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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 15: Anthony Harris, Co-Founder of Dance Mogul Magazine

Anthony Harris is a dancer and instructor from New Jersey.  He grew up a troubled youth, and was able to get back on track after he found dance.  He was the member of a urban dance company that afforded him the opportunity to perform on tour, in music videos, and more.  He and his father founded Dance Mogul Magazine, which is an awesome platform they use to empower dancers.  

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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 0.7: 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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Sole Talk 0.6: Tricia Gomez, Founder of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance

Tricia Gomez, former Laker Girl, pops in to Sole Talk to discuss her successful career as a dance entrepreneur. Tricia owned a studio by age 17, and has had three other successful dance businesses since then.  In addition to breaking dance styles down to flashcards through her Dance In a Box business, Tricia also uses dance to help kids with special needs through, Rhythm Works Integrative Dance.

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