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5/26/2021 0 Comments

S4E5: Living life with a Dance Mom with Arlene Banares

In this very special episode Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with the matriarch of their family, Arlene Banares and have a heart to heart discussion about living life with the ultimate Dance Mom.  The hosts talk about how Arlene cultivated dance in their lives and each shares their first memory with Arlene and dance.   Arlene talks about how her dreams of becoming a hula dancer were shattered, but how she overcame the disappointment. Michelle talks candidly about growing up with a dance mom and living with the strictest critic and each of the siblings try to get their mom’s vote for favorite child.  We share our gratitude with Arlene for helping us create such a special space at our studio, The BOX and Arlene shares what it was like to volunteer all of her freetime to help out.  Arlene shares how she really felt about us opening our studio.  We wrap the episodes with a fun round of rapid fire and try to trick our mom into telling us who her favorite child is. 
In this episode, we explore: 
00:28        Introduction 
04:39        Saturday morning Soul Train
12:31         Strictest Critic
25:11         Creating a special space 
30:09        “God Bless it! I missed it!”
31:42        Starting a business is no joke    
44:39        Advice from a mother to a dancer    
47:39        Closing Remarks

Special thanks to: 

-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

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Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749

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5/19/2021 0 Comments

S4E4: The Power of saying No with Devin, Dylan, and Michelle

In today’s episode Devin & Michelle have a special announcement about the podcast.  Dylan Banares joins us in today’s discussion and we talk in depth about reflecting on the importance of mind, body, and soul wellness; suffering from burnout; and allowing ourselves the space to say no.  We talk openly and candidly about our dynamic as siblings, co-hosts, and reminisce about our year in podcasting.  The podcast takes a turn when Devin, Dylan and Michelle get into the competitive spirit and pitch their ideas for reality dance shows.  Please call us for the rights to our show ideas, Netflix. We wrap the episode with Michelle’s most expensive fast food meal, she reveals a secret she discovered after being married for nearly 13 years, and the siblings share their experience with being vetted for a real reality show. 
In this episode, we explore: 
00:30        Introduction & Special Announcement!
04:30    
    Next level confidence    

06:07    
    A unique family dynamic

09:06    
    The transition

12:21    
    That’s my dog, Max

24:20     
    Our reality dance show pitches

31:13    
    Michelle’s struggles 

49:42    
    Our reality show audition

52:45    
    Closing Remarks



Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 


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Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749
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5/12/2021 0 Comments

S4E3: Developing a Creator Skill-set with Kevin Nierva

In today’s episode we sit down with San Diego based dancer, Kevin Nierva. We jump right in and talk about Kevin’s presence in the San Diego dance community and Kevin clears the air about being called “KJ” vs. “Kevin”.  Kevin reveals his motivation behind dance and finding support among a family of artists and creatives. Kevin pays homage to his brother and shares his favorite moments in his career while paving the way for a new wave of All-Male.  As Kevin reflects on his dance career, we take a walk down memory lane and he gives us insight into the balance between being dance competitors and friends. Kevin speaks candidly about how the pandemic has affected his dance career and the toll it has taken on his mental health.  We talk with Kevin about the differences between dance in Southern and Northern California and bridging the two together.  We ask Kevin to give his insight on how the dance community in South Bay can benefit from Northern California dancers and vice versa. We engage in a fun round of Rapid Fire with Kevin and he shares his intrigue for watching cooking videos. We talk about what Kevin envisions for his career in the next several years and we wrap the episode with his opinion on what’s good in the dance community.  

In this episode, we explore: 

00:29        Introduction
04:24         The start of Kevin’s dance career    
07:01        Paving the way for All-Male
13:30        Dancing during a pandemic    
17:08        The differences in Northern & Southern Cali dance
35:29        Rapid Fire
42:42        Kevin, the Chef? 
45:36        What’s next for Kevin Nierva?
49:39        What’s good in the dance community?
52:50        Closing remarks

This episode’s guest: 

Follow Kevin Nierva on Instagram  
Bachelor- Choreography by Kevin Nierva
You- Choreography by Kevin Nierva
Freestyle (Jan. 27, 2020)- Kevin Nierva

Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

Music by Sam Stan - Das Boo - https://thmatc.co/?l=997FC418
Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749

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5/5/2021 0 Comments

S4E2: what would you do For your passion with jacobie & joshua bluhm

In today’s episode we sit down with brothers, Jacobie and Joshua Bluhm.  Each one well accomplished dancers in their own right, but together create a dynamic and energetic duo. We kick off the episode with the correct pronunciation of Bluhm and Michelle gets gold stars.  The brothers talk to us about their individual dance journeys and how they eventually melded together.  They share their unbreakable bond of being brothers, best friends, and dancing together. We get an in depth and candid perspective on their dance camp experience and getting a voicemail that changed the path for Jacobie’s dance journey in the best way.  Joshua then shares his dance journey and shares his thoughts on working with Disney’s Raven Simone.  We have a serendipitous moment during the episode when we realize that we were at the same Showstoppers Dance Competition in 2016.  The brothers share how the pandemic has affected their team and rehearsals.  We challenge the brothers to describe each others’ dance styles and we have one of the funnest Rapid Fire rounds this season! The brothers reveal a fun fact about their grandfather and Motown and like with most of our previous guests, we talk Anime!  We wrap the episode with Jacobie and Joshua’s views on what’s good in the dance community. ​
In this episode, we explore: 
00:30        Introduction
02:55        How do you pronounce Bluhm?        
04:36        Gold star system
05:18        The Bluhm brothers’ dance journeys
13:15        Brothers and best friends
20:02        The dance camp experience
28:42        A life changing voicemail
32:47        The Johnsonville Sausage Commercial
44:33        Showstoppers Dance Competition: We were there at the same time?!
1:05:01     Project Minor and the impact of the pandemic
1:15:55     Describing each others’ dance styles
1:20:44     Rapid Fire
1:31:56     Anime! 
1:38:29     What’s good in the dance community?
1:51: 20    Closing remarks
​
This episode’s guest: 
Follow Project Minor on Instagram
If You Do - Josh 
Oh Okay - Bluhm Bros
Play Fight 

​Special thanks to: 
-Jane Banares for creating our Co-Lab Podcast artwork 

Music by Sam Stan - Das Boo - https://thmatc.co/?l=997FC418
Music by SkeetOnTheBeat - Late Night - https://thmatc.co/?l=E76B5749

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