ALLEN MICHAEL JONES

On this episode my guest host, Allen Michael, and I discuss his career as a professional opera singer, why the deep voiced guys never get the girl, and the black lives matter movement. His story is unique and beautiful! And his advice on how we can effect change in society on a long term basis is the best I've heard yet!

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Coping with Quarantine

Anyone else having a difficult time with social distancing? Louis, my quarantine partner, and I are trying to get creative on having a positive perspective during an uncertain time. Listen as we discuss how we're handling social distancing and provide some dance tools to get you through!

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Self Care with Sergio

Social distancing is a new thing for us. But we can use this time to go crazy or to make some positive changes. On today's episode, Sergio tells us his story of how he came to find his own path to self care and gives great advice on how you can get there too!

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Dress for Yourself

One of the most powerful tools in your dancing is your costume! What you wear on the dance floor can make you feel powerful, beautiful, and fierce. And as a costume designer, Anastasia knows exactly how important that feeling is. Listen as we discuss the creative and strategic process that goes into making a custom Ballroom dress and why custom is the way to go!

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How Not to Kill Your Partner

Anyone who's been one half of a dance partnership knows they can be fraught with arguments, hurt feelings, and frustrated emotions! My husband and dance partner of 12 years, Louis, joins me on this episode to bring you our top 10 tips on how NOT to kill your dance partner! Hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and make your next practice your most productive yet!

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Time is Money

What do hair stylists and dance instructors have in common? Turns out, it's a lot! Carly and Silvana, two very talented hair stylists, join me on this episode to discuss the ups and downs of working in a service based industry and the best ways to respect the time of your service provider.

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Dancing for Chad

Given a limited amount of time and lessons to prepare, Tom and I went on an adventure of creating and performing a dance together for an incredible cause! Listen as we discuss our approach to working as a team and supporting The Chad Tough Foundation in the best way possible - through dance!

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Man in the Mirror

The mirror can be your best friend and your worst enemy when you're in the studio. Listen as Dorrie and I discuss the pros and cons of using the mirror in your practice routine from both a Ballroom and classic dance perspective!

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Feminism

It can be confusing to be a feminist in the Ballroom industry. Are we followers or are we leaders? Join me and my guest host, Ashleigh, as we discuss navigating the challenges women face in a partner driven world!

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