Dance Like Everyone's Watching

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What does it really mean to keep an open mind? For Ben, it wasn’t just trying something new or even changing his mind - it was falling into an incredible passion for something he didn’t even know existed. Ben is a screendance artist, lecturer at UC Berkeley, and founding member of the San Francisco Dance Film Festival. With a resume like that, you’d think he was a born-and-raised dance artist - but the truth is that he’d never even heard of screendance until halfway through his college career. Throughout his career, Ben has become a wealth of knowledge in the world of screendance, video production, and finding passion in your career, and today he’s sharing his tips, tricks and advice. Join us on this episode to hear about Ben’s creative process, the most important thing he teaches to his students, and having a healthy relationship to failure. Learn more about Ben at www.benestabrook.com Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com

A change in course is something that we often mistake for failure. But Martin believes that if you have the courage to change direction, it could be one of the best decisions of your life. Martin is a director of Irish Dance Theatre, a real estate agent, and the host of the Irish Dance Podcast. From being an accomplished professional Irish dancer to opening a studio, co-founding a dance company, and eventually becoming a real estate agent, Martin’s career journey has been anything but stagnant. Join us on this episode as we dive into two of the most important concepts to Martin’s career: knowing your strengths, and knowing that you can ALWAYS change your mind. Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com Check out Martin's work at theirishdancepodcast.com and irishdancetheatre.com

As an artist or a creative, it’s easy to think that you understand your job title. Corey is here to change your perspective. Corey Dissin is the Vice President and General Manager at Propulsion Media Labs, and he is passionate about helping others to achieve their dreams. From writing e-books to hosting his own podcast, Corey is doing everything he can to get you motivated. On this episode, Corey shares his recipe for success, addressing the importance of hard work and sales, maximizing your time by having a system, and dealing with failure by… punching it in the face. Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com Learn more about Corey at www.coreydissin.com

Making your dream career a reality is a hard journey. But as Earl knows, the only thing that can stop you is yourself. Earl Hall could easily be described as an expert in the field of achieving your dreams - in fact, he created his dream career through coaching other people to achieve theirs. A self-proclaimed Mentor of Purpose, Earl has dedicated himself to finding the best ways to help passionate business owners and entrepreneurs. On this episode, Earl shares his best advice for marketing yourself, focusing on your strengths, and forgetting your failures, and why you should never wait for permission to be great. To learn more about Earl, visit earlhallstudio.com, stepstovoiceoversuccess.com, or alignwithyourpurpose.co Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com

When you want to set yourself apart from your competition, there are a lot of different approaches you can take. But to Heather, there’s only one thing that matters: your style. Heather is a dancer turned photographer who artfully combines her love and knowledge of dance with her passion for photography. From taking online courses to playing around with editing software, Heather taught herself how to take stunning photographs, build a client base, and set herself apart from her competition by creating a style of images that are unique to her. On this episode, Heather shares her process for creating her blog Dance Legends Recaptured, how she leads her dance photography sessions, and her best advice for soaking up as much information as you can. Learn more about Heather at heatherbooysenphotography.com or movementinmotionphotography.com Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com  

If you’re anything like John Grimes, you reach out to anybody and everybody you want to learn from. You’re probably not like John. But we could all learn a thing or two from him. John is an Irish dancer turned voice actor who has never been afraid to ask for what he wants. Having started voice acting only 5 years ago, John has been incredibly successful - recording everything from explainer videos and product promos to projects for clients like Google, First American Financial, and ESPN. On this episode, John shares his journey and insight into becoming successful in your art form: from using social media as a way to connect with the artists you admire, to knowing when to buy gear and understanding where you fit in, John has top notch advice for every step of the process of becoming a successful artist. Learn more about John at johngrimesvoice.com or at amchoreography.com/2019/01/john-grimes-just-ask Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.

How do I succeed? What if I fail? These are the two biggest questions any entrepreneur faces. And today, Niki’s answering BOTH of them. Niki Riga is the owner of Flex Fusion, a community-based fitness studio that she built from the ground up. On this episode, she shares what she believes is the driving force of Flex Fusion’s success, the hardest hurdle she had to overcome in creating Flex Fusion AND how she beat it, and her advice for deciding if you’re ready to be an entrepreneur. Learn more about Niki's background at amchoreography.com or flexfusionstudios.com Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com Dance Like Everyone’s Watching (DLEW) is the show that drops the veil on art and creativity. Go behind the scenes with incredible artists and craftspeople to discover how you can become a skilled creator. Andrea Muhlbauer and her talented guests answer the tough questions you’ll face as you learn about creating with quality and how to star

