Hey, Dancer!
Welcome to Hey, Dancer! - hosted by Miller Daurey, a former pro teen dancer (Paula Abdul, Joffrey) returning to training 3 decades later. Having established a thriving online dance community, Miller is excited to bring his unique perspective into the podcast sphere - with 2 weekly episodes! One explores the evolution of dance — from classes to the industry - delving into personal stories, artistry, healing and more. The other, The Rest of the Story, uncovers untold histories of dance legends! Perfect for anyone seeking to reignite their creative spark. Follow and explore all things dance!
Episodes
Donna McKechnie didn’t just dance in Broadway’s greatest shows — she helped build them.
Promises, Promises. Company. A Chorus Line.
Her artistry and emotional intelligence defined a generation of musical theatre.
But this episode isn’t just about the roles that made her famous — it’s about everything that led there:
a Michigan childhood spent dancing in borrowed ...
Derek Hough: Redefining What a Dance Star Can Be in the 21st Century | The Rest of the Story | Ep 36
Derek Hough is one of the most recognizable dancers of the 21st century — six-time Dancing with the Stars champion, Emmy-winning (and record-breaking) choreographer, World of Dance judge, and Las Vegas headliner.
But his story didn’t start under spotlights.
It began in a Utah kitchen — a restless kid who couldn’t sit still, whose mother dragged him into a dance class kicking and screaming.
...Eleanor Powell starred in some of MGM’s most dazzling musicals, like Broadway Melody of 1936, Born to Dance, Rosalie, Honolulu, and Broadway Melody of 1940 — where she matched Fred Astaire step for step in the legendary ‘Begin the Beguine.’
Dubbed the Queen of Tap, Gene Kelly called her the best dancer ever put on film. Critics hailed her “eloquent feet.” And yet, at the height of her fame, she stunned H...
Ben Vereen is widely considered one of the greatest modern showmen — a true song-and-dance force.
But behind the fame is a dance story that’s never been fully told. From gospel quartets and Brooklyn dance studios to the moment Bob Fosse took a chance on him — and kept returning, again and again — this episode uncovers how Vereen’s artistry was built long before the spotlight.
He stole the s...
Suzanne Charny’s dance journey was anything but ordinary. From a childhood training path that veered far from the usual ballet–tap–jazz pipeline, to being personally chosen by Bob Fosse to lead Sweet Charity’s “Rich Man’s Frug” on film, her story is one of singular talent meeting the right moment.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, you’ll hear how her unique training an...
Russ Tamblyn: Acrobat Who Rewrote Dance in Iconic Hollywood Musicals | The Rest of the Story | Ep 32
Russ Tamblyn flipped, tumbled, and changed the movie musical forever.
From a daredevil kid climbing telephone poles, to winning tumbling championships, to early tap training and a stage break with Lloyd Bridges — his path snowballed fast.
Soon he was thrown into the barn-raising of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers — even though he wasn’t supposed to dance at all. He was choreographed by Herm...
Joan McCracken turned a bit part in Oklahoma! into overnight stardom — her pratfall in the chorus made her Broadway’s “girl who falls down,” and it caught Hollywood’s attention, leading to starring roles in movie musicals like MGM’s Good News and Hollywood Canteen.
Matt Mattox was everywhere — from partnering Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes to stealing the show in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. Choreographers like Jack Cole, Michael Kidd, and Eugene Loring singled him out. Broadway welcomed him. And yet… his biggest legacy wasn’t onstage or onscreen.
Trained in tap, ballet, jazz, and acrobatics, Mattox fused it all into a codified jazz technique that r...
Barrie Chase danced beside Fred Astaire — hand-picked by the legend himself for his groundbreaking television specials.
She stole scenes in White Christmas with a single line and redefined cool in cult classics like It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World.
So why isn’t Barrie Chase a household name?
In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we uncover the r...
Gene Nelson starred (and danced!) in iconic films like Lullaby of Broadway, Tea for Two, and Oklahoma!. He was once hailed as the next Fred Astaire or Gene Kelly, yet his name is often left out of the conversation about the dance greats.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we trace Gene’s journey from a Seattle-born acrobat to a Hollywood triple threat — a dancer, actor,...
Julie Newmar became iconic as Catwoman in the original Batman TV series — but long before the catsuit, she was a trained dancer under Jack Cole (the father of theatrical jazz), performing in Technicolor musicals and stealing the spotlight on Broadway.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the Hey, Dancer! podcast, we uncover her dance roots:
– Ballet at five
– Spanish dance with Rita ...
Gregory Hines was a child tap dance star at the Apollo by six. Danced on Broadway by seven. And grew up touring the world with his brother Maurice.
But just when it looked like he had it all —
he stepped away.
And when he returned…
he didn’t just dance.
He changed the form itself.
He called it Improvography:
tap that swung, breathed, and broke the m...
Paula Abdul choreographed for Janet Jackson, redefined the Laker Girls, sold over 60 million records, and paid tribute to Gene Kelly with a Grammy-winning video that made animation dance.
But behind all the fame was something deeper:
She was born three months premature with hip dysplasia and a crushed windpipe — dance seemed out of the question.
Instead, she cleaned studio flo...
Tommy Rall could do it all — tap, jazz, ballet, acrobatics — each with technical precision, power, and a musicality that lit up the screen.
Gene Kelly once called him “the best all-around dancer.”
Bob Fosse choreographed for him.
Jerome Robbins hand-picked him for his premiere ballets.
So why isn’t his name mentioned in the same breath as theirs?
Fr...
What happens when dancers speak up for what’s right — and it actually works?
After releasing an episode on the legendary choreographer Michael Peters (for my The Rest of the Story series), I stumbled across something that stopped me cold: a global dance event celebrating Thriller Read more
Juliet Prowse danced with Elvis. Stole scenes from Sinatra. And, for a time, was introduced as the most famous dancer in the world.
But how did she go from South African ballet student… to global dance sensation and reigning queen of Las Vegas?
In this episode of The Rest of the Story on the <...
Before he revolutionized music video choreography, Michael Peters was a restless kid from Brooklyn, bouncing between gigs, trying to fit into the mold — and ultimately creating his own.
From disco stages and Broadway flops to pop culture milestones (Michael Jackson and beyond!), this episode traces the full arc of his artistic evolution.
And in the outro, I’ll share a glimpse behind the sc...
Carol Haney wasn’t just a dancer — she was the engine behind the scenes.
Before Bob Fosse found his style, before Gene Kelly dazzled in Singin’ in the Rain, before Jack Cole set the standard for theatrical jazz… Carol Haney was there. Assisting, dancing, innovating.
She spent years in the chorus, often uncredited, helping shape the golden age of movie musicals.
The Pajama Game...
Are dancers athletes? It’s a question that’s everywhere now — but back in the 1950s, Gene Kelly already had a very specific answer. In this episode, we dig into a rare piece of dance history where Kelly draws a surprising line between dancers and athletes. His language is careful, intentional, and honestly… both shocking & illuminating. What he says — and what he doesn’t say — might change the way you see movement alt...
Toni Basil was a Go-Go icon in the ‘60s. A street-dance pioneer in the ‘70s with The Lockers. And by that same decade, she was choreographing for Tina Turner and Bette Midler — shaping the stage presence of music legends before MTV even launched.
Oh — and she’s also the force behind “Mickey,” one of the most iconic pop hits (and videos) of the ‘80s.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story,...
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