Moving Forward, Together

"To satisfy myself I needed to remind myself to be a student"
-Spenser Theberge.
As a graduate of The Juilliard School, former company member of Netherlands Dans Theater and The Forsythe Company, and now creator and educator, it is safe to say Spenser is an inspiration to all. With his creative mind and passionate spirit, Spenser not only is now on faculty at California Institute of the Arts but he and his partner, Jermaine Spivey, also create work all over America. Take 30 minutes out of your day to connect with this kind soul and hear how he continues to do it all.

"I want to continue to facilitate the success of others" -Alexandra Wells.
While finishing up her time as Director of Artist Training with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, taking on a new role at Gibney Dance, and continuing to be acting Artistic Director of Springboard Dans Montreal, Alexandra has been guiding artists and curating platforms for years. She has a passion for mentoring and teaching, was a full time faculty member at The Juilliard School for 18 years and created IMAGE TECH for dancers. Alexandra has been helping artists soar for decades. Listen to this incredible woman share her insight on how to succeed in this crazy profession we all love!

"Just because you haven't seen someone in front of you do it yet, why can't you? Being you is a strength." -Taryn Kaschock Russell.
Taryn started her career as a performer with The Joffrey Ballet and since then has taken over the dance community in many ways! From directing Hubbard Street 2, becoming acting director of The Juilliard School, and now directing the Harkness Dance Center at 92Y, Taryn has been in a place of leadership for many years... and she's done it all while being a rockstar mom to 2! Listen to her inspiring story learning about how to manage her scoliosis, embrace who she was, and now empowering others to do so as well! She is a beacon of light and an inspiration to the dance community.

"Don't be afraid to fail" -Maleek Washington.
Check out this short podcast with the king of freelance himself, Maleek Washington.
As a dancer with Camille A. Brown & Dancers, former dancer with Sleep No More and Kyle Abraham, and incredible creator and teacher, Maleek has done it all and left his mark on everyone along the way. Listen to his incredible journey, his perseverance, and insightful advice on how to navigate the dance community and succeed as a freelance artist!

Paige Borowski, professional dancer with Ballet Theater Basel, along with Alex Andison, professional dancer with The State Ballet of Saarland, discuss all the ups and downs along the way and the special journey they went on to get there! Although they dance for two very different professional companies in Europe, they have a wealth of knowledge to share with you. Listen to this podcast to get an inside scoop of what it is like to dance for a company in Germany and Switzerland, what their experiences were like at Juilliard, and how to "exercise kindness" in your everyday life.

"Performing feels like a superpower sometimes" -Alysia Johnson.

Take 30 minutes out of your day to be inspired by the wonderful Alysia Johnson. As a company member with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, graduate of The Juilliard School, and a leader of the Dallas dance community, she has grown into a superhero herself. Learn about her life on stage, in the studio, and beyond as she walks you through ways we can all make a difference in young artists' lives.

"Instead of looking at things as right or wrong, look at things as being true." -Troy Ogilvie.
Check out Moving Forward Together's second podcast with the giving and honest artist, Troy Ogilvie. Learn about her unique performance career working with Margie Gillis, performing in Sleep No More, and so much more. She is constantly developing her creative process along with never losing her hunger to work with other creators of our craft and beyond. As a booming freelance artist in NYC, Troy's insightful words and advice will blow you away.

"I'm a yes person. I'm very curious about new ideas." -Sidra Bell
Listen to Moving Forward Together's first podcast with the incredible visionary, Sidra Bell. Learn about her career, how she got to where she is now, and her insight on arts education. As artistic director of Sidra Bell Dance New York, freelance choreographer, and a woman of degrees from both Yale University and SUNY Purchase College, she is full of knowledge and you do not want to miss out on hearing her incredible insight of how to navigate the dance community.