Dana Wilson was the Wizard behind the curtain. She transformed this awkward boy into the confident figure you see in the Pancakes & Butter video. It was truly an honor to work and play in the same space. Thank you @danadaners !
🎥 @alexajarred
LOTS of movement reference for animators in the past few years!I LOVE THIS WORK!!!! Don’t worry, TV & Film, we had some good times, you’re in there too 😘 On to theater next! LOOK OUT!
PS. This is the first time in my career I have not edited my own reel! @rileyhiggins29 is the only person I trust with such a task and she did not disappoint!
@cleartalentgroup for complete list/ resume/ bookings.
The spirit of dance never ages 🌟
Congratulations to our Audience Favorite award winner: Still Got It! Featured in our sold-out Art/Experimental program at Catharine Clark Gallery, Still Got It by the beloved Seaweed Sisters charmed viewers with its whimsy, creativity, and originality.
With poetic timing and a playful, meditative tone, it celebrates friendship and the sweetness that can be found in stillness. The film also ignited a massive reaction online - we saw all of your comments calling the film “a living poem” and “pure genius,” and we agree that “these ladies understand the full spectrum of joy”!💙💚🩷
“Wherever you go, there you are.” Karen (@karenschuang ) knows how to embrace a circumstance that isn’t ideal, reframe it with intention, and then decide whether to stay or go. Let’s take a page outta that playbook! #selfawarenessjourney #embracelife #empoweryourself #beyourbestself #personaldevelopment
LOSING A JOB is at the top of my list of NOT FAVORITES. Fortunately, LEARNING is at the top of my list of FAVORITES! Thank you, Karen (@karenschuang ) for sharing this tough but teachable moment. You’re such a great example of a graceful lifelong learner. #livingwithintention #learnfrommistakes #transformyourmind #inspiredlife #alwaysgrowing
Karen Chuang (@karenschuang ) is an LA-based dancer, teacher, and choreographer who has toured with Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, taught across nine countries, and built a career that moves fluidly between the commercial and contemporary dance worlds…
Pretty sweet that in the eyes of our families (chosen and otherwise), none of that matters…
This ep is about what DOES matter:
- Embracing and reframing your circumstances
- The career disappointments that shape who we are outside of work
- Financial literacy for artists
… and so much more
#entertainmentcareer #losangelesdancers #internationaldancer #successfulthinking #dancinglife
Announcing our new Director of Professional Development, @danadaners 🌟 Next season is going to be EPIC with our amazing resident faculty team!
Audition by MAY 17 to join the Class of 2027 and train with @danadaners using the link in our bio.
#cliconservatory #dance #danceprogram #dancetraining
Jerry and Jordan competed their Musical Theater duet today at @nycda choreographed by the amazing Ms. Dana Wilson @danadaners and placed 1st Overall! 🥇🏆🥳 They are so grateful and feel so honored to have been able to work with Ms. Dana on this special piece! They both love being in the convention room learning from Ms. Dana and taking her classes for many years now, so this opportunity was so exciting and special to them! Thank you for everything Ms. Dana! You are truly so brilliant, so genuine, so fun, and have been the most amazing to work with! You inspire Jerry and Jordan so much! 🫶Also, how cute is @rizzthepug stealing the show in the cover picture?! 😆🥰🐾
“The Heist”
1st Overall Junior duo/trio 🥇
Choreographer- Ms. @danadaners
Dancers- @jorlavigne and @lightningjerry3
Music- @vulfpeck with @antwaunstanley and @jacobjeffries
Competition- @nycda
Studio- @elitedancepro@premierballetconservatory
#nycda #musicaltheater #dance
The legendary Jackie Sleight (@jackiesleight ) (LA Dance Magic, The LA Jazz Company, & Educators Dance Collective) joins me on the pod this week! This one is for anyone still wondering if a career in dance is doable at all, let alone sustainable!
“If you have a fallback position, there’s no stake in the game.” Jackie Sleight has built a career and an entire industry around her by going all in, every time. Listen in on HOW she did it, and what she’s doing next!
🎙️ Full episode out now.
#choreographycareer #womenincreative #newpodcastepisode #dancelife #entertainmentcareer
Exactly one month until opening night — Friday, June 5th🎉
We’re honored, tickled, nervous, and very ready.
This is a big jump for us! Scaling up, stepping out of the studio, off of the screen and into a proper theater with 318 seats, lights, sound, and ACTION.
Get ready for a night of all the little ideas that refused to stay small.
Join us:
June 6 — 2PM / 8PM
June 7 — 12PM / 5PM
June 13 — 2PM / 8PM*
June 14 — 12PM / 5PM
*Post-show talkback June 13 at 8PM
Photo by @taylorjjames
