Dance Matters Podcast
A podcast exploring all things Dance. Interviews held with dancers, dance teachers and everyone involved in the dance industry. Let's bring the dance community together.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 193
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
Chatting with Charlie Episode 4- Chatting with MichaelJon Slinger
Michaeljon Slinger has had a phenomenal career. He was the first Australian to be accepted into the prestigious Julliard School in New York. From there he performed in many Broadway hit…
Episode 68-Paris Cavanagh, Professional Dancer and Choreographer
Starting out as a young gymnast who just wanted to dance with her friends. Paris Cavanagh quickly found that her true passion lied in dance. At 13 she headed off to the talent developme…
Chatting with Charlie Episode 3- Chatting with Alex Dunlop and Billie
Alex Dunlop is a Professional Dancer who started when she was only 2 years old. Throughout her childhood she trained in all dance styles and competed Nationally and Internationally. A…
Episode 67- Locky Brownlie, Professional Dancer
Growing up as a young boy in a small town in launceston Tasmania Locky followed his sisters into the dance studio and never looked back. Despite years of traumatic teasing by the local …
Chatting with Charlie Episode 2- Chatting with Locky Brownlie
Locky Brownlie is an Aussie Dancer living in LA. He has danced for many amazing dancers including; Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez and Britney Spears.
In this preview of our fu…
Chatting with Charlie Episode 1- Let's Chat
The baby of Dance Matters Podcast where host Charlie delivers a short, sharp, quirky and funny profile of some of your favourite people in the dance and performing arts industry. Charli…
Season 2 Preview
Season One of Dance Matters Podcast was massive. Now we are back with a bang for Season Two. Join us for a preview of what you can expect to hear in what is destined to be an epic seaso…
Episode 66- New Years Episode- Reset, Refocus, Results
As 2020 comes to a close and we sit on the edge of a new year it’s time to reflect, refocus and achieve results. Every year people set new years resolutions in the hope of changing som…
Episode 65- Holly Doyle, Professional Dancer, Choreographer and Teacher
You won’t find a more dedicated and hardworking dancer then the incredible Holly Doyle. Since staring dancing at the age of 3 she has never looked back. Attending Newtown Performing Art…
Episode 64- Katie Ortencio, Professional Dancer and Actress
Katie Ortencio is a Professional dancer and actress. She is best known for her role as Lilly in The Next Step. Beginning dancing at the age of 4, it wasn't long until Katie found hersel…
Episode 63- Meg Cartwright, Holistic Nutritionist
It’s no secret that it takes years of hardwork and determination to become a successful dancer. However, we often overlook the role that good nutrition plays in supporting that journey…
Episode 62-Ben Zammit, Professional Dancer
Ben Zammit has the world at his feet. He is a talented dancer, teacher and choreographer. As a young dancer he was extremely successful winning national titles and even a scholarship to…
Episode 61- Will Sanchez, Professional Dancer
Will Sanchez is proof that dance can be so much more than a hobby or sport. By his admission it is dance and the people who brought it into his life that changed his pathway dramaticall…
Episode 60- Kaylie Yee, Professional Dancer, Choreographer
Kaylie Yee is proof that hard work and determination leads to success. From a shy child growing up dancing in Sydney at her parents dance school to performing in Las Vegas with Britney …
Episode 59- Dance Matters Podcast meets The Dance Pod
In this episode we join forces with Mille Slennett from The Dance Pod to chat all things dance and Dance Matters Podcast. In a role reversal, Kali and Charlie are put in the hot seat to…
Episode 58- Liam Mackie and Carter Musselman, Professional Dancers and Actors
This episode features a very special double interview with two absolute superstars from The Next Step. You might know Liam Mackie as Finn on The Next Step. Liam began dancing competitiv…
Episode 57- Shannon Atkins, Dancer, Choreographer
Shannon Atkins is an Australian success story. From directing and owning a leading performing arts school on the Gold Coast and working at the Queensland Conservatorium in Brisbane, Aus…
Episode 56- Dr Lisa Ellis, Doctor, Dance Coach
Dr. Lisa Ellis holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (Hons) and is currently working as a doctor in Melbourne, Australia. She has over 15 years of experience as a dance coach with ex…
Episode 55- Sage Linder, Professional Dancer and Actress
Sage Linder is a Canadian dancer and actress best known for her role as Summer in The Next Step. Sage’s career in entertainment developed from an early age when she attended the Profess…
Episode 54- Katie Sanchez, Professional Dancer, model and choreographer
Katie Sanchez is a highly sought after Australian commercial dancer and model. After completing her full time training at Brent Street Katie went on to have a very successful dance care…