Hey, Dancer!

Miller Daurey
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Welcome to Hey, Dancer! — hosted by Miller Daurey, a former pro teen dancer (Paula Abdul, Joffrey) who has returned to training 3 decades later. Having cultivated a highly engaged and supportive dance community online, Miller is excited to dive deeper on everything dance with two weekly episodes! In one, Miller brings his unique perspective as an ex-dancer returning to the art form, sharing insights on… - the evolution of dance, from class to comps to the industry - living with injury and cutting-edge approaches to healing chronic pain - fostering mindfulness through guided dance meditations - responding to online feedback and comments - reviews of dance books, documentaries, and shows - and tons more! …all with a fresh, behind-the-scenes lens shaped by his inspiring journey and thriving Instagram community. The second weekly episode introduces a compelling series titled The Rest of the Story — where Miller delves into fascinating, little-known histories of dance legends and the unsung heroes who shaped the craft. Through these captivating stories, listeners will discover the hidden struggles, triumphs, and legacies of those who helped define dance as we know it today. While dedicated to helping dancers reconnect with their WHY in a culture that often prioritizes perfection over purpose, this podcast also speaks to anyone looking to reignite their creative spark or rediscover a long-lost passion. Follow along and explore all things dance with Miller!

  1. -2 dias

    Sandahl Bergman: The Dancer Fosse Called to Save All That Jazz | The Rest of the Story | ep 70

    Sandahl Bergman is best known for Conan the Barbarian and Red Sonja. What far fewer people know is that, long before she ever picked up a sword, she had already built one of the most extraordinary dance careers of the 1970s... eventually finding herself at the center of one of the most iconic dance sequences ever put on film in Bob Fosse's All That Jazz. That almost never happened... until Bob Fosse personally called her in the middle of the night to rescue the number. WHAT. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on my Hey, Dancer! podcast, I dive deep into where it all began... her dance training in Kansas City, where her progress was documented in local newspapers year after year, long before New York or Hollywood ever entered the picture. From there, I trace the remarkable path that led her to work with the legendary choreographers who defined a generation of Broadway dance... Tommy Tune, Michael Bennett, Onna White, Gower Champion, and Bob Fosse (in shows like: Pippin, Dancin', A Chorus Line and beyond!)… But how did one dance opportunity keep leading to the next? And how did that foundation in dance shape every chapter of the remarkable career that followed? Get ready for a deep dive into one of the most extraordinary dance careers of the twentieth century! If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Sandahl Bergman: The Dancer Fosse Called to Save All That Jazz | The Rest of the Story | ep 70

  2. 25/07

    Patrick Adiarte: The Dancer Gene Kelly Called the Next Fred Astaire | The Rest of the Story | ep 69

    Patrick Adiarte was hailed as the next Fred Astaire by Gene Kelly, he starred in Flower Drum Song, and became one of LA's master jazz dance teachers. But today, it seems he's mostly remembered as a familiar face on M*A*S*H and The Brady Bunch. Why? In this episode of The Rest of the Story on my Hey, Dancer! podcast, I trace his full story from… a boy who escaped war-torn Manila as a small child to Broadway's The King and I alongside Yul Brynner to Flower Drum Song under Mr. Kelly (and Carol Haney), to stealing dance scenes in a Hollywood musical (choreographed by Hermes Pan) to NBC's Hullabaloo alongside David Winters, Michael Bennett and Donna McKechnie. ALL WHILE STILL A TEENAGER. This is the story behind one of Hollywood's most fascinating — and most overlooked — dance careers. Stay through the outro for a few behind-the-scenes stories from my research on Patrick Adiarte. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Patrick Adiarte: The Dancer Gene Kelly Called the Next Fred Astaire | The Rest of the Story | ep 69

