Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast
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| Season 9 Wrap Up with Joe and Michelle | 26 Aug 2024 | 00:45:47 | |
What a great season we had Jam Fam! Thank you to our amazing guests for lending their time and expertise to us and giving back to the dance community. We appreciate all of you! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Chasta Hamilton | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:44:55 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! We are excited to finish this season with the wonderful, Chasta Hamilton. Chasta has so much insight into the world of dance and has recently been named to the Advisory Board of Dance Teacher Magazine! A great conversation with a great friend, we hope you enjoy this episode with Chasta Hamilton! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Jenny Oehlwein | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:55:45 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! Today we talk with the fantastic Jenny Oehlwein, on stepping outside your comfort zone, fighting imposter syndrome, finding your place in the dance community, and of course, dance competitions! Jenny has a vast resume and is coming on strong in the Latin Jazz genre. Thank you Jenny for sharing your time with us. Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy another great episode featuring Jenny Oehlwein! As an educator she is very passionate about sharing her love of dance and helping people be their truest self in the room. She teaches on the convention level for Encore Extreme and Dinamic Dancers Inc. Jenny is a regional director for the competition Encore DCS and a proud judge on the IDA panel. She travels and teaches all over the country, inspiring the next generation of dancers. She considers herself lucky to have made a career out of her passion and to be able to help others find theirs. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Anna Harsh | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:49:15 | |
We are excited to share with you this episode featuring our guest, Anna Harsh! A new topic to the show, we touch on World Dance, what it is and why it important to add to dance curriculum Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Madeline Mihacevich | 28 Feb 2022 | 00:43:26 | |
Many of you watched her and her sisters on World of Dance and we are so happy to have Madeline Mihacevich as our guest this week When Madeline was 17, she competed with her two sisters on season 1 of NBC's World of Dance, featuring her and her sisters choreography. Following the airing of the show, the Mihacevich Sisters performed their original choreography at various World of Dance events, toured with the first ever international WOD Live Tour, and taught at the WOD DX convention. Madeline also got the opportunity to judge and perform solo at World of Dance Events. Madeline moved to LA when she turned 18. Since then, she has danced with Jennifer Lopez in her music video “Medicine”and in her NBC’s New Years Eve performance in 2019, Derek Hough at the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting, Sofia Carson at WE Day in NYC, Karol G at the Billboard Music Awards, and multiple artists at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards. She has also worked with Rudy Abreu’s “RAdiance” on season 3 of World of Dance and later with Tessandra Chavez’s "Unity LA”. Other credits include assistant choreographer for the “Kissing Booth 2” movie, AJ McLean’s “A Boy and a Man” music video, a commercial for Mario World at Universal Studios in Japan, and Season 2 of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series”. Some of Madelines teaching credits include The House Dance Complex, Titans of Dance VIP All Access Program, Wild Dance Intensive, WOD DX, and LA Establishment. She is also a faculty member at TMilly TV is Los Angeles, California, and has multiple classes on their instagram and website. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Rachel Kreiling | 21 Feb 2022 | 01:07:29 | |
Another episode with a fabulous guest! Wonderful stories about the professional life at an early age and where she is now. We hope you enjoy Rachel Kreiling! Also in her credits are international commercials, corporate industrials, NYC based contemporary companies, Dance Spirit & Dance Teacher Magazine features, assistant to renowned choreographers and much more. Rachel choreographs and teaches guest workshops across the US, Costa Rica, and Mexico. She is a Corrective Exercise Specialist, holding a B.S. in Kinesiology & Neuroscience, and teaches movement education programs for dancers focusing on proper technique, conditioning, alignment, biomechanics, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. She recently founded FreeBody, a unique and fresh approach to physical training, movement education, and performance enhancement. Rachel is also proud to serve on the prestigious faculty of the New York City Dance Alliance Follow us on: Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Jody Reynard and David Bushman | 14 Feb 2022 | 01:04:40 | |
