63 - Justin Corbo: Building Your Dream Dance Career Through Social Media

Episode Summary:

Justin Corbo, a professional dancer, choreographer, content creator, and videographer. With over 3 million followers and 1 billion views across his social media platforms, Justin shares his journey from competitive figure skating in Montreal to becoming one of the most sought-after influencers and creatives in the dance industry.

Justin reveals how he transitioned into dance and, later, videography, learning everything through trial and error, including mastering tools like Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. He discusses the importance of consistency and networking, which played a pivotal role in securing his O-1 visa and making valuable connections with mentors and industry professionals. Justin also opens up about his experience of building an online presence and how content creation led to brand collaborations with major companies like Disney and Coca-Cola.

The conversation dives into social media strategies, such as the importance of finding a niche, using the right tools for editing, and mastering timing for peak engagement. Justin emphasizes how dancers today have an opportunity to create their own brand and secure lucrative partnerships through platforms like TikTok and Instagram.

This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes insights into what it takes to build a successful career as a dancer and content creator in today’s digital world. Tune in to learn more about Justin's journey and how you can apply these lessons to your own dance career.

Show Notes:

• (2:30) Introduction to Justin Corbo and his background

• (6:00) From figure skating to dance: Justin’s early years in Montreal

• (10:30) The transition from dance to videography and social media

• (14:15) Networking and making connections to secure the O-1 visa

• (18:00) Building a strong social media presence and brand collaborations

• (24:00) Social media tips: Niche, consistency, and engagement strategies

• (29:00) Behind the scenes of creating content: Tools, editing, and filming

• (35:00) How to handle brand deals and negotiating pay rates for content creators

• (40:00) The future of content creation in the dance industry

• (45:00) Final thoughts on building your dream dance career through social media

Biography:

Justin Corbo is a well known professional dancer/choreographer/content creator. His passion for videography sets him aside as being LA's most known social media videographer. He has the ability to create unique and vibrant content that goes viral.

 His goal is to inspire and drive attention to what matters in life. Dance and traveling have been a huge part of his success and will continue to do what he loves.

Connect on Social Media:

https://www.instagram.com/justin.corbo

https://www.facebook.com/juscorbo