Dance Matters Podcast

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A podcast exploring all things Dance. Interviews held with dancers, dance teachers and everyone involved in the dance industry. Let's bring the dance community together.

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Episodes

Episode 13- Megan Bolton, Acrobatics Champion and Coach

Send us a text Megan Bolton represented Australia at 2 Junior World Championships and 2 Senior World Championships in gymnastics acrobatics. During her amazing career she endured many personal challenges and setbacks. Megan has now become a highly sought after acrobatics coach helping many dancers achieve their goals and reach their potential. Megan Bolton Acrobatics has a state of the art facility as a part of Infinite Edge Movement. Listen to her incredible story and her passion for coaching....

Mar 27, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 13

Episode 12- Bek Ansell, dancer, singer, adjudicator, choreographer and dance teacher

Send us a text Bek Ansell is an inspiring and motivating dancer and singer. She continues to perform whilst also choreographing, adjudicating and teaching dance. Bek talks through the difficult times she has endured and how she has come through stronger and more passionate then ever. Her outlook on life and about valuing your self worth will leave a mark on everyone who listens.

Mar 20, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 12

Episode 11- Angela Hamilton Wild Hearts Youth Company

Send us a text Angela Hamilton doesn't like to wait for opportunities instead she goes out and creates them. Angela is the director of Wild Hearts Youth Company and Twisted Element. She has performed internationally and is now passionate about building creativity and confidence in young dancers whilst providing boutique training in International contemporary dance styles.

Mar 18, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Episode 10- Brad Green, performer, choreographer and teacher

Send us a text Enthusiastic and energetic Brad Green shares his experiences in the dance industry. Brad is a well known performer, choreographer and dance teacher. He has experience choreographing for major events such as School Spectacular and Showcase Nationals. We discuss his experiences as a highly sort after choreographer in the dance industry.

Mar 13, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Episode 9- Sienna Osborne, Dancer of the Year and AGT Finalist

Send us a text 14 year old Sienna Osborne lives and breathes dancing. She shares her experiences performing on Australia's Got Talent where she made it all the way through to the Finals. Sienna also holds numerous Dancer of the Year titles and explains all the training that went into achieving those. Listen to to the passion and hardwork that goes into achieving so much success.

Mar 06, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Episode 8-Ilyan Keyes, Champion Gymnast and Acrobatics Coach

Send us a text Ilyan Keyes was a competitive Gymnast working her way to the top level of Australian Trampolining when intensive training and total burnout led to her entirely quitting the sport she once loved at 16. Since then she has re found the joy in acrobatics and now owns and coaches at an acrobatic company-Acropals, that works with a lot of dancers to increase their acrobatic skill.

Feb 28, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Episode 7-Caitie Hawkins, Dancer and Choreographer

Send us a text Caitie Hawkins is a humble and gorgeous 16 year old full time dance student who has already had so many achievements in her dancing and has now opened her own choreography company. She is a full time student at Village Nation Performing Arts and a member of Rebecca Davies Architect Squadron. Find out what life is like for a full time dance student and now business owner.

Feb 21, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Episode 6- Amanda Sommerville, Professional Ballerina and Dance Pilates instructor

Send us a text Amanda Sommerville is an ex professional Ballerina who toured with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company before injury brought her professional dance career to a sudden end. Since then she has worked in New Zealand, London and now Sydney as a pilates instructor specialising in prehabilitation and injury prevention. She has worked with many professional athletes and now can be found delivering her expertise at Peak Performance Physiotherapy in Gymea....

Feb 14, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5- Lisa Warren from Devant Dancewear, Costume Maker

Send us a text Lisa Warren the owner and designer for Devant Dancewear Australia discusses all things costumes. We explore current trends, future fashion and how to get the ideal costume for your dancer.

Feb 08, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4- Angelique Faglioni, Principal and Studio Owner

Send us a text Angelique Faglioni is the Prinicipal and Owner of Dance Kinetic School of Performing Arts in Menai. She sat down to share her passion for teaching and her love of dance. We discuss her inspirations, achievements and thoughts on owning a dance studio.

Feb 02, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3-Samantha Turpin, Professional Dancer

Send us a text Sam Turpin a 22 year old professional up and coming dancer shares with us her passion for dancing and her career so far. We discuss her inspirations, experiences and thoughts on the dancing industry.

Jan 28, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2- How to set and smash your goals

Send us a text Goal setting is an important skill to learn to be successful in every area of life. Goals are particularly crucial to helping dancers achieve their dreams. Setting a goal creates purpose, direction and motivation for your life. This podcast will focus on how to set smart goals, that are relevant, measurable and achievable. We will discuss the daily five you can do to make sure you are winning the day. Make 2020 your year and set goals to help you achieve your dreams....

Jan 26, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1- The who, the what and the why

Send us a text An introduction to the people behind Dance Matters Podcast and the reasons they are doing it. Dance mum Kali introduces her 9 year old dancing daughter and they discuss what the podcast will explore.

Jan 24, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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