A Valentine's Day release with two incredible artists, Jody Reynard and David Bushman! Immensely talented and incredibly humble, our guests this week talk about the road to Broadway for each of them. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Michael Taylor | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:02:38 | |
The one and only Michael Taylor joins us in our latest episode
Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Tommy Scrivens | 31 Jan 2022 | 00:57:50 | |
A wonderful conversation with the incredibly talented, Tommy Scrivens As a teacher he has taught master class all over the world including Brazil, China, and Russia. In the US he has been privileged to teach at Peridance, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, The Ohio State University, Adelphi University, and Manhattanville College. He currently on staff as a adjunct professor for Marymount Manhattan and was recently named a legacy teacher for American Dance Machine for the 21st Century. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with GEO Hubela | 24 Jan 2022 | 01:00:55 | |
A great talk with the incredibly talented GEO Hubela! GEO has choreographed internationally for stage and screen in France, Germany, the UK and Taiwan. His most recent work is Choreographing the first ever Live Stage Show for Lionsgate Films “STEP UP” franchise at Motiongate Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. His other recent work includes multiple campaigns for Old Navy, including a holiday campaign starring Stranger Things co-star Gaten Matarazzo. GEO was seen on Season 1 of MTV’s Randy Jackson presents “America’s Best Dance Crew” and “America’s Got Talent” as Director, Choreographer and dancer for the ICONic Dance Crew. Other choreography credits include Aaron Carter, Kelly Rowland, Lil’ Mama, Brian McKnight on Celebrity Apprentice 2, and industrial shows for companies such as Prudential, Macy’s, Murphy USA, Food & Wine Magazine, the Big Apple Awards and more. He has also choreographed national commercials for Jet Blue, Best Buy, Slim Fast, and was Asst. Choreographer on the Campbell’s Soup campaign starring John Lithgow. As a performer, GEO has danced with some of the biggest stars in the music industry such as Jennifer Lopez, Will Smith, P!NK, Britney Spears, ‘NSYNC, Jessica Simpson, Macy Gray, Selena, Smashmouth, Lindsey Lohan, Deborah Cox and the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. GEO’s other Film and TV credits include; GLEE, Standing Ovation Movie, The Wedding Singer, Boys & Girls, Step Up, That 70’s Show, Chicago Hope, The Young and the Restless, Fame LA, The Nikki Cox Show, The Miss America Pageant, The Goodwill Games, The NAACP Image Awards and the 69th Annual Academy Awards. With 25 years’ experience teaching Hip Hop and Street Jazz, GEO has been on faculty and guest faculty for such Dance Conventions as Tremaine, Co. Dance, Monsters of Hip Hop, The Pulse, Starpower, Headliners and more. Today, GEO is currently on faculty and tours the country with Showstopper, Dance Educators of America, Danza, Encore DCS, Encore Performing Arts Dance Conventions and the Dance Life Teacher Conference. GEO’s ICONic Dancers are performing professionally, appearing at events such as World of Dance Live, Beatstock, the Apollo Theater, Madison Square Garden and on TV specials on Nickelodeon and MTV. GEO’s students also dance for the Brooklyn Nets Kids and NY KNICKS City Kidz dance teams. They have also performed at special events for such brands as Clearasil, Microsoft, Old Navy, ESPN and more. One of GEO’s biggest accomplishments is Creator, Choreographer and Manager of the internationally known ICONic Boyz Dance Crew. The Boyz were Runner-Up on Season 6 of Randy Jackson presents America’s Best Dance Crew on MTV and had become teen pop culture dance sensations. GEO’s biggest reward is passing on his passion for dance to the next generation of dancers and teachers.
Check out GEO’s Social Media: www.twitter.com/geohubela Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Alicia Pociask | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:53:41 | |
Season 2 kicks off with Alicia Pociask! Alicia spent 8 years as a resident show supervisor, choreographer, and director for the Emmy Award winning production company, RWS Entertainment Group where she choreographed five mainstage production shows for Holland America Cruise Line, was an associate choreographer for STEP ONE Dance Company, and directed and choreographed three mainstage shows for Azamara Club Cruises. In 2015 Alicia had the honor of assisting Al Blackstone for the workshop of Crazy in Love, an original short musical written by Kooman and Dimond. Alicia is extremely passionate and invested in the education of young performers. She travels around the world as a guest teacher, choreographer, and judge for StarQuest International, Beyond the Stars, and Precision Arts Challenge. She also is the Musical Theater Program Director for Kona Dance and Performing Arts in Kona, Hawaii. Currently, Alicia resides in Brooklyn, New York. instagram: @aliciarose33 Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Joe and Michelle Season 2 Kickoff | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:16:10 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! We are so excited to be back for season 2 with all the fun and even more incredible guests. This season promises to be as informative as last, with just as many accomplished guests and all the laughs you have come to expect from us. Thank you all for listening and let us know what you want to hear from us and who you would like us to have on the show. New episodes released every Monday starting January 10th, 2022 Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Joe and Michelle Season 1 Recap | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:36:03 | |
