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The Frame Work Podcast

by Ikaika Dowsett

On The Frame Work Podcast, join world champion coach and dancer Ikaika Dowsett as he explores the worlds of sport, art, technology, and where they all meet with friends and guests including dancers, scientists, doctors, CEOs and more!

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Episodes

  1. 33 Revising the Technique with Rudi Trautz

    In this episode Ikaika and Rudi discuss

  2. 32 The Future of USA Dance Greg Warner

    A Conversation with Greg Warner. Greg Warner is running for president of USA Dance. Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. link to USA Dance/NDCA history:...

  3. 31 The Future of USA Dance Ken Richards

    A Conversation with Ken Richards. Ken Richards is running for president of USA Dance. Today he and Ikaika discuss his views on the organization's current state, and his views for the future. mentioned in the intro link to USA Dance/NDCA history:...

  4. 30 Quarantine Chats - Luca Baricchi

    In this episode Ikaika discusses with world renowned Luca Baricchi about Instinctual Perception, Dance Philosphy, the value of Art, and other exciting topics.

  5. 29 Quarantine Chats - Katusha Demidova

    Ikaika and Katusha catch up during Shelter In Place They discuss: dance lessons shifting to an online model, the same sex rule change for the NDCA, and listener questions!

  6. 28 Quarantine Chats - Mayo Alanen

    Quarantine chats with Smooth champion Mayo Alanen.

  7. 27 Quarantine Chats - Michael Choi

    Conversations during the COVID-19 quarantine of 2020. Micahel Choi. This talk was about a week into the california quarantine.

  8. Dance #26 Arunas Bizokas Life at the top and the WDO

    In this episode of the podcast, Ikaika Dowsett speaks with Ballroom World Champion Arunas Bizokas on his life at the top, and illuminates some topics on the WDO and what it is. Arunas Bizokas is the organizer and host of the North American Imperial Star Ball, and the Vilnius Dance Festival.

  9. Dance #25 Wayne Eng

    Wayne Eng is CEO of Dancevision, Director of the United States Dance Championships, and the Emerald Ball. Ikaika and Wayne discuss his early life, the transition into different areas of the dance business, and clears up some of the dramatic history of the professional titles in the US.

  10. Dance #24 Eugene Katsevman

    Eugene Katsevman is one of the most decorated American Dancers of all time. Former undefeated US latin champion, and coach to today's champions, he discusses a wide range of topics with Ikaika.

  11. Dance #23 Lene James Mikkelsen

    Lena is former champion in Latin dance and coaches many of the champions of today. Ikaika speaks with Lena about growing up as a curious dancer, how to grow champions, politics, and more!

  12. Dance #22 Michael Mead - Politics

    Michael Mead is 4x undefeated US Professional Smooth Champion and World Champion Here is a short clip from a longer discussion (to be posted later) about politics in dance, and life as a champion.

  13. Dance #21 Tomasz Mielnicki - Apparently Talented

    Tomasz is twice US National Professional Smooth champion. Today he and Ikaika discuss growing up under communism in Poland, his home country, and how he left and then rose to the top of the smooth world.

  14. Dance #20 Anne Gleave short chat

    Anne Gleave is former world champion and blackpool champion, and one of the most sought out coaches in the world.

  15. Dance #19 Nadia Eftedal - Win Blackpool in 10 years

    Nadia Eftedal is former Blackpool champion in the Professional Latin, also European, German Open, US National champion. World Class Adjudicator, and coach to top couples. Today she talks with Ikaika about a part of her story, from start to winning blackpool and the twists, turns, ups and downs a...

  16. #18 Jonathan Wilkins - Perspective

    Jonathan Wilkins is former 10x US champion in Ballroom Dancing. Today he speaks with Ikaika about being competitive, moving on after a big split, and finding the next chapter in your career.

  17. #17 Katusha Demidova - Love, Work, and Luck

    Katusha Demidova 20 time undefeated US Ballroom Champion, and multi time blackpool and world champion stops by to chat with Ikaika about her story, love for what you do, work ethic, and luck. She is also the organizer of the North American Imperial Star Ball https://www.northamericandancesport.com/

  18. #16 Dr. Selina Shah MD - Dance Medicine

    Today Ikaika discusses dance medicine with Dr Selina Shah MD. Dr Shah practices in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a team physician for USA Figure Skating, and the team physician for USA Synchronized Swimming. A former professional dancer and gymnast herself, she is extremely passionate about the health...

