From Center Court to Entrepreneur with Chenise Johnson I sat down and interviewed former 4x NBA dancer & captain Chenise Johnson. I get the ins and outs on her dance journey, becoming a Pro dancer for the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks as well as dive in deep about her other dance career choices and her business The Werk Lab. Follow her social media platforms below: Chenise Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/chenisej?igsh=M3Vtb3VmaG1na2dq The Werk Lab: https://www.instagram.com/thewerkl...
May 16, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 1
On this episode of Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition podcast, I give out three tips that you can use to help you start your journey and career of being a Pro dancer and cheerleader in the Pro world. If you want to purchase my Dance Journal booklet it’s available on Amazon under “Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition 101”. Feel free to leave a comment, subscribe and like this podcast so we can continue to grow as a platform. Follow me on social media for more information: Instagram: https://www.instagram...
Nov 22, 2024•12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Excited to share with you guys a huge pro dance announcement. I created a dance journal for all the dance hopeful and choreographers out there to help better prepare them for any dance audition that they go on. Dance Journal is called “ Beyond the Lockers: Pro Dance 101 and it’s available on Amazon just for $5.99 and as well as the podcast is growing. Subscribe to the podcast, purchased the journal and follow me on all social media platforms. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2_GBqILbrr/?igsh=dzh2a20...
May 15, 2024•7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
On this episode I talk about how I handled being rejected from multiple dance auditions and gigs from an earlier childhood and how I handled not getting the job. Hope this helps anyone who has been rejected from something they want and how to overcome it.
Mar 22, 2024•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Interview with Owner & Head Coach of the Infamous Rhythm dance team Antonio Russ. He is a dancer and choreographer and we discuss his dance career, path in life and how you can better yourself in the future.
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Interview with former Heat & Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader, CEO and Director TK Owens. Listen as she share her experiences of being in the pro world and give out advices to anyone that is interested in auditioning.
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Struggling with choreography or freezing up at auditions, it’s ok here are some tips you can use to help better prepare yourself for your next audition.
Dec 29, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Media Training is a big thing in any pro team industry. On this episode we discuss a few tips and hacks that you can use to help better yourself for your next audition. Follow on all social media platforms Instagram:@itscalvinbrown
Dec 15, 2023•17 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Here are my Top 10 Audition Tips that I use to help me out on my auditions and hopefully can help you out on your next pro team auditions.
Aug 11, 2023•23 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Auditioning for a pro or semi pro team but you don’t have the right music for your solo. Don’t worry I’m here to help you. Here are a few tips that could help you out for your next audition. Social Media: Instagram @itscalvinbrown
Jul 21, 2023•9 min•Season 2Ep. 9
On this episode, I give out a few audition, season tips, and knowledge that could help you out on your journey of auditioning for a pro and semi pro dance teams. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on all my social media platforms. IG @itscalvinbrown
Apr 21, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In a pro world you need to know how to learn and adapt to that team. Here is how I use the art of learning to gain experience and knowledge from different teams I was on and audition for in the pro cheer/dance world.
Mar 10, 2023•14 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Thank you episode to everyone that has been tuning each week to listen about my journey and others as Pro Dancer & Cheerleaders.
Feb 24, 2023•2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
I interview Roosevelt Williams a 6x pro WNBA & NBA dancer. He tells us how he got started in his career, where he’s at now and how handles his mental health and rejection.
Feb 10, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Here is a inside look on my time as a Washington Wizards dancer and being a current Atlanta Hawks dancer. The Similarities and Differences between the two and some audition updates for any pro hopefuls.
Feb 03, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 4
On today’s episode I interview my second guest Jeremy Sims. He is a former pro NBA & WNBA dancer and designer, and I dig in a little deeper to find out how he got started in his pro dance career.
Jan 20, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Here is my first interview ever and it’s with my teammate and friend Meghan Wieboldt. I dive in a little deeper as she tells me her journey of becoming a Pro Dancer. From Mental Health to Audition tips.
Jan 13, 2023•22 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Season 2 kicks off with me creating a Vision Board for my dance career in 2023. Also balancing my work life with my pro life. Giving a new direction on my podcast and helping tips for future auditions.
Jan 06, 2023•16 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the season finale this episode I’m checking in with guys about my mental health and how I’m dealing and processing it while being a Pro Dancer. How to navigate through it and how I can better myself.
Nov 11, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
On this episode I’m checking in with you guys and giving you an update on what’s been going on in my life of a Pro Dancer for the last two months. Follow me on my social media platforms to stay up to date. Instagram @itscalvinbrown, Twitter @caltbrown_, Tik Tok @itscalvinbrown. Feel free to ask questions as well.
Oct 14, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode I briefly discuss the topic at hand which is “Should Men Be Allowed In The Pro World”. A conversation that never seems to fade away. This is just part one of many. Want to join in on the conversation feel free to message me on my social media platforms and don’t forget to like, subscribe and share this podcast.
Sep 30, 2022•9 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We all been to auditions and gotten nervous and had jitters. In this episode I give you a few of my hacks and tricks that helps me out in auditions to calm my nerves and hopefully it can do the same for you. Follow me on my social media platforms IG: itscalvinbrown Tik Tok: itscalvinbrown and DM any questions you have. Don’t forget to subscribe, like and tell your friends about our podcast.
Aug 12, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Here is an inside look at my journey of becoming a Pro NBA dancer. How many times have you been rejected or heard the word no before you got a yes. Here is my story of not giving up on my dreams. Follow me on my social media for more information or if you have any questions. Instagram: itscalvinbrown
Jul 15, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today’s episode I give you guys an inside look as to what I do and the team does when it’s a Game Day. From call time, court practice & team huddles. Make sure you like, subscribe and share this podcast and if you have any questions feel free to follow and send your questions in to my Instagram: itscalvinbrown.
Jun 24, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Many people know about the dance audition etiquettes but not many practice them. So I’m here to shine a light on a few of them that could help you out at your next dance audition. Also to give you Audition dates for a few NBA dance teams.
Jun 17, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
This episode gives you guys an inside look as to how I started my pro dance career as and MLB & NBA dancer. Audition tips and questions.
Jun 10, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition is a podcast that takes you inside the locker rooms of a NBA & NFL dancer/cheerleader. Gives you an inside scoop on what it’s like being a pro dancers from gamedays, practices & more. Want to know what really goes on in the locker room, guess you’ll just have to listen and find out.
Sep 12, 2021•41 sec
