Dance As A Life Compass - With Emmy Nominated Choreographer Jennifer Hamilton

A lot of creative careers look linear from the outside. Jennifer Hamilton’s story is way more useful: learn fast, earn trust, pivot when the path stops fitting, and keep your heart in the work. Jennifer is an Emmy-nominated choreographer (Apple TV+’s Physical) with decades in film and television, and she joins me for an honest conversation about what actually builds longevity in dance and entertainment.We talk about confidence that comes from being thrown into big rooms before you feel ready, and why kindness is not the opposite of high standards. Jennifer shares how she works with actors who feel vulnerable in movement, how she builds trust quickly, and why “telling a story” matters even if the choreography is simple. If you’re a dancer aiming for professional jobs, you’ll hear exactly what she looks for in auditions and classes: presence, intention, and the ability to connect the steps to something real.We also go beyond the industry. We get into motherhood, work life balance, the mental load many women carry, and the small practices that keep us grounded. Jennifer tells us about her new offering, The Room LA, designed for non-dancers who want movement as release, therapy and fun. If you’ve been wrestling with identity, you’ll love the line that keeps echoing for both of us: how do we stay a verb and not become a noun?Jennifer is the founder and artistic director of The Floor Dance Academy in Los Angeles. You can learn more about her studio here:thefloordanceacademy.com@thefloordancelaTo inquire about booking an event with The Room LA you can email: [email protected] with Jen on IG here:https://www.instagram.com/jhamla?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==Thank you so much for being here! If you are enjoying the show, it would mean so much if you please follow Essence Embodied, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a rating and review! Thank you!You can keep up with Tyne on instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/tynestecklein?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr View her website here:https://tynesteckleinartdesigns.com/Join Tyne's email list here: https://shy-band-100.myflodesk.com/mrxyszsu5hI'd like to say a massive thank you to my editor and dear friend, Nikki Dalonzo, for supporting me on this journey!