"I did have to learn to stop asking for permission."
Chi Chi shares how when Kane when Kane was a baby it worked best for both Kane and Chi Chi that he went to work with her (1:04), a chat of how your energy allows for flow and adaptability in our lives (4:49), how you make decisions and not asking for permission (8:53).
Hosts: Cherice Barton and Shelly Hutchinson
Guest: Charlene “Chi-Chi” Smith
Producer: Jessica O’Keefe, Breatheasy Productions
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In this episode, Chi-Chi shares about
Hailing from the South Bronx, Chi-Chi’s roots in funk, soul, hip-hop, and Latin music have shaped her dynamic career. She has worked with top choreographers in the industry performing alongside legends such as Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, and Mary J. Blige.
Her choreography credits span major brands, hit TV shows like The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Broadway. Up next, she’s set to portray Damita Jo Freeman in Hippest Trip—The Soul Train Musical.
A dedicated dance educator, Chi-Chi teaches at Pace and Rutgers University, bringing her signature Groove Theory to the next generation—all while being a devoted mom to her SONshine, Kane.
BIO
Hailing from the South Bronx, Chi-Chi’s roots in funk, soul, hip-hop, and Latin music have shaped her dynamic career. A Rutgers graduate, she’s worked with top choreographers like Hi Hat, Fatima Robinson, and Rich & Tone, performing alongside legends such as Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Janelle Monáe, and Mary J. Blige.
Her choreography credits span major brands like Crest and Xfinity, hit TV shows like Younger and The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, and Broadway, where she debuted in Holler If Ya Hear Me. Up next, she’s set to portray Damita Jo Freeman in Hippest Trip—The Soul Train Musical.
A dedicated dance educator, Chi-Chi teaches at Pace and Rutgers University, bringing her signature Groove Theory to the next generation—all while being a devoted mom to her SONshine, Kane.
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