  3. 18/07

    Dancers Are NOT Extras: Exposing the Hollywood Myth

    Are dancers in movies actually... extras? That question came up after someone left a comment on one of my most popular episodes about legendary dancer Bobby Banas. Their argument was simple: Bobby wasn't credited because he was "an extra." The more I thought about it, the more I realized this wasn't really about one comment. It's about a misconception that's been floating around Hollywood for decades. So what is the difference between an extra and a professional movie dancer? Why were so many extraordinary dancers left out of the credits? And what happens when the historical record fails to recognize the people who actually did the work? In this episode, I unpack the realities of working as a dancer in film, the history behind movie credits, and why this conversation still matters today. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Dancers Are NOT Extras: Exposing the Hollywood Myth

  4. 11/07

    Shari Lewis: The Dancer Behind Lamb Chop | The Rest of the Story | Ep 68

    How did Shari Lewis — the legendary creator of Lamb Chop and one of history's greatest ventriloquists — become one of the most fascinating dance stories you've probably never heard? Most people remember Lamb Chop. Few realize that before Shari Lewis became a beloved Emmy-winning television icon, she had already spent years training as a dancer and performing professionally. In this episode of The Rest of the Story, I uncover her hidden dance life: from ballet classes in New York and starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie and Damn Yankees, to a childhood dream fulfilled alongside Fred Astaire, and the surprising role dance continued to play throughout her extraordinary career. It's a story about dance, puppetry, movement, and one remarkable performer whose greatest artistic gift may have been hiding in plain sight.

    Shari Lewis: The Dancer Behind Lamb Chop | The Rest of the Story | Ep 68

  5. 27/06

    Why You Always Stand in the Same Spot in Dance Class (and Why You Shouldn't)

    Have you ever noticed that you always seem to stand in the exact same spot during dance class? The front left. The back corner. Your favorite place at the barre. The same row every time it's time to learn the combination. In this episode, I share a simple experiment that completely changed the way I experienced class. By moving just a few feet to a different part of the room, I found myself paying closer attention, relying less on familiar visual cues, and learning choreography in a surprisingly different way. That experience sent me down one of my favorite research rabbit holes. We'll explore what dance science and motor-learning research have to say about changing the conditions under which we practice, including concepts like variable practice, desirable difficulties, and how our brains use information from the environment to organize movement. Along the way, we'll also talk about neuroplasticity, adaptability, and why something as simple as standing somewhere different might make you a more resilient learner… not just in dance, but in life. If you're a dancer, dance teacher, or anyone who loves learning through movement, I hope this episode inspires you to try one very small experiment the next time you walk into class. Research & Resources Mentioned Wilmerding, V., & Krasnow, D. (2022). Motor Control and Dance. Healthy Dancer Canada – The Dance Health Alliance of Canada Creating Desirable Difficulties to Enhance Learning (Bjork & Bjork, 2011) Additional motor-learning and neuroplasticity research discussed throughout the episode. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Why You Always Stand in the Same Spot in Dance Class (and Why You Shouldn't)

  6. 20/06

    Hinton Battle: The Greatest Broadway Dancer You've Never Heard Of | The Rest of the Story | ep 67

    Hinton Battle won three Tony Awards — a record in his category that still stands today. So why isn't he a household name? In this episode of The Rest of the Story, I trace his journey from an elementary school production of The Nutcracker that revealed a remarkable talent no one knew he had, to the legendary Jones-Haywood School of Ballet, and eventually to a scholarship at the School of American Ballet in New York… all while still a teenager. Then came one of the wildest stories in Broadway history: a chorus dancer in The Wiz suddenly finds himself playing the Scarecrow with just fifteen minutes to prepare. And yes… he's still a teenager. Then, just as his lifelong dream of joining the New York City Ballet finally seemed within reach, one of the most influential figures in dance told him it wasn't going to happen. What looked like a devastating rejection became the redirection that changed everything. First came Fosse's Dancin'. Then Sophisticated Ladies, Dreamgirls, The Tap Dance Kid, Miss Saigon, and beyond — transforming him into one of the most versatile dance stars Broadway has ever produced. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Hinton Battle: The Greatest Broadway Dancer You've Never Heard Of | The Rest of the Story | ep 67

  7. 13/06

    Is Starting Dance Class With Jumping Jacks Actually Bad For You?

