This week on Movement Guidance we have Annie Gratton! She is originally from Quebec, Canada.  Some of her credits include the Latin Grammy Awards, Hairspray Live, TED 2, Penny Dreadful,  Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and assisting Tyce Diorio on So You Think You Can Dance. You can catch her teaching jazz across the country on Hollywood Dance Jamz.    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

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Annie Gratton

This week on Movement Guidance we have Charles Fournier! Originally from Michigan, he received his BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts.  His credits include Season 2 on World Of Dance, Dancing With The Stars, Little Mermaid Live, Penny Dreadful, The Cheetah Girls, The Jonas Brothers, Eminem, Josh Groban, David Schwimmer, and Helene Fischer just to name a few of them.    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Charles Fournier

This week on Movement Guidance we have Amanda Garcia! Originally from Dallas, she graduated from Chapman University with her BFA in Dance Performance and minor in Entrepreneurship. Some of her credits include Paul Mitchell, Burger King, Kevin Hart, PopSugar, Red Bull, and many others.  On top of being a dancer she has worked and been awarded as a choreographer.  Coming full circle, she did not let her minor in entrepreneurship go to waste, she has launched her own Eyelash Extension Business called AGLashes.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Amanda Garcia

This week on Movement Guidance we have Kurtis Sprung! Born in Upstate New York, he has worked in both the concert dance industry as well as the commercial industry.  He has performed with companies such as Phoenix Ballet, Embodiment Collective, The Bad Boys of Dance, and he was the lead character of Cirque Du Soleil’s “The Beatles LOVE.” You may also recognize him from season three of World Of Dance. He has also performed with Neil Patrick Harris, Jewel, Nicole Scherzinger, and Ray Parker Jr. Additionally, you can catch him teaching across the country on JUMP and Radix Dance Convention.    Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Kurtis Sprung

This week on Movement Guidance we have Kim Hale!   From working as a dancer, to teacher, choreographer, agent, and professor, she now is focusing on her new venture in Public Relations. Some of her credits include the  2020 Netflix Holiday musical Christmas In The Square, The Ellen Show, Grey’s Anatomy, The Late Late Show, State Farm, Harley Davidson, Redken, amongst countless others.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Kim Hale

This week on Movement Guidance we have Christina Barras! She is a professional dancer turned makeup artist.  Some of her dance credits include Penny Dreadful, Snoop Dogg, Tyga, Iggy Azalea, amongst many others.  After a life changing performance where she had a seizure on stage in Brazil, she made a pivot and focused on becoming a makeup artist.  Some of her makeup credentials include National Geographic, Pet Smart, Proactiv, Staples, lots of dancers headshots, and so much more.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Christina Barras

This week on Movement Guidance we have John Sovec! He had a very long and successful career in many aspects of the dance and entertainment industry. He has since transitioned to working as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  He is also a regular author for Huffington Post, Medium, and Good Therapy.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

John Sovec

This week on Movement Guidance we have Nia Lonette! She is originally from Maryland.  Her industry career began when she joined Capital Movement Dance Company in the D.C. area for 3 years.  Since moving to LA in 2017, she has worked with artists such as Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Camilla Cabello, Cold Play, Cardi B, and others.  She has also worked as a model for companies such as 7-Eleven, Tiffany & Co., and Sony.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Nia Lonette

This week on Movement Guidance we have Liezel Marie! She holds her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology and Master’s in Education.  Her choreography has been seen at Universal City Walk, The Staples Center, Carnival Cruise Lines, World Of Dance, and many more.  Aside from her credits, her main passion is dance education.  She mentors and coaches students at LA Academy of the Fine Arts, Interlochen, The Mob HQ, Glendale Community College amongst others.    Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Liezel Marie

This week on Movement Guidance we have Kendall Baab! She received her BA in Dance Science from California State University Long Beach and she received her Master’s in Dance Science from the Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. She is a certified personal trainer, Pilates instructor, and health coach.  She created her company, BodyKinect, to share accessible dance science education for dancers and dance educators.    Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Kendall Baab

This week on Movement Guidance we have Alex Kessinger! Originally from Southern California, she has been working in the industry since the age of 6.  She worked as a child actor and dancer where she worked on numerous commercials, print work, and danced with Martin Short in Disney’s Santa Clause 3.  She graduated with her BFA in Dance Performance and minor in Theater Technology from Chapman University.  Some of her current credits include Jojo Siwa, Glow, Paula Abdul, and many others.    Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Alex Kessinger

This week on Movement Guidance we have William Harris III! Originally from Nashville, post high school he attended The Debbie Allen Dance Academy on a full scholarship.  Some of his credits include the Super Bowl with The Weeknd, CMA’s Country Christmas, Glee National Tour, The Oscars, A Week Away, Crosswalk the Musical, Unity Dance Ensemble, Gone With The Bullets, multiple Japanese Popstars, and so much more.  He has also worked as an assistant choreographer, choreographer, model, teacher, stylist, and clothing designer.   Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

William Harris III

This week on Movement Guidance we have Julie Nguyen! She has graced the cover of Dance Teacher Magazine and her studio was ranked as one of the top twenty studios in the nation.  After 17 years as a studio owner, she took her passion for teaching overseas to help build jazz and contemporary dance programs in China.  Some titles she holds are mom, certified life coach, reiki master, choreographer, and entrepreneur.   Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Julie Nguyen

This week on Movement Guidance we have Tara Jean Popowich! She won So You Think You Can Dance Season 2 in Canada.  She also made it to the Top 6 as a celebrity on Dancing With The Stars in Season 7 in India.  Her resume is jam packed but some of her credits include Carly Rae Jepsen, Pharrell, Calvin Klein, Shania Twain, World of Dance Poland and many more.  She is also the creator of Human1Dancer2, which is a family run business.   Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance  

Tara Jean Popowich

This week on Movement Guidance we have Stephani Sosa!  We first met her in Season 16 on So You Think You Can Dance where she made it to the Top 9.  Before her SYTYCD journey, she had won 2 National Titles in Latin Ballroom competitions. Some of her credits include Season 1 & 2 of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series on Disney +, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and World of Dance.   Thank you to our sponsor Hollywood Dance Experience!  Use code “movementguidance” at checkout to receive $250 off of your tuition! For more information head over to www.hdedance.com.   Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram: @movementguidance

Stephani Sosa

Welcome to Movement Guidance! A dance podcast that touches on all aspects of the dance industry and community across the country. What does it take to “make it” in this dance industry? Take in all the knowledge, advice, and cautionary tales from our guests who are teachers, choreographers, judges, executive assistants, fellow dancers, and fitness friends. Our mission is to give you new tools and expand your dance education. Let Annie Libera and Taylor Nunemaker help guide you through your movement journey.

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