Cultivating Community + Fostering Relationships in a Harsh Industry -- with Eliotte Nicole, Mackenzie Martin & Taylor Hansen

Dance Careers: Unfiltered

I'm so excited to have my dear friends (Eliotte Nicole, Mackenzie Martin, Taylor Hansen) of 10+ years in LA join me in this very special episode. Revisiting this in the editing process was everything I needed and more to put the biggest smile on my face and remind myself of the power of community. I highly respect each of these incredible humans and they share beautiful insight on the importance of community, how not to be a creeper when developing new relationships (aka networking), and the beauty of friendship in a harsh industry.
@eliottenicole
@_mackenzie_martin_
@taylor.n.hansen

Eliotte Nicole is an eclectic performer originally from San Antonio, TX and a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis. Trained in many forms of dance, Eliotte has performed the works of Kenny Ortega, Tyce Diorio, Charm La’Donna, Jerry Mitchell, Michael Rooney, Martha Graham, and more. She is a Background Vocalist for Taylor Swift and was a part of the award-winning and record-breaking: The RED World Tour, The 1989 World Tour, and The reputation Stadium Tour. Eliotte has performed on TV and award shows with Taylor Swift, Cher, Meghan Trainor, John Legend, Ne-yo, and Pitbull; and in commercials for Ford, Crocs, Nike Training Club, Old Navy to name a few. Be sure to catch Eliotte on stage with Taylor Swift for the upcoming The Eras Tour!
Mackenzie Martin is a Los Angeles based Choreographer and Entrepreneur, recognized internationally for her distinctive and artistically grounded choreography, her ability to create a sense of space, and visionary leadership. Her credits include Missy Elliot, Lululemon, Donovan Woods, Duomo, Sephora, Caesar's Palace, DanceOn, Polica and Simon Birch's "14th Factory" and is a two time Capezio A.C.E Awards nominee.
Mackenzie is the Director of LA contemporary dance company GEOMETRY and the CEO & Founder of SOUL DE SOUL Dance Convention where she also teaches on faculty. She is also the founder of GENESIS STUDIOS in Los Angeles.

Taylor Hansen is a Los Angeles based Choreographer, Dance Educator, Coach and Manager from Rochester Hills, MI. She danced her way through Hollywood for many years and has officially transitioned her career in dance education. Taylor has traveled the country judging, teaching master classes and setting guest choreography over the last 10 years. Her powerful choreography has won numerous awards in the competitive circuit, with her proudest role being the Head Coach of Saugus High School dance team in Santa Clarita, CA. You can also pop into her open technique class at Los Angeles’ newest professional studio, Genesis Studios, where she also happens to be the Manager/Lead Designer. In Michigan Taylor danced with Radio Disney, Variety Charity, Detroit’s MotorCity Movements and also appeared on FOX as a Vegas finalist for SYTYCD Season 7. Taylor completed her Bachelor’s Degree of Fine Arts at Lo

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