Explore every episode of the podcast Dance to this Podcast
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| SARAH SMALES - Dance dietitian, showgirl and changing the narrative! | 12 Nov 2025 | 00:38:17 | |
We absolutely love this episode with Sarah - an ex-pro dancer turned dance dietician! An episode about seeing positive change and changing the narrative for dancers and healthy relationships with food. Sarah's insta: https://www.instagram.com/mydancedietitian/?hl=en My Dance Dietician tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mydancedietitian Website: https://mydancedietitian.co.uk/ Upcoming webinar for dance teachers coming soon...https://mydancedietitian.co.uk/webinars-courses/ and also available for workshops. Nine the movie musical, Be Italian by Fergie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jbI0z78bR50&list=RDjbI0z78bR50&start_radio=1 El Tango de Roxanne, Moulin Rouge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn0xXo1gwGY&list=RDRn0xXo1gwGY&start_radio=1 If anything in this episode has affected you, here are some helplines ❤️ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| JAZZIE DATOR - Waacking history, learning from Youtube and meeting your idols! | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:49:23 | |
The disco diva Jazz joins us to tell us about being a self taught dancer and how her first battle catapulted her to stardom! Jazz insta: https://www.instagram.com/jazzdee/ America's best dance crew: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pa0TCf1pEWo Lip J - waacking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCDqCnOqOas Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| KATIE GEDDES - dance studio owner, let's dance Leeds and her mission! | 03 Sep 2025 | 00:33:09 | |
Wow, the passion from Katie about using dance as movement and joy is paramount throughout this episode! Her initiatives are spreading dance throughout Leeds and she's built such an amazing community at her dance studio in Leeds! Dance Studio Leeds insta: https://www.instagram.com/dance_studio_leeds/?hl=en Katie Geddes insta: https://www.instagram.com/katiegeddesdance/?hl=en Dance Studio Leeds Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieDSL https://thedancestudioleeds.com/ https://www.maddcollege.co.uk/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| PAREESHA VALENTINA - Carnival, connecting with roots and bringing the Vybz! | 27 Aug 2025 | 00:32:08 | |
This week we're joined by Pareesha, the absolute Carnival QUEEN! You need to check out her creations through Valentina's Collective, they're incredible!! Pareesha opens up about songs that lift her mood and connecting to her ancestors through learning her craft! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| LAUREN G - X factor, being Taylor Swift and on tour with...? | 20 Aug 2025 | 00:48:53 | |
Our first proper guest!! Lauren G takes a break from her busy gigging schedule to tell us all about how she went from her dance degree, to judge's houses with Louis Walsh on X Factor to becoming a successful multi-tribute artist! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| ZOË FRANCESCA - dream guest, musical family and give this girl a Blue Peter badge! | 13 Aug 2025 | 00:36:13 | |
This week we're introducing our second guest - Zoë Francesca! Zoë is a professional dancer, Youtuber and dance teacher who has spent her whole life dancing and attributes her passion for dance to her musical family. Company Jinks, Not a damn thing changed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x_I2mbJ8F4&list=RD_x_I2mbJ8F4&start_radio=1&ab_channel=CompanyJinks Zoë Francesca insta: https://www.instagram.com/zoefrancescauk Zoë's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ZoeFrancescaDance Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| JESSICA FAYE - uni memories, musicals and is that cool Jess?! | 06 Aug 2025 | 00:36:33 | |
We thought we'd start by introducing your first host - Jessica Faye! Jess is a professional dancer, dance teacher and choreographer who owns a commercial dance company Unite and she also loves a good musical! Newsies choreo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kDUwZ2Snng&list=RD-kDUwZ2Snng&start_radio=1&ab_channel=JessicaFaye Jessica Faye insta: https://www.instagram.com/jessicafayedance/?hl=en Unite Dance Company insta: https://www.instagram.com/unite_dance_co/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| Introducing...Dance to this Podcast | TRAILER | 03 Aug 2025 | 00:00:52 | |
Introducing our brand new podcast DANCE TO THIS!! Your one stop shop to find great songs to dance to and inspiration from legends in the dance industry that will leave you feeling inspired to DANCE TO THIS Podcast!! New episodes every Wednesday! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| AURORA NOVA - Burlesque, injuries and inner confidence! | 29 Oct 2025 | 00:39:11 | |
We're joined by the incredible Aurora Nova this week for an inspiring and intriguing chat! It was amazing to hear so much about Burlesque - something we didn't know much about! Don't forget to like and subscribe 😊 Aurora Nova insta: https://www.instagram.com/auroranova_burlesque/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| AJ - Wicked the movie, full circle moments and a dancer who doesn't Tiktok?! | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:41:35 | |
We had the amazing AJ join us this week to tell us all about his expansive career within the dance industry! We touch on topics such as how he got into the industry, big budget movie sets, Millenium dance complex and always staying authentic to yourself!! AJ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayjayy_b/ Aj choreography - Shockout at Move it 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYVOCcSmgCk Future - stick talk (Hollywood choreography): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51WnxZn3PxU&t=52s AMCK: https://www.amck.tv/talent/dancers/2660-anthony-james/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| DESTINY SPARKES - disability dance, tap wings and crime scene cleaner dreams! | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:30:41 | |
We had so much fun talking to Destiny Sparkes (best name ever!) about her business Destiny disability dance and how she didn't even want a career in dance! Don't forget to check out the playlists in Spotify to find our guests' recommended great songs to dance to! The playlists are building and there are some real bangers in there!! Destiny Sparkes insta: https://www.instagram.com/destiny_sparkes/ Tortilla chips song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6hy_zoE1MI&list=RDZ6hy_zoE1MI&start_radio=1 Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| SOPHIE POPPLEWELL - versatility, freestyling and stage invasions! | 08 Oct 2025 | 00:43:13 | |
Proving you don't have to traditionally train to become a professional in the field of dance!! Join us for Sophie's inspiring story of how she trained independently at home to compete with those with formal training! Sophie Popplewell insta: https://www.instagram.com/sophiepopplewell/?hl=en Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| BONUS! Dance Mom Charlotte - dedication, surprise costume and embarrassing lockdown vids! | 01 Oct 2025 | 00:23:59 | |
Our first ever BONUS ep! Zoë's mum, Charlotte joins us to tell all about what it's really like to be a dance mom! From collecting trees on the way to dance competitions to dedicating her weekends to support Zoë's dreams! And could Zoë's love of dance come from her mum and her Scottish dancing past? We're half way through series 1 and really hope you're enjoying it so far! We're back next week with another incredible guest, Wednesdays at 5am! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| ELLA KATE - cruise stories, industry tips and daily waltz-ing with a 96 year old! | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:40:17 | |
Wow! So interesting hearing from Ella about what it's like from a performer's point of view onboard a cruise ship!! Also, Ella shared some amazing industry tips for those of you who are just starting to audiiton. Ella Kate insta: https://www.instagram.com/ellakate_creative/ Dance couple insta: https://www.instagram.com/duobella_/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| CHARLIE - LGBTQ+ dance freedom, teaching, dance for mental health! | 17 Sep 2025 | 00:39:39 | |
We can't believe it's episode 7 already!! We are joined by Charlie Hagston who is inspirational with how dance has helped them through dark times and their journey into teaching. Charlie insta: https://www.instagram.com/charliehagstondance/ Charlie tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charliehagston Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| SAMMIE RUTTER - hip hop, keeping it PG and inspiring the next generation! | 10 Sep 2025 | 00:37:37 | |
Thankyou Sammie for sharing your pathway into the dance industry, from traditional comps to course leader at Leeds City College ! What an inspiration for the young people she teaches and we hope this inspires you too! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| BONUS - Backstage at the Dance Studio Leeds annual show! | 19 Nov 2025 | 00:17:36 | |
Join us backstage at The Dance Studio Leeds annual show as we create a playlist of the performer's favourite songs to dance to! This year the show was raising money for MY breast cancer support group, find out more here: https://mybreastcancersupport.co.uk/ https://thedancestudioleeds.com/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| BONUS - Move It 2026 The World's Biggest Dance Event! | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:13:22 | |
We met SO many amazing people at Move It 2026 and WOW what an incredible playlist we've put together! So many old school songs and some new recommendations! Move It website: https://www.moveitdance.co.uk/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| MEL THE SKATE SANCTUARY - Epic falls, taking up space and scratching a childhood itch! | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:57:02 | |
We're back for Series 2!! Join us as we chat to Mel from The Skate Sanctuary who you will find at this year's Move It roller rink!! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| SERIES 1 FINALE - Fave moments, inspiration and a look back on 2025! | 03 Dec 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
Join hosts Zoë and Jess as they celebrate series 1 and look back on their 2025 dancing memories together. The year that 'Dance to this' was born! A HUGE thankyou to everyone who has listened so far - series 2 will be coming early next year with some INCREDIBLE guests so make sure you're subscribed to keep up with new episodes! Playlist of good songs to dance to: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4VxJ9arHO7XDtyqmV7cN0V?si=iIXHLtaNRRikAsznRJ2zdA The one where Zoë forgot her shorts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHQL-ucxoxs The one where we got emotional: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC1Q84JJSjo The one where we got new costumes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUG_--cwTm8 The one where we saw Cabaret on the West End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HCqESVxbMg The one where we met a Pussycat Doll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwP-Oyb45Qw The one with GirlyPop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk6bSDfCcR8 The one where we saw Nikita: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPAbMZbUoE The one where we danced on skates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=040SgGqv7qo Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| SUZY DYSON - Community, Superbowl and making your mark! | 26 Nov 2025 | 00:49:14 | |
