We sit down with a “triple threat” Chavia Blankenship in this episode. A truly inspirational, and hard-working dancer, choreographer and actor, Chavia has transitioned from community icon to industry professional. Chavia sits down with us for a virtual conversation about auditioning for Badgirl Rhi Rhi, dancing on a team versus actually directing the team, and the burden of always having confidence. We also reminisce on our time together at The BOX, the origins of Impulse junior dance team and coping with self doubt. Chavia shares his tips on preparing for an industry audition and hopes for change in the industry. We talk about donuts, Power Rangers, and Rick & Morty. We wrap up and talk about the best Haunted House in South Bay San Diego and share our love and eternal gratitude to Chavia for being a guiding light in our dance journey. In this episode, we explore: 00:25 Introduction 03:32 Let’s start at the very beginning 04:39 The origins of Impulse 09:07 Chavia’s experience dancing on competitive teams 09:47 Dancing on a team vs. Directing a team 11:33 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? 13:14 Having confidence is exhausting 14:59 The path to industry 15:41 Finding inspiration in Miss Jackson 17:38 Chavia and The BOX 20:34 Training as an industry dancer 21:42 Transitioning from Community to Industry 24:29 First industry audition (for Badgirl Rhi-Rhi) 29:06 Tips to prepare for an industry audition 32:13 Coping with self-doubt in an industry of confidence 35:15 Transition from dancing to acting 36:46 Chavia’s favorite gig and current projects 39:00 Changes in the industry, post pandemic 42:45 A day in the of Chavia Blankenship 43:53 Let’s talk donuts 48:56 Chavia’s obsession with Power Rangers 55:16 Rapid fire questions 57:24 Rick and Morty 1:00:00 The freedom of dance 1:01:24 What’s next for Chavia? 1:02:26 The Haunted House in South Bay SD 1:08:41 What’s good in the dance community? 1:10:43 Closing remarks This episode’s guest:
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