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Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for how to keep a role fresh and exciting and her process for originated a new character role! Mary Ann has been in 11 Broadway shows including Fosse, Chicago, Jerome Robbins' Broadway and Starlight Express. She has also graced the silver screen dancing alongside Catherine Zeta-Jones in Chicago, as well as performing in Rock of Ages and The In Crowd.  

As a Musical Theatre veteran, Mary Ann shares her knowledge and passion with students through the art of teaching having taught at some of the most prestigious Universities in the US and furthermore, at the Jacques d'Amboise National Dance Institute.

Mary Ann learned from and worked alongside the likes of Ann Reinking, Jerome Robbins and Gwen Verdon to name a few. She was the associate choreographer to Susan Misner and Andy Blankenbuehler for the hit TV show Fosse/Verdon coaching both Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams and also worked on the preproduction of Nexflix's Halston.

Discover from Mary Ann how YOU can keep the Verdon Fosse Legacy alive with specialized Teacher Training opportunities!

Instagram: @_maryannlamb_

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Legendary Broadway Performer, Verdon Fosse Legacy Teacher and renowned Choreographer, Mary Ann Lamb shares her vastly rich performance background, her advice for young dancers today and her experiences on the set of Chicago! Going from a professional NFL Cheerleader to Follies Showgirl to 11 time Broadway performer to world class teacher and choreographer, Mary Ann's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. She opens up about being dyslexic and how she overcame the insecurity that came with it. She used her overactive energy to her advantage, impressing casting directors and establishing a life long performance career.

Mary Ann doesn't just tell us about her INCREDIBLE dance journey but also divulges her unique and inspiring ways of approaching a performance career.  

Instagram: @_maryannlamb_ 

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A powerful conversation about the Hustle Mentality and its influences on dancers within the industry. Hear from Mentor and Mindset in the Making Podcast Host, Rachel Josefina, as she identifies harmful mindsets we can unconsciously slip into and She challenges dancers to take time out of their busy schedules to recharge and reinforces the fact that YOU ARE INNATELY ENOUGH! Discover way to combat these negative mindsets and live a more joyful life while pursing your love of dance. 

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Choreographer, Teacher and Director, Chip Abbott, shares what it's like to be a male in the dance industry. We discuss how detrimental bullying can be and it's influence on young men pursuing their dance dreams, explore ways the dance community can better train men and women to partner with each other, and show support for the #boysdancetoo movement. Learn more about Chip's unique dance journey - he shares some incredibly relatable stories and recalls his time working alongside Josh Bergasse for the Broadway productions of On the Town and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Chip is a two time IAAPA award winning Director for shows he helped develop for RWS Entertainment Group at Hershey Park. As a dedicated dance teacher, Chip insists on focusing on artistic expression and creates a safe class environment in which students feel they can practice new skills and grow in their talents. 

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Instagram: @chipstergram

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Taylor Behringer is a life-long dancer, dance educator, healer for dancers, and mom. She helps professional dancers heal their relationship with their bodies, guiding them into deep body acceptance & peace within the body, they’ve probably been at war with their entire lives. Taylor is a certified Breathwork Facilitator, Life Coach, & creator of the SPACE Method, who works with the somatics of the body to help dancers find safety in their bodies & heal trauma from a lifetime of dancing in an industry that promotes perfection over humanness. She is passionate about shifting the dance industry & creating safer spaces for dancers to thrive, with their well-being at the forefront.

In this episode we discuss some of the factors within the Dance Industry that influence how performers view their own bodies, break down the idea of a "Perfect Body" and how one's mental health can be clouded by negative body associations. We take a journey to better understand where issues surrounding body image derive from and explore a few actionable practices that can help dancers ultimately feel more confident in their own skin!

Instagram: @taylor_behringer

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Worldwide Performer, Choreographer and Mentor, Gigi Torres shares her unique dance journey and reveals her 5 steps to setting effective goals! We explore how to start setting goals and the benefits of doing so, why it's totally normal for goals to change over time and how having mentor can help guide you towards achieving your goals. Gigi gives some amazing advice about how she keeps herself motivated to pursue her biggest dreams and her methods to continuously check in with her goals. 