We had the best time speaking to our guests in our first season of JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast! Thank you to everyone that has followed us, has liked and subscribed and shown love for us. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Spotlight Series with Salve Regina University Department Chair, Lindsay Guarino | 28 May 2024 | 00:40:49 | |
Today we take a moment to highlight another great program in higher education, Salve Regina University. We were lucky enough to speak with Department Chair and Dance Program Coordinator, Lindsay Guarino, about this unique program. Lindsay also has had a hand in changing the program and has been involved in some incredible projects. Located in Rhode Island, this program has specialty focuses as well as flexibility. We hope you enjoy our chat today with Lindsay Guarino. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Crystal Frazier and James Washington Manning | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:05:36 | |
A fantastic episode with TWO incredible artists - Crystal Frazier and James Washington Manning Frazier is a former senior member with the world-renowned Rennie Harris Puremovement (RHPM). She has performed and taught nationally and internationally with RHPM, including in the Middle East and Central Asia. She is also the former co-founder of “Montazh,” an all-female Hip Hop dance company based in Philadelphia, Pa., and former co-founder of Hope College’s H2 dance company. Frazier's industry performance credits include: MTV and BET, VH1's Vogue Fashion awards, BET awards, Italy tour with Kathy Sledge, Nike All-Star showcase, among others. She was the featured dancer and choreographer for Grammy Award-winning artist Jill Scott’s “Big Beautiful Tour." On film, she made an appearance in the movie Beloved, TV show Monk as well as in commercials. Recently, she was a part of a tour for the Dance International Workshop program teaching fundamentals of Hip Hop street dance in Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka and Tokyo.
James is a proud member of Actors Equity Association, former faculty member on Revel Dance Convention, Millennium Dance Complex PGH, Westinghouse Arts Academy and is thrilled to be the Dance Department Chair at Pittsburgh CAPA - the 6-12 Performing Arts Magnet School within Pittsburgh Public Schools. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Chip Abbott | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:49:42 | |
A fun episode with Chip Abbott! His choreography was most recently seen at ACT of CT in their world premiere of a newly adapted version of Working, under the artistic advisement of Stephen Schwartz. As a director, Chip created two IAAPA Brass Ring Award winning shows Dance, Dance, Dance, Heartbeat (Best Theatrical Production Worldwide) and The Enchanted Journey (Most Creative Christmas Show) both produced by RWS Entertainment Group at HersheyPark. Chip has directed numerous shows for HersheyPark and Azamara Club Cruises in addition to choreographing for Step One Dance Company on Holland America Line and The Little Mermaid at Red Mountain Theatre Company. Chip was associate director/choreographer to Tony Yazbeck on the YoungArts Gala 2017 and assistant choreographer to Joshua Bergasse for Bernstein at 100 Tanglewood with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as Bernstein at 100 Wolf Trap with the National Symphony Orchestra and starring Misty Copeland. Additionally, Chip was associate choreographer of On the Town at San Francisco Symphony (Bergasse choreography re-staged.) Other performance credits include NYC theatre: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular. 1st national tours: R+H’s Cinderella, Andy Blankenbuehler’s Joseph… Dreamcoat. TV/Film: Isn’t It Romantic?!, The Tony Awards, The Today Show, Avon’s “Boss Life,” British Vogue, and MAC Cosmetics. Chip is a member of guest faculty at Steps and Broadway Dance Center in New York City and has taught master classes in many schools across the country including PACE University, Oklahoma City University, Point Park University, the Boston Conservatory, and University of Central Oklahoma. Proud graduate of Oklahoma City University. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:51:28 | |
This week we speak with Dr. Chelsea Pierotti! For 10 years she has used her experience as a professional dancer and coach, along with her PhD in sport psychology to help dance teachers make a bigger impact in the lives of their dancers. You may only have them in your class for a few hours a week, but you have the power to teach dancers about resilience, growth mindset, passion, and perseverance. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Rachelle Rak | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:50:03 | |
