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Boys Dance TooAshton RoxanderMeet Ashton Roxander, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet. Originally from California, Ashton comes from a dance family—both his parents were dancers, and his brother currently dances with American Ballet Theater. Hear about Ashton’s journey, from being taught by his parents, to training with Boston Ballet before joining Philadelphia Ballet. Follow Ashton @ashtonroxander. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.2025-08-121h 03
Boys Dance TooJason Yang-WestlandMeet Jason Yang-Westland—dancer and musical theatre performer living in London. Originally from New Zealand, Jason has danced with Melbourne City Ballet, Royal Caribbean Productions, and Paris Disneyland, as well as in the West End productions of The King and I and Your Line April. He was a dancer in the Wonka film and has also appeared in major productions worldwide of Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Memphis, West Side Story, and Grease. Having grown up in the competitive dance scene, Jason is now also an adjudicator, teacher, and choreographer. Follow @jyangwestland. Support the show2025-07-141h 34
Boys Dance TooTymin KeownMeet Tymin Keown—dancer with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. Tymin is from Victoria, BC, and started dancing at the relatively late age of 16, first in musical theatre before focusing on dance. Hear about how Tymin was able to catch up, thanks to his intense drive, passion, and family support. Follow Tymin @tyminkeown and Royal Winnipeg Ballet @rwballet.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.2025-06-2655 min
Boys Dance TooTaylor RoperMeet Taylor Roper—owner of House of Dance, a top competitive studio in Ontario, Canada. Taylor is a former dancer with Tokyo Disney Sea and Royal Caribbean, and in his youth, he was an elite competitive dancer. In our conversation, Taylor unpacks his experience growing up a boy dancer in the suburbs, his professional dance career, and what his life looks like now as a studio owner, including the challenges and wins. Follow Taylor on IG @taylor_roper and his studio @houseofdanceca.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.2025-06-1252 min
Boys Dance TooE. Clayton CorneliousMeet E. Clayton Cornelious—otherwise known as E. Clay! He’s been in 10 Broadway shows including A Chorus Line, The Music Man, The Lion King, Ain’t Too Proud, and Beautiful: The Carol King Musical. He was also in the televised Jersey Boys Live with Nick Jonas; in Rat Pack in London’s West End; and in national tours of Kinky Boots, Hairspray, and more; on TV in The Marvelous Mrs. Mazel; and he’s a 2-time Tony Award-nominated producer! Hear about his career journey doing some of the most iconic Broadway shows. Follow him on IG @eclaycorn and visit his...2025-05-1645 min
Boys Dance TooFredric OdgaardMeet Fredric Odgaard—Broadway, commercial, and concert dancer. Fred has performed on Broadway in Moulin Rouge, Kinky Boots, and Finding Neverland; in Celine Dion’s A New Day, Cirque du Soleil’s Viva Elvis, and on TV in Glee, Fosse/Verdon, The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, and more. He’s also a well-known teacher, choreographer, and adjudicator. From starting his commercial career as a child, to dancing on a cruise ship and at Tokyo Disney, to eventually dancing for Celine Dion and on Broadway, you won’t want to miss Fred’s exciting story. Follow him on IG @fodg and TikTok @fodd...2025-05-061h 31
Boys Dance TooJeremy VillasMeet Jeremy Villas, a former child Broadway performer and contemporary ballet dancer. Jeremy was on Broadway in Kinky Boots when he was 11 and trained for most of his life at the Alvin Ailey School of Dance. He graduated from the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and recently graduated from the dance program at The Juilliard School. In our podcast, Jeremy reflects on his time on Broadway, growing up as a dancer, and his exciting post-graduation plans. Hint—it involves dancing professionally! Hear Jeremy’s story and follow him on IG @jeremytvillas. Sup...2025-04-271h 08
Boys Dance TooSterling BacaMeet Sterling Baca, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet, and former dancer with American Ballet Theater. Originally from Colorado, Sterling moved to New York at age 15 to train at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School on a full scholarship. In 2016, he was on the cover of Dance Magazine as one of their “25 to Watch”. Hear Sterling open up about growing up, achieving his dreams, and the mindset needed to excel at the highest level. Follow Sterling on IG @SterlingBacaSupport the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.2025-04-211h 07
Boys Dance TooTrailer - Boys Dance TooWelcome to Boys Dance Too—the podcast that’s breaking down barriers and busting gender stereotypes in the world of dance. Hosted by former professional dancer Vince Kanasoot, this series dives into the real stories of male dancers who’ve made it to the top—whether it’s Broadway, elite dance companies, film/TV, or alongside major recording artists.These artists share the highs, the struggles, and everything in between to inspire the next generation of dancers—especially boys who might feel out of place in the studio. Because after all—boys dance too.Supp...2025-04-1701 min
Coffee Chats with CPABCBecome unshakeable: Develop a mindset to thrive!Mindfulness expert Trish Tutton speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC about how to use mindfulness technqiues to thrive through challenge, change, and chaos, no matter what.2024-06-2657 minCoffee Chats with CPABCDriven by the bass: Justin Davis, CPAJustin Davis, CPA, vice president, relationship manager at Wells Fargo, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist about his career journey and his continued love for music, which has led to him DJing and being involved in the music scene for most of his life. 2023-10-1936 minCoffee Chats with CPABCInvestigative researcher: Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA Rising Ashleigh McTavish-Wisden, CPA, manager in audit and assurance at BDO Canada’s Vancouver office, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC, about her path to becoming a CPA, and how her background in criminology supports her work at BDO.2023-06-2223 minCoffee Chats with CPABCUnicorn leader: Michael Pickup, FCPA, FCAMichael Pickup, FCPA, FCA, Auditor General of BC, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about his career journey, and how his family and life experiences helped shape who he is. An advocate for EDI and mental health wellness, Michael shares how he's striving to move the dial in the workplace. 