This chat was so fun!! From not wanting to go to a dance class as a teenager...to building an absolutely incredible dance community - Ink Dance! Ink insta: https://www.instagram.com/inkdanceuk/?hl=en Suzy insta: https://www.instagram.com/suzydys/ Superbowl inspiration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsopN7JKUVs&list=PLfH76HuLCHpGJaVlCI-k93_mvW9je-uxG Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| ALYX STEELE - locking in, standing out and dancing with Rihanna! | 01 Apr 2026 | 01:01:32 | |
Over from LA - the incredible Alyx Steele is sharing how staying authentic and having the drive helped her dance with Rihanna!! Alyx insta: https://www.instagram.com/alyxsteele/ Smash Global insta: https://www.instagram.com/smashglobaltraining/ https://www.smashadvancedglobaltraining.com/smash-home 8 min abs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWjTnBmCHTY Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| MONTHLY MIX May 26 - Strictly hosts, Legally Blonde and our fave musical ensemble numbers! | 27 May 2026 | 00:32:30 | |
Welcome to The Monthly Mix - a chance for us to catch up with what we've been up to this month and for us to add some of our favourite songs to dance to, to the Spotify playlists! Legally blonde show tickets: https://www.brightlightproductions.co.uk/theatre Germany - Eurovision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnKVUztvN3M Backstage romance - Moulin Rouge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4pfHYdiYuY&list=RDx4pfHYdiYuY&start_radio=1 Runway - Lady Gaga and Doechii: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXIX2WnfbpE&list=RDXXIX2WnfbpE&start_radio=1 Decodance: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYQHIVwMn1a/ One vision - WWRY (rehearsal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J93M5stYPyI Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| GEORGIA GARRARD - working for Oti Mabuse, library loving and fancying Moose from Step Up 2! | 21 May 2026 | 01:03:40 | |
Prepare to be inspired by Georgia and her passion for learning dance academia, specifically in the hip hop genre. We learn how she landed her role as studio manager for Oti and Marius dance studio and how she manages her London role remotely from Yorkshire! Georgia's insta: https://www.instagram.com/georgiagarrard_/ ALT dance insta: https://www.instagram.com/altdance_/ Oti and Marius studio insta: https://www.instagram.com/otimariusdancestudio/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| CLAIRE LEVEL DANCEWEAR - making mistakes, owning a brand and giving up dancing professionally! | 13 May 2026 | 00:46:39 | |
Another different walk of the dance industry - dancewear! Inspiring to hear how Claire from Level Dancewear has got back into the industry in a different capacity but still with the same passion! Level insta: https://www.instagram.com/leveldancewear/ Madonna live performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTaXtWWR16A&list=RDlTaXtWWR16A&start_radio=1 Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| GABY GROOVES - Yoga retreats, island fitness and Snooooop! | 06 May 2026 | 00:39:19 | |
Name a better guest for a pod all about finding good songs to dance to?...a DJ who dances?! Perfect! Gaby shares all about her performing life, running yoga retreats and of course, you already know the playlist is going to be banging!! Gaby Grooves insta: https://www.instagram.com/gabygrooves/ The Fiesta retreat insta: https://www.instagram.com/thefiestaretreat/ Tripod here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/zoefrancesca #ad Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| MONTHLY MIX Apr 26 - Coachella, Cats the musical and our favourite song to perform! | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:28:24 | |
Welcome to The Monthly Mix - a chance for us to catch up with what we've been up to this month and for us to add some of our favourite songs to dance to, to the Spotify playlists! Ms. Rachel vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXLvB5KLYqc Dancing on a boat vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-sVW4eb1Sk Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| JOSH WHARMBY - friends with Brian Friedman, clean machine and choreographing for Kelly Rowland! | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:56:20 | |
This week Zoë interviews the INCREDIBLE Josh Wharmby to find out all about his journey into the commercial World and how he's still in the game now! They discuss some iconic performances, choreographing for legends such as Kelly Rowland and the friends he's met along the way! Josh insta: https://www.instagram.com/joshwharmby/ Phase training company insta: https://www.instagram.com/phasetrainingcompany/ Josh website: https://www.joshwharmby.com/ Nicole, Poison - X Factor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av_WttPAuE4 Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| JESS NH - mental blocks, new styles and keeping the flow state! | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:48:21 | |
Cool Jess joins us for a trip down memory lane and some interesting conversations about choreography and maintaining the flow state. Jess NH insta: https://www.instagram.com/jess_nh_x/ JNH Choreography insta: https://www.instagram.com/jnhchoreography/ Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||
| BELLE HYDE - showgirl, groovy songs and opening her own studio! | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:55:40 | |
A 2 month turn around to opening a studio?! AND all whilst having a full time job?! Listen to Belle's story of how she made it all happen! Belle Hyde insta: https://www.instagram.com/bellehyde_dance/ Studio 97 insta: https://www.instagram.com/studio97dance/ Studio 97 website: https://studio97dance.com/website What a fun and inspirational conversation!! Thankyou for listening! Find all the songs mentioned in our spotify playlists! https://open.spotify.com/user/31t7e7ibcbntq6ziwbonzbra7ape?si=L0XQuZlnTYq8_ybkvlliaQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dancetothispodcast/?hl=en | |||