it takes to produce a show with a cast of dancers and circus performers. "Delaying
Intro: The Dance Reel
Here's a quick rundown on what The Dance Reel podcast is all about. Whether you are a an aspiring dancer, hobbyist, or seasoned professional - this podcast is for you! Thanks for stopping by, and I'll see you soon. --- Send in a voice message: ht