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Sole Talk 17: Shate Edwards, Founder of The Working Dancer

Shate' Edwards is a choreographer, entertainment producer, and entrepreneur.  She earned a MFA in dance and served for several years as a dance professor in the DFW area.  She's the author of The Freelance Dancer's Roadmap as well as articles in several dance magazines.  In addition to her work as a choreographer, producer, and dance educator, Shate' also founded The Working Dancer to educate aspiring and early career dancers about creating sustainable careers.  

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Sole Talk 11: Keith Clark, Creator of Keith Clark Collection

Keith Clark is a long-time choreographer, instructor, and performer.  In fact, when I have the time to take classes, he's my "go to" instructor for authentic and quality instruction.  In addition to his work as a performance artist, having choreographed for Pro League dance teams and independent films, he is also a licensed massage therapist who sells natural aroma therapy products that he makes himself!  

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Sole Talk 10: Sway Buckley, Founder of The Smart Artist Institute

Sway Buckley, dancer/choreographer, entrepreneur, and business coach, joins me on Sole Talk to share her impressive performance and business journey.  Sway's dance career has taken her across the world through performance and workshop opportunities, and she also manages several thriving arts businesses.

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Sole Talk 0.5: Jojo Diggs, Founder of Diggs Deeper

Internationally known instructor and legendary Mop Top Crew member, Jojo Diggs, joins us on Sole Talk to share her inspiring story.  Hear how Jojo started dancing in her twenties, invested in herself to level up her career, and how she's giving back to the community with her worldwide 'Diggs Deeper' events. 

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