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Dancer's ChoicePassion & Truth with Special Guest, Kiesha Lalama!Welcome all to the Dancer's Choice Podcast! This week we are THRILLED to be joined with Special Guest, Kiesha Lalama! Former Senior Executive for the Pittsburgh CLO, Point Park University Dance Professor, Jimmy Award's Choreographer, Mother, Wife, and current Managing Artistic Director of the Pittsburgh Playhouse, joins us for a jam-packed conversation about having a career in the dance industry.
In this hour long episode, Kiesha shares her life story and words of wisdom around the power of authenticity, confidence in leadership, chasing passions, navigating jobs, defining success, and SO MUCH MORE! Dancers, if...2024-01-1157 min
The Art of Kindness with Robert PeterpaulInside Jimmy Awards 2023 Rehearsals with Broadway Leaders & Nominees: "Enjoy the Process"Join The Art of Kindness podcast LIVE inside rehearsals for the 2023 Jimmy Awards (The National High School Musical Theatre Awards) at The Juilliard School in New York City. From inspiring interviews to performance sneak peeks, we have an all-access pass to the talent of tomorrow!Host Robert Peterpaul speaks with Jimmy's founder and director Van Kaplan, choreographer Kiesha LaLama, President of The Broadway League Charlotte St. Martin, and high school nominees: Omar Andre Real (Palm Springs, CA), Helena Engberg (Columbus, OH), Lance Toppin (Charlotte, NC), Hannah Jenkins (San Antonio, TX), Will Gonzalez (Chicago, IL), Samantha Nelson (Orlando...2023-06-2529 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast033: Dreams as Big as the Sky featuring Kate GundersonThe team had the opportunity to connect with Kate Gunderson of 'The Plane Kate'. Kate is a mechanical, aerospace, and flight test engineer on a mission to empower women to confidently thrive in the world of STEM.
00:00 Welcome to the Show
00:00 Update with Angelo, Dennis & Patrick
06:25 Introducing Kate Gunderson: Dreams as Big as the Sky
07:40 KG: How did you discover your Passion for NASA, Space, Engineering?
09:30 KG: Walking thru the doors at NASA - Presence of Women in STEM
11:10 KG: Pushing the Boundaries of your Comfort Zone2023-03-3053 min
JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastJAM with Allynn SimonsSend us a textA fun episode with our guest and friend, Allynn SimonsALLYNN SIMONS - is an NYC based freelance casting director who has the pleasure of casting for TV/Film, commercials, theater and print. She holds a B.A. in Musical Theater with a minor in dance from Point Park University. While in school, Allynn was chosen to dance in original pieces choreographed by Kiesha LaLama and Kiki Lucas, just to name a few. Before settling in New York City, Allynn taught dance and musical theater all over Pennsylvania and New Jersey and...2022-09-1255 min
Pathways to PerformEpisode 23 Patrick Mulvihill: Measure and Celebrate Small SuccessesPilot, Professor and Podcaster, Patrick Mulvihill talks purpose, leadership, education and passion. Patrick reminds us to measure and celebrate small successes.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-09-1244 minPathways to PerformEpisode 22 Pam Chu: Embrace Your Uniqueness and IndividualityEntertainment industry powerhouse, Pam Chu shares lessons learned from her early dancing days through her current responsibilities as a producer. Pam has performed with Britney Spears, Cirque du Soleil, Television, Film and beyond. Pam opens her heart to share the value of embracing your uniqueness and individuality.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-09-0540 minPathways to PerformEpisode 21 Neil Haskell: Train As Much As You CanFrom his Broadway debut at 19 years old to finding fame on So You Think You CanDance through acting on film and transitioning into the role of King George in Hamilton, NeilHaskell is living proof of hard work, evolution and longevity in the performing arts industry.Enjoy this candid and charming conversation between our host, Kiesha Lalama and her former dance student.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-2939 minPathways to PerformEpisode 20 Naila Ansari: What Gives You Joy?Artist, Educator, founder of “The Movement of Joy”, Naila Ansari asks three questions to help us consider notions of joy. What is Joy? When did you discover joy? When did joy discover you?Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-2233 minPathways to PerformEpisode 19 Mark Lyons: Gather As Much Knowledge As You CanPIAA State Champion and Head Football Coach of the Central Valley Warriors, Mark Lyons joins me for an educational and heartfelt interview. Mark shares his desire to continue learning, his commitment to passing on knowledge and the importance of giving. This incredible interview reminds us to have the courage to follow our true passion.