Listeners, we hope you are ready for the Rak Attack! Broadway Credits: Fosse, Catch Me If You Can, The Look of Love, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Thou Shalt Not, Oklahoma!, and Cats 1st National Tours: Flashdance, Starlight Express, Smokey Joe's Café Regional Theater: A Chorus Line, Chicago, Sweet Charity, The Jack Cole Project, Joseph Off Broadway: Sessions The Musical, An Evening at the Carlyle Film/Television: Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition, Dance Moms, Every Little Step: A Making of a Chorus Line, Another World, All My Children Choreography Credits Include: Norwegian Cruise Lines , Off Broadway: "An Evening at the Carlyle” and "Sessions”-Additional Choreography, Lifetime: “Dance Moms”, Fringe Festive “Vote the Musical” Benefits: “Broadway Bares”, Concerts: Staging for Cheyenne Jackson-Carnegie Hall. Her One woman show “I’m In” Le Poisson Rouge, Nightclub shows “The Love Fest”, “Splash Around The World”, “VaVoom,”and web series on Broadway.com” I Love Rak n Roll”. She has performed in countless concerts and productions at New York City’s Town Hall, and has been a crowd favorite time and again in many “Encores” performances at City Center. Her talent doesn’t cease at the stage. She can be found on screen in commercials for Ebay, she played a reoccurring role on the soap opera series “Another World” and was featured in the documentary "Every Little Step" (The Making of “A Chorus Line”). She was a guest on Dance Moms and is a featured judge on "Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition" on Lifetime. Television Performances include: Jay Leno, The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Better You, Regis and Kathie Lee, and Late Night with David Letterman., Dance Moms, Abby’s Ultimate Dance Competition. She was the spokesperson for Pittsburgh Brewing Co’s IC Light, and had the honor of singing the National Anthem at a New York Mets Playoff game and at an Orlando Magic Basketball Game. She co-wrote her CD RAK/SAS with Martyn Axe. Her songs are available on iTunes. She is revered as one of Broadway’s most talented performers. Follow her on Twitter at @rachelleraksas. You will love everything about this episode! The fun, the stories, the energy! Let us know what you think Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Lindsey Bracco | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:47:19 | |
A fun talk with our friend and dance educator, Lindsey Bracco! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Kelsey Nelson | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:51:08 | |
This week, we speak with Kelsey Nelson! Some of Kelsey's professional performing credits include working with choreographers like Fatima Robinson on Anchorman II: The Legend Continues (major motion picture), Mia Michaels on Rock of Ages (major motion picture), Disney's Million Dollar Arm (major motion picture), HSN, Royal Caribbean International, Feld Entertainment/Feld Motor Sports, Cirque Productions, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens, Hardrive Inc., Event Show Productions, D Squared Productions, Cirque USA, and many more. Along with performing, Kelsey has a passion for providing quality instruction and choreography. She has had the opportunity to continually develop both her teaching and choreography portfolio by working with St. John's University, Wake Forest University, McKendree University, University of South Florida, New Bern High School (NC), Father Lopez High School (FL), Barron Collier High School (FL), Oviedo High School (FL), Victoria's School of Dance, USA Ambassador Pageant, Cirque USA, BookAFlashMob.com, Universal Dance Association and many studios located within the United States and Canada. Kelsey has been honored to be a Master Instructor for National Dance Alliance, Universal Dance Association and Dance Team Union in the past few years. You can find Kelsey on the judging panel of several different national competitions and as a member of Impact Dance Adjudicators. She has had the honor of judging several different National Finals for Universal Dance Association and USASF. She is always working to provide the most beneficial and valuable critiques possible to help both students and teachers alike grow and develop. Her passion for dance spreads wide and far and is always looking for new ways to continue to expand her wings in the entertainment and education industry. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Matthew Shaffer | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:56:59 | |
