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The Barretender
by Dance Network
Barretender is a podcast where we chat with dancers, choreographers & dance enthusiasts from around the world of every genre, age, and level. Whether they're a professional, a hobbyist, or hung up their dancing shoes a long time ago, every dancer has a story to tell. Host Liberty Cogen dives head first into the lives of these athletes, so pull up a stool, grab a drink, & enjoy Barretender.
Episodes
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Sean Cheesman: Internationally Renowned Choreographer & Creative Director
Sean Cheesman is an internationally renowned creative director / choreographer who has worked with the world’s top entertainers including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, TLC, Vanessa Williams, Carmen Electra, Tina Turner, Queen Latifah, Cher and Britney Spears. Sean is a staple on the Canadian…
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Kathryn Burns: Choreographer of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
Kathryn Burns recently won an Emmy award for her work on Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and is currently one of the most in-demand choreographers in Hollywood. In the choreography category last year she was representing the only female nominee as well as the only episodic comedy and her peers undoubtedly…
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Sara Mearns: Principal Dancer with New York City Ballet
Sara has been a principal dancer with the New York City ballet for almost 10 years and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. She was recently featured in Elle Magazine’s The Movement Series and in addition to her gorgeous dancing in the piece, Sara reminds her fans that ballet is her oxygen and...
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Kevin Frey: Dancer For Lady Gaga
Kevin is one of Lady Gaga's dancers who most recently slayed the stage directly beside the queen in her iconic Super Bowl performance. In addition to dancing for her Born This Way Ball and Artpop Ball tours, he's also been featured in countless music videos and television performances with the…
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Alexandra Chaves: Piper on The Next Step
Currently playing the role of Piper in the hit Canadian teen dance series The Next Step, Alexandra Chaves is magnetic on-screen not only due her incredible dance skills but also because of her fierce acting chops. She’s be awarded numerous titles at dance competitions around the world including...
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Star Dance Alliance: A New Partnership on DanceNetwork.tv
- Gary Pate - Gary has been an active member of the entertainment industry for most of his life, one of his most beloved claims to fame being the co-founder and CEO of the Star Dance Alliance, one of the world’s most prestigious dance competition circuits. Star Dance Alliance is celebrating its...
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Serge Onik: New York Knicks City Dancers Choreographer
Serge has become a familiar face to the So You Think You Can Dance and Dancing with the Stars audiences, but he is currently making a name for himself on the East coast as the choreographer for the New York Knicks City dancers and working with Team USA’s World Champion Ice Skaters. Serge Onik…
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Mihran Kirakoslan: Los Angeles Choreographer & Producer
Mihran has toured the world with several world-renowned artists including Britney Spears, Madonna, and Ricky Martin and has appeared in some of in of our all-time favorite music videos. He’s also a highly sought-after choreographer who’s created live performances for Selena Gomez, Nickelodeon,...
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Kristin McQuaid: Los Angeles Dancer and Choreographer
Kristin has made a name for herself as an actor, dancer, choreographer, and designer- a career that most artists can only dream of. She’s danced for stars like Prince, Britney Spears, and Cyndi Lauper as well as appeared in national commercials for major brands like Pepsi. Her work in…
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Lyrik Cruz: Los Angeles Dancer and Choreographer
Lyrik has traveled the globe as a performer, choreographer, master instructor, and Latin dance judge. He's worked in several medias most notably on Jane the Virgin, American Idol, Lip Sync Battle, the Special Olympics Opening Ceremony, & working extensively with dance legend Debbie Allen. He's…
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Lindsley Allen: Founding and Original member/co-Artistic Director of The Pussycat Dolls
Lindsley is one of the sexiest women in show business in more ways than one. She was an assistant choreographer and co-artistic director instrumental to the international success of the Pussycat Dolls. She has worked extensively with music icons Prince, choreographed for Dancing With The Stars,...
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Jessica Williams and Clara Peterson: Hosts of Pod de Deux Dance Podcast
Pod De Deux explores current issues and trends in the dance community through frank and relaxed conversations with dance-makers. Guests include dancers, choreographers, administrators, and anyone else with a firm connection to the dance world. Jessica and Clara are both students of dance and...
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Tre Preston: Choreographer for Kidzbop
Tre may be most well-known for his work with KidzBop, the number one music brand for kids choreographing their music videos, commercials, and tours, but he has a multitude of projects going on. He's a stand-up comedian, a voiceover artist, an actor, writer, and a motivational speaker!
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David Hamilton: American Smooth Ballroom Champion and Owner of Nashville Starz
A familiar name to the sport of ballroom dance, David began his ballroom career at age 18 and since then has been crowned the US Ballroom Champion 3 times, represented the US 4 times in the World Showdance Championships, and was a finalist 3 of those 4 years. Since retiring from competition...
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Alexia Meyer: So You Think You Can Dance Season 12
Alexia was a force to be reckoned with on Team Stage in Season 12 of So You Think You Can Dance, however, this young dancer was exposed to the competitive spotlight long before the hit Fox television show. She was awarded Senior Outstanding Dancer at the New York City Dance Alliance in 2012 & has...
