Podcasts by Words That Move Me with Dana Wilson

162. Truth Hurts with Dominique Kelley from 2023-02-15T12:00:27

Dominique Kelley is back and better than ever! My friend joins me on the mic today to discuss boundaries, finding your craft, and most importantly... where to find a good pair of sweatpants. Ple...

161. Life Is So Much Bigger with Mykell Wilson from 2023-02-08T12:00:36

Mykell Wilson... this is BIG! This man has managed to dance with the brightest and best ever; Prince, Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Bieber... and is still true to himself. We dig into how he makes bi...

160. Credit & Credibility w/ Kara Mack from 2023-02-01T12:00:26

Kara Mack Mack Mack is back back back on the podcast! Kara comes back to us with stories about her time as a Movement Coach for Margot Robbie in Babylon and what she's up to in February. It's al...

159. Cameras In The Classroom from 2023-01-25T12:00:17

It is rare these days to find a class that doesn't end in select groups filming the combo. In this episode I break down why cameras made their way into the classroom, my thoughts on if they shou...

158. Writing Your Legacy with Vincent Paterson from 2023-01-18T12:00:32

The incredible Vincent Paterson is on the podcast today! Choreographer of some of the most iconic works out there... Smooth Criminal by Micheal Jackson, Express Yourself by Madonna, Dancer In Th...

157. Two Words That Will Change Your Dancing (and your life) from 2023-01-11T12:00:04

It's the start of the new year! As we motivate, our to-do lists start to pile on and on and on. BUT, what if you only had 2 things on your to do list? Show and prove.

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156. What Would You Do with $24k a Day? from 2023-01-04T12:00:08

What do you do every day? Every hour? Every minute? We all like to think we know how we spend ALL of our time, but what if instead of spending 1 hour you were spending $1,ooo? What if you were g...

155. That's A Wrap! with WTMM Editor Riley Higgins from 2022-12-28T12:00:58

As 2022 comes to a close I invited WTMM Executive Assistant and Editor Riley Higgins on to reflect on all our best moments, biggest wins, and top 10 listened to episodes! Come and reminisce on o...

154. Question of the Year (feat. every podcast guest from 2022!) from 2022-12-21T12:00:44

It’s a Words That Move Me tradition! All of my guests from 2022 will answer the same question.. What is the tool you use the most often? Want to know who's ...

153. Tapping Into the Associate Role with Ayesha Orange from 2022-12-14T12:00:18

Today I have the incredible Ayesha Orange on the podcast to continue the conversation on the difference between Associate Choreographers and Assistant Choreographers. Ayesha has been an Associat...

152. Associate and Assistant Choreographers with Jeff Mortensen from 2022-12-07T12:00:25

What does an Associate Choreographer do? What does an Assistant Choreographer do? What's the difference? Is there one? I am so lucky to have the great Jeff Mortensen on the pod to answer these q...

151. Q&A (Decisions & Quitting & Music Videos, Oh My!) from 2022-11-30T12:00:31

You brought the Qs, I’ve got the A’s!

Here’s what you’ll learn in this week&rs...

150. Vocal Athleticism w/ Mindy Pack from 2022-11-23T12:00:20

If you know me, you know that #voice is extremely important to me… And not just MY voice, but the voice of artists as a whole. That’s why I am extrem...

Introducing: Grey Maybe w/ Jillian Schmitz from 2022-11-16T12:00

Introducing: Grey Maybe w/ Jillian Schmitz + some special announcements!

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149. “Exposure” and Working For Free from 2022-11-09T12:00:41

This week I am digging into working for free (or for a seriously discounted rate, or… #exposure).  We’ve probably all done it, or encouraged som...

148. Community, Industry, and History with Imania Detry from 2022-11-02T11:00:41

In this week’s episode, Imania and I talk about how family based community organizations prepared her for the industr...

147. Audition Burnout from 2022-10-26T11:00:03

This week, we’re talking about a few of the ways audition burnout can happen at different career stages, and then we dig in on how to tell the difference be...

146. Reflections Without Criticism with Gary Tacon from 2022-10-19T11:00

One mark of a master is that other masters look to them for expertise and support.  In this episode, I talk to movement analyst, Gary Tacon, about how Martin...

145. Keep Going Till You’re Fired with Kevin Maher from 2022-10-12T11:00:02

This is one for the books! Yup! The one and only Kevin Maher and I are getting nostalgic, a little bit catty, and a lotta bit deep this week. We dig into managing...

144. Stand and Command with Asiel Hardison from 2022-10-05T11:00:50

Asiel Hardison joins me on the podcast today! We’re talking about how a black boy from the southside of Chicago and how he found himself on world tours with...

143. Why “Don’t Get Too Excited” is Bad Advice from 2022-09-28T11:00:07

Picture this: you are submitted for one of your dream jobs, you tell a friend about the potential job, and they tell you, "don't get too excited it might not work out." Well I'm here to tell you...

Bonus Episode on Joy with Brian Shutters from 2022-09-23T18:00

A little bonus Words That Move Me episode with the wonderful Brian Shutters, director, designer, and much much more. Brian comes on the pod to talk about being a multi hyphenate person and how/w...