2023-05-0259 minCoffee Chats with CPABCOwning her seat at the table: Gopi Chande, FCPA, FCAGopi Chande, FCPA, FCA, senior VP of finance and treasurer at Telus chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how she earned her way to the boardroom table and continues to thrive in both her professional and personal life. 2023-02-181h 04Coffee Chats with CPABCLeaning into curiosity leads to career leaps: CPA Rising, Jocelyn LiJocelyn Li, CPA, manager in ESG and sustainability, KPMG Canada, and CPABC Member Recognition Award recipient in the Early Achievement category chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about her career and educational path as well as what drives her. 2023-02-1749 minCoffee Chats with CPABCReimagining the office for hybrid workIn our podcast episode, Robin Rosebrugh, workplace consultant with Steelcase, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist with CPABC, about ways organizations can redesign their physical workspaces and strategize their hybrid work cultures to spark more employee engagement, productivity, and innovation. This interview has been edited due to technical issues and for overall flow (as per our usual practice). 2022-12-0233 minCoffee Chats with CPABCCommunicating with influenceSharon Edwards, presentation skills coach, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about some key ways in which everyone can improve their communication skills to influence others. Part of our Coffee Chats with CPABC podcast series.2022-11-1038 minCoffee Chats with CPABCBC Check-Up: Work report examines economic challenges and record labour shortages throughout 2022Examining data from the BC Check-Up: Work report for 2022, CPABC’s Aaron Aerts, economist, speaks to Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, about BC’s economic challenges and labour shortage. 2022-11-0914 minCoffee Chats with CPABCEd Pereira at the forefront of CPA careers in cybersecurityEd Pereira, CPA, CGA, is a principal consultant at Carmel Info-Risk, a cybersecurity consultancy, and is also a recent recipient of CPABC's Member Recognition Award in the Distinguished Service category. In this episode, Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, chats with Ed about how he used his CPA background to dive into the cybersecurity world. You can read the article in CPABC's digital newsroom. 2022-09-2922 minCoffee Chats with CPABCCPA Rising: Jonathan WongJonathan Wong, CPA, CA, and his wife Lily run Custom Car Posters, creating fine art prints of cars for car enthusiasts across North America. For this, Jonathan was a successful Dragon's Den contestant. In this episode, Jonathan chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about how his journey and how he and Lily put family first. 2022-09-2350 minCoffee Chats with CPABCCPA Rising: Amanda Collinge BaeAmanda Collinge Bae is a CPA, CGA; an advocate for inclusion, diversity, equity, access (IDEA); and a ballerina. Hear her story in this podcast interview with CPABC's communications specialist, Vince Kanasoot. 2022-07-231h 01Coffee Chats with CPABCUneven BC economic recovery: Price escalation, robust labour marketIn this podcast episode, CPABC’s economist Aaron Aerts speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about demographic and affordability trends in BC from their new BC Check-Up: Live report. They also chat about the tight labour market in the province.2022-06-2915 minCoffee Chats with CPABCThe best negotiations have win/win outcomes – here’s how you can achieve themLaura Villacrusis, senior consultant with Kwela Leadership speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about the art of negotiation.2022-06-0112 minCoffee Chats with CPABCDecluttering, organizing, and productivity hacks for personal and business successJane Stoller, otherwise known as Organized Jane, recently chatted with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist, CPABC to share some tips on how to get started on decluttering and setting ourselves up for success. 2022-05-3021 minCoffee Chats with CPABCHow to develop high-performance teamsLaura Villacrusis, senior consultant with Kwela Leadership speaks with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about what makes a high-performing team member. 2022-05-1926 minCoffee Chats with CPABCHow Julien Francois helps publishers adapt and thrive in the digital worldJulien Francois, CPA, CA, and CFO at STN Video, chats with CPABC’s communications specialist, Vince Kanasoot, about his path to becoming a CPA and how he supports the innovative work being done at STN Video. Part of our CPA Disruptor series.2022-01-1424 minCoffee Chats with CPABCHow CPAs can upgrade their digital skills to stay competitiveGarrett Wasny, digital skills advisor and CPABC professional development instructor, speaks with Vince Kanasoot, CPABC communications specialist, about how CPAs can stay up-to-speed with their digital competencies to extract, interpret, and communicate data, including effectively using Google’s tools.2021-11-1539 minCoffee Chats with CPABCLeading with heart and an open mind: Livleen Veslemes, change makerLivleen Veslemes, CPA, CMA, and winner of a BCBusiness Women in Business award speaks to CPABC communications specialist Vince Kanasoot in this insightful and inspiring interview.2021-08-3040 minCoffee Chats with CPABCCPA Disruptors profile: Jeff Wasyliw, AlidaIn this CPA Disruptors spotlight, Jeff Wasyliw, CPA, CA, VP of finance and operations at Alida, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist about his career and how he helps lead a fast-growing tech company operating worldwide.2021-08-1918 minCoffee Chats with CPABCGood food, good mood – How to give your body its best chanceNicole Porter, stress coach, nutritionist, and wellness educator, chats with Vince Kanasoot, communications specialist at CPABC, about healthy nutrition choices that can positively impact mood and overall wellbeing on the inside and out.2021-07-2146 min