Dance Dad With John Corella
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Put your dance shoes on every other Friday when this podcast comes out! Listen. Be Bold. Be Fierce.
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John Corella
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Bonus Episode: How to Win at Dance Competitions: What Alysa Liu Actually Reminded Us
Mental performance coaching is changing how athletes and parents think about success in youth sports. In this bonus episode, John Corella and mental performance coach Lisa Mitzel discuss how a…
EP 48: How to Audition for Convention Scholarships
Auditions take on a new clarity as John Corella shows how dancers can stay grounded, choose an outfit that supports their presence, rely on their 3 tricks, and move through the journey with steadier…
EP 47: Holiday Episode with Yvette Walts from Dance Moms, AUDC
Yvette Walts opens up about the pressure tied to Dance Moms fame, the panic attacks that surfaced once episodes aired, and the steady purpose that guides her work as a studio owner. John Corella…
EP 46: Defying Gravity for 15 Years With Wicked Dance Justin Wirick
Fifteen years in Wicked collide with grief, queer joy and the quiet rituals that keep a performer brave eight shows a week. With part two of the Wicked movie now in theaters, John Corella…
EP 45: The Boy Is Mine Tour Dancer with Charm Spencer
Charm Spencer opens up about tour life - the late nights, the travel, and the mindset that keeps him grounded while performing on The Boy Is Mine Tour with Brandy and Monica. In this episode, he…
EP 44: 1988 Olympics Womens Gymnastics Team Controversy with Missy Marlowe
When former Olympian Melissa Marlowe talks about the 1988 Olympic controversy and the bronze medal being taken away, she doesn’t just revisit a headline; she relives what it felt like to stand on the…
EP 43: The Turn Coach Method
What does it take to hit 10 turns with confidence? For Lynnrae Hiers Serra, it comes down to repetition, mechanics, and belief - the same mix that’s helped dancers of every level find their balance…
EP 42: Every Body is a Dancer’s Body with Amanda LaCount
Amanda LaCount proves that plus size dancers belong center stage, sharing how her journey, her advocacy, and the support of Dance Mom Jill are reshaping the dance community. A professional dancer…
EP 41: Xanadu, Olivia Newton-John with Xanadu dancer Cheryl Baxter
Cheryl Baxter’s very first job as a young dancer put her on the set of Xanadu with Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, and Kenny Ortega. What does it feel like to step into a world like that straight out…
EP 40: Our Damaging Experiences With Conversion Therapy
Trigger Warning: This episode contains conversations about conversion therapy, psychological abuse, and self-harm. We share these stories to raise awareness and foster healing, but we recognize they…
EP 39: Just Be. Labor Day Episode
Labor Day becomes a reminder that creativity and connection grow stronger when we pause, take breaks, and allow ourselves to just be. John Corella takes this episode in a different direction,…
EP 38: Summer Recap: Nationals, Dance Moms and Beyonce
Dance conventions can be magical or a ticking time bomb, and John Corella is here to spill the tea on which is which. This episode isn’t just a summer recap, but a real conversation about what’s…
EP 37: Dance Moms Reality Television Director Jimmy Chriss
Dance Moms director Jimmy Chriss shares what really happened behind the scenes, and why protecting kids, honoring joy, and telling the truth still matter in reality TV. Jimmy joins John Corella to…
EP 36: Our First Official Dance Dads
Three dance dads pull back the curtain on competitions, parenting in a female-dominated world, and the unexpected friendships that keep them coming back. In this episode, John Corella brings…
EP 35: Finding Her Voice with Dance Moms Star Melissa Gisoni
Melissa Gisoni spent a lot of years trying to do and say the right thing. Then she hit 50 and decided to stop worrying about how others might see her. She joins John Corella for a conversation about…
EP 34: Broadway Husbands on LGBTQ+ Family Life, Love and Parenting Their Son
Boldness looks different when you’re a gay dad, a former Broadway dancer, and raising a toddler named Maverick in Florida. To kick off Pride Month, John Corella is joined by Bret and Stephen,…
EP 33: Ally! Ally! With Teen Voguer Ally Marc Jacobs and Her Mom (REPLAY)
This episode is a replay of a previous episode of Dance Dad with John Corella. Enjoy! Happy Pride! “I loved how free I was,” reflects Ally Marc Jacobs, a transgender teen and emerging star in the…
EP 32: Depression and Dancers
This episode includes discussions of depression, suicide, and conversion therapy. Please take care while listening. The content is not intended as providing individual counseling on a professional…
EP 31: The Power of Intention for Dancers
Overstretching, underrepresentation, and pressure from every direction… What's really happening behind the scenes in competitive dance? John Corella sits down with Sharmila Mitra, a longtime friend…
EP 30: Solo Dance Competition Tips
Dance competitions may not come with gold medals, but for many kids and their parents, the pressure feels just as real. In this episode, John Corella opens up about the intensity of competition…
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Dance Dad With John Corella has published 50 episodes since December 2023, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
Dance Dad With John Corella is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 6m.
