Dancers Making Moves

Dancers Making Moves

Carly Vanderheyden

Episodes 25
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2025
Latest Episode May 2025

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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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S1E25 Kyla Kikkawa: Dancers Making Moves

May 16, 2025 47m

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…

S1E24 Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson: Dancers Making Moves

May 14, 2025 52m

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,…

S1E23 Gabriella Ray: Dancers Making Moves

May 12, 2025 40m

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…

S1E22 Theron Steele: Dancers Making Moves

May 09, 2025 48m

"Coming up in our culture is therapy, and why we not statistics. Whether you studio or street."Theron Steele is a St. Louis native and currently a leader in the dance community for funk,…

S1E21 CiCi Kai: Dancers Making Moves

May 07, 2025 33m

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…

S1E20 Maura Caldwell-Thompson: Dancers Making Moves

May 02, 2025 44m

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…

S1E19 Emily Small: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 30, 2025 38m

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…

S1E15 Sam Gaitsch: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 28, 2025 43m

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…

S1E17 Dawn Karlovsky: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 25, 2025 51m

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…

S1E16 Carmen Guynn: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 23, 2025 55m

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…

S1E15 Randi Reinert: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 21, 2025 36m

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…

S1E5 Mark-David Bloodgood: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 11, 2025 1h 5m

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…

S1E13 Erin Morris: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 09, 2025 48m

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…

S1E12 Llord Brown Jr: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 07, 2025 41m

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…

S1E11 Delainey Bailey: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 04, 2025 46m

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…

S1E10 Marcela Gómez Lugo: Dancers Making Moves

Apr 02, 2025 45m

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…

S1E9 Hayley Barker: Dancers Making Moves

Mar 31, 2025 48m

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…

S1E8 Nyna Moore: Dancers Making Moves

Mar 21, 2025 37m

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…

S1E7 Samanvita Kasthuri: Dancers Making Moves

Mar 19, 2025 42m

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…

S1E6 Spencer Everett: Dancers Making Moves

Mar 17, 2025 42m

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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