  19. #14 Anne Gleave - Near Quitting to Dance Royalty

    Anne Gleave is a former world champion ballroom dancer, also 3x Blackpool champion. Through her story, she discusses: Value of the Medal System Learning to Lead and Follow Trying to enjoy competition through the anxiety Changing styles and more.. Check out her great article How to Win blackpool...

  20. #13 Anna Trebunskaya - Ballroom Celebrity to Real World Celebrity

    Anna Trebunskaya is best known for competing in 11 seasons as a professional on Dancing With The Stars, where she was Runner Up twice. Once with Jerry Rice, and once with Evan Lysacek. She is currently producing an exercise program called Lit with Anna!...

  21. #12 Richard Gleave OBE - The Making of a Dance Legend

    "What is tango not?" - Richard Gleave OBE Richard Gleave is a legend of the world of ballroom dance and was recently made an Officer of the British Empire for his contributions to the field. He has won the ballroom at the British Open (Blackpool) more total times than anyone in history, and has...

  22. #11 Pain Pain Pain with Marc Surdyka

    Marc Surdyka is a Dr. of Physical Therapy and a world class thinker about pain, rehab, and strength and conditioning. Highly recommend following him in instagram for constant top notch info on physical therapy.

  23. #10 World Champion to Fashion Guru with Marius Kriukelis

    Marius Kriukelis is a former World Ballroom Champion and now runs MKStyles, a tailoring and fashion brand in the dance world. In this episode Ikaika and Marius discuss training, competition, career changes, and fashion.

  24. Dancing Mind Chats #3 with Francesco Flumiani

    Francesco is an American (former Italian) Ballroom Dancer /Choreographer/Judge. He sits down to have a short chat about his journey.

  25. #9 Yin and Yang with Maria Hansen

    Maria Hansen is a world class adjudicator, former champion, and competition organizer. Her new blog is called Dancing Through The Kitchen. Ikaika and Maria discuss Food, Yin and Yang Energy, Judging and Teaching.

  26. #8 Tips for Foot Care and Barefoot Living with Dr. Paul Thompson

    Paul Thompson is a Dr. of Podiatric Medicine from Australia. He's known as the barefoot podiatrist he is the host of The Barefoot Movement podcast. In this episode he discusses proper foot care, building a solid foot structure, and foot injury rehabilitation.

  27. #7 Judge Q&A Panel at Mustang Ball 2019

    Audio from the live event on 2/10/19 at the Mustang Ball Dance Camp.

  28. Dancing Mind Chats #2 with Genya Malko

    Genya and Ikaika discuss finding the "observer" in your mind.

  29. #6 The West Coast Way with Michelle Crozier

    Michelle Crozier is a west swing professional from the Bay Area. She hosts the weekly event Do Your Own Swing. In this episode Michelle and Ikaika discuss the west coast swing world, competition values, and other dance related topics.

  30. #5 Thoughts from a Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Dr. Caleb Burgess

    Dr. Caleb Burgess is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who specializes in strength and conditioning. In this episode he discusses injury prevention, prevention through strengthening, pain management, and more.

  31. #4 Cognitive Decline and Alzheimers with Claire Day

    Claire Day is the chief program officer at the Alzheimers Association of Northern California and Nevada. She joins Ikaika today to discuss the identification, treatment, and other information regarding cognitive decline, and in particular, Alzheimers Disease.

  32. Dancing Mind Chats #1 with Genya Malko

    Ikaika is joined by Genya Malko to discuss drinking alcohol while competing, using nerves to your advantage, pre-competition routines and other musings.

  33. #2 Sports Psychology with Dr. Andrew Jacobs

    Dr. Andrew Jacobs is a sports psychologist who has been practicing for 30+ years. He hosts the podcast and radio show Sports Psychology Today. In this episode he and Ikaika discuss various aspects of the mental game in the life of a competitive athlete from goal setting, competition prep, and…

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  34. #1 The Powers That Be with Glenn Weiss

    Glenn Weiss is a world class adjudicator, coach, and former world champion. This episode is a clip from a much longer conversation. In this clip, Ikaika and Glenn discuss some of the complicated issues revolving around judging, evolution, and competition organization in the ballroom dance…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

On The Frame Work Podcast, join world champion coach and dancer Ikaika Dowsett as he explores the worlds of sport, art, technology, and where they all meet with friends and guests including dancers, scientists, doctors, CEOs and more!

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