Our guest this week is Matthew Shaffer! Matthew’s debut book So You Want To Be A Dancer launched as an Amazon #1 New Release in Performing Arts and continues to dominate the charts. His second book, Dancing Out of the Closet––a collection of creative nonfiction essays––is “One of the most delightful and insightful reads in the last few years . . . “ –CNN contributor Dr. Paul Hokemeyer After attending the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts, Matthew continued his professional career as a principal dancer for the world-renowned company Giordano Dance Chicago. Highlighted credits include: Cold Case, Jackass Number Two, The Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, Hansel & Gretel at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Earth to America with Jason Alexander, Broadway Cares with Rosie O’Donnell, Disney's Kickin’ It and Bunheads, he appears along side Adam Levine on Broad City, and on the hit show Crazy Ex Girlfriend. In 2010, Matthew co-founded A Group Production, which collaborated on over 40 projects between Broadway, Film, and Television. As a choreographer, Shaffer’s work has been performed by A-Lister’s like Ben Stiller, Rachel Platten (Fight Song), Megan Mullally, Armie Hammer, and Rebel Wilson. For the past 20 years, Matthew has worked as a dance educator at leading performing arts conservatories and conventions across the United States and Europe, which include Broadway Dance Center and Giordano Dance Center. In his relentless crusade for creative evolution, Matthew is presently pursuing his MFA in writing and directing at Wilson College, and is currently an adjunct teacher at Hussian College; In Studio, Los Angeles. If you insist on knowing more, Shaffer encourages you to Google him, and make sure to follow him on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook: @funnyshaffer for guaranteed laughter, practical advice, and up-to-date information Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Adam Cates | 18 Oct 2021 | 00:46:59 | |
We are excited to bring you our next episode featuring Adam Cates! In New York, Adam’s work has been performed at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard Opera, and the New York Musical Festival off-Broadway. Adam is on the faculty of Pace University and wrote the guidebook for young professionals: The Business of Show. Adam has choreographed musicals and opera for Arkansas Rep, Music Theatre Wichita, Gulfshore Playhouse, Theatre Under the Stars, Theatre Aspen, Anchorage Opera, Memphis Playhouse on the Square, Pacific Conservatory Theatre, Bard Music Festival, New London Barn Playhouse, and commercial work in Reno/Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, Las Vegas, Orlando, Walt Disney World, and Barcelona. He choreographed and appeared on the TV series Chicas de Viaje in Argentina, and associate choreographed episodes of 90210 (CW Network) and Live from Lincoln Center (PBS). On Broadway, Adam was the associate choreographer of the musical Anastasia by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and Terrence McNally. He also associate- choreographed the Tony-winning “Best Musical” A Gentleman’s Guide to Love Murder (also the First and Second national tours), and was an assistant to Kathleen Marshall on the Tony-winning revival of Anything Goes starring Sutton Foster and Joel Grey. He assisted and was the dance captain for Tommy Tune’s Doctor Dolittle national tour. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Hector Flores | 11 Oct 2021 | 00:53:14 | |
Another incredible episode full of energy, conversation, and shared knowledge. We can't thank Hector Flores enough for sharing his time with us and bringing his stories to our show. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Sheila Barker | 04 Oct 2021 | 00:36:35 | |
This week we had the chance to chat with Miss Sheila Barker. Sheila is an educator, choreographer, master teacher and a distinctive force of energy in the dance industry. She radiates passion, not only during her classes, but throughout her life. Sheila's influence on the world of Jazz dance through her mentorship of professionals and young artists alike has created a renowned legacy. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Patrick Cook | 20 May 2024 | 00:56:06 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! Today, we have a great conversation with Patrick Cook discussing the commercial dance scene, touring with some of the biggest artists in the world and teaching. Patrick brings to us a conversation that will especially those interested in performing in the commercial world. Some credits include: Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| Meet your Host Joe Nickel | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:20:02 | |
On today's episode. Michelle talks to Joe about dance, why he teaches and what dance has done for him. Plus a few fun moments in between. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we loved doing it. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| Meet your Host Michelle Tolson | 27 Sep 2021 | 00:18:45 | |
On today's episode, Host Joe Nickel takes to the microphone to find out about his fellow Host, Michelle Tolson. Stories about being a Rockette, competing at Miss America and how dance has changed her life fill this show and we hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed taping it. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Spotlight Series with Isenberg Entertainment Founders, Hannah and Alex Isenberg | 14 May 2024 | 00:40:43 | |
Kicking off season 9 with a bang, we are excited to bring you this episode featuring creatives Hannah and Alex Isenberg! We highlight their three day intensive, Bridge The Gap, and discuss the industry and how to navigate the ins and outs of this ever changing landscape. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Hannah and Alex.
Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Season 8 Wrap Up with Joe and Michelle | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:57:19 | |
Jam Fam, hard to believe we have completed another season! Thank you to all that listen and follow! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM and the return of Alicia Pociask | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:44:19 | |
And she's back! We were so happy to have Alicia back on the show, talking about Bold Dance Project, the dance world, dance competitions and all things dance. Alicia brings up some great things in this episode and we know you will enjoy every moment! Alicia spent 8 years as a resident show supervisor, choreographer, and director for the Emmy Award winning production company, RWS Entertainment Group where she choreographed five mainstage production shows for Holland America Cruise Line, was an associate choreographer for STEP ONE Dance Company, and directed and choreographed three mainstage shows for Azamara Club Cruises. Alicia had the honor of assisting Al Blackstone (SYTYCD) for the workshop of Crazy in Love, an original short musical written by Kooman and Dimond. Most recently Alicia choreographed six shows for Carowinds in Charlotte, NC and travels around the country as an audition instructor for Creative Studios by Norwegian Cruise Line. Alicia is extremely passionate and invested in the education of young performers. She travels around the world as a guest teacher, choreographer and judge and is the Owner of NYC based company bold dance project. instagram: @aliciarose33 website: aliciapociask.com Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Miranda Spada | 15 Apr 2024 | 01:00:13 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! We are so excited to share our episode featuring Miranda Spada with you, Another great conversation about dance, a dance teachers life and what mentoring means to her and our young dancers. Miranda shares some of her experiences in the dance world and we can't wait for you to listen today! She is involved with the More Than Just Great Dancing Organization under Misty Lown and is also certified in Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) and Modules 1 and 2 of Alixa Flexibility. Miranda also does guest teaching and choreography. Training under Larraine Susa, she continues to go back to her roots in PA to provide dance education. As Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman for 2008, she was provided many opportunities to share her love of dance. Miranda is an adjudicator with many organizations within the Industry including IMPACT Dance Adjudicators, Eleve Dance Competition where she also helps run the Ambassador Program, Beyond The Stars, Breakout, AMP, and Guidance Dance Experience. She loves being able to pass on her education and passion to the next generation. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Kosha Dolan | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:57:19 | |
We talk all things dance with Miss Kosha! Kosha is a dance educator, mentor and entrepreneur, leading the way in the dance industry in the Pittsburgh area. We talk about working with young dancers, starting a business and creating curriculums and programs that work for YOUR studio. We hope you enjoy this fun episode with Kosha! Acknowledged as a top leader, her work extends beyond teaching dance, encompassing mentorship and strategic partnerships within the dance community. Emphasizing the significance of class management and staff training, Kosha has cultivated a culture that values professionalism, creativity, and effective leadership. Her dedication extends to empowering individuals through dance, emphasizing the transformative power of movement and self-expression.
Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Angela Cole | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:59:43 | |
Angela has amassed a following on her Instagram page @fulltimedanceteacher. That is how we found her! We have used her quotes and nuggets of advice and finally said, we need her on the show! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Spotlight Series with Aidan Nettles of the University of Alabama | 25 Mar 2024 | 00:31:52 | |
JAM Fam, we are so excited to share with you this wonderful program in Alabama with our new friend, Aidan Nettles. Finding the right college, university or conservatory program can be a challenge, are we are happy to be shining the spotlight on some wonderful programs around the country. Check out this video featuring two of our current students in the BA dance program to learn more about UA Dance: https://youtu.be/jMr0U29r63g For more information on the Dance Program at The University of Alabama, please visit Dance.ua.edu. This episode is proudly sponsored by Thrive Dance Experience. For more information go to: https://thrivedanceexperience.com/ Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Caylie Rose Newcom | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:51:48 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! We know you are going to love this episode with the fabulous Caylie Rose Newcom. Caylie is a wealth of knowledge, positivity, charm and great energy that has made her mark in the NYC dance world. An educator and a triple threat, she has worn many hats in her career. Today we talk a bit about what makes her tick, how to be your authentic self in the dance world, and all the other fun things that we get into on the podcast. We hope you enjoy listening to our latest episode! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Lee Daniel | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:55:55 | |
