TheatreArtLife’s Podcast Dance Playlist

Episode 6 – Producing a show with Matthew Jessner

Creative Producer and Artistic Director Matthew Jessner joins us to talk all things Production. Matthew Jessner is an Artistic Director and a Creative Producer with an extensive performance background.He has experience in both theatrical and corporate productions from concept to delivery. He has worked managing artists, singers, actors, dancers, elite performance athletes and has experience hiring, developing and managing high level operations teams.

Episode 30 – Guest host Justin Mabardi with dancer Nova Bergeron

In this special episode, TheatreArtLife contributor Justin Mabardi is our guest host speaking with Nova Bergeron. Justin Mabardi is a creative producer and multi-camera director with significant experience in the production and development of live shows & live shows for television. He has associate directed on Broadway, on music world tours and for filmed concerts. He also has fifteen years of experience stage managing shows and events of every scale in twenty countries. He studied at the University of California, Santa Barbara and lives in New York City.

Episode 45 – Dance and Circus with Martin Frenette

In this episode, we are joined by dancer and circus performer, Martin Frenette. Martin has performed around the world for the last decade as a dancer, aerialist, choreographer, artistic consultant and director. He splits his time between Europe and North America, and is passionate about creating both on and off stage. Martin is a contributor at TheatreArtLife, and you can read his articles at https://www.theatreartlife.com/contributor/martin-frenette/

Episode 55 – Dance and competitions with Jill Wolins

In this episode, we are joined by Jill Wolins, talking all about the world of dance. Jill started her career early, competing from the age of 9 before undertaking her studies and graduating as a dance major. Jill began working at Disney Orlando, spent 10 years as a New York Radio City Rockette, dancing on Broadway and undertaking national tours, as well as performing in TV and film, and teaching around the world. Jill is an accomplished author, and we are pleased to have her on the TheatreArtLife contributor team.

Episode 67 – Trapeze and aerial choreography with Melissa Colello

In this episode, we are joined by Melissa Colello talking all things trapeze and aerial choreography. Melissa is well-known for her dance/trapeze act, and has toured as an aerialist for many circus and entertainment companies and she has also choreographed all around the world, accumulating over 25 years experience. She talks to us all about her fascinating career.

Episode 68 – Dance on Broadway with Robin Masella and Marc Heitzman

In this episode we are joined by Robin Masella and Marc Heitzman talking all things dance on Broadway. Robin is a Broadway performer who was born and raised in New York. She has regularly performed across the country in national tours as well as on Broadway, and has also held the roles of associate director and associate choreographer and has also choreographed for various stage and TV productions.

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