JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast

An upbeat show hosted by Joe Nickel and Michelle Tolson. The podcast aims to have fun and meaningful conversations with influencers of the dance, theater, & entertainment industry with a focus on how dance has helped these artists achieve life goals, impact, and purpose. Our guests bring their personal stories of their professional achievements as well as their knowledge and humor to our show.

Host

Joe Nickel

Joe Nickel has been professionally working in the entertainment industry since 2005 as a dancer, educator, and choreographer. He has danced for many companies including: Paramount's King's Island, Busch Gardens, Norwegian Cruise Line, Consol Energy, UPMC, American Eagle Outfitters, American Signature Furniture, and Nickelodeon. He was also featured dancing in the ABC Family made-for-TV musical "Lovestruck: The Musical" and most recently dancing on Netflix's "Archive 81". Joe is currently the owner and creative director of Thrive Dance Experience, serves on committee's for the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and is the Chair of the Fundraising Committee for PaDEO.