142. Unpacking Your Summer from 2022-09-21T11:00:40

Summer is coming to a close and I am taking some time to reflect on what that means. Follow along with me as I dig into what I'm taking with me as we leap into fall and what I'm leaving behind.<...

141. The First Hub for African Diasporic Music and Dance with Kara Mack from 2022-09-14T11:00:35

This week we have returning guest Kara Mack, back for round two! She’s going to tell you all about her latest venture...

140. Making Statements with Culture Critic Cintra Wilson from 2022-09-07T11:00:49

Fashion icon and writer of "Fear and Clothing: Unbuckling American Style", Cintra Wilson, joins me on the pod today.  Cintra is constantly making statements both as a writer and fashion con...

139. Personality, Professionalism, and AUDITIONS w/ Brian Friedman from 2022-08-31T11:00:47

Today we wrap up audition august with the man, the myth, the legend himself... Brian Friedman. Brian joins me on the pod today with over 30+ years of experience of auditioning, both in front of ...

138. Body and Business with Jillian Schmitz from 2022-08-24T11:00:12

Today we are talking to Jillian Schmitz: burlesque icon, incredible teacher, and wonderful guest. We dig into relationships... relationships to our bodies as danc...

137. Following Your Interests = Interesting Work with Mimi Cave from 2022-08-17T11:00:20

Mimi Cave, director, writer, art director, and overall lovely human being joins me on this week's podcast. You may know her as the director of the film Fresh, or as the director of a certain rat...

136. This Episode is a Joy Machine because… Jamal Sims! from 2022-08-10T11:00:56

Step Up, Encanto, Aladdin, Hairspray, Footloose... I would name all of Jamal's choreography credits but you'd be here for awhile! I am so honored to have the great Jamal Sims on the podcast toda...

135. Audition August! from 2022-08-03T11:00:37

Let's talk auditions! When you are a dancer in the commercial industry, auditions are a part of the lifestyle. As an auditioner of many many years... I'm here to tell you the three things you ne...

134. Are You Doing Enough… Or Too Much? (Ambition Pt. 2) from 2022-07-27T11:00:47

After some great feedback from last week's episode, I decided to take a deeper dive on ambition. Can you have too much? Can you have too little? How do you know when to turn it on and off? Liste...

133. Taking Time Off… From Ambition from 2022-07-13T11:00:45

Are you someone who is constantly setting new goals for yourself? Have you ever considered not having any ambition? On this week's episode I explore a world without ambition. We take a look at l...

132. A Very Special Q&A with the Filmmakers of our Very Special Screening and Fundraiser Event from 2022-07-06T11:00:13

WTMMCOMM made a movie and you can watch it! (and hear about the process) In today's episode I am joined by special guests, The Seaweed Sisters, Eric Scholesser, Brandon Mathis, and Hok to answer...

131. Choreographer, Movement Director, Movement Coach… What’s the Difference? from 2022-06-29T14:57:39

Choreography, and movement direction and movement coaching… OH MY!!! Today, I am breaking down the differences between the three… To me! This subjec...

130. Progress and Process with Toogie PT.2 from 2022-06-22T11:00:20

This week is MORE Toogie. This is the first half of my two hour conversation with the sensational Toogie. We talk about her move from Miami to Los Angeles and what her process looks like choreog...

129. Matter and Metanoia with Toogie PT.1 from 2022-06-15T11:00:36

Meet Toogie! She's on Billboard's top 12 list for the most iconic music video choreography featuring her work on Dua Lipa's "New Rules". She is a fantastic human with a great heart and I loved t...

128. Big Pictures and Small Details w/ the Puzzle Master, Jamila Glass from 2022-06-08T13:06:18

Our guest today, Jamila Glass, has many gifts, but perhaps the most useful is her ability to see the big picture AND the small details. She also values the human ...

127. Who Runs The World? James Alsop! from 2022-06-01T15:46:43

James Alsop is a choreographer and teacher who knows the value of owning your truth, your identity, your wholeness. She has created some seriously earth shaking w...

126. Excellence Without Arrogance with Michelle Dorrance from 2022-05-25T11:00:22

There are no words available to speak highly enough of this week’s guest! She is the founder and creative director of Dorrance Dance, she is a MacArthur Fel...

125. Making Master Plans with Mandy Moore from 2022-05-18T11:00:55

Mandy Moore brings movement to mega musical movies, TV shows, commercials and beyond… But let’s be clear, she ...

124. Mastering Your Body with Katie Schaar from 2022-05-11T14:47:28

This week’s guest, Katie Schaar has done the tours, the TV shows, the big award shows, THE SUPER BOWL (#nbd) and she ...

123. How To Be Good at Failing Without Actually Sucking from 2022-05-04T11:00:47

This month, I want to unpack MASTERY, and I am inviting some of my heavyweight champion super master friends to help me. In...

122. Parents Pressing Buttons from 2022-04-27T11:00:04

Y’all, I’m not gunna lie… For a 20 minute episode, this one hits HARD. If you’re a person who struggles with family dynamics, this one's ...

121. Self Image and Personal Style pt.2 from 2022-04-20T11:00:01

Today, we’re talking about how to decide on and use your personal style to introduce your values and taste, AND build consistency and trust&h...