Dance to this Podcast
A BRAND NEW podcast where your hosts Zoë Francesca and Jessica Faye interview fantastic guests from the dance industry. A place to find great songs to dance to and be inspired to get up and dance to this podcast!
Episodes
28 episodes
CLAIRE LEVEL DANCEWEAR - making mistakes, owning a brand and giving up dancing professionally!
Another different walk of the dance industry - dancewear! Inspiring to hear how Claire from Level Dancewear has got back into the industry in a different capacity but still with the same passion!ht...
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GABY GROOVES - Yoga retreats, island fitness and Snooooop!
Name a better guest for a pod all about finding good songs to dance to?...a DJ who dances?! Perfect! Gaby shares all about her performing life, running yoga retreats and of course, you already know the playlist is going to be banging!!Ga...
MONTHLY MIX Apr 26 - Coachella, Cats the musical and our favourite song to perform!
Welcome to The Monthly Mix - a chance for us to catch up with what we've been up to this month and for us to add some of our favourite songs to dance to, to the Spotify playlists!Ms. Rachel vlog:
JOSH WHARMBY - friends with Brian Friedman, clean machine and choreographing for Kelly Rowland!
This week Zoë interviews the INCREDIBLE Josh Wharmby to find out all about his journey into the commercial World and how he's still in the game now! They discuss some iconic performances, choreographing for legends such as Kelly Rowland and the...
JESS NH - mental blocks, new styles and keeping the flow state!
Cool Jess joins us for a trip down memory lane and some interesting conversations about choreography and maintaining the flow state.Jess NH insta: https://www.instagram.com/jess_nh_x/
BELLE HYDE - showgirl, groovy songs and opening her own studio!
A 2 month turn around to opening a studio?! AND all whilst having a full time job?! Listen to Belle's story of how she made it all happen!Belle Hyde insta: https://www.instagram.com/be...
ALYX STEELE - locking in, standing out and dancing with Rihanna!
Over from LA - the incredible Alyx Steele is sharing how staying authentic and having the drive helped her dance with Rihanna!!Alyx insta: https://www.instagram.com/alyxsteele/...
BONUS - Move It 2026 The World's Biggest Dance Event!
We met SO many amazing people at Move It 2026 and WOW what an incredible playlist we've put together! So many old school songs and some new recommendations!Move It website: https://www.moveitdance...
MEL THE SKATE SANCTUARY - Epic falls, taking up space and scratching a childhood itch!
We're back for Series 2!! Join us as we chat to Mel from The Skate Sanctuary who you will find at this year's Move It roller rink!!The Skate Sanctuary insta: www.instagram.com/...
SERIES 1 FINALE - Fave moments, inspiration and a look back on 2025!
Join hosts Zoë and Jess as they celebrate series 1 and look back on their 2025 dancing memories together. The year that 'Dance to this' was born!A HUGE thankyou to everyone who has listened so far - series 2 will be coming early next yea...
SUZY DYSON - Community, Superbowl and making your mark!
This chat was so fun!! From not wanting to go to a dance class as a teenager...to building an absolutely incredible dance community - Ink Dance!Ink insta: https://www.instagram.com/in...
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BONUS - Backstage at the Dance Studio Leeds annual show!
Join us backstage at The Dance Studio Leeds annual show as we create a playlist of the performer's favourite songs to dance to!This year the show was raising money for MY breast cancer support group, find out more here:
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SARAH SMALES - Dance dietitian, showgirl and changing the narrative!
We absolutely love this episode with Sarah - an ex-pro dancer turned dance dietician! An episode about seeing positive change and changing the narrative for dancers and healthy relationships with food.Sarah's insta:
JAZZIE DATOR - Waacking history, learning from Youtube and meeting your idols!
The disco diva Jazz joins us to tell us about being a self taught dancer and how her first battle catapulted her to stardom! Jazz insta: https://www.instagram.com/jazzdee/Ameri...
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AURORA NOVA - Burlesque, injuries and inner confidence!
We're joined by the incredible Aurora Nova this week for an inspiring and intriguing chat! It was amazing to hear so much about Burlesque - something we didn't know much about! Don't forget to like and subscribe 😊Aurora Nova insta:...
AJ - Wicked the movie, full circle moments and a dancer who doesn't Tiktok?!
We had the amazing AJ join us this week to tell us all about his expansive career within the dance industry! We touch on topics such as how he got into the industry, big budget movie sets, Millenium dance complex and always staying authentic to...
DESTINY SPARKES - disability dance, tap wings and crime scene cleaner dreams!
We had so much fun talking to Destiny Sparkes (best name ever!) about her business Destiny disability dance and how she didn't even want a career in dance!Don't forget to check out the playlists in Spotify to find our guests' recommended...
SOPHIE POPPLEWELL - versatility, freestyling and stage invasions!
Proving you don't have to traditionally train to become a professional in the field of dance!! Join us for Sophie's inspiring story of how she trained independently at home to compete with those with formal training!Sophie Popplewell ins...
BONUS! Dance Mom Charlotte - dedication, surprise costume and embarrassing lockdown vids!
Our first ever BONUS ep! Zoë's mum, Charlotte joins us to tell all about what it's really like to be a dance mom! From collecting trees on the way to dance competitions to dedicating her weekends to support Zoë's dreams! And could Zoë's love of...
ELLA KATE - cruise stories, industry tips and daily waltz-ing with a 96 year old!
Wow! So interesting hearing from Ella about what it's like from a performer's point of view onboard a cruise ship!! Also, Ella shared some amazing industry tips for those of you who are just starting to audiiton.Ella Kate insta:
CHARLIE - LGBTQ+ dance freedom, teaching, dance for mental health!
We can't believe it's episode 7 already!! We are joined by Charlie Hagston who is inspirational with how dance has helped them through dark times and their journey into teaching.Charlie insta:
SAMMIE RUTTER - hip hop, keeping it PG and inspiring the next generation!
Thankyou Sammie for sharing your pathway into the dance industry, from traditional comps to course leader at Leeds City College ! What an inspiration for the young people she teaches and we hope this inspires you too!Sammie insta:
KATIE GEDDES - dance studio owner, let's dance Leeds and her mission!
Wow, the passion from Katie about using dance as movement and joy is paramount throughout this episode! Her initiatives are spreading dance throughout Leeds and she's built such an amazing community at her dance studio in Leeds!Dance Stu...
PAREESHA VALENTINA - Carnival, connecting with roots and bringing the Vybz!
This week we're joined by Pareesha, the absolute Carnival QUEEN! You need to check out her creations through Valentina's Collective, they're incredible!! Pareesha opens up about songs that lift her mood and connecting to her ancestors through l...
LAUREN G - X factor, being Taylor Swift and on tour with...?
Our first proper guest!! Lauren G takes a break from her busy gigging schedule to tell us all about how she went from her dance degree, to judge's houses with Louis Walsh on X Factor to becoming a successful multi-tribute artist! Lauren...
