Inside Dance with Taylor & Alex

NYU Tisch graduate Garet Wierdsma joins up this week on IDP. Founder of Garet&Co, she speaks on the importance of making your own work, fostering a community both in and out of the studio, and how she built her dance company from the ground up. SOCIALS: Garet - @garetwierdsma Garet&Co - @garet.co Us! - insidedancepodcast Alexandra - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

Join us as we chat with the Resident Director for America’s Got Talent: Superstars playing at The Luxor - Danita Salamida-Eldridge! Listen to our discussion of tours, dance captains, and big time career decisions. Taylor and Alex discuss start by discussing all things stage names. Be sure to follow and subscribe! SOCIALS: Us! - @insidedancepodcast Danita Salamida-Eldridge - @dsneldridge Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

Today we are joined by Cornell University's Dance Team Coach, Amanda Hernandez as well as Co-Captains Bianca Jimenez & Jasmine Mustafa. This year, Amanda led the team into becoming the first Ivy League school to make D1 Finals at UDA Nationals, a huge accomplishment for any team but especially in the name of the Ivys. We discuss how this team has built it's reputation from the ground up, balancing school schedules, game schedules, school funding, & how your high school dance team experiences can pave the way to a successful future. Don't forget to checkout Cornell's Dance Team "Giving Day" this upcoming March 14th! Link to donate: https://givingday.cornell.edu/campaigns/cornell-university-dance-team SOCIALS: Cornell Dance Team: @cornelldanceteam Us!: @insidedancepodcast Taylor: @tbradchoreo Alex: @alexyonk Support the show

This week’s guest boasts credits like Prince, Ricky Martin, and Gwen Stefani both on the creative and talent side - Jill Hillier! She has worked for years alongside Jamie King and shares her story from a young Ohio native dancer to an international presence! You don’t want to miss this one. Be sure to hit the subscribe button and throw us a review. Happy dancing! COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Interior: https://www.garetwierdsma.com/interior SOCIALS: Jill Hillier - @jillhilier4 Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10 Support the show

ONE HUNDRED!! We are THRILLED to celebrate this milestone and want to thank YOU! Join Taylor & Alex as they reflect on 3 wonderful years of IDP. Thank you for your continued support of the show and the love of dance! SOCIALS: Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

This week’s guest is blazing trails in the dance industry on several fronts and we are thrilled to welcome the tap legend herself - Chloé Arnold! With choreography credits including Spirited and The Late Late Show with James Corden, Arnold shares her journey in bringing tap to the film and television industry. Arnold was recently named a Black Future Maker by AT&T’s Dream In Black Program and discusses her feelings on receiving such an iconic award. She is an absolute joy to have on and you won’t want to miss a second of her interview! AT&T DREAM IN BLACK: https://more.att.com/dreaminblack/ SOCIALS: Chloé Arnold - @chloearnoldtaps Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

We’ve missed you! And we are so thrilled to be back in production and in your ears. This episode your hosts fill us in on life, the present, and big plans for the future! Topics include burnout, holiday dance events, and what to expect from us moving forward. Be sure to rate, review, and hit that subscribe button! SOCIALS: Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

Absolutely elated to REPLAY our episode with the Jazz dance legend, Jackie Sleight. You know her and you love her - Jackie has danced for countless artists and mentored several successful dancers to thrive in the commercial dance industry! Founder of the popular dance convention LA Dance Magic and 2x season champion of the iconic show Star Search. This episode was originally released in October of 2021 and we know you are going to love revisiting back to this GEM! ENJOY! SOCIALS: Jackie Sleight - @jackiesleight Us! - @insidedancepodcast ID Mag - @insidedancemag Alex Yonkovich - @alexyonk Taylor Bradley - @tbradchoreo Support the show

This week we are are rewinding back to November 2021 for our episode with the amazingly versatile DEXTER CARR! Debuting into the dance industry at the age of 16 dancing in Chris Brown's "Kiss Kiss" music video, this Florida native went on to the Broadway Stage and is now a top choreographer in the LA commercial dance scene. You owe it to yourself to listen to this pro share is story and top tips! SOCIALS: Dexter Carr - @dextercarr Us! - @insidedancepodcast ID Mag - @insidedancemag Support the show

This week we have the wonderful Miller Daurey! Diving headfirst into the dance industry at a very young age, Miller shares his recent story of returning to the dance world after nearly 3 decades away from it. In his series Back To Great, Miller unpacks the changes the dance industry has seen from class etiquette, social media, and so much more. A great listen to all dancers of all ages! SOCIALS: Miller Daurey - @backtogreat Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex -@alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10 Support the show

This week we welcome Ashlé Dawson! This versatile veteran shares her journey to success with credits like Top 4 of Season 1 SYTYCD, In The Heights, America’s Got Talent, and The Latin Grammy’s. You can find her on faculty with Celebrity Dance Convention touring nationwide. Your hosts start by discussing the pros and cons of a collaborative choreography process. Be sure to subscribe, drop a review, and click that 5 star button! SOCIALS: Ashlé Dawson - @ashledawsoniseverywhere Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbrad10 & @tbradchoreo Support the show