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-1538 minPathways to Perform5 on 5 in 5 – Series two (Mark, Naila, Neil, Pam, Patrick)5 perspectives on 5 questions in 5 minutes! Enjoy these highlights from our next five guests. Stay tuned for each one of their individual episodes featuring: State Football Champion Head Coach – Mark Lyons, Artist and Professor – Naila Ansari, Actor – Neil Haskell, Dancer and Producer – Pam Chu, Professor, Podcaster, Pilot – Patrick Mulvihill. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-08-0829 minPathways to PerformSpecial Feature Andrew Barth Feldman: I Just Loved it To MuchDear Evan Hansen star and 2018 Jimmy Award winner, Andrew Barth Feldman shares stories from his childhood, experience performing a lead role on the Broadway stage at 16 years old, and exciting plans for his future. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-06-2757 minPathways to PerformEpisode 18 David Hochoy: Be Whatever You Want To BeArtistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope, David Hochoy shares stories of his days with dance legend Martha Graham, the moment he found his beauty, and lessons learned on his path to self-actualization.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-06-0658 minPathways to PerformEpisode 17 Janine Sneed: Persist. Persevere. Perspire.IBM, VP of Customer Success, Janine Sneed discusses the challenges of achieving success both in the corporate world and family life. Janine’s passion and zest for life inspires motivation. Her advice resonates with three powerful actions: Persist. Persevere. Perspire.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-3035 minPathways to PerformEpisode 16 Travis Williams: Take Advantage of Every OpportunityPresident of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates, Travis Williams discusses his career as a Sports Executive, love for his family, and contributions to the Pittsburgh community. Travis hits a homerun with this impactful and inspirational conversation.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-2344 minPathways to PerformEpisode 15 Stephanie Styles: Work Hard and Dream BigBroadway, Film, and Television star Stephanie Styles shares her love of musical theater and comedy! Don’t miss this heartfelt, intimate, and inspiring conversation with Stephanie and Kiesha.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-1649 minPathways to PerformEpisode 14 Jordan Whitehead: Keep Chasing Every DayNFL Superbowl Champion, Jordan Whitehead shares his journey, process, andadvice. Jordan is a true inspiration and thriving proof that dreams really can come true.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-0918 minPathways to Perform5 on 5 in 5 (Jordan, Stephanie, Travis, Janine, David)5 perspectives on 5 questions in 5 minutes! Enjoy these highlights from our nextfive guests. Stay tuned for each one of their individual episodes featuring: NFL SuperbowlChampion – Jordan Whitehead, Actress – Stephanie Styles, President of the Pittsburgh Pirates –Travis Williams, VP of Customer Success with IBM Technology Sales – Janine Sneed, Artistic Director of Dance Kaleidoscope– David Hochoy.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-05-0231 minPathways to PerformEpisode 12 Stephanie Klapper: Hear Their StoriesDedicated and Passionate Casting Director, Stephanie Klapper shares her insights on running one of the most successful casting agencies in NYC and her love of bringing people together. Stephanie encourages us to talk with loved ones and Hear Their Stories!Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroSocial Media Marketing: Randi RigglemanPR and Marketing: Shane CepullMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-04-1434 minPathways to PerformEpisode 11 Julie Harkness Arnold: Step Into Your GreatnessJulie Harkness Arnold has covered every facet of the performing arts industry including Broadway, Film, Television and a former 10-year veteran of the Radio City Rockettes. Now she is a Celebrity TV host for "Made in Hollywood" and shares her journey, life lessons, and advice for all the dream chasers out there! Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-04-0741 minPathways to PerformTen Episode Highlight SpecialTeam: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-03-1807 minPathways to PerformEpisode 10 Joe Serafini: Believing in Yourself is a Huge ThingSinger, Dancer, and Actor is what we call a triple threat in the industry. Joe Serafini talks about his experiences as a singer, dancer, and actor for Disney+ original series Highschool Musical the Series. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-03-0338 minPathways to PerformEpisode 9 Nan Giordano: Adversity Creates Strength, Change Creates OpportunityFrom dancer to dance instructor Nan Giordano talks about her experiences she's been involved with. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-231h 00Pathways to PerformEpisode 8 Andrew Stockey: If You Have a Dream, Go For ItMulti-talented news anchor and sports director, Andrew Stockey inspires with stories from his 25 year journey with WTAE Pittsburgh. In this episode, Andrew champions young hopefuls to believe in their dreams… and go for it.Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-1451 minPathways to PerformEp 7 Ryan Stana: Communication is Key to SuccessLeading an award-winning entertainment empire takes vision, hard work, dedication, and passion. In an intimate interview, powerhouse CEO of the RWS Entertainment Group, Ryan Stana shares the best advice he ever received from his grandmother and his own motto in which he believes communication is key to success. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-02-071h 00Pathways to PerformEp 6 Cheryl Mann Del Cuore: Expectations are dangerousTeam: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie BarlettoPhotos submitted by: Cheryl Mann Del CuoreSpecial thank you to photographers: William Frederking Jennifer Girard Todd Rosenberg2021-01-311h 05Pathways to PerformEp 5 Jeremy Kushnier: You Have to Find A Way to WinAs a seasoned and successful Actor of stage, film and television, Jeremy Kushnier shares stories about his journey on a bus ride from Canada to landing a leading role in his Broadway debut and talks about the benefits of approaching industry rejection to play in your favor because “You Have to Find a Way to Win.”Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-2452 minPathways to PerformEp 4 Emmanuel Panagiotakis: With Hard Work, You Can Achieve EverythingAs an artist with a gift for finding light and color through his lens, Emmanuel Panagiotakis wants us to know "With Hard Work, You Can Achieve Everything." Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-1036 minPathways to PerformEp 2 Dr. Brad Klueber: (ART) and HealthAs an active chiropractor on the Pittsburgh Steelers sidelines, Dr. Brad talks (ART) and health. Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto 2021-01-1028 minPathways to PerformEp 3 Leo Ash Evens and Telly Leung: Success Looks Different to EveryoneAs veteran Broadway performers and best friends, Leo and Telly understand "Success Looks Different to Everyone." Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto2021-01-1054 minPathways to PerformEp 1 Debbie Blunden Diggs: Legacy. Resilience. Perseverance.As the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) enters year 52, Chief Artistic Administrator and Producing Director, Debbie Blunden Diggs knows a thing or two about "Legacy. Resilience. Perseverance."Team: Host and Producer: Kiesha LalamaVideo/Audio Editor: Blake BesheroPR/Marketing: Randi RigglemanMusic: Jason CollLogo Design: Stephanie Barletto 2021-01-1054 min
Take The Hill - A Leadership Podcast020: "Passion, Energy and the Pursuit of Happiness" featuring Kiesha LalamaClick here to check out the VideoCast of this episode!
Kiesha represents the fusion and integration of energy, vision and drive to impact the world in a positive way through the performing arts. She is a Choreographer and educator who has created more than 40 works to date. Her conceived and choreographed full-length dance theatre production, The Bench, received rave reviews and was honored to be named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's "Best of Dance" Top Ten list.
Kiesha has created works for companies such as Ballet Arkansas, Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Jazz Dance...2020-11-0249 min
Dance Colleges & Careers with Brittany Noltimier#7: Point Park University with Kiesha LalamaPoint Park University is a great school where you can get a concentration in ballet, modern, or jazz. All dancers take all classes and are taught to be well-rounded. Kiesha Lalama is the head of the Jazz unit and an inspiring and energetic teacher. Join the Expression Lab before it's too late! Classes begin May 6www.brittanynoltimier.com/labSupport the showGot a question or story you'd like to share? Message me HERE, and your submission might even be featured i...2020-06-3029 min