Figuring Out the Left Side

Olivia Lou
  • 5.0 (2)
  • PERFORMING ARTS

Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, this podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

Episodes

  1. FEB 9

    Backstage Pass: Dance Competitions - Harmful or Helpful?

    In today's episode Olivia Lou discusses everything Dance Compeitions. Are they harmful or helpful? Are they worth attending? Many studios have just begun the official competing season and she shares many important things for your dancer to remember as they begin hitting the stage!

    32 min

  2. JAN 21

    Backstage Pass: Your Host Olivia Lou

    Welcome to a little bit of a different episode today... with the new year and new listeners I thought I would take the time to give you an episode on my dance background and how it lead me to this podcast today!

    47 min

  3. JAN 7

    Backstage Pass: Life of a NYC Professional Dancer

    Welcome Courtney Lopes to the podcast! She is a professional dancer in NYC with the Mark Morris Dance Group. On today's episode, she talks about what being a dancer in NYC looks like and just when you are about to give up, you may just book your dream job! She is truly so inspiring!! Let's sit back, Listen, Learn, & Grow together.

    1h 2m

  4. 10/15/2025

    Backstage Pass: A Dancer's Ultimate Balancing Act

    Today I sat down with the hilarious & brilliant, Chris Saunders. We talked about the dancer's ultimate balancing act... being a performer, educator, student, AND human being with a social life. How do we do it all in 7 days a week.. I don't know. we are TIRED! but its oh so worth it... Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow Together!

    53 min

  5. 10/01/2025

    Backstage Pass: Owning a Dance Company

    Today I sat down with Leah Mariner & discussed her role as an owner of a dance company. She gives us an inside look on how she got start and grew such a successful company in only 9 years! She is truly the definition of a BOSS! If you have this same interested and don't know where to start this is the episode for you! Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow together!

    54 min

  6. 09/17/2025

    Backstage Pass: Director of a Performing Arts High School Dance Program

    Today I sat down with the brilliant Jamie Howes, the Director of the Colgan Performing Arts High School Dance Program. Jamie shares her knowledge on the benefits of attending an arts school, gives insight to the process of auditioning for her program, and gives tips for professionals looking to take this avenue in their dance career. As always, let's sit down, listen, learn, & grow together!

    1h 17m

  7. 09/10/2025

    Backstage Pass: Hip-Hop Aesthetics

    Today I sat down with Neo Lynch, a seasoned commercial dancer with performance credits alongside Beyonce, Ciara, Gucci Mane, Bow Wow, and The Ying Yang Twins to name a few. From hip hop aesthetics, to its history and everything in between, we truly talk about it all and hold nothing back! Let's Listen, Learn, and Grow Together.

    1 hr

  8. 09/03/2025

    Backstage Pass: NFL Cheerleader

    Today I sat down with Jessie Casey, a 5x Command Force Cheerleader, 2x Team Captain, and the 2025 Commanders Pro Bowl Cheerleader! In this Episode, we dive into her inspiration for joining the team, insight into the organization, tips for auditioning, game day experience, and of course the Hot Mess Express Train comes through with her dance "ick"! We truly discuss it ALL - dive in and lets Listen, Learn, & Grow together!

    1h 1m

  9. 07/21/2025

    New dance podcast coming this Fall!

    Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, the podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

    1 min
  • 9 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, this podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

Information

  • Creator
    Olivia Lou
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Figuring Out the Left Side