In episode 3 of 3 for our mini transition season, professional photographer Shoccara Marcus, who specializes in dance photography, joins the Techniquely Speaking Dance Podcast. We speak about how she has utilized her dance experience to her benefit as a photographer, the reasoning behind her choosing to specialize in dance photography, her mission to bring black female dance photographers to the forefront of the field, her response as a photographer to the constant evolution of the smart phone camera and her new dance photography posing cards product (pointe now flex).

With a BFA in Dance and a MFA in Photography, Shoccara has merged these two fields to create exceptional art. Working nationally and internationally, she has had the opportunity to showcase her work from China to France and back to her home base in Atlanta. Her published work includes Inspired Georgia, a book featuring many of Georgia’s best poets and photographers, Dance Atlanta!, a postcard set of images commissioned by Brown Girls Do Ballet capturing iconic locations around Atlanta, her own Dance Photography calendars produced yearly and most recently, her Dance Posing Cards titled “Pointe Now Flex” which includes 52 foundational dance photographs to enhance your own dance photography experience. 

This episode concludes our mini transition season. Please remember to provide us with your feedback about the episodes. We'll be back in 2022!
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@shocphoto
Purchase Pointe Now Flex posing cards
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In episode 2 of 3 for our mini transition season, Jamia Ramsey, CEO & Founder of Blendz Apparel joins the Techniquely Speaking Dance Podcast. With over 29 years of experience in the dance industry, Jamia has committed herself to promoting inclusivity and diversity through dance, dance education and outreach. Through Blendz Apparel, she aims to fill the void of diversity in dancewear by offering a diverse selection of high-quality, professional dancewear and shoes for all skin tones.
We speak about the catalyst for her inspiration that prompted her to create Blendz Apparel, the journey from the company’s early days in 2016 to now, and her plans for the future of the company.
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We're looking for Black women dance entrepreneurs willing to share their journeys for the upcoming season of the Techniquely Speaking Dance Podcast. Please complete our interest form if you'd like to share your story.
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Connect with Jamia Ramsey & Blendz Apparel:
@blendzdanceapparel
Shop Blendz
Forbes Next 1000 List
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In episode 1 of 3 for our mini transition season, Erin Pompa joins the Techniquely Speaking Dance Podcast to talk about her journey from dance educator within the public school education system to a dance specialist who helps dance professionals create consistent 5K months by honing in on their dance speciality.
We dive into mindset around positioning yourself as a dance specialist, clearing out the outside noise to listen to your inner voice about the direction for your life, how she is showing up as a Black woman dance specialist in the online space and making her imprint, and the importance of educating yourself on how to operate your business.
Erin has a B.F.A. in Dance and a Masters in Dance Education. She is the host of the Dance Boss Podcast, founder of DancePreneur Academy  and has been featured in Dance Magazine, Dance Business Weekly and Dance Media. Erin is on a mission to help dance professionals build wealth financially, spiritually and emotionally.
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We're looking for Black women dance entrepreneurs willing to share their journeys for the upcoming season of the Techniquely Speaking Dance Podcast. Please complete our interest form if you'd like to share your story.
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Connect with Erin Pompa:
@erinpride
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