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Join us on our season 2 podcast journey, hear from more dance industry professionals and get inspired to pursue your dance dreams! Podcast Host, Brittany Chalk, takes you through everything A Dancer's Guide has been up to since season 1 wrapped along with some exciting details about what season 2 has in store. 

Episode 26 | Goal Setting and Mentorship is set to be released Friday May 7, 2021 featuring special guest, Gigi Torres!

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On Demand Resources  

• The Future of Dance Auditions Webinar 
• How to Pivot & Stay Ready for Reopening  

Workshops 

• Virtual Mock Audition Workshops 
• REGISTER for workshop via AEV Studios  

Dance Guidance Packages 

• Resume Formatting 
• Reel Consultation 
• Career Prep   
  
  

Partnerships 

• Pivot for Dancers
• Thrive Dance Experience
• AEV Studios

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Brittany Chalk reflects on Season One of the A Dancer’s Guide Podcast! She shares some of the lessons she’s learned, extends many well-deserved “Thank you’s,” and answers one young dancers questions. Find out what Brittany has in store for the future of A Dancer’s Guide and get in on the action by following on Instagram @adancersguideofficial. There you’ll be able to ask questions and receive advice from industry pros, engage in vital community discussions and get exclusive offers for A Dancer’s Guide upcoming events.

It’s bittersweet to close this incredible chapter yet the future looks exciting and bright! Enjoy this last episode of season one and make sure to get YOUR requests in for what you wish to hear on future A Dancer’s Guide Podcast episodes by simply filling out THIS FORM.

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This episode compiles advice about the dance industry from the season one podcast guests! They all answer the question, "What is one piece of advice you would give to an aspiring performer?"

The answers vary yet you'll notice some strong themes emerge as you listen. Step into the new year inspired and ready to take on anything this industry throws at you with a little insight from the pros who have experienced it first hand!

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Guests in order of speaking:
Emily Grace Kersey - Founder of Broadway Bound Initiative
Franklyn Warfield - Senior Casting Director RWS Entertainment Group
Anna Hiran - Bi-Coastal Dancer
Lindsay Stevens - Las Vegas Dancer
Starr Marberry - Theme Park Dancer & Choreographer
Kyle Dupree - Musical Theatre Dancer
Katy Kauffman - Founder of Hustle by trsk
Krystal Collins - Founder of New Growth Collective
Kelsey Geibel - OCU Pedagogy Grad + Cruise Ship & Theme Park Dancer
Eric Geibel - Founder of Eric's Tap Boards + Disney 
Giulia Griffith - Founder of AEV Studios
Becca Nelson - Dancer + Videographer
Kayley Stevens Lake - Dancer + Founder of Travelfit by Kayley 
Nikki Croker - West Side Story International Tour
Carissa Fiorillo - Founder of Lifestyle of a Performer Blog + Aladdin National Tour
Kelsey Plante - Cruise Ship + Theme Park Dancer
Sandy Shelton - Co-Founder of Full Out Creative
Maud Arnold - Co-Founder of Chloe & Maud Productions and Foundation + Syncopated Ladies + DC Tap Fest
Anne Marie Snyder - Musical Theatre Dancer
Ashley Hammond - Princess Cruise Line Dancer
Kaylee Randall - Founder of Pivot for Dancers
Alicia Pociask - Owner & Director of Bold Dance Project
Melissa Hyatt - Dancer + Fitness Trainer
Anna Terese Scott - Founder of Infinity Plus One 

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Dancing on Camera is a SKILL & featured guest, Videographer & Dancer, Becca Nelson, shares some top tips for performing on camera! Listen to Becca's journey as she risks it all for her love of dance - moving to LA and consistently creating opportunities for herself. Having worked both in-front and behind the camera, Becca provides incredible insight from a unique perspective. Her work ranges from Syncopated Ladies, to New York City Dance Alliance, and most recently Nike! After listening to this episode, I'm sure you'll want to grab your camera and start shooting some dance art!

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Instagram: @beccathecreator

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