Figuring Out the Left Side

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Olivia Lou

6 episodes

2 weeks ago

Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, the podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

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Episodes (6/6)

Figuring Out the Left Side

Backstage Pass: A Dancer's Ultimate Balancing Act

Today I sat down with the hilarious & brilliant, Chris Saunders. We talked about the dancer's ultimate balancing act... being a performer, educator, student, AND human being with a social life. How do we do it all in 7 days a week.. I don't know. we are TIRED! but its oh so worth it... Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow Together!

2 weeks ago

52 minutes

Figuring Out the Left Side

Backstage Pass: Owning a Dance Company

Today I sat down with Leah Mariner & discussed her role as an owner of a dance company. She gives us an inside look on how she got start and grew such a successful company in only 9 years! She is truly the definition of a BOSS! If you have this same interested and don't know where to start this is the episode for you! Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow together!

1 month ago

53 minutes

Figuring Out the Left Side

Backstage Pass: Director of a Performing Arts High School Dance Program

Today I sat down with the brilliant Jamie Howes, the Director of the Colgan Performing Arts High School Dance Program. Jamie shares her knowledge on the benefits of attending an arts school, gives insight to the process of auditioning for her program, and gives tips for professionals looking to take this avenue in their dance career. As always, let's sit down, listen, learn, & grow together!

1 month ago

1 hour 16 minutes

Figuring Out the Left Side

Backstage Pass: Hip-Hop Aesthetics

Today I sat down with Neo Lynch, a seasoned commercial dancer with performance credits alongside Beyonce, Ciara, Gucci Mane, Bow Wow, and The Ying Yang Twins to name a few. From hip hop aesthetics, to its history and everything in between, we truly talk about it all and hold nothing back! Let's Listen, Learn, and Grow Together.

1 month ago

1 hour

Figuring Out the Left Side

Backstage Pass: NFL Cheerleader

Today I sat down with Jessie Casey, a 5x Command Force Cheerleader, 2x Team Captain, and the 2025 Commanders Pro Bowl Cheerleader! In this Episode, we dive into her inspiration for joining the team, insight into the organization, tips for auditioning, game day experience, and of course the Hot Mess Express Train comes through with her dance "ick"! We truly discuss it ALL - dive in and lets Listen, Learn, & Grow together!

2 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Figuring Out the Left Side

New dance podcast coming this Fall!

3 months ago

1 minute