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Hosted by MENINA FORTUNATO · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 146 episodes
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Welcome to the 'Business of Dance' with your host Menina Fortunato. Tune in as we dive into insightful interviews with industry experts, sharing personal journeys and career advice for aspiring pro dancers. This podcast is your key to turning your dance dreams into reality.
MENINA FORTUNATO hosts The Business of Dance, a arts show with 146 episodes published.
Interview Date: July 26th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato reconnects with Hollywood Summer Tour alum Angelica Valente, whose journey has taken her from competitiv
Interview Date: August 2nd, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast , Menina Fortunato sits down with legendary B-boy, choreographer, creative producer, and three-time World Champion Ivan “
Interview Date: July 19th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Brandon Henschel shares his journey from discovering dance at age 12 after being inspired by Michael Jackson to building a successful, decades-long career
Interview Date: July 12th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Tanya Jane shares her journey from a young professional dancer in Australia to building a thriving career in Los Angeles—and ultimately transitioning into
Interview: July 5th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, German Morales—talent agent, manager, producer, and founder of MGMT Artists—shares an inside look into the entertainment industry and what it truly takes to bui
Interview Date: June 28th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Tina Oleff, agent at MSA Talent Agency, shares her dynamic journey through the dance industry—from her early days as a competitive dancer in Ohio to build
Interview Date: June 21st , 2026 Episode Summary: In this powerful and expansive conversation, Jeff Thacker—executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance —shares his journey from an untrained school dancer to one of t
Interview Date: October 20th, 2025Episode Summary:This special red carpet episode of The Business of Dance Podcast takes you inside the Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton, a powerful evening supporting Dancers Again
Interview Date: June 14th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Julian Mireles shares his unconventional journey into dance, beginning with a background in martial arts and overcoming early physical limitations. Starti
Interview Date: June 7th, 2026 Episode Summary: This episode dives into Sienna Morris’s journey from a dedicated young dancer to a working professional in Los Angeles, highlighting the mindset, preparation, and initiativ
Interview Date: May 31st, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Alison Stroming shares her inspiring journey from classical ballet training to building a dynamic career across concert dance, commercial work, teaching, c
Interview Date: August 4th, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Kelly Sweeney shares her journey from starting dance at age 10 to becoming one of the busiest teachers, choreographers,
Episode Summary In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, George Jones Jr. shares his unconventional path into the dance industry, from starting dance at 17 to building a successful commercial career working with
Interview date: May 3rd, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Gary Edwards shares his remarkable journey from a seven-year-old boy in London learning to dance so he could attend his mot
Interview Date: April 26th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Karynn Hough, Director of Millennium Dance Complex Nashville and founder of Fresh Talent
Interview Date: April 19th, 2026 Episode Summary In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Austin Lee shares his inspiring journey from a young boy in Orlando putting on living room performances for his family to
Interview Date: April 12th, 2026 Episode Summary In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Alicia Mae Holloway shares her extraordinary journey from a small-town competition dancer in West Virginia to building a
Interview Date: March 29 Episode Summary: In this episode of the Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with internationally acclaimed dancer, creative, and entrepreneur Loïc Mabanza to explore his inspiri
Interview Date: March 22nd, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Menina Fortunato sits down with choreographer and movement director Mark Samuels for a conversation about persistence, timing, and carving out your own p
Interview Date: March 8th, 2026 In this inspiring episode, Jason Williams shares his journey from a curious three-year-old stepping into dance class to becoming a globally recognized performer, choreographer, and creativ
George Jones
1 appearance on this show
Gary Edwards
board-certified sports orthopedic surgeon · Arthur Murray Dance Studios
1 appearance on this show
Austin Lee
physician assistant · BYU
1 appearance on this show
Jason Williams
Candidate for Henry County Sheriff · Williams Wellness Chiropractic & Acupuncture
1 appearance on this show
Tony Gonzalez
legendary casting director, choreographer, and creative producer · Innervision Services
1 appearance on this show
Sarah Mitchell
writer and mental health advocate · Economic Development Corporation of Wayne County
1 appearance on this show
Eddie Garcia
former Army veteran and special operations policy expert · Puck Podcast
1 appearance on this show
Tina Oleff
MSA Talent Agency
1 appearance on this show
Karynn Hough
FRESHTALENT Group
1 appearance on this show
Jamie Hodgins
International Competitive Dance Registry
1 appearance on this show
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