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Hosted by MENINA FORTUNATO · arts · EN-US · 156 episodes
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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
The Business of Dance is hosted by MENINA FORTUNATO. The show has published 156 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "155, Paul Kirkland: Madonna, Christina Aguilera & Backstreet Boys, Building a Career Beyond the Stage" (25 October 2026, 47 minutes), "154, Misha Gabriel: Michael Jackson’s This Is It, Step Up & Creating Your Own Opportunities" (18 October 2026, 79 minutes), and "153, Tina Landon & Travis Payne: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Rihanna" (11 October 2026, 71 minutes).
The Business of Dance publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 63 minutes across 156 episodes.
Booking probability for The Business of Dance is 35%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business of Dance requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business of Dance's contact route on record: verified email.
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MENINA FORTUNATO hosts The Business of Dance, an arts show with 156 episodes published.
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Episode #155
Recorded October 11, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Paul Kirkland is a dancer, choreographer, creative director and director whose career includes touring with Madonna and Christina Aguilera, performing in Burlesque and Battle of...
Episode #154
Recorded October 4, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Misha Gabriel is a dancer, choreographer and actor whose career includes working with Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey, rehearsing for Michael Jackson’s This Is It, contributing...
Episode #153
Recorded August 3, 2026 | The Business of Dance VIP Day, Los Angeles EPISODE SUMMARY Tina Landon and Travis Payne helped create the choreography for Michael and Janet Jackson’s “Scream.” In this live conversation with...
Episode #152
Recorded September 20, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Chad Geiger, a Los Angeles talent agent with The Movement Talent Agency, joins Menina Fortunato to explain what helps dancers get noticed, earn representation, and build...
Recording / Interview Date: October 20, 2025 EPISODE SUMMARY What helps a dancer build a career that lasts? Join Menina Fortunato on the red carpet at Avalon Hollywood for the 2025 Industry Dance Awards, where...
Interview Date: September 13, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Vancouver-born dancer, choreographer, and teacher Travis Lim joins Menina Fortunato to share his journey from childhood competitions and Michael Jackson-inspired solos...
Interview Date: August 30, 2026 Episode Summary In Episode 149 of The Business of Dance Podcast , host Menina Fortunato sits down with Los Angeles-based choreographer, movement director, and performer Noelle Marsh...
Interview Date: February 15, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast , Menina Fortunato sits down with New York City-based dancer and content creator Melissa Becraft to unpack the...
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Interview Date: August 16th Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast , Menina Fortunato sits down with Los Angeles-based performer, choreographer, acrobat, and educator Joey Vice to explore the...
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Interview Date: August 9th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast , Menina Fortunato sits down with Canadian choreographer Alex Francoeur to trace the journey that took him from a...
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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...
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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...
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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...
The Business of Dance
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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