Boys Dance Too

Meet Jonatan Luján of Ballet Vancouver, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and New Jersey Ballet. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Jonatan has danced for Slovak National Theater, Zurich Ballet, Victor Ullate Ballet, and Ballet Argentino. He also appeared in the 2025 film Kiss of the Spider Woman and in Evita at the American Repertory Theater. Follow @jonatan.lujan.art.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Tristan Ghostkeeper, a proud Cree and Métis artist whose stage credits include Ballet Vancouver, Disney’s The Lion King (Toronto), Aida (Royal Opera House), La Bamba! (UK Tour), Royal Caribbean. His TV/film credits include dance roles on Schmigadoon!, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and Motherland. Tristan’s dance journey began at the age of ten in his hometown of Prince George, BC, at Judy Russell’s Enchainment Dance Centre. Follow him on Instagram @ghostkeepertristan.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Kealan McLaughlin, principal ballet dancer, teacher, dance coach, fitness trainer, and choreographer. Kealan trained at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto before dancing professionally with Alberta Ballet and Ballet Jörgen. He later joined the Estonian National Ballet as a principal dancer. In recent seasons, Kealan has continued to work as a guest artist with companies such as Ballet Vancouver, Syracuse City Ballet, Opera Atelier, Côté Danse, and Ballet Kelowna. He spends much of his time these days focused on training and coaching dancers across Canada and internationally. Follow @kealan.mclaughlin and visit Kealan's website. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet David Grindrod, “one singular sensation”. Based in New York, David played Mark in A Chorus Line at New York City Center and on the national tour. Now, David helps keep A Chorus Line alive, working as an associate to Baayork Lee, an original A Chorus Line cast member. Together, they are keeping A Chorus Line going for new generations, including the staging of the recent 50th anniversary production in New York. Listen to David’s journey from growing up, attending Pace University, booking A Chorus Line and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, to his current era of teaching/coaching, and directing and choreographing across the US. Follow David on IG @david.grinSupport the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Chaz Wolcott, whose credits include Newsies, So You Think You Can Dance, and playing Mr. Mistoffelees in the 30th anniversary tour of Cats. These days, Chaz teaches at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and choreographs and directs New York productions such as Red Bucket Follies, Gypsy of the Year, Broadway Backwards, and I Put a Spell On You: Broadway’s Biggest Halloween Party. His choreography and direction have also been seen across the US, including in productions of Bright Star, Newsies, Cats, Cabaret, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Jersey Boys. Chaz holds a BFA in dance from Oklahoma City University and an MFA in theater arts from the University of Idaho, and is very active in teaching at major universities. Follow Chaz on IG: dancinchazSupport the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Seb Witt, a dynamic dancer and performer originally from Queensland, Australia. Seb trained at renowned institutions including Conry Dance Centre, Patrick School of the Arts, and London’s Sylvia Young Arts School. He began his professional career at a young age, appearing in international tours of Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Les Misérables. More recently, Seb was back touring the world in Wicked. Seb will soon depart for Beijing to begin his next contract, with ambitions to also expand into film and television, including working in stunt doubling. Follow Seb on IG @sebbwwitt.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Mathew Fedorek—swing and Assistant Dance Captain on the Funny Girl national tour. He has also appeared in Disney’s Frozen with multiple theatre companies across the U.S., and during this past holiday season, Mathew was dancing all over New York City, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with A Chorus Line: The Next Generation, to the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below, and NYE LIVE! with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.In this episode, Mathew shares his journey from growing up in Pennsylvania to his training at Penn State University—including navigating a career-threatening injury—and the unforgettable story of booking Funny Girl. Follow mathew.fedorek on IG.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Brian Ross, a versatile dancer and performer based in Toronto. Originally from Halifax, Brian began dancing at the age of seven after being inspired by the West End production of Billy Elliot. Starting with ballet and jazz, he expanded his training to include styles ranging from Latin ballroom to hip hop and beyond, and excelled in the competition scene. Some of Brian’s professional career highlights include Anne of Green Gables (The Charlottetown Festival), Billy Elliot (Neptune Theatre), Frozen (Theatre Aquarius), Bring It On (Globe Theatre), the film Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (Lifetime), the TV series Backstage (Family Channel), and StepOne Dance Company. He will soon be seen in Something Rotten! and Guys and Dolls at the Stratford Festival. Follow @brianross111 on Instagram. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Welcome to season two of Boys Dance Too. As it’s December, that means it’s Nutcracker season. Meet Owen Tang, Joseph Lee, and Loren Hwang, three highly dedicated students training at the acclaimed Goh Ballet School in Vancouver, Canada. As they near the end of their high school years, these dancers offer an insightful look into what it’s like to be immersed in world-class ballet training while being a teenager. In this episode, Owen, Joseph, and Loren share their individual journeys, discuss the realities of elite training, and reflect on the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead after graduation. The conversation also dives into their final preparations for this year’s Nutcracker—a defining rite of passage for many dancers. Follow Goh Ballet on Instagram. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Cody Berkeley, a renowned dance teacher and choreographer in the ballet and competition studio world. Originally from Dallas, Cody excelled on the competition circuit while growing up, and in his senior year was awarded a full scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia courtesy of the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance, Cody has danced for Clairobscur Dance Company in LA, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance USA in Dallas, and toured with Step One Dance Company. Since focusing on teaching/choreographing, Cody has taught at Ellison Ballet School and currently leads Greenwich Ballet Academy’s contemporary program. He has received awards from Youth America Grand Prix and the University Ballet Competition for his choreography and coaching. Follow Cody @codyberkeleydance.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Ashton Roxander, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet. Originally from California, Ashton comes from a dance family—both his parents were dancers, and his brother currently dances with American Ballet Theater. Hear about Ashton’s journey, from being taught by his parents, to training with Boston Ballet before joining Philadelphia Ballet. Follow Ashton @ashtonroxander. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Jason Yang-Westland—dancer and musical theatre performer living in London. Originally from New Zealand, Jason has danced with Melbourne City Ballet, Royal Caribbean Productions, and Paris Disneyland, as well as in the West End productions of The King and I and Your Line April. He was a dancer in the Wonka film and has also appeared in major productions worldwide of Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Memphis, West Side Story, and Grease. Having grown up in the competitive dance scene, Jason is now also an adjudicator, teacher, and choreographer. Follow @jyangwestland. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Tymin Keown—dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Tymin is from Victoria, BC, and started dancing at the relatively late age of 16, first in musical theatre before focusing on dance. Hear about how Tymin was able to catch up, thanks to his intense drive, passion, and family support. Follow Tymin @tyminkeown and Royal Winnipeg Ballet @rwballet.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Taylor Roper—owner of House of Dance, a top competitive studio in Ontario, Canada. Taylor is a former dancer with Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean, and in his youth, he was an elite competitive dancer. In our conversation, Taylor unpacks his experience growing up a boy dancer in the suburbs, his professional dance career, and what his life looks like now as a studio owner, including the challenges and wins. Follow Taylor on IG @taylor_roper and his studio @houseofdanceca.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet E. Clayton Cornelious—otherwise known as E. Clay! He’s been in 10 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, The Music Man, The Lion King, Ain’t Too Proud, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He was also in the televised Jersey Boys Live with Nick Jonas; in Rat Pack in London’s West End; and in national tours of Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and more; on TV in The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel; and he’s a 2-time Tony Award-nominated producer! Hear about his career journey doing some of the most iconic Broadway shows. Follow him on IG @eclaycorn and visit his website www.eclaycorn.com.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Fredric Odgaard—Broadway, commercial, and concert dancer. Fred has performed on Broadway in Moulin Rouge, Kinky Boots, and Finding Neverland; in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis, and on TV in Glee, Fosse/Verdon, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more. He’s also a well-known teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. From starting his commercial career as a child, to dancing on a cruise ship and at Tokyo Disney, to eventually dancing for Celine Dion and on Broadway, you won’t want to miss Fred’s exciting story. Follow him on IG @fodg and TikTok @foddyg.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Jeremy Villas, a former child Broadway performer and contemporary ballet dancer. Jeremy was on Broadway in Kinky Boots when he was 11 and trained for most of his life at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. He graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and recently graduated from the dance program at The Juilliard School. In our podcast, Jeremy reflects on his time on Broadway, growing up as a dancer, and his exciting post-graduation plans. Hint—it involves dancing professionally! Hear Jeremy’s story and follow him on IG @jeremytvillas. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Sterling Baca, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet, and former dancer with American Ballet Theater. Originally from Colorado, Sterling moved to New York at age 15 to train at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on a full scholarship. In 2016, he was on the cover of Dance Magazine as one of their “25 to Watch”. Hear Sterling open up about growing up, achieving his dreams, and the mindset needed to excel at the highest level. Follow Sterling on IG @SterlingBacaSupport the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Welcome to Boys Dance Too—the podcast that’s breaking down barriers and busting gender stereotypes in the world of dance. Hosted by former professional dancer Vince Kanasoot, this series dives into the real stories of male dancers who’ve made it to the top—whether it’s Broadway, elite dance companies, film/TV, or alongside major recording artists.These artists share the highs, the struggles, and everything in between to inspire the next generation of dancers—especially boys who might feel out of place in the studio. Because after all—boys dance too.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.