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Laura Quinn: Los Angeles Ballet and Hip-Hop Dancer
Laura Quinn is a unicorn amongst the stereotypical Los Angeles dancers- a classically trained ballerina with fierce hip-hop chops. She's been featured in music videos for artists like Willow Smith, Ariana Grande, & Fall Out Boy & hosts online ballet tutorials & concept videos on her YouTube...
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Mike Peele: Actor, Dancer and Creator of Hip-Hop Fit
An industry professional for over 15 years, Mike Peele can be seen dancing in feature films like Step Up 3D, behind stars like Rihanna & Madonna, & has created the dance/fitness craze Hip-Hop Fit. He's also a world-renowned fitness competitor holds the title of 2016 Fitness Universe Champion.
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Greatest Hits 2016
Join me as I celebrate some of my favorite guests from 2016 in our greatest hits episode. I’ll be cracking open TheBarretender.tv vault and reliving some of our most inspirational, motivational, heartbreaking, and funny moments. Featuring: 1.Sam Picart, Winner of Ellen Degeneres' Dance Off 2....
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Jennifer Weber: Director and Choreographer of The Hip Hop Nutcracker
“Outstanding Emerging Choreographer” New York Dance and Performance Award (Bessie) nominee, Jennifer Weber is the artistic director of the award-winning, theatrical hip-hop dance company, Decadancetheatre. Based in Brooklyn, NY, the company has toured across the US, UK, Russia and France…
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Olivia Hutcherson: Ballroom Champion and Breast Cancer Survivor
Olivia was a 5-time Latin Gold Medalist in the Youth Division by the age of 16 in ballroom dance. Since then she has danced for world-renowned artists like Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, & Flo Rida, created her own dance fusion company, Ballroom BASE, & has battled breast cancer only to come out on top.
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Alethea Austin: U.S. Pole-Dancing Champion and Owner of the Chrome Bar
A pole-dance instructor & owner of Alethea Austin's The Chrome Bar, she's put her expertise to good use. A former U.S. pole-dance champion & visual artist, Alethea leveraged her creative expertise on & off the stage to create Miss Pole Dance America, her very own pole-dancing competition in...
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Georgina Pazcoguin: Victoria in the Broadway revival of Cats
Currently gracing the stage of the Neil Simon Theatre as Victoria in the Broadway revival of Cats, Georgina has been a member of the New York City Ballet for over ten years. She got her first taste of musical theatre as Ivy in the Broadway revival of On The Town and is referred to as the Rogue...
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Cat Cogliandro: Founder of Cat Cogliandro's Catastrophe
Named one of Dance Spirit Magazine's "13 of the Dance World's Hottest Young Choreographers" in the November 2014 issue, Cat Cogliandro has worked with some of the biggest names in choreography. Teaching nonstop across the country, Cat has also created her own company, Cat Cogliandro's…
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Theresa Stone: Winner of Nigel Lythgoe's Every Single Step
This native New Yorker has danced for stars like Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, & Lady Gaga & even created her own dance company, AbstraKT Beings. Since winning season one of Nigel Lythgoe's choreography competition Every Single Step, Theresa has gone on to choreograph for So You Think You Can...
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Sarah Reich: World-Renowned Tap Dancer
Currently on tour with Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox, Sarah talks about what it's like to travel the world doing what she loves and finding "tap fam" in the oddest of places. She's the creator of the Tap Music Project and aspires to bring tap dancing to a broader audience worldwide.
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Daniel Gaymon: Macavity in the Broadway revival of Cats
Daniel has been seen on stages around the world touring with the Bad Boys of Dance and Shaping Sound Dance Company. Now getting to perform every night in the iconic Cats, Daniel recounts his upbringing in Columbia, South Carolina, and the mentors that helped shape his career.
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Aaron Albano: Swing in the Broadway revival of Cats
Aaron has graced more than 8 Broadway stages in his professional career and is constantly inspiring young performers to follow their dreams, be true to themselves, and to never stop learning. Hear what it's like to be a swing in one of the dance-heaviest musicals in Broadway history!
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Wilkie Branson: London-based B-boy and creator of dance animated film Little Dreams
This interdisciplinary dance artist and filmmaker began capturing dance on film early on is his career which allowed his roots as a BBoy to flourish and be seen in a new light. Wilkie received the arts foundation Choreographic Fellowship in 2012 and the recipient of several awards for dance...
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Barry Kerollis: Dancer, Blogger & Host of The Podcast Pas de Chat
After dancing for world renowned companies like the Houston Ballet and the Pacific Northwest Ballet, Barry made the transition into the life of a freelance dancer. Moving back to his roots on the east Coast, Barry began a blog to document his new life as a freelancer which led to jobs, teaching...
