49| Decades of Wisdom: 20 Years with Daphne Williams

  Decades of Wisdom is my tribute to the folks that have been in this business for the long haul. I've met some incredible Studio Owners that have stayed the course, and weathered the storms. Hear their stories and be inspired with Decades of Wisdom. Today I sit down with Daphne Williams of 3-D Dance Studios as we talk about her experience over 20 years in business.    About Daphne Daphne Williams is the artistic director behind the 3-D Dance Studios (formely Daphne's Divine Dance) school. Williams has vast performing arts experience including; The National Black Theatre of Harlem, "Showtime At The Apollo" and Williams toured with Warner Brothers with David Peaston. Ms. Williams was one of four dancers asked to represent Long Island in the Huntington Arts Council's production of "From The Horses Mouth". She was the choreographer for "Platanos and Collard Greens" currently playing in Manhattan. She has worked with the award winning Long Island Voices with Mary Sharpe and the Gemini Chorale with Jerry Ulrich. She is also a member of the Long Island Dance Consortium. She has served as grant panelist for the New York State Council of the Arts Decentralization Program Suffolk County. Most recently Ms. Williams had the opportunity work with world-renowned choreographer, Rennie Harris on a film project. Williams became a professional performer while in high school living in her hometown of Detroit, Michigan as a member of the Clifford Fears Dance Theatre. Williams was a regular dancer on a local dance show in Detroit, "The Scene" and has worked for Broadway playwright the late Ron Milner's "Work or Don't Let Your Attitude Intrude". She received her BA in Telecommunications from Michigan State University and studied British Mass Media at the University of London Bedford College in London, England. 3D Dance Studio http://www.3ddancestudios.com/ IG @3d_dance_studios       Special Thanks to Dustin Ciano, Podcast Editor