036 Johanna Sapakie: Balancing Choreography, Credit, and Creative Ambition

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Host Abbie Campbell sits down with Johanna Sapakie, an aerial acrobat, dancer, choreographer, and coach to trace her path from a Midwestern dance kid to performing with Cirque du Soleil and choreographing for Hustlers and the Super Bowl. The episode covers career pivots, the rise of specialty choreography, industry battles over credit and pay, and practical advice on balancing creative ambition with personal life. Follow Johanna on Instagram: @Johannasapakiereal Watch the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pILCn6VO_RU&list=RDpILCn6VO_RU&start_radio=1 Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/BeforetheCurtain

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