Boys Dance Too – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to season two of Boys Dance Too. As it’s December, that means it’s Nutcracker season. Meet Owen Tang, Joseph Lee, and Loren Hwang, three highly dedicated students training at the acclaimed Goh Ballet School in Vancouver, Canada. As they near the end of their high school years, these dancers offer an insightful look into what it’s like to be immersed in world-class ballet training while being a teenager. 

In this episode, Owen, Joseph, and Loren share their individual journeys, discuss the realities of elite training, and reflect on the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead after graduation. The conversation also dives into their final preparations for this year’s Nutcracker—a defining rite of passage for many dancers. Follow Goh Ballet on Instagram. 

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Meet Cody Berkeley, a renowned dance teacher and choreographer in the ballet and competition studio world. Originally from Dallas, Cody excelled on the competition circuit while growing up, and in his senior year was awarded a full scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia courtesy of the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance, Cody has danced for Clairobscur Dance Company in LA, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance USA in Dallas, and toured with Step One Dance Company. Since focusing on teaching/choreographing, Cody has taught at Ellison Ballet School and currently leads Greenwich Ballet Academy’s contemporary program. He has received awards from Youth America Grand Prix and the University Ballet Competition for his choreography and coaching. Follow Cody @codyberkeleydance.

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Welcome to Boys Dance Too—the podcast that’s breaking down barriers and busting gender stereotypes in the world of dance. Hosted by former professional dancer Vince Kanasoot, this series dives into the real stories of male dancers who’ve made it to the top—whether it’s Broadway, elite dance companies, film/TV, or alongside major recording artists.

These artists share the highs, the struggles, and everything in between to inspire the next generation of dancers—especially boys who might feel out of place in the studio. Because after all—boys dance too.

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Meet Ashton Roxander, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet. Originally from California, Ashton comes from a dance family—both his parents were dancers, and his brother currently dances with American Ballet Theater. Hear about Ashton’s journey, from being taught by his parents, to training with Boston Ballet before joining Philadelphia Ballet. Follow Ashton @ashtonroxander. 

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Meet Jason Yang-Westland—dancer and musical theatre performer living in London. Originally from New Zealand, Jason has danced with Melbourne City Ballet, Royal Caribbean Productions, and Paris Disneyland, as well as in the West End productions of The King and I and Your Line April. He was a dancer in the Wonka film and has also appeared in major productions worldwide of Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Memphis, West Side Story, and Grease. Having grown up in the competitive dance scene, Jason is now also an adjudicator, teacher, and choreographer. Follow @jyangwestland. 

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Meet Tymin Keown—dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Tymin is from Victoria, BC, and started dancing at the relatively late age of 16, first in musical theatre before focusing on dance. Hear about how Tymin was able to catch up, thanks to his intense drive, passion, and family support. Follow Tymin @tyminkeown and Royal Winnipeg Ballet @rwballet.

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Meet Taylor Roper—owner of House of Dance, a top competitive studio in Ontario, Canada. Taylor is a former dancer with Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean, and in his youth, he was an elite competitive dancer. In our conversation, Taylor unpacks his experience growing up a boy dancer in the suburbs, his professional dance career, and what his life looks like now as a studio owner, including the challenges and wins. Follow Taylor on IG @taylor_roper and his studio @houseofdanceca.

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Meet E. Clayton Cornelious—otherwise known as E. Clay! He’s been in 10 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, The Music Man, The Lion King, Ain’t Too Proud, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He was also in the televised Jersey Boys Live with Nick Jonas; in Rat Pack in London’s West End; and in national tours of Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and more; on TV in The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel; and he’s a 2-time Tony Award-nominated producer! Hear about his career journey doing some of the most iconic Broadway shows. Follow him on IG @eclaycorn and visit his website www.eclaycorn.com.

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Meet Fredric Odgaard—Broadway, commercial, and concert dancer. Fred has performed on Broadway in Moulin Rouge, Kinky Boots, and Finding Neverland; in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis, and on TV in Glee, Fosse/Verdon, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more. He’s also a well-known teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. From starting his commercial career as a child, to dancing on a cruise ship and at Tokyo Disney, to eventually dancing for Celine Dion and on Broadway, you won’t want to miss Fred’s exciting story. Follow him on IG @fodg and TikTok @foddyg.

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Meet Jeremy Villas, a former child Broadway performer and contemporary ballet dancer. Jeremy was on Broadway in Kinky Boots when he was 11 and trained for most of his life at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. He graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and recently graduated from the dance program at The Juilliard School. In our podcast, Jeremy reflects on his time on Broadway, growing up as a dancer, and his exciting post-graduation plans. Hint—it involves dancing professionally! Hear Jeremy’s story and follow him on IG @jeremytvillas. 

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