The audition process can be so much easier when you can do at least 1 of these 4 things.

Let's enjoy the journey and the process!

Look out for in-person classes coming your way this audition season! Bring a friend with you to make the most out of it!

Think you might be overly eager or annoying. Let's get into how to know if you are during auditions and what to do instead.

Girl, just do it. In 2025, I want you to practice having the audacity to do anything that's put on your heart and stop overthinking it. Want to try out for a team, have the audacity to do it, want to ask for more chicken in the Chipotle line, have the audacity to ask for it, and want to say "No" with no explanation, have the audacity to say it.

We can always be better people towards others when we show up for ourselves first. Be bold, fearless and unafriad to take risks. This practice will only help you during audition season.

Sign up for my February in-person class here where we dance and cover a topic that's pro cheer related to help you during auditions: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1131311375779?aff=oddtdtcreator

This episode was probably one of the most fun I have had on this podcast!

Dasja Johnson takes us through her pro cheer and dance journey in the NBA and NFL, but also takes us through her experience on the popular reality show, Love Island USA.

She has an infectious energy like no one else. Make sure you follow her on the following platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dasjamercedes/

Facebook: Dasja Johnson

Here are the takeaways from this episode:

1. If you are wrong, be confident and wrong

2. Learn choreography by being repetitive. Whenever you have down time during your day, find time to review the dance material

3. You have to have a good foundation for pro dance. If you sweat a lot, Estee Lauder double wear is what Dasja swears by

4. Use Mac studio fix for powder - great for people who sweat a lot

5. Get in front of a mirror to learn how to pose and act like you are the only one there

6. Don’t be afraid of trying something just because you don’t know what the outcome will be. Learn how you can be fearless

Let's get you through the rest of December 2024 with these three tips!

Have a happy holiday and happy new year!

Listen in as Jasmine descirbes 3 ways teams can justify cutting you from the roster. It takes some self-awareness and reflection to understand if you are doing any of these.

At the end, Jasmine mentions an epsisode where she interviews Beyonce's former dancer, Kim Gingras. That episode actually aired before this one and can be found here as episode 142! https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/kKK2AuOO8Ob

You all are in for a special treat! Kim Gingras is on the podcast! I grew up watching Kim in Beyonce's videos (think Beyonce self-titled era, 7/11, Partition, Mrs. Carter World Tour and more!), seeing her on tour with Beyonce and seeing her in many music videos.

Kim Gingras is an award winning dance artist known for her outstanding career as a professional performer, choreographer, educator, public speaker and TV personality. “Dedicated”, “creative”, “charismatic”, and “inspiring” are just a few words to describe this Montreal native internationally sought after for her roles both in front of as well as behind the camera.

Having spent the last decade living in Los Angeles and working with the biggest musical icons in the industry, Kim is officially back in Canada on a mission to spread self-love and positivity on all of her upcoming projects.

As a performer, Kim has worked with Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, Ariana Grande, Meghan Trainor, Madonna, Dua Lipa, Backstreet Boys, Nicole Scherzinger, John Mayer, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Gwen Stefani, Nick Jonas, Jason Derulo, Pitbull, Pharrell Williams and more.

She has graced the world’s most prestigious stages on programs like Super Bowl, Grammys, MTV Movie Awards, The Voice, Ellen DeGeneres, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, X-Factor and Coachella to name a few.

Some of Kim’s choreography credits include the French version of the hit TV series The Masked Singer - Chanteurs Masqués (TVA), A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC), Lights on Canada Day (CBC), Bouge! (Radio-Canada), Cochon Dingue (Télé-Québec), Reitmans, New Balance, L’Oréal, Marie Mai, Saute Dans Mon Monde, Fillactive and DANSEncore International Festival.

Throughout the years, Kim has gained the love and respect from not only her peers, but from tens of thousands of fans from around the world. She is an inspiration and mentor to so many, especially young women. Committed to making a difference and impacting those around her, Kim has founded the PROFESSIONAL DANCE CAREER COURSE, a mentorship program to guide, support and unite aspiring entertainers from all corners of the world including Australia, Russia, Spain, Ireland, England, the United States and Canada.

Whether it is in film, on stage, in a commercial for the latest product or through various educational roles, Kim always looks forward to combining creativity, professionalism, enthusiasm, and her tremendous amount of knowledge and experience in the business to help one’s vision come to life.

Catch Kim on these platforms

• Kimgingras.com
• Instagram: kimgingras

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