Dance Comp Chat

Beyond The Studio

I am excited to welcome back an amazing guest to the Dance Comp Chat, Miss Cara Volchoff!!  We talk about life and lessons that students learn in the studio and how those things you learn consciously or unconsciously can take you beyond the studio!!! We chat about time management, taking critiques, winning and loosing graciously, how to calm your nerves, mind set, how to work with someone whom you don't get along, and so so much more!! Students will want to listen to this one with their parents!!! Get comfy, sit back and relax and enjoy this latest episode of the Dance Comp Chat!!

Competitions with Jason Pickett

The start to this season of the Dance Comp Chat podcast has a sensational guest, Mr Jason Pickett!!!  I sat down with Jason and we chatted about judging, scoring, performance, hip hop help for judges, how he entered the world of dance competition judging and so much more! Find out how he made out at his very first judging gig! So sit back, relax, and enjoy!!! 

Choreography with Linda Garneau

Hold on to your dancing shoes for this first episode of 2024 my fellow listeners, because you are in for a treat!!! I sat down with Canada's very own Linda Garneau! I have to tell you that it was pure pleasure chatting choreography for the competitive stage with Miss Linda! Find out what drives Linda to start a piece of choreography, what type of movement is she drawn to? What type of music does she listen to? Relationships of dancers, props, costuming, and so so much more! So as always, sit back, relax and enjoy!!! 

Let’s Talk Dance Competitions with Rhee Gold

When I sit down with my guests to chat, I always learn something. But this particular episode with Mr Dance himself, Mr Rhee Gold is nothing short of Gold!! We talk about so much in the dance world! Gold/Silver/Bronze, Boys in Dance, is Dance a sport, Artistry in Dance, Judging, and so much more!!!  I know that you are all going to thoroughly enjoy this one!!!!  So sit back, relax and enjoy Mr Rhee Gold on the Dance Comp Chat!!!

 

 

Judging with Diane Part 1

To kick off the Dance Comp Chat season I sit down with the Internationally acclaimed dance judge,  Diane Gudat! Diane's dance resume is one to be envious of! From studio life, to adjudicator, to coach, an amazing educator and author, Diane now spreads her love and knowledge across the globe! We chat about the similarities and differences judging regionally and internationally, as well as expectations not only personally but professionally. And why do we talk about pizza...? Well, you'll have to tune in and find out!!  So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode of the Dance Comp Chat!  

PS.. Diane and I had so much to talk about judging that we hardly touched on scoring so don't worry, Diane will be back for Part 2 !!! 

Start of a New Season!!!

Live to air!!  Kicking off the dance season with a Live To Air episode!!  Have a listen and let me know what you think? Agree? disagree? Would love to start a conversation with our wonderful dance family!!!!

Enjoy!!!!

 

Jazz With Suzanne

In this latest episode of the Dance Comp Chat we chasse pas de bourree our way onto the competitive stage with Jazz! Suzanne and I talk about all things Jazz, from Master teachers, costuming, music, choreography, and Jazz being the basis for other dance forms and more. Suzanne's passion for all that's jazz is amazing, so knowledgeable, so well versed, and what exactly was she wearing in Chuck Kelly's acro class? You'll have to tune in, relax and enjoy! 

Acro With Sarah

Once again the Dance Comp Chat talks with an industry professional, Sarah Reis! Teacher, Choreographer, Competition Director, Course Facilitator and Examiner, Sarah brings a diverse and wide range of experience, knowledge, and wisdom to the podcast! We chat about acro dance on the competitive stage,  origins of acrobatics, how to properly use props, fundamentals, music, costuming, the impact of social media and so much more! Sarah's love of this beautiful dance genre comes through your speakers! So sit back, relax and enjoy!!

 

Panel Discussion for the Competitive Stage

Hey Listeners!!!  On this episode of the Dance Comp Chat, I pull together a panel to discuss a bunch of topics regarding Dance Competitions. From Judging, to scoring, technique versus artistry, and those dance "stars" who become judges for the weekend, the panel has a lot to say and offer. I'd love to hear your thoughts so please have a listen and let me know what you think! Agree or have a different opinion?! Let's keep the conversation going!!! 

Junior Dancers with Sam

For this episode of the Dance Comp Chat, I sit down with Samantha Lupien! A wonderful teacher and choreographer and we chat about everything to do with those amazing Junior dancers! From choreography, to music, concepts, themes, cleaning and those pesky nerves back stage! So much wonderful insight and perspectives on this one! Can't wait for you all to listen to us chat! So sit back, relax and enjoy!!!