Breaking the Wall Podcast
by Brandon Coleman
Hosted by NYC based dancer, teacher, and career coach Brandon Coleman, this podcast provides tools to help pre-professional and early career dancers navigate a professional career in the arts. Breaking the Wall is about demystifying the dance industry and taking real action to make our life long dreams come true. As dancers, we spend hours a day and years of our lives honing our craft, but as we step into our careers we need to ask ourselves what we truly want from this life. How is the dance industry changing? Where do I start my career? How can I enjoy the work I'm doing every day? Through stories of success and lessons learned from some epic failures, we will get honest about what we bring to the dance world and what we want our lives to look like in it.
Copyright: © 2024 Breaking the Wall Podcast
Episodes
Freelance Thriving with Christine Flores
44m · PublishedThe freelance life is no joke. It takes time, energy, and a drive that isn't for everyone. However, if you're able to stick it out, you could have a stellar career like Christine Flores.
In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Freelance Queen of NYC, Christine Flores. We talk about the schedule of a freelancer, how we'll never like auditions, and the importance of listening to what you want to do and keeping an open mind.
Christine Flores is originally from Toronto, Ontario and has been working with Pam Tanowitz since 2016. She graduated from New World School of the Arts (Miami) in 2015 with a BFA in Dance and received additional training at Springboard Danse Montreal, the Contemporary Program at Jacob's Pillow, and Cunningham Fellowship workshops. Named one of Dance Magazine’s 2021 “25 to Watch”, Christine is currently based out of New York City and also performing with Company XIV, Danielle Russo Performance Project, Keigwin + Company, Dance Heginbotham, NVA & Guests, and Shinsa Collective.
Connect with Christine!
Instagram: @ChristineFl0res
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Freelance Thriving with Christine Flores
44m · PublishedThe freelance life is no joke. It takes time, energy, and a drive that isn't for everyone. However, if you're able to stick it out, you could have a stellar career like Christine Flores.
In this episode, I chat with my good friend and Freelance Queen of NYC, Christine Flores. We talk about the schedule of a freelancer, how we'll never like auditions, and the importance of listening to what you want to do and keeping an open mind.
Christine Flores is originally from Toronto, Ontario and has been working with Pam Tanowitz since 2016. She graduated from New World School of the Arts (Miami) in 2015 with a BFA in Dance and received additional training at Springboard Danse Montreal, the Contemporary Program at Jacob's Pillow, and Cunningham Fellowship workshops. Named one of Dance Magazine’s 2021 “25 to Watch”, Christine is currently based out of New York City and also performing with Company XIV, Danielle Russo Performance Project, Keigwin + Company, Dance Heginbotham, NVA & Guests, and Shinsa Collective.
Connect with Christine!
Instagram: @ChristineFl0res
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
The Surprise Day Off
13m · PublishedThe life of a dancer is a busy one. We use a lot of energy physically and mentally each day and can get into routines that don't allow a lot of rest. However, every once in a while we get hit with a random day off and are left searching for ideas of how to fill it.
In this episode, Brandon talks about his best practices when it comes to taking advantage of a day off. It's important that dancers find an array of restorative activities they can implement when they have the time to so they aren't left with decision fatigue about how to spend their time.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
The Surprise Day Off
13m · PublishedThe life of a dancer is a busy one. We use a lot of energy physically and mentally each day and can get into routines that don't allow a lot of rest. However, every once in a while we get hit with a random day off and are left searching for ideas of how to fill it.
In this episode, Brandon talks about his best practices when it comes to taking advantage of a day off. It's important that dancers find an array of restorative activities they can implement when they have the time to so they aren't left with decision fatigue about how to spend their time.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Debating an Apprenticeship
13m · PublishedOne of the more common job offers for dancers fresh out of school is and apprenticeship. These positions have varying responsibilities form one company to the next but you can't know what to expect until you're in it....right?
In this episode, Brandon talks about what to consider before accepting a role as an apprentice. What questions should you ask up front and what experience are you looking to have? We step into these positions with specific goals or hopeful outcomes. What do you need to figure out so you can have a positive experience and avoid being left with nothing but resentment and disappointment.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Debating an Apprenticeship
13m · PublishedOne of the more common job offers for dancers fresh out of school is and apprenticeship. These positions have varying responsibilities form one company to the next but you can't know what to expect until you're in it....right?
In this episode, Brandon talks about what to consider before accepting a role as an apprentice. What questions should you ask up front and what experience are you looking to have? We step into these positions with specific goals or hopeful outcomes. What do you need to figure out so you can have a positive experience and avoid being left with nothing but resentment and disappointment.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
The Bright Side of Under/Unemployment
14m · PublishedUnfortunately, getting a job as a dancer is not the easiest process straight out of college and many dancers will find themselves without work right away. Although this is true, how can dancers find the bright side of the time they have?
In this episode, Brandon talks about the highlights of being under or unemployed and the unique opportunities this situation presents. He dives into his own journey and talks about how he used the time to prepare and push Ihis career forward. This career is full of ups and downs, how we spend out time in both is a game changer.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
The Bright Side of Under/Unemployment
14m · PublishedUnfortunately, getting a job as a dancer is not the easiest process straight out of college and many dancers will find themselves without work right away. Although this is true, how can dancers find the bright side of the time they have?
In this episode, Brandon talks about the highlights of being under or unemployed and the unique opportunities this situation presents. He dives into his own journey and talks about how he used the time to prepare and push Ihis career forward. This career is full of ups and downs, how we spend out time in both is a game changer.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Considering Post-Grad Training Programs
16m · PublishedThe options after we graduate or enter the workforce are numerous. For some, the need to fill gaps in training or education bring them to a variety of training programs in order to book the jobs they want.
As useful as these programs are, they come with a cost. Between the time, money, and energy commitment, these programs may not be suited for everyone.
In this episode, Brandon ways the cost of training programs and highlights some major components that dancers should consider before they register for them. Each program is different and each will create a different outcome for their participants. Dancer's need to know exactly what they are getting into so they can maximize the value for their investment.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Considering Post-Grad Training Programs
16m · PublishedThe options after we graduate or enter the workforce are numerous. For some, the need to fill gaps in training or education bring them to a variety of training programs in order to book the jobs they want.
As useful as these programs are, they come with a cost. Between the time, money, and energy commitment, these programs may not be suited for everyone.
In this episode, Brandon ways the cost of training programs and highlights some major components that dancers should consider before they register for them. Each program is different and each will create a different outcome for their participants. Dancer's need to know exactly what they are getting into so they can maximize the value for their investment.
Interested in working with Brandon? SIGN-UP for a FREE Coaching Consultation HERE
Brandon helps pre-professional dancers find their voice as they navigate their careers and helps them stay accountable when pursuing their goals.
Through coaching, Brandon helps dancers define whats important for them and redefine what a successful life/career looks like.
Learn more here: http://www.brandoncolemandance.com/career-coaching
Connect with Brandon!
Join his Email List: HERE
Instagram: @itsBrandonColeman | @BreakingTheWallPodcast
Website: www.BrandonColemanDance.com/BTWP
Breaking the Wall Podcast has 212 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 61:15:50. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 30th, 2024 20:10.
