Heart to Heart Episode 20 brings you Jenny De Tore, Owner of Powerhouse Dance, a vibrant dance company in South Jersey that continues to pump in the dancers and pump up the positive vibes with dance! Whether you are looking to work on your craft with dance technique classes or are just looking to have a great time on the dance floor, this dance space is for every dancer! Jenny grew up dancing her whole life and continued to dance on the dance team and company at the University of Florida. She started her business in 2017 to fill her own need for an adult dance class, and she continues to bring her passion for dance into everything that she does! Learn more at powerhousedancesj.com and on IG at @powerhousedancesj and Facebook.
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 19 - Pamela Hetherington, Tap Dancer + Founder of Sound Space Philly
Heart to Heart Episode 19 features Pamela Hetherington, Philadelphia-based Tap Dancer, Owner of Sound Space Dance Studio, Artistic Director of tap company Take it Away, creator of the Philadelphia Community Tap Dance Project, and true inspiration for tap dancers. “Her artistic work aims to expand the boundaries of jazz tap, both as a soloist, a choreographer, and a composer.” Learn more about Pamela, drop into a tap class, and get involved with her tap community at soundspacephilly.net .
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 18 - Carly Hester, NAMI Philadelphia
Heart to Heart Episode 18 brings you Carly Hester, Affiliate Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI).Carly earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Rutgers University. She has 10 + years of experience in the social work/behavioral health field, paired with my most recent Program Development and Non Profit Management experience by being the Director of NAMI Philadelphia. She previously worked with Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility Services as their Person First Coordinator, where she oversaw both an internal person first task force as well as an external LGBTQIA task force. Carly has a strong passion for social services and aspire to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about support groups, resources, and be a part of the NAMI community at NAMIPhilly.org and follow on IG at @namiphiladelphia and Nami Philadelphia on Facebook.
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Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 17 - Gabrielle DeBurke, Dragon Spirit Arts
Episode 17 featuures Gabrielle DeBurke, the Founder/Lead Instructor/ Program Director of Dragon Spirit Arts, as well as owner of NUE Arts Gallery in Lansdowne, PA, which is connected to this space. Gabrielle & her husband partner on these spaces that support local/international crafts people and indigeneous artist through their art gallery and empower people to dive deeper into an engaged personal practice of the internal/martial arts that have created a community-based studio space that’s inviting and accessible for all to practice. Dragon Spirit Arts offers Group Classes/Private Lessons, Workshops/Retreats & Teacher Training/Continuing Education in Yoga, Tai Chi and Qigong & other Moving Meditations. Gabrielle’s work as a Movement & Healing Arts practitioner and instructor continues to meld with her work as an inter-disciplinary performance artist and arts educator; many of her performance projects sister together the internal/martial arts forms (ex. Yoga, Kung Fu, and Old School Hip-hop) with other World dance, spoken word poetry and movement theater presentation. She is an all-around artist and master mover! Check out dragonspiritarts.com to learn more!
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 16 - JM Holland, 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Bethlehem
Heart to Heart Episode 16 features JM Holland, Co-Owner of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Bethlehem, PA and 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Black Belt under Jiu Jitsu legend, Eddie Bravo. JM continues to compete at a high level while coaching his students who are top-ranking in the nation. He helps other gyms start up, drops his knowledge on Finishers podcasts, and is building his gym to be a well known home for Jiu Jitsu in the Lehigh Valley. Learn more at 10thplanetjj.com/locations/bethlehem or finishersmma.com
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 15 - Christie Horan, Powerhouse Danceworks + Captain of NBA Washington Wizard Dancers
Episode 15 of our Heart to Heart series features Christie Horan, Owner/Founder of Powerhouse Danceworks and the Captain of the NBA’s Washington Wizards Dancers . She has been a captain for 3 years now and has been on the team for 6 years. She is the owner of her business, Powerhouse Danceworks, a choreography company with a team of talented choreographers that travel the nation to teach dance teams award-winning choreography. Christie graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2014, earning her bachelors in Business Marketing, and danced on the nationally recognized dance team all four years. She was captain of the team her senior year and competed each year at UDA Nationals in the Hip Hop Pom categories. She now can be seen choreographing for college dance teams, including the one she came from through her dance company. Christie is a full-time entrepreneur and amazing dancer, certified trainer, instructor, and choreographer who’s mission is to help others live their best life, on and off the dance floor! Visit powerhousedanceworks.com or misschristiegirl.com for more information on classes and dancing with Christie. Follow her on IG at @powerhousedanceworks or @misschristiegirl or @babeswithbrands
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 14 - Nick Ferdinand, NF Sports Strength + Former MLB Baseball Player & Coach
Heart to Heart Episode 14 brings you Nick Ferdinand, Owner of NF Sports Strength and Former MLB Baseball Player and Coach for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nick is a Certified Strength & Conditioning coach who specializes in “building healthy athletes through balanced Strength training”. After a star studded baseball career at University of Delaware, Nick was selected in the 2013 MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies, and played professionally for 4 years. Nick shares his passion and science-based approach that significantly improves strength, speed, power, endurance, and mind-body awareness as he coaches for his very own NF Sports Strength. Learn more on instagram at @nfsportsstrength , Facebook @ NF Sports Strength, and coachnickferd.com
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 13 - Jordan Steffy, CEO/Founder of Attollo
Heart to Heart Episode 13 features Jordan Steffy, CEO/ Founder of Attollo. Jordan is a University of Maryland alum, where he was a college athlete, earning a scholarship to play football and leading the Terps as quarterback. Jordan’s leadership did not stop here. He went on to earn his MBA at Columbia University and continued to pursue his own business ventures. Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Attollo, a rigorous college access and leadership program that provides mentorship and resources necessary to triumph as leaders at their schools and in their communities. Jordan has also created a mentoring app called Xylem and continues to make a difference in connecting students with the tools they need to succeed. Jordan is a husband and a father, and a true inspiration to us! Learn more at attolloprep.org and follow on IG at @attollo_prep
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 12 - Gesel Mason, Gesel Mason Performance Projects + Professor of Dance
Heart to Heart Episode features Gesel Mason, choreographer, performer, educator, and arts facilitator. She is the Artistic Director for Gesel Mason Performance Projects and the Associate Professor of Dance at the University of Texas in Austin. Gesel was a company member of Liz Lerman Dance Exchange and Ralph Lemon/Cross Performance Projects. For over 20 years, Gesel has been committed to supporting and celebrating the contributions of African American artists and communities. Learn more at GeselMason.com .
Heart to Heart Video Series: Episode 11 - Justin Myles, Professional Tap Dancer + The JaM Project
Heart to Heart Episode 11 features Justin Myles, professional tap dancer and co-founder of the The JaM Project, an all male tap dancing group, who recently performed on the hit TV show, "World of Dance" on NBC. Justin danced professionally in the off-Broadway show Tap Dogs. He was a main stage singer and dancer as well as dance captain for Disney Cruise Lines, and continued his dance quest performing at Paramount's Kings Dominion, Pittsburgh Playhouse Dance Company, and Busch Gardens Theme Park Williamsburg, VA. He has toured with the international percussion sensation STOMP. He is a true entertainer and inspiration. Learn more at justinmyles.net or on facebook.com/justinmmyles and Instagram @justinmylesmusic .
