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Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson Dana Wilson
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The dance podcast where movers and shakers like you get the information and inspiration you need to navigate your creative career with clarity and confidence. Master mover, Dana Wilson, taps into 15 years of industry experience, and talks to some of the best in the entertainment biz, who have been there and done that so that you don’t have to… do it alone.
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192. Robert Green is Careful, Not Concerned
Dana Wilson hosts Robert Green this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll want to make stuff because Dana and Robert talk about how #FEELINGS fuel our art and lives. In this episode, Robert gets very emotional in sharing about a recent car accident and the details of how his mother’s sacrifices shaped his life. Feelings have carried Robert through his career dancing with superstars like Lil Nas X, Sam Smith, and Taylor Swift, and this episode encourages you to feel it all!
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Show Notes:
Connect with Robert on IG
Work with Lorin Eric Salm
Work with Gary Imhoff
Listen to our episode with
Lorin Eric Salm
Gary Imhoff
Popin Pete
Clear Talent Group
The Seaweed Sisters
For more DANA
For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY
To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER
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191. Max Pham: Finding Identity and Balance After Tour
Dana Wilson hosts Max Pham this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Max has been climbing the dance industry ladder, stopping off to dance on tour with Ariana Grande and Justin Timberlake and to choreograph in Netflix’s Dance 100. Max and her talk about life after the high-up and glorious moments and what it looks like to climb back down that ladder.
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Show Notes:
Connect with Max on IG
Take class with Max at Movement Lifestyle
For more DANA
For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY
To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER
To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES
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Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok
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190. Randi Freitas: Breaking It Down Moving It Forward
Dana Wilson hosts Randi Freitas this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! This conversation *flows* from Breaking at the Olympics, the range of the queer experience, and approaching uncomfortable conversations about identity on set. Randi, you are truly one of a kind, and she will gladly lend you a tampon any day of the week/month.
Watch this episode HERE.
Show Notes:
Take class with Randi at Movement lifestyle
Go see the Hip Hop Nutcracker
Become a Choreographers Guild Member
Check out Dancer’s Alliance Rates
For more DANA
For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY
To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER
To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES
Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE
Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok
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189. Building Healthy Professional Relationships with Others and Yourself
Building and maintaining healthy relationships is a critical component of longevity and fulfillment in the entertainment industry. In this episode, I share my favorite tool for tending to challenging relationships (including the one you have with yourself). Whether you are on set, on stage, or on the street, this tool will restore your capacity to love yourself and others. Take the empowered position in all of your personal and professional relationships with this quick 20-minute dose of mind management. Watch the episode here. Show Notes: For more DANA For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY To donate to WTMM...
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188. Lyrik Cruz: Endless Enthusiasm for Career and Culture
Dana Wilson hosts Lyric Cruz this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! All you need to know about Lyrik is that he’s a proud Puerto Rican who shines brighter than the sun!... They also talk about his very atypical experience growing up in Chicago, breaking cycles of body shaming, dance activism with the Choreographers Guild, and the importance of mentorship. So, settle in and enjoy the cup of energy that is Lyrik Cruz.
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Watch this episode here.
Show Notes:
Connect with Lyrik on IG
Become a Bopsidy Member
Become a Choreographers Guild Member
For more DANA
For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY
To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER
To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES
Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE
Stay connected with us on IG and TikTok
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187. Tobias Ellehammer’s World of Dance
Dana Wilson hosts Tobias Ellehammer this week on the Words That Move Me Podcast! Join us as we dig into Tobias’s creative path and process, from breaking in Denmark to breaking boundaries in Los Angeles and beyond. Tobias’s body of work is singular and spectacular. His choreography is built to leave your jaw (and possibly your body) on the floor. His mind is built to tell stories. His spirit is built to connect. Simply put, this episode is built to inspire!
Watch the episode here.
Show Notes:
Connect with Tobias on IG
Subscribe to Tobias’ channel
Take Tobias’ class at Millennium
Watch Zuce’s Episode #186
Watch Codie Wiggins Episode #185
Watch the opening scene of LA LA Land
Watch Marty’s Purple Rain Carnival performance
Listen to the In the Heights episode #78
Listen to Kat Burns episode #16
Listen to Mandy’s episode #125
Listen to Vincent Paterson’s episode #158
Read The Creative Habit by Twyla Tharp
For more DANA
For coaching with me, join the WTMM COMMUNITY
To donate to WTMM through our Fiscal Sponsor, THE DANCE RESOURCE CENTER
To shop for GOODIES & SERVIES
Watch and Subscribe on YOUTUBE
Customer Reviews
Wow wow wow. Don’t skip this one!
In a profession rife with perfectionism and, subsequently, criticism, it can be incredibly easy to doubt the power of one’s own moral compass and intuition. Dana helps artists not only navigate these tricky waters, but sail through them with quiet confidence. I just finished listening to episode #176, (“Doubt Your Doubts”) in which Dana addresses dealing with a critique from a mentor / admired figure in your life when what they’ve expressed goes against your own beliefs. I found Dana’s suggestions incredibly applicable, incisive, and uplifting. She allows the artist to take a step back, acknowledge their own feelings, and take their mentor’s opinion with a grain of salt, WITHOUT directly criticizing or blaming either side. She instead places the focus on self-empowerment, stating “The power you reserve when you have your own back is a tremendous power” (read that again).
The goal is not to choose a “right” or “wrong” side, but rather to decide what will ultimately serve you in your journey as an artist, and to go forward from a place of compassion and self-respect.
Such a gem of a podcast that’s as enjoyable as it is useful. Dana is wonderful. Don’t miss it! 💫
Fantastic !
I did not know about this podcast until
Dana asked me to do one. She is such a wonderful interviewer. It was like we were having a conversation over cocktails! Since my interview I have been catching up on all I've missed and have learned so much about people I know and some who are new to me. The podcasts are entertaining and educational and fun. I love that dance is the common ground for all!
Inspiring!
Love this podcast! Super helpful, informative and a lot of fun! Really enjoy the guests Dana invites on and hearing their experiences and perspectives is always so inspiring. Great for anyone looking to connect deeper to their artistry and industry!