The Business of Dance

153 – Tina Landon & Travis Payne: Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé & Rihanna

Recorded August 3, 2026 | The Business of Dance VIP Day, Los Angeles EPISODE SUMMARY Tina Landon and Travis Payne helped create the choreography for Michael and Janet J

152 – Chad Geiger: Dance Agent at The Movement Talent Agency, Dua Lipa, Dolly Parton & BET Awards

Recorded September 20, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Chad Geiger, a Los Angeles talent agent with The Movement Talent Agency, joins Menina Fortunato to explain what helps dancer

151 - Industry Dance Awards 2025: Red Carpet Conversations with Menina Fortunato

Recording / Interview Date: October 20, 2025 EPISODE SUMMARY What helps a dancer build a career that lasts? Join Menina Fortunato on the red carpet at Avalon Hollywood

150 - Travis Lim: Lisa from Blackpink, Hollywood Arts, Lego, HHI, NBC's World of Dance, Canada's Got Talent, UCLA Graduate

Interview Date: September 13, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY Vancouver-born dancer, choreographer, and teacher Travis Lim joins Menina Fortunato to share his journey from childho

149 - Noelle Marsh: Michael Movie, So You Think You Can Dance, Tate McRae, Beyoncé, Palm Royale, Jennifer Lopez and Every Single Step.

Interview Date: August 30, 2026 Episode Summary In Episode 149 of The Business of Dance Podcast, host Menina Fortunato sits down with Los Angeles-based choreographer, m

148- Melissa Becraft: Brooklynettes, Blackpink, Disney, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Netflix, Lil Kim, and Hulu

Interview Date: February 15, 2026 EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with New York City-based dancer and conte

147 - Joey Vice: Cirque De Soleil’s KOOZA, BalletRED, and Netflix’s Star Search

Interview Date: August 16th Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Los Angeles-based performer, choreographe

146 - Alex Francoeur: Head Choreographer FIFA World Cup, France’s Got Talent, Révolution, The Voice Canada, PAN - AM Games, Netflix, Ariana Grande, CBS.

Interview Date: August 9th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with Canadian choreographer Alex Francoe

145- Angelica Valente: Creative Director of VALENTE, KATSEYE, Megan Thee Stallion, PUMA, Tik Tok, Usher, Paris Hilton and Co-Founder of Spaced Visuals.

Interview Date: July 26th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato reconnects with Hollywood Summer Tour alum Angelica

144 - Ivan FLIPZ Velez: You Got Served, 3X World Champion, Honey, Janet Jackson, Cirque Du Soleil, LL Cool J, The Voice, Missy Elliot, AGT.

Interview Date: August 2nd, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Menina Fortunato sits down with legendary B-boy, choreographer, crea

143- Brandon Henschel: Director of AWAKENING, Britney Spears, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Lip Sync Battle, Pepsi, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.

Interview Date: July 19th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Brandon Henschel shares his journey from discovering dance at age 12 after being inspired by Michael J

142- Tanya Jane: Founder of The School of Dreams, Cher, Nick Jonas, Bad Bunny, Will Smith, Marc Anthony, and Bebe Rexha.

Interview Date: July 12th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Tanya Jane shares her journey from a young professional dancer in Australia to building a thriving car

141 -German Morales: Founder of MGMT Artists, iPop!, Television Academy.

Interview: July 5th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, German Morales—talent agent, manager, producer, and founder of MGMT Artists—shares an inside look into the

140- Tina Oleff: MSA LA, MSA Education, Leader of MSA KATS Division, Alvin Ailey, and ESPN.

Interview Date: June 28th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Tina Oleff, agent at MSA Talent Agency, shares her dynamic journey through the dance industry—from her

139- Jeff Thacker: Emmy Nominated Executive Producer of So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Hall of Fame, Elton John, BAFTA Awards, Celine Dion, and Diana Ross.

Interview Date: June 21st , 2026 Episode Summary: In this powerful and expansive conversation, Jeff Thacker—executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance—shares his

138 - Gala of The Stars: Gala of The Stars w/Menina Fortunato Anita Mann, Jeff Thacker, Robbie Blue, Jojo Siwa and more.

Interview Date: October 20th, 2025Episode Summary:This special red carpet episode of The Business of Dance Podcast takes you inside the Gala of the Stars at the Beverly H

137- Julian Mireles: Founder of BodyTech Method,Flexibility and Strengthening Educator, Biomechanics Specialist, and Entrepreneur.

Interview Date: June 14th, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Julian Mireles shares his unconventional journey into dance, beginning with a background in martial ar

136 - Sienna Morris: Netflix’s Star Search, BalletRED, Halsey, Free People Movement, GAP, and Business of Dance Alumni.

Interview Date: June 7th, 2026 Episode Summary: This episode dives into Sienna Morris’s journey from a dedicated young dancer to a working professional in Los Angeles,

135 - Alison Stroming: Alberta Ballet, Kendrick Lamar, Jennifer Lopez, Aretha Franklin, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and founder of AS Dancewear.

Interview Date: May 31st, 2026 Episode Summary: In this episode, Alison Stroming shares her inspiring journey from classical ballet training to building a dynamic career

134 - Kelly Sweeney: Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red, Zombies, SYTYCD, DWTS, Laker Girls, JLO.

Interview Date: August 4th, 2025 Episode Summary: In this episode of The Business of Dance Podcast, Kelly Sweeney shares her journey from starting dance at age 10 to be