Lauren Ritchie, Mental Skills at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
5M ago
This is the last faculty Faculty Feature with The Moment Dance convention and we will be hearing from our show creator, Lauren Ritchie, as she is the Mental Skills Educator for dancers, teacher and parents at The Moment. Lauren shares her expertise on confidence, comparison, growth mindset, and the power of self talk as we pursue artistic and athletic growth.    Lauren Ritchie (MEd, BA, ESFCC) is an established mental skills educator, dance teacher, and choreographer. Her areas of interest and expertise include sports and performance mental training, as well as the intersection of we ..read more
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#169 Marguerite Derricks a Legend at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
6M ago
A true legend! MARGUERITE DERRICKS is one of dance’s most highly recognized and respected working choreographers. She is the first and only choreographer to have received three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Choreography, and is also the recipient of five MTV Movie Awards for Best Dance Sequence.   Marguerite’s television credits include THE MARVELOUS MRS. MAISEL, Netflix’s GLOW, the revival of GILMORE GIRLS, ​and film  blockbusters films like  the AUSTIN POWERS franchise, CHARLIE'S ANGELS, TROPIC THUNDER, MR. AND MRS. SMITH, 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU, LITTLE MISS ..read more
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#167 Liana Blackburn, Empowerment through Movement at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
7M ago
She is back for Round 3!  Liana believes that art is expressing one's self and their perspective honestly and vulnerably. That genuine expression permeates all aspects of her life and the connections she makes with others. As far as her career, Liana has been training dance since she was three, and choreographing, teaching, and dancing her way all over the world for the last 15 years working on TV and film such as Jane The Virgin, Dancing With The Stars, The Voice, So You Think You Can Dance, Target, The Greatest Showman LIVE Commercial, Footloose, Seventeen Again, Happy Feet 2, as well a ..read more
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#166 Casy Gonzalez, Ballet & Pilates Educator at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
7M ago
Casey Gonzalez, an Arizona native, has always had a passion for movement. She graduated from The Ailey School Certificate program in 2012 and followed up with achieving a B.S. in Healthy Lifestyles and Coaching From Arizona State University, a classical comprehensive Pilates Certification and both GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Teacher Training certifications by 2017. Her dance career has bridged the gap between the commercial and concert worlds. She has worked with choreographers such as Mandy Moore and Andrew Winghart, for brands like Master Card, Smirnoff, and Disney and performed on stages ac ..read more
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#165 Teddy Forance, CLI Director, Contemporary creator at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
7M ago
Teddy Forance is a dancer, teacher, choreographer & entrepreneur in the dance industry. He has performed with Madonna, Janet Jackson, PINK, Usher, Lady Gaga, Florence & The Machine, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Kylie Minogue & Cirque Du Soleil. He has danced on the Oscars, Emmy's, AMA's, Billboard Awards, Britt Awards, Dancing With The Stars, ELLEN, & Good Morning America. He has choreographed on SYTYCD, an Apple commercial & set work on Hubbard street dance company. Teddy is a Co-Founder of CLI Studios & the director of the CLI Conservatory where dancers from all ..read more
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#164 Julia Pearson, Tiny Tot Teacher Extraordinaire, Adaptive Dance and Ballet Book Author at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
7M ago
Julia Pearson has been a dance instructor for the past 23 years, specializing in teaching children ages 2-12yrs in ballet, tap, and jazz. Ms. Julia has been a resident instructor at Danceology in San Diego, winner of 2022 Studio of the Year (The Dance Awards). She has coached & taught competitive dancers for the last two decades including national title winners, award-winning mini groups, and tik tok sensations. Ms. Julia has played an instrumental role in developing a student Mentorship program, tots classes, diva division, dance camps, and more specifically at her home studio, Danceology ..read more
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Blake Stanley, Structural Technique & Anatomy at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
8M ago
Blake Stanley is an internationally recognized educator, coach, and choreographer. He is a past mentee of contemporary dance legend Mia Michaels, and has spearheaded his own training method, Blake Stanley Techniques.   He received his formal education from many studios & educators across the USA, with most notable having been a full-scholarship student at the Indiana Ballet Conservatory. He consistently trained with industry leading choreographers and educational leaders, eventually transitioning into more professional studies ranging from anatomy and physiology, to myofascial pain re ..read more
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#162 Eddie “Neptune” Eskridge - Hip Hop at The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
8M ago
Known for his signature smile and captivating dance moves, So You Think You Can Dance Season 12 fan favorite, Neptune, is a multi talented superstar! His fans highlight his ground breaking performances and charming personality. Neptune specializes in Freestyle (i.e. Krump & Popping) and Hip Hop. With no formal training, he surprised America and conquered every genre of dance thrown his way, including Contemporary, Broadway, Bollywood, Jazz etc., which secured his spot in the top 8. After SYTYCD, his career continued to soar as he gained a reputation for being the dancer who does it all! He ..read more
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#161 Kim Mcswain, KM Agency & Creator of The Moment
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
8M ago
Kim began training as a dancer at three years old. From the very start, she loved every second of dance. By age eight, she was training in ballet 30 hours a week, and at 12 years old she received 3rd in the nation at a National Tap Event sponsored by tap industry legend Gregory Hines. Mr. Hines was so impressed with Kim that he traveled to her studio in Dallas to give her a private lesson. At 24 years old, Kim moved to L.A., where she quickly achieved success, booking jobs with celebrities such as Britney Spears, N’Sync and Michael Jackson, among many others. As well as working in films with s ..read more
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#160 Lauren Ritchie. Season 5 Finale. Words from the heart.
The Dance Podcast
by Lauren Ritchie
3y ago
It has been another incredible season! In this episode, Lauren shares the words she needs to hear, a takeaway from 2020, and true facts about rest, recovery, high performance and pivots.    Lauren Ritchie Mental Performance and Mindset Educator, MEd, BA, ESFCC.   As a human, you can train three things: your mind, your body, and your craft. Lauren Ritchie has been studying, researching, and educating dancers and teachers on the physical, emotional and mental intricacies of dance. Recognizing the lack of mental skills training in dance, Lauren has cre ..read more
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