Taking up a new art form or even a new side project can be intimidating. And switching careers? Terrifying! But as Billy shows us, it is definitely NOT impossible. And it may be exactly what you need. Billy is an irish dancer turned filmmaker who never let himself stay stagnant. On this episode, he shares his rocky journey from touring with Riverdance to shooting a reality TV show, the challenge of discovering what he wanted to do with his life when nothing seemed to fit, and his best advice for how to make a career switch WORK. Learn more about Billy's background at amchoreography.com Follow Andrea on Instagram and check out the latest blogs, vlogs, and videos on Facebook or at amchoreography.com Dance Like Everyone’s Watching (DLEW) is the show that drops the veil on art and creativity. Go behind the scenes with incredible artists and craftspeople to discover how you can become a skilled creator. Andrea Muhlbauer and her talented guests answer the tough questions you’ll face as you learn about creating with

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Norway-based dance artist Lisa Colette Bysheim. How do you find your personal style? How do you know what kind of work you’d like to create? Lisa has one answer: be curious. Join us on this episode as Lisa dives into finding your style, switching your focus, dealing with mistakes, and continually learning. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into creating with purpose. Andrea and her amazing guests take you behind the scenes into the world of creating and producing art of all disciplines.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Denver-based dance artist Tara Rynders. Tara is not only a creator of immersive performances, but she is also a registered nurse. Through her work as a nurse, Tara has cultivated her ability to be present with and connect with people, and she uses that skill in the incredibly unique work that she creates. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into creating with purpose. Andrea and her amazing guests take you behind the scenes into the world of creating and producing art of all disciplines.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Scott Doherty of Rockin’ Road to Dublin. Rockin’ Road to Dublin is on its way across the pond, and Scott shares with us the journey of taking a show international. Scott has some amazing advice for young artists starting on their creative journey, including his best advice for making sure that your project gets completed. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Sarah Poekert, Artist in Residence at Space Clarence Mews in London and Artistic Director of charity Thrive Youth Dance Company. Sarah is taking her time as an Artist in Residence to re-examine her creative process and find new ways of creating. Between working within a community, discovering different forms of collaboration, and recognizing how your environment affects your creativity, Sarah has a TON of information to share on creative processes. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Mike Kirsch of Broadway Donation. In addition to being the founder and artistic director for Broadway Donation, Mike also directs, choreographs, and produces all kinds of productions and films. Join us on this episode to hear how Mike approaches the myriad of different types of work he creates. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Christine Maxwell of National Water Dance Project and South Miami Community Middle School.‘Activism’ is a loaded word - especially in the arts. But Christine believes that true activism isn’t the negative image that is often associated with the word. Join us on this episode to hear how Christine approaches activism in dance by introducing new ideas to an audience. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Alex Crozier, Seattle-based independent artist. With the endless possibilities that can develop from any creative project, making decisions is often one of the hardest things an artist has to do. Join us on this episode to hear Alex’s decision-making process, along with why being well-spoken is so important, and how to take care of your body. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Lauren Beale of Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, The University of Colorado Boulder, and Eunice Embodiment. Collaboration is an art form of its own, and doing it well takes a lot of practice (and a lot of patience). Even though collaboration can be difficult, it’s still one of Lauren’s favorite ways to work, and one of her favorite skills to teach students. Join us on this episode to discover the beauty of collaboration for all ages and artistic abilities. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Jennifer Golonka of Luminary Dance Project and Arts Connection. Dance and art can teach a person so many valuable lessons. From working hard to taking corrections to even mastering the English language, Jennifer has discovered that the scope of what a person can learn by working like an artist is nearly infinite. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.  

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Britney Stevenson of Keata’s Performing Arts Studio and Inspire National Dance Competition. Being a dance teacher is so much more than just teaching dance - and it requires just as much passion as performing or choreographing. If you’re looking for a way to leave your mark as an artist, Britney has found one of the best ways to do it. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.

On this episode of DLEW, I talk with Patrick Mueller of Control Group Productions. Patrick is an immersive theatre artist, and he's researching, developing, and creating new ways of creating a relationship with the audience. From installations to walking tours, staged work, and dance film, Patrick has insight on just about any way you can think to meet your audience. Dance Like Everyone’s Watching with Andrea Muhlbauer is the show that brings you inspiration and insight into the world of dance and choreography. Andrea and her amazing guests, today’s top dance artists, bring you behind the scenes into the world of creating dance.