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Figuring Out the Left Side

Figuring Out the Left Side

Written by: Olivia Lou
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Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, this podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

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Episodes
  • Backstage Pass: Life of a NYC Professional Dancer

    Backstage Pass: Life of a NYC Professional Dancer
    Jan 7 2026

    Welcome Courtney Lopes to the podcast! She is a professional dancer in NYC with the Mark Morris Dance Group. On today's episode, she talks about what being a dancer in NYC looks like and just when you are about to give up, you may just book your dream job! She is truly so inspiring!! Let's sit back, Listen, Learn, & Grow together.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Backstage Pass: A Dancer's Ultimate Balancing Act

    Backstage Pass: A Dancer's Ultimate Balancing Act
    Oct 15 2025

    Today I sat down with the hilarious & brilliant, Chris Saunders. We talked about the dancer's ultimate balancing act... being a performer, educator, student, AND human being with a social life. How do we do it all in 7 days a week.. I don't know. we are TIRED! but its oh so worth it... Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow Together!

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    53 mins
  • Backstage Pass: Owning a Dance Company

    Backstage Pass: Owning a Dance Company
    Oct 1 2025

    Today I sat down with Leah Mariner & discussed her role as an owner of a dance company. She gives us an inside look on how she got start and grew such a successful company in only 9 years! She is truly the definition of a BOSS! If you have this same interested and don't know where to start this is the episode for you! Let's Listen, Learn, & Grow together!

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    54 mins
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