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!
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,...
To celebrate hitting 100K on Instagram and 10K on YouTube, I’m doing something I’ve never done on this podcast: talking about myself. Not dance stories. Just… me.
In this very personal (and sometimes silly) episode, I’m sharing 10+ personal things about me you don’t know, like:
Geoffrey Holder was a true Renaissance man.
An iconic actor — the face of 7 Up, a Bond villain, Punjab in Annie.
An award-winning painter, director, designer, poet.
The list goes on.
But at the root of it all… was dance.
It started in Trinidad, imitating his older brother Boscoe, moving to the rhythm of drums and dreams.
He caught the eye of Agnes d...
What happens when someone asks for your combo footage… while dance class is still happening? What if your outfit throws you off before the first count of eight?
And what do you do when the studio starts filming everything — even your warm-up?
In this storytime-style episode, I’m sharing a few recent class moments that threw me off my game — and what they taught me about distraction, boundaries, and the p...
For a time, Bobby Banas was everywhere.
West Side Story. Mary Poppins. Bye Bye Birdie. One of the most prolific dancers on film — though you may not have known his name.
That changed when a 1964 TV clip of him performing “The Nitty Gritty” suddenly went viral decades later. The internet wanted to know: Who is this dancer!?
In this episode of The Rest of the Story (Hey, Dancer!...
Is acro really a legit style of dance? Or just gymnastics with music?
In this episode of Hey, Dancer!, I dive into the roots of acro dance, its rise in competitions and studio culture, and why — despite its popularity — some major dance institutions still don’t recognize it as a core genre. I also explore why I respect acro, even love it… but still can’t quite call it home.
Whether you’re t...
Vera-Ellen could do it all — tap, pointe, jazz, acrobatics, adagio — and made it look effortless.
For a time, she was one of the most celebrated dancers in Hollywood, starring alongside Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Donald O’Connor, and Danny Kaye. But today, she’s largely forgotten.
In this episode of The Rest of the Story (Hey, Dancer! podcast), we trace her extraordinary rise — from a shy, ...
What happens when a dance teacher tears apart your technique — and you’re pretty sure they’re wrong?
In this episode, I’m sharing a raw, unfiltered story from my return-to-dance journey that I’ve never told before — one that didn’t make it into my docuseries, but definitely left a mark. It’s about self-trust, feedback that doesn’t land, and the moment everything shifted.
Oh — and I’ve got a...
Hermes Pan helped define Hollywood’s Golden Age of dance — but his name is rarely mentioned.
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