This week we are thrilled to have the amazing Tammy To-Detraz join us! As the Artistic Casting Advisor for Cirque du Soleil, Tammy shares what she looks for when scouting talent for CDS. With credits including Radio City, Disney’s Aladdin Spectacular & the Seattle SuperSonics Dance Team, Tammy relays her journey through her successful dance career and how to make it in the industry. Plus your hosts kick things off by chatting about the recent blockbuster movie Barbie that just hit theaters. Be sure to rate, review, and hit that subscribe button to never miss an episode! SOCIALS: Tammy To-Detraz: @tamzee817 Cirque du Soleil Casting: @cirquedusoleilcasting Us!: @insidedancepodcast Alex: @alexyonk Taylor: @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10 Support the show

This week we welcome the incredible Bobby Amamizu who proves that no dance path is linear and trusting the process leads to success. With credits such as Cirque du Soleil, FAME, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel as well as a degree from UC Irvine, Bobby shares with us his experiences of being an assistant to some of the most reputable choreographers in the world and the peaks and valleys that the dance career brings. Taylor & Alex also discuss the changes within casting processes across the entertainment industry as well as the celebration of PRIDE month! Enjoy! SOCIALS: BOBBY - @bobbyamamizu US - @insidedancepodcast Inside Dance Magazine - @insidedancepodcast Support the show

With credits including Dance Theatre of Harlem, Sarah McLachlan, Alberta Ballet, and Ballet San Jose, this week's guest is no stranger to the center stage spotlight. Welcome Allison Stroming! Listen in as she shares her inspiring story from training at SAB and blooming into her professional career. Stroming shares her thoughts on representation of the ballet community in NYC vs. LA and shares the creation story her clothing line, AS Dancewear. You can catch Allison on faculty with Break The Floor's touring conventions as well as on staff at Elite Dance Center alongside our host Alex! Your hosts start by discussing purpose in the dance industry and how that contrasts with burn out. Be sure to rate, Support the show

Are you seeing double? Perfectly in sync and precise? Nope! Thats just our guests this week: Courtney & Caitlin Sullivan! This power house duo shares their story growing up as best friends and biggest support systems. As alumni of Rutgers Dance Team, these Jersey natives chat about their rise to social media fame and how they navigate the scene with class and authenticity. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend! SOCIALS: The Sullivan Twins - @thesullivan_twins Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo & @tbrad10 Support the show

It's true - we struggled with the title for this one because this week's guest, Nancy Paradis, has done it ALL! With roots in the ballet world, Nancy shares her transition to commercial work on the west coast. She shares how she founded her company, LA Dance Moves, and her shared passion for music, dance, and supporting upcoming artists. She is a published author and power house of the dance community teaching at several collegiate dance programs. Truly something for everyone! Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and tell a friend. Happy dancing! SOCIALS: Nancy Paradis - @ladance_moves Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo @tbrad10 Support the show

We are SO lucky to have the phenomenal Claire Ross join us this week! This PACE University Alumnus is currently assisting Mandy Moore and most recently was the Production Choreography Assistant for 'Babylon.' You will also recognize her IG page 'Credit The Creator' which strives to highlight the amazing choreographers in film in television over the years. Plus your hosts kick it off by discussing the balance of vulnerability and trust as a dancer in the professional realm. As always be sure to RATE, SUBSCRIBE, & LEAVE US A REVEIW to help support the show! Happy dancing! SOCIALS: Credit The Creator - @creditthecreator Claire Ross - @claireelizabethross Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbrad10 & @tbradchoreo Support the show

We all know dancers are athletes of the arts and we are grateful to discuss this with the amazing Shane Wuerthner! Having danced for several years with Vienna State Opera, San Francisco Ballet, and Queensland Ballet, this ballet principal shifted his focus to strengthening dancers & artists world wide though his company Athletistry Ballet Club. This is the perfect episode for any dancer struggling with certain technical abilities and curious how to overcome these obstacles through conditioning. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer a friend! SOCIALS: Shane Wuerthner - @athletistry Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

This week we are joined by a long time friend of Taylor's, Mr. Nick Young! All the way from SYTYCD Season 8, this Wisconsin native has kept the love of tap alive through his LA based tap company and his current faculty position on 24/7 dance convention. We discuss the importance of understanding your relationship with dance and that it is perfectly fine to take healthy breaks from time to time. But first hosts kick things off by discussing Rihanna's iconic 2023 Super Bowl performance. Be sure to rate, review, subscribe, and refer us to a friend! SOCIALS: Nick Young - @nick__young Us! - @insidedancepodcast Alex - @alexyonk Taylor - @tbradchoreo Support the show

Proving the love and success of dance holds no age limits, this week we welcome the stunningly talented and inspirational KIM HALE! This dance rockstar discusses her journey with dance as a member of the self-titled "50 and older" dancer demographic and shares her advice for succeeding as a seasoned dancer! Kim shares her off and on relationship with dance and how it deepened her drive & passion throughout the years. Your hosts kick it off by discussing the evolution of music and how it effected the dance competition culture. Be sure to follow, rate, leave us a review, and refer a friend. Happy dancing! SOCIALS: Kim Hale: @kimhale Us!: @insidedancepodcast Alex: @alexyonk Taylor: @tbradchoreo Support the show