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Sole Talk 19: Cici Kelley, Co-Founder of Dare Dream Dance Studio

After being trained by some of the greatest names in dance at Philadelphia’s University of the Arts, Cici Kelley has forged a career that spans all genres of dance and crosses multiple industries - from sports to advertising to entertainment and beyond. 

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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 14: Sweft Washington, First Class Solo Dancer

Sweft Washington is a first class solo dancer from Houston, TX.  He's a former Houston Comet's dancer, has taught and performed overseas, and has owned his owned dance company.  Sweft joins us on Sole Talk to discuss the lessons he's learned as a freelance dancer living in another country.  

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Sole Talk 0.7: Meoka McBride, Founder of Meoka Pilates

Meoka McBride, director of the Lamar Dance Ensemble in Houston, TX, joins me on this episode of Sole Talk to share her insightful dance career journey.  In addition to her role as a dance director, Meoka also runs a successful pilates business.

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