The BeatHunter Dance Talkshow

Oct 12, 2023 I walked into a high school to share my thoughts on Identity - the biggest obstacle that I had when I was their age. This is what I had to say.

Shout out to KEYS for bringing me out to speak!

Who you allow to teach your child dance is THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION YOU WILL MAKE. Here is why.

There is a very useful venn diagram that you can use to see if you're getting ripped off. Use it.

Is there a mindset that can make ANYTHING creative?... I think so! I believe that learning to relax when creating unlocks the level of creativity that you're at and helps you grow. Check it out and let me know what you think!

In this episode, Joél explores three ways the Dance World would improve if there was a mass circulation of dancers throughout dance training facilities - or what he likes to call it, an Open Border Policy.

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As somewhat of a throwback episode, Joél revisits a conversation he had with Shawn Labadie and dives deeper into one specific question he asked her: "What is the difference between a choreographer and a dance instructor?"

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There are lots of choices to be made on your dance journey. What will allow you to make the BEST choices is intentionality. In this episode, Joél talks about three areas that we can be intentional in and why they matter.

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There is a temptation to see time spent on one area of your life as a waste. I would agree... If you stay there. However, if you switch from one area to another it is no longer a waste of time - it's cross training.

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Do straws have emotions??? Well. Maybe not. But if you imagine that you - as a dancer - act like a straw when performing... Then yes. Straws are actually very emotional.

PSA: Libraries are amazing. If you don't think so, check out the conversation I had with this librarian. Straight fire was coming out of her mouth.

It's time to risk it all my friends. What is your reward for risking it all? Freedom.

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Dance is not for dancing. Read that again. Dance is a tool that can impact SO. MUCH. MORE. 

In this episode Joél unpacks what that means and how.

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Anyone know about the Kenyan dance scene?? I had no point of reference until I met my friend, Samuregz! From dancer to dance brand to visionary, Sam has built a plan in his mind of how he is going to lay the foundation for the next generation of Kenyan dancers. Part of the plan is The DAWN Project.

Follow Samuregz on Instagram to see what he is all about and watch as the DAWN Project blooms into what God has designed it to be!

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The last episode of season 1!!! To end this season, Joél interviews Angela Brown; a dancer, choreographer, and teacher who has years of experience to give and a huge heart.

To the untrained eye, Inspiration and Imitation can look like the same thing. During this episode, Joél Casanova differentiates between them.

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There is a process to inspiration. It's the way Dance naturally recreates itself through us.

Not only a special guest but the FIRST guest of the BeatHunter Dance Talkshow! Shawn Labadie is a woman who is moving mountains in the Hampton Roads Community and she has a phenomenal perspective on choreography, choreographers, and how instruction is different.

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The timeline of all art must be considered but when we realize that dance is series of moves that can be passed on from generation to generation... What does the life of a piece of choreography look like?

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You don't NEED Dance. You need to WANT Dance. Huge difference.

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Dance is the ultimate leveler of persons. It reminds us that we were meant to live on a horizontal plane.

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No matter what who you are or where you are in life, Dance will adjust to fit your life.

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