Meet Shirlene! Listen in on her journey as a dancer and how the unexpected continues to surprise her. Shirlene wants to use her experience and successes to be a testimony for this generation worldwide. Being a woman of God and leader in the entertainment industry, she hopes to use the gifts God has given her to inspire, motivate, and build other great leaders to step into destiny.  --- SHIRLENE QUIGLEY WAS BORN AND RAISED IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, AND IS BEST KNOWN FOR HER WORK AS A PROFESSIONAL DANCER AND INTERNATIONAL HEELS INSTRUCTOR. SHIRLENE'S DANCE CAREER BEGAN AT 18 YEARS OLD, W ..read more

In this episode, Fred Vassallo shares passionately and profoundly about the power of movement. Recorded during our GDN event in Los Angeles, Fred speaks about personal experience and testimonies around dance and spirituality.  --- Fred is a Choreographer, Director, Writer, Dance Educator and speaker specialising in Hip Hop Dance, with over 20 years of professional experience. Fred fuses his love and training of original Urban Dance styles with his background in Movement Therapy. He has been an avid partner of schools, dance studios, ministries and learning institutions, developing progra ..read more

In this episode, Jessica Richens, second runner up in Season 11s SYTYCD, shares how her passion and diligence for excellent training launched her to where she is today. She inspires young people to train hard and use their technique in all opportunities that come their way.  --- Jessica Richens’ lifelong love for dance began at age three during her early training. She studied many styles including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, ballet, hip hop, musical theater, and tap. During this time, she had numerous performance, competition, and convention opportunities and held many titles for these a ..read more

Welcome to the Global Dance Network podcast. We invite you to join the conversation with artists who are passionate about inspiring and equipping you for whatever sphere you find yourself in.  In this introductory episode, you will hear about the heart and vision behind Global Dance Network and meet the founder Carolin Smolek.  --- We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others.  To find out more visit: www.globaldancenetwork.com  Instagram: @globaldancenetwork Facebook: @globaldancenetwork  ..read more

From tour life, battling insecurity and fear to finding joy within the art form of dance, Carley Ballett is sure to help and encourage right where you're at in your own journey.  --- Carley started dancing at the age of 3 at a competitive dance studio in Michigan. Here, she trained and competed in various styles of dance such as ballet, tap, hip hop, acro, lyrical, jazz, and contemporary. Carley started assisting at the age of 12 and teaching/choreographing herself at 17 years old. After graduating high school, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her career as a dancer. Carley signed wit ..read more

In this episode, Jerron Herman shares his story of defying the odds. Born with cerebral palsy, he was told he would never be able to walk, eat or live on his own. Fast forward to now being a strong advocate for disabled athletes and performers, Jerron speaks of his experiences, dreams and hope for the future.  --- Jerron Herman is an interdisciplinary artist creating through dance, text, and visual storytelling. He's based in New York City.  Jerron was born and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area where he began his career pursuing performance and playwriting. In 2009 he moved to N ..read more

Michelle Leaney, a pioneer of dance and the arts within the Church in Australia and beyond, shares wisdom, experience and leadership from her journey with dance. Her heart to invest into the next generation is evident as she shares on victories and losses, learning curves and changes in seasons.  She currently teaches on the pastoral staff of Hillsong College, Australia and is a dear friend and mentor to Carolin Smolek.  -- To find out more visit: http://www.hillsongcollege.com We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others.  To find out more vi ..read more

Melissa Burton, founder of Impact Dance Ministries, shares on the importance of truth in our worship and how she has brought dancers from all over the world into a worshipping community.  -- Melissa Burton grew up dancing competitively and serving on the dance ministry at her church before starting Impact in September 2018. After moving to California to pursue her passion for the entertainment industry, God in His reckless love took ahold of her. It was then that Melissa was given a heart for women's dance ministry and uniting women around the world. She realised that women needed to be ..read more

This podcast is sure to inspire you beyond measure. Michelle Brogan encourages us on how to keep going, to move forward without seeing circumstance but seeing promise. Taking the mirror off ourselves and putting it on the people we're meant to touch is the key to making it about we, and not me. She speaks about how she has built a unified team around her that is changing the face of dance through Epicenter for the Arts along with Dance Revolution national tour and Ingredients Dance Company.  --- Michelle is the founder and director of the Epicenter for the Arts along with Dance Revoluti ..read more

Listen in as Sheena Groat, Co-Founder of GDN, interviews Carolin, Founder of GDN, on the topic of faith and stepping into the God-dream over our lives. Hear all about where the journey of GDN began, how to stay faithful in pursuit of the vision and why everyONE truly matters. Be inspired to take action in your day-to-day living, as well as your dance, and go after all God has placed before you.  --  We would love for you to subscribe to our podcast and share it with others.  To find out more visit: https://globaldancenetwork.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.c ..read more