Dance conventions can be magical or a ticking time bomb, and John Corella is here to spill the tea on which is which.
This episode isn’t just a summer recap, but a real conversation about what’s happening in the dance world. John shares his experience with Velocity. He opens up about his reunion with Dance Moms alum Melissa Gisoni and what it meant to see her step into her voice after all these years. There’s also a moment with Beyonce’s “dance dad” Frank Gatson that will make you think about how much real mentorship matters in this industry.
How do we choose where to invest our time, energy, and money? Are we supporting people who build safe spaces or enabling the same toxic patterns? John asks these questions out loud and invites you to do the same.
Episode Breakdown:
00:00 Safe Space and Podcast Goals
01:14 Dance Moms Reunion with Melissa Gissone
06:07 Velocity’s Inclusivity and Accountability
09:09 Behind the Scenes of Beyonce’s Show with Frank Gatson
10:12 Calling for Safe and Accountable Dance Spaces
12:25 Why Dancers and Dance Parents Need to Take Breaks
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