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Tamar Rogoff: Director and Producer of the documentary film Enter The Faun
Choreographer and movement coach Tamar was brought up in a medical family & formed an interest early on in the beauty of the human body and its capabilities.
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Gregg Mozgala: Critically acclaimed actor and focal point of the documentary Enter The Faun
Gregg recounts his experience in creating the faun and the personal, sometimes difficult, discoveries he made along the way.
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Bridget Whitman: Contestant on Season 11 of So You Think You Can Dance
Bridget shares her emotional connection with "So You Think You Can Dance" and her training at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia.
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Kate Jablonski: Owner and Artistic Director of Beyond Words Dance Company
After training at Broadway Dance Center's Professional Program, Kate went on to study business & later founded Beyond Words Dance Company in her hometown Chicago.
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Sam Picart: Winner of Ellen Degeneres' Dance Off
Sam recounts growing up dancing in his bedroom in front of the television to discovering a whole new world of dance upon arriving at college.
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The Nashville Ballet: Paul Vasterling, Artistic Director and CEO of the Nashville Ballet, is joined by company members Judson Veach and Kayla Rowser. Part 2
PAUL VASTERLING, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CEO OF THE NASHVILLE BALLET, IS JOINED BY COMPANY MEMBERS JUDSON VEACH AND KAYLA ROWSER. PART TWO. Paul, Judson, and Kayla discuss their own introductions to the world of ballet and Nashville Ballet's current season including the upcoming Something Wicked,...
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The Nashville Ballet: Paul Vasterling, Artistic Director and CEO of the Nashville Ballet, is joined by company members Judson Veach and Kayla Rowser. Part 1
PAUL VASTERLING, ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CEO OF THE NASHVILLE BALLET, IS JOINED BY COMPANY MEMBERS JUDSON VEACH AND KAYLA ROWSER. PART ONE Paul, Judson, and Kayla discuss their own introductions to the world of ballet and Nashville Ballet's current season including the upcoming Something Wicked,...
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Mickela Mallozzi: The Emmy award-winning host & producer of Bare Feet, Part 2
This lady boss talks about how her upbringing in a traditional Italian household & her passion for dance & travel led her create a career she loves.
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Mickela Mallozzi: The Emmy award-winning host & producer of Bare Feet, Part 1
This lady boss talks about how her upbringing in a traditional Italian household & her passion for dance & travel led her create a career she loves.
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Jeannette Godoy: Documentary filmmaker & director of Free 2 Be Me
Jeannette recounts her eclectic career from her early dance training to becoming a sought-after choreographer & eventually an award-winning filmmaker & director.
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Colleen Perry: Founder & Director of the Free 2 Be Me dance program
Colleen speaks in-depth about her early dance training, trudging through corporate America, & the epiphany that changed her life forever.
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Hailee Payne: Top four finalist of So You Think You Can Dance Season 12
Hailee recounts her 1st, 2nd, & 3rd attempts at the SYTYCD Top 20, her upbringing in Utah, & what's next on the horizon.
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Gianna Martello: Star of the hit Lifetime show Dance Moms
Gianna chats about being Abby Lee Miller's right-hand woman, her personal relationship with Sia's muse Maddie Ziegler, & the importance of teaching dancers to be themselves.
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Tyler Hanes: Rum Tum Tugger in the broadway revival of Cats, Part 2
A Broadway veteran who's made his way from small town Georgia to the Great White Way, film, & television.
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Tyler Hanes: Rum Tum Tugger in the broadway revival of Cats, Part 1
A Broadway veteran who's made his way from small town Georgia to the Great White Way, film, & television.
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Carrie Strothers: Las Vegas dancer & showgirl
After traveling the world performing on cruise ships & in musicals, Carrie has recently made a home in Las Vegas exploring other styles of performance.
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Tyne Stecklein: LA dancer & actress
A professional Los Angeles dancer who's performed with greats like Michael Jackson, Cher, & Bill Nye on Dancing With The Stars!
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Lauren Ritchie: Host of "The Dance Podcast"
A professional dancer who's put her training toward teaching young dancers & sharing expertise from other dance professionals with her podcast The Dance Podcast.
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Michelle Fortner: Dance Teacher and Choreographer
She's a 3rd generation dance teacher who's toured the country in TAP: The Show, & judged for dance competitions around the world.
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Adrienne Canterna: Artistic Director and Choreographer of The Bad Boys of Ballet
Artistic Director & Choreographer of The Bad Boys of Ballet & creator of Rock the Ballet who balances motherhood with touring the world.
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Jake Casey: Dancer with the Cincinnati Ballet
Currently dancing with the Cincinnati Ballet, he's a seasoned professional dancer, choreographer, & social media guru.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Barretender is a podcast where we chat with dancers, choreographers & dance enthusiasts from around the world of every genre, age, and level. Whether they're a professional, a hobbyist, or hung up their dancing shoes a long time ago, every dancer has a story to tell. Host Liberty Cogen dives head first into the lives of these athletes, so pull up a stool, grab a drink, & enjoy Barretender.
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