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What does it mean to be a professional dancer? Discover the heart of dance with "Dancers Making Moves," where host Carly Vanderheyden engages in captivating conversations with professional dancers in St. Louis. Each episode explores an individual's unique journey to a professional career in dance, along with the experiences and insights gained along the way. Tune in for inspiring stories as we explore the multifaceted work of professional dancers.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWhat does it mean to be a professional dancer? Discover the heart of dance with "Dancers Making Moves," where host Carly Vanderheyden engages in captivating conversations with professional dancers in St. Louis. Each episode explores an individual's unique journey to a professional career in dance, along with the experiences and insights gained along the way.
Dancers Making Moves is hosted by Carly Vanderheyden. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Kyla Kikkawa: Dancers Making Moves" (16 May 2025, 48 minutes), "Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson: Dancers Making Moves" (14 May 2025, 52 minutes), and "Gabriella Ray: Dancers Making Moves" (12 May 2025, 41 minutes).
Dancers Making Moves publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 46 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for Dancers Making Moves is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dancers Making Moves requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dancers Making Moves's contact route on record: verified email.
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Carly Vanderheyden hosts Dancers Making Moves, an arts podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #25
<p>Kyla Kikkawa (she/her) is a movement artist originally from Altadena, CA. A graduate from the Psychological & Brain Sciences Department at Washington University, Kyla is an interdisciplinary and lifelong learner. She...
<p>Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson holds his BA in Music and his MFA in Dance with an emphasis in Choreography from Sam Houston State University. He has performed works by Tommie-Waheed Evans, Bradley Shelver, Kirven Douthit...
Episode #23
<p>Gabriella Ray, born and raised in St. Louis, started her dance training early on, under the instruction of Christine Kardell. Through out high school Gabriella became a student at COCA (Center of Creative Arts) where...
Episode #22
<p>"Coming up in our culture is therapy, and why we not statistics. Whether you studio or street."</p><p><br></p><p>Theron Steele is a St. Louis native and currently a leader in the dance community for funk...
Episode #21
<p>CiCi Kai (they/them), from St. Louis, MO, began their dance journey at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA) and is a 2024 alum of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, where they earned a B.F.A. in Contemporary Dance...
<p>Maura Caldwell-Thompson is a local dance educator, choreographer, and an adjunct professor in the Department of Dance at Webster University. A St. Louis native with over 20 years of experience teaching dance to all...
Episode #19
<p>Emmi Small (she/her) grew up in Newport, RI training at The Academy at Newport Contemporary Ballet. Emmi is currently performing as a company dancer with Resilience Dance Company and Ballet 314, both of St. Louis...
Episode #15
<p>Sam is a freelance artist, choreographer, and educator. She received her Master of Fine Arts in Dance and Bachelor of Arts in both Psychology and Dance, with a minor in Visual Art, from Washington University in St...
Episode #17
<p>Dawn Karlovsky is the Founder and Artistic Director of Karlovsky & Company Dance. Her thought-provoking, athletic, and emotionally candid dances have been commissioned and presented by universities and modern...
Episode #16
<p>Carmen R. Guynn, a St. Louis native, is a distinguished stylist, instructor, and advocate for Latin/Afro-Latin culture, with over 25 years of experience in the arts. As a versatile artist, Carmen excels in all...
Episode #15
<p>Randi Reinert, originally from Halstead, KS, moved to St. Louis after receiving her BFA in Dance Performance from Wichita State University. While in St. Louis, Randi spent 4 years as a company dancer with St. Louis...
<p>Born in Redmond, Washington, Mark-David Bloodgood trained on scholarship for twelve years at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School under the direction of Francia Russell and Peter Boal. Mr. Bloodgood has performed with...
Episode #13
<p>Erin Morris has been teaching, performing, and competing in jazz and swing dancing for over 25 years. She has enjoyed international artist residencies in Vienna, Berlin, and Krakow but above all loves contributing...
Episode #12
<p>Llord Brown, known as LlordThaCreator or LlordThaDancer, is a dynamic performer, choreographer, and battler with over 500 shows to his name. From performing with B2K to starring in Kellogg’s Cheez-It Snap’d campaign...
Episode #11
<p>Dancers Making Moves host Carly Vanderheyden chats with Delainey Bailey about her transition from studying dance at Lindenwood University to now being in her first season with MADCO as a professional dancer and...
Episode #10
<p>Marcela Gómez Lugo shares her story of relocating to the US from Puerto Rico to pursue her professional career in dance. Now, she's dancing with Ballet 314 in St. Louis while supporting the company as an...
Episode #9
<p>Up next, Dancers Making Moves Podcast host Carly Vanderheyden talks with Hayley Barker about her work as an educator, choreographer, teacher, personal trainer and performer. Exploring themes of ancestral inspiration...
Episode #8
<p>From growing up in Denver, to pursuing a BFA in Dance at University of the Arts in Philadelphia, to now dancing with Saint Louis Dance Theatre. In our conversation with Nyna, we discuss life as a professional dancer...
Episode #7
<p>Dive into the world of classical Indian dance, and hear how Samanvita is working to create more opportunities for fusion between her classical Indian dance training with contemporary, hip hop, and other styles...
Episode #6
<p>From growing up in Canada, to moving to the United States to pursue his BFA in Dance at the Fordham/Ailey School, Spencer has lived an art-filled life through both dance and other artistic endeavors...
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