Dancing Around the World: A Life on Stage with Legend Joanne Ansell

Get ready to join the fray! In this very special episode, Fraser sits down with a true legend of the stage - who also happens to be his Nana! Joanne Ansell (or Nana Jo) has been a powerhouse in the dance world since she was just 16 years old. 💃✨From starring in iconic musicals like West Side Story and Annie Get Your Gun to dancing on the massive TV hit Bandstand, Joanne has seen it all. She’s won the prestigious Australian MO Award multiple times and has spent her life traveling the globe as a dancer, choreographer and teacher. 🌏👯‍♂️In this episode, you’ll discover:The "Big Break": What it was like to be 17 and working two of the biggest professional jobs in Sydney at the same time. The Secret of the "Swing": How professional dancers have to learn multiple roles at once in case of an emergency. Overcoming "Blackouts": Nana Jo’s pro-tips on how to improvise and stay cool when you forget your steps on stage. Becoming an All-Rounder: Why learning tap, jazz, singing, and ballet is the key to getting an agent and landing a job on a cruise ship or in a musical. Whether you’re a dancer, an actor, or just love a great story about following your dreams, Joanne's advice on posture, creativity, and "never giving up" is a must-listen! Don’t forget to follow the journey!📸 Instagram: @jointhefraypod⭐ Leave us a review and tell us your favorite dance style in the comments!Whether you’re into STEM, pro sports or movie making, Fraser is here to interview the experts and find out how youcan join the fray. Hit 'Follow' on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for weekly episodes that make career exploration fun and easy for the whole family!To share feedback on each episode, please leave a Commenthere on Spotify and follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jointhefraypodcastIf you’d like to get in touch with your own career story,give feedback on this episode or even request an interview, email our team at [email protected] . We’d loveto hear from you!🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES& CAREER PATHWAYS Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:[Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade.  WorkBC.ca[Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca[Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy.  SkillsReady.ca[UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take.  nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice[USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture