EPISODE · Dec 22, 2023 · 1H 13M
Angela DeStasio Llanio
from The Story Project · host Jessica Altchiler
Angela DeStasio Llanio is a dance teacher and choreographer, who was previously an NBA dancer for the Philadelphia 76ers. Angela's story is one of resilience, love, and passion. In today’s episode, Angela shares the challenges of being a dancer with Cystic Fibrosis and what her day to day life looks like, the positive takeaways from her college experience in addition to what didn’t serve her, and why the NBA was a great option for her until the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explains her teaching philosophy and the impact she wants to make, the unexpected opportunities that came from sharing her story and advice on TikTok, and her passionate plea to dance while you can. Follow along on Angela’s journey: TikTok & Instagram – @angdestasio Transcript available on our website!
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Angela DeStasio Llanio is a dance teacher and choreographer, who was previously an NBA dancer for the Philadelphia 76ers. Angela's story is one of resilience, love, and passion. In today’s episode, Angela shares the challenges of being a dancer with Cystic Fibrosis and what her day to day life looks like, the positive takeaways from her college experience in addition to what didn’t serve her, and why the NBA was a great option for her until the COVID-19 pandemic. She also explains her teaching philosophy and the impact she wants to make, the unexpected opportunities that came from sharing her story and advice on TikTok, and her passionate plea to dance while you can. Follow along on Angela’s journey: TikTok & Instagram – @angdestasio Transcript available on our website!
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