    Is starting dance class with jumping jacks, high knees, and other impact-heavy movement actually the best way to warm up? After noticing this in class after class, I decided to dig into the research on dance injury prevention. Along the way, I surveyed my audience, explored recommendations from dance medicine specialists, and looked at what sports science actually says about preparing the body for impact and avoiding joint pain. In this episode, I share all of that! Plus, my own experience returning to dance after three decades away, why this dance warm-up question kept following me for years, and what finally sent me down the research rabbit hole.  Whether you're a dancer, dance teacher, studio owner, or simply someone who wants to keep dancing for as long as possible, I trust you'll find this conversation fascinating and important. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠⁠ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat⁠ Studies mentioned in the episode (in the order they were mentioned): 1. IADMS Resource Paper ⁠https://iadms.org/media/5788/iadms-resource-paper-the-importance-of-a-good-warm-up.pdf⁠ 2. Shellock & Prentice 1985 — Sports Medicine ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3849057/⁠ 3. ⁠https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/how-to-do-jumping-jacks⁠ 4. Kaufmann et al. 2022 — Journal of Dance Medicine and Science ⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36096663/⁠ 5. Dr. Carrie Skony 2024 — Perform Active Wellness ⁠https://www.academydancearts.com/post/ready-set-dance-understanding-the-importance-of-warming-up-for-dancers⁠

    Is Starting Dance Class With Jumping Jacks Actually Bad For You?

  8. 6/06

    Mitzi Gaynor: How One Dancer Ruled Hollywood, Las Vegas & TV | The Rest of the Story | ep 66

    Mitzi Gaynor was one of the last great stars of Hollywood's golden age of musicals. She danced alongside Gene Kelly, worked (repeatedly) under the legendary choreographer Jack Cole, and carried one of the most anticipated film adaptations in Hollywood history in South Pacific. But that's only part of the story. In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, I trace Mitzi's full dance life: from her childhood classical ballet training in Detroit under one of the most extraordinary teachers in American dance history, to Broadway, to Twentieth Century Fox, to Paramount, and beyond. What did Jack Cole see in her that no one else had unlocked? How did she outlast the death of the Hollywood musical when so many of her contemporaries simply disappeared? And how did she go on to build a second (GIGANTIC) career in Las Vegas and television that thirty million people a week tuned in to watch? This is the story behind one of the last great stars of the Hollywood musical… and the dance foundation that made it all possible. If you enjoy this kind of deep-dive into all things dance, you can support my podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee!⁠⁠ ☕️ Much appreciated!!! Check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠Return to Dance docuseries!⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support my Instagram — where I post daily dance inspo, insights and fun! ⁠⁠⁠⁠@backtogreat

    Mitzi Gaynor: How One Dancer Ruled Hollywood, Las Vegas & TV | The Rest of the Story | ep 66
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Welcome to Hey, Dancer! — hosted by Miller Daurey, a former pro teen dancer (Paula Abdul, Joffrey) who has returned to training 3 decades later. Having cultivated a highly engaged and supportive dance community online, Miller is excited to dive deeper on everything dance with two weekly episodes! In one, Miller brings his unique perspective as an ex-dancer returning to the art form, sharing insights on… - the evolution of dance, from class to comps to the industry - living with injury and cutting-edge approaches to healing chronic pain - fostering mindfulness through guided dance meditations - responding to online feedback and comments - reviews of dance books, documentaries, and shows - and tons more! …all with a fresh, behind-the-scenes lens shaped by his inspiring journey and thriving Instagram community. The second weekly episode introduces a compelling series titled The Rest of the Story — where Miller delves into fascinating, little-known histories of dance legends and the unsung heroes who shaped the craft. Through these captivating stories, listeners will discover the hidden struggles, triumphs, and legacies of those who helped define dance as we know it today. While dedicated to helping dancers reconnect with their WHY in a culture that often prioritizes perfection over purpose, this podcast also speaks to anyone looking to reignite their creative spark or rediscover a long-lost passion. Follow along and explore all things dance with Miller!

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  • Autoria
    Miller Daurey
  • Anos em atividade
    2024 - 2026
  • Episódios
    107
  • Classificação
    Para todos
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Site do programa
    Hey, Dancer!

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