Welcome back Jam Fam! This week we have an wonderful conversation with Lee Daniel, a multi hyphenate with an incredible background. We talk all things dance, plus a little more! We hope you enjoy this weeks episode. Lee's credits include: Ariana Grande, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Lopez, Carrie Underwood, Usher, Selena Gomez, Queen Latifah, "Queen of K-pop" BoA, Asian Superstar Amei, Jordin Sparks, and Japanese pop icon Jin Akanishi to name just a few. Most recently he was a featured movement artist on the hit Netflix Show, Soundtrack. No stranger to stage or screen, Lee is often sought for his creative aesthetic and unique movement vocabulary. TV credits include: Ellen, Good Morning America, Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, David Letterman, American Idol and The Voice amongst others. While being Co-Choreographer for KidZBop, Lee has helped the brand build arena-filling numbers across three successful tours and a stream of music videos that have been visually and virally successful! Most recently, he was an assistant choreographer on Season 2 of the eclectic fan-favorite, The Masked Singer! An elite graduate of the Monsters of Hip Hop brand, Lee transformed his training into opportunities that established him as one of the most sought-out, consistent and technically astute educators in Los Angeles. He is a featured instructor at TMIllyTV, one of the top institutes for working dance professionals globally. In addition to choreographing and teaching across the world, he is a select faculty member for the Monsters of HipHop A-List Convention. This convention is attended by thousands of international professionals monthly, each seeking the highest level of training for prospective careers in dance. Powerful grooves and feel-good fluidity are a few ways to describe Lee’s style. He challenges movers to translate dynamic rhythms into seamless performance. He constantly references his HipHop, Jazz-Funk, House, and Commercial dance background -- offering diversity and a myriad of foundations. As an Educator: Lee aims for you to leave the classroom with a new perspective and a strong connection to your own unique artistic value! As a Creative Director: Lee offers a 360-degree creative outlook on any project. Whether relaying creative messages for brands using dance; filling an arena with high energy for artists; or troubleshooting technical issues to get the best looking visual, Lee is a force that embodies artistic integrity, collaboration and an ability to get the job done while making it all fun! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM update with Rachelle Rak | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:00:03 | |
And she's BACK! We are so excited for the return of the one and only, Rachelle Rak. In this episode we talk about her new venture in theater, dance conventions, her fabulous song and all things Sass! Thank you for making time for us Rachelle and we couldn't be happier for you! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM 100th Episode Celebration with Joe and Michelle | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:45:22 | |
Jam Fam, today we celebrate 100 episodes because of you! Thank you to listening, liking, subscribing and following. We do this for our listeners and we are so happy you are a part of our community. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Spotlight Series featuring the LEAP Program with Andrew Pearson | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:46:03 | |
Today's episode we Spotlight the LEAP Program! We loved our conversation with Andrew Pearson, Assistant Director of LEAP, and we hope you enjoy this informative conversation about programs in dance. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Dance Ink | 19 Feb 2024 | 00:52:21 | |
A wonderful and insightful conversation with the owners of Dance Ink! Lindsey and Stephanie created a non profit called Ink Cares, and are doing wonderful work in the community. Studio owners, we think you are going to love this episode! At Ink Cares, our mission is to foster a community where movement and art transcend barriers and inspire boundless possibilities. We believe in the transformative power of the performing arts, not merely as art forms, but as forces capable of unlocking creativity, confidence, empathy and resilience. Our foundation is rooted in the profound belief that the arts possess an unparalleled capacity to enrich lives, foster thriving communities, enhance academic absorption, and promote the vitality of neighborhoods. Our commitment extends beyond the building walls, reaching to touch the hearts and lives of others where the tapestry of our shared humanity is woven with the vibrant colors of artistic expression. VISION: Through the four pillars of Ink Cares, we strive to leave a positive mark on the lives of those of which we are fortunate enough to cross paths. Through Dance Ink and Ink University, we teach our students to have an openness to critical thinking and an exchange of ideas, to respect diversity through thought and being, and to have a commitment to excellence through professionalism, athleticism, hard work and self-discipline. We teach mindfulness and wellbeing, as well as use multimedia and technology, to ensure our students have a chance of great success in this ever-changing world. Through our professional company (Ink Productions), community outreach, and our associates, we practice all of what we preach to produce world class performances, develop the skills and footprints of our associates, and be increasingly involved in providing solutions and impact for the needs of our surrounding communities. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Jena VanElslander | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:57:31 | |
JAM Fam you are in for a treat! We were lucky enough to catch up with Jena VanElslander before she started as the associate choreographer for the revival of the Broadway show, Cabaret! Jena has been gracing Broadway stages for years and is making her debut on the artistic side with Cabaret. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Season 8 Kickoff with Joe and Michelle | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:41:21 | |
And we are back with a great season and our usual kickoff episode talking all things dance. Fun guests with lots to share with all of you this season. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Rashaan James | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:50:29 | |
