Dance to this Podcast
Join hosts Zoë Francesca and Jessica Faye as they 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
43 episodes
LUKAS MCFARLANE - storytelling, #onesock and rising to fame age 19!
Wow wow wow!! The INCREDIBLE Lukas McFarlane is here to tell us all about his widely successful dance career! He skyrocketed to fame age 19 - listen to hear some exclusives about that! We talk creative directing and storytelling, choreographing...
ROBYN RAE - Dua Lipa's World tour, the Spice Girls and headlining Glastonbury!
What a career!! How do you get to dancing around the WORLD with Dua Lipa?...Robyn tells us how!Robyn insta: https://www.instagram.com/robynraelaud/Robyn tiktok:
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SWOOSH - Flawless on BGT, Streetdance 3D and chasing the dream!
From a successful solo career working with top artists to founding Flawless dance group and rising o success following Britain's Got Talent, Swoosh talks us through his career and what dreams he has for the future!Swoosh insta:
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BISMARK ANOBAH - changing your style, the lost art of locking and hitting Ariana Grande!
A crazy episode which starts with our West End waffle - most underrated musicals and ends with a giant in the hip hop World...Bismark Anobah!Biz insta: https://www.instagram.com/bis...
MONTHLY MIX Aug 26 - DWTS rumours, Leslie Odom Jr. in Hamilton and sulking at Disney on Ice!
August has FLOWN by and we've been quite quiet! Alot of working on the podcast behind the scenes, Jess went to see Leslie Odom Jr. in Hamilton (!!) and we discuss the new High School Musical theatre show and DWTS rumours in this month's 'Indust...
TAREK KHWISS - content creation, Netflix Dance 100 and bringing your culture to your work!
Wow! What an amazing outlook on the industry! And a great insight into the world of social media and content creation! As a teenager, Tarek didn't even realise dance college was a thing and now inspiring others to 'Be you, be free, be fabulous'...
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JON CHU - Identity, being yourself and the biggest cygnet ever in Swan Lake!
The incredible Jon Chu has shared a whole wealth of wisdom with us in this episode!! From starting dance at 19, to landing an iconic role in Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Jon talks us through his career, inspires us to be ourselves and discusses ...
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DAN WALFORD - representation, additional skills and performing Starlight Express in front of Arlene!
This week we're joined by the incredible triple threat performer - Dan Walford! Fresh from a year long stint in Starlight Express Germany, Dan tells us about the 5 month long skate school, some epic falls and writing a musical!!Dan insta...
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MONTHLY MIX Jul 26 - new Strictly pros, Do Re Mi and Zoë's love for Brotherhood!
It's the end of July - wow this year is flying! Zoë has a new found love for Brotherhood and IDL, Jess cries at The Sound of Music and will Zoë ever dance with Channing Tatum?!Legally Blonde tickets:
SISCO GOMEZ - Madonna, jazz funk and a PHD in dellusionology!
We are joined this week by the legendary Sisco Gomez! We hear all the backstage goss from working with Kylie and Madonna, how it's important to be versatile in this industry and what it was like being one of the first jazz funk pioneers in the ...
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JAMES CUTLER - DWTS, Strictly Come Dancing and traditional ballroom!
Our first Ballroom and Latin professional! James is here to let us in on some Dancing with the Stars secrets, inspire us all to go to a dance studio and we discuss how saying 'yes' can lead to many opportunities!James' insta:
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DAVID DANVILLE - West End sets, passing on your passion and keeping fresh after 25 years!
It's our FIRST time moving our little podcast studio on wheels!! We LOVED the energy and positivity of David and seeing how his passion rubs off on his younger dancers.David's insta:
MONTHLY MIX Jun 26 - Sexy socks, West End live and the boys!
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!West End live:
MONTHLY MIX May 26 - Strictly hosts, Legally Blonde and our fave musical ensemble numbers!
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!Legally blonde show tickets:
GEORGIA GARRARD - working for Oti Mabuse, library loving and fancying Moose from Step Up 2!
Prepare to be inspired by Georgia and her passion for learning dance academia, specifically in the hip hop genre. We learn how she landed her role as studio manager for Oti and Marius dance studio and how she manages her London role remotely fr...
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...