Wrapping up the season with a wonderful talk with the multitalented, Rashaan James! In this episode with talk tap, Equity, Miss America and so much more. A fun way to wrap up our season, we hope you enjoy our chat with Rashaan James! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Holly Gannett | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:00:32 | |
Another fantastic episode with a lovely guest! Holly Gannett has been working in the dance industry for years as a performer, educator and choreographer. Her mother owned a dance studio in Maine, which she grew up dancing at and then later became a teacher at the studio. We discuss being a studio "baby", teaching with your parent, working in the industry and so much more. She is the former Fitness Program Supervisor of 12 years at the Eastside Wellness Center in Augusta for MaineGeneral Medical Center as a personal trainer and Holly’s Musical Theatre performance and choreography credits include the roles of: Dance Captain for the US premier of Fame Forever, Carmen Diaz in Fame, Ariel Moore in Footloose, Mersister inThe Little Mermaid, Marge inSuds, June (Squish) in Chicago, Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Hot Topics with Joe and Michelle | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:40:24 | |
This week, Joe and Michelle turn to the internet to answer and give their opinions on hot topics shared. Reminder, these are just opinions! Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Re-release of episode 1 with Sheila Barker! | 22 Jul 2024 | 00:41:23 | |
When we started this podcast almost 3 years ago, we never thought we would have a legend like Sheila Barker on our podcast as our very first guest! Sheila is a giant in the industry, a mentor, a motivator and part of history at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. We thought that we would drop this episode again, as this came out so long ago, for some of our new listeners, and for some to listen to again. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| Mind, Body and Soul with Angie Hubbard | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:52:24 | |
A lovely conversation to kick off the New Year with our friend, Angie Hubbard! We get into the mechanics of dance physically and how we can better train our young dancers and ourselves! Thank you Angie, for sharing your knowledge and passion with our listeners. Angie has had a lifelong love of movement. Ranging from a career as a professional dancer and educator, to teaching Pilates, Yoga, Barre and Personal Training. She has been teaching children and adults for over 20 years throughout Pittsburgh, South Florida, and Bermuda. She is a former company member of the National Dance Theatre of Bermuda, Bermuda Dance Company and has also performed works by Nathan Trice, Keira Martin and Gia T Productions. Her dance study has included the Martha Graham School, Alvin Ailey Dance Theater, Koresh Dance, Doug Verone, ABT and the incredible Arthur Mitchel of the Dance Theater of Harlem to name a few. In 2018, she became a fully Certified NCPT through the Pilates Method Alliance, and has been an instructor of all aspects of the method since 2001. In 2020 Angie also became a YUR back certified instructor through PHI Pilates. A program dedicated to those with back issues. She trains Pilates clients ranging from kids to seniors as well as Pre/Post Natal woman, special populations and those with injuries and during recovery. Through her studio, she offers programing on Pilates Mat, Apparatus, CoreAlign and Garuda Technique on the Reformer. In 2003 she began her journey to become a Yoga instructor. Currently she has completed her training in Levels 1,2,3, Pre/Post Natal, Kids, Seniors and Anatomy and Alignment. Most recently, Mrs. Hubbard also holds certifications as an instructor in Tracey Mallet’s BootyBarre, BootyBarre Sculpt Programs as well as Alixa Flexibility Level 1 and 2. She is a certified teacher in Progressing Ballet Technique, Progressing Contemporary Technique as well as Sugarfoot Therapy which is a program designed to prevent injuries in dancers. Mrs. Hubbard is also a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. At 41, she has gone back to college to study for her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from PennWest University in Pennsylvania. She is continually improving her knowledge so she can offer the most up to date and beneficial programs to her students. With her studio Three Little Lotus, LLC, Mrs. Hubbard offers private, semi-private and small group classes. Her studio specializes in Pilates, Yoga, Dance coaching in all styles of dance (ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, contemporary and hip hop), Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility training, Barre, Personal Training and Injury Prevention and Recovery. You can find her busy teaching, being a student herself, and best of all a full-time mom to her three girls. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with members of ROCA - The Rockettes of Color Alumnae | 18 Dec 2023 | 01:31:29 | |
Happy holidays Jam Fam! We are so excited to share with you our episode with members of ROCA, the Rockettes of Color Alumnae! Lainie Sakakura, Sally Hong and Keisa Parrish took some time to speak with us about the mission of ROCA, why is was founded and what the group is looking to do in the community. Along with all that wonderful information, Rockettes stories are told and of course a bunch of laughs. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM with Tommy Scrivens | 11 Dec 2023 | 00:56:41 | |
We are delighted to have Tommy Scrivens back on as our guest this week. Tommy is no stranger to all things dance, and hearing his insight into some dance related topics is always refreshing. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||
| JAM Midseason Chat with Joe and Michelle | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:40:03 | |
It's that time in the season again - Midseason Chat with Joe and Michelle! We love talking about all things dance, offering opinions and thinking outside of the box. This chat was a bit longer that our usual midseason, but we had a lot to talk about! Jam Fam, thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy this weeks episode with Joe and Michelle. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts! | |||