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Another season comes to a close and we want to say thank you to all of our guests for sharing their time and expertise with us. We had so many great conversations with our guests and hope you enjoyed them as much as we did.

We will be taking a hiatus for a bit as summer is underway, but are so excited to share season 12 with you. Please stay tuned and watch our social media channels to see when Season 12 drops.

Thank you Jam Fam for listening and supporting us! Have a happy and safe summer.

Joe and MIchelle

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With a talent like Miranda Schry, how could we not have a great conversation? Welcome back Jam Fam to another fantastic episode of JAM, Joe and Michelle's Dance Podcast! This week we talk about mentorship, competitions, and sprinkle in some fun. We hope you enjoy our chat with the wonderful, Miranda Schry!

Miranda Schry is a versatile dance artist and educator based in Los Angeles. A graduate of Point Park University, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and a Bachelor of Science in Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management. Miranda began dancing at the age of three and discovered her passion for choreography at sixteen.

Her performance and teaching experience spans both coasts. She has toured nationally as an assistant with Artists Simply Human (ASH) and Revel Dance Convention, where she developed lasting mentorships with some of the industry’s leading voices. Miranda was also selected for the “I Am Force” program led by Chehon Wespi-Tschopp in Los Angeles, and Talia Favia’s “Chapters” intensive in New York City. Additionally, she has trained extensively under Cameron Lee and Rudy Garcia through their mentorship programs, and performed in Cameron Lee’s acclaimed annual show, “Potion”.

Her recent credits include performances in music videos for Baby Yors, Mother Victory, and XOMG Pop, as well as appearances at World of Dance, in Ed Sheeran’s “Love More” Dolby commercial, and in the Barbie movie. She was also featured in a digital ad campaign for 8Greens. In addition to her performance work, she serves as the Assistant Director for the Step It Up Intensive in Los Angeles.

Currently, Miranda is a member of the contemporary dance company “HMG the Company”, performing concert works across Los Angeles. Committed to nurturing the next generation of dancers, she continues to choreograph and teach across the East Coast, driven by her passion for inspiring others through movement and mentorship.

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Hey Jam Fam, welcome back to another fun episode with guest Christie Sirota- Jordon! Christie is an experienced industry professional and has worked in all facets of the the dance world. A true lover of the arts, Christie has wants to give back to the dance community, and it doing so with her fitness and dance programs. We hope you enjoy our chat with Christie Sirota-Jordon

Christie Sirota-Jordon is a seasoned choreographer, educator, and creative director with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She began teaching and choreographing at the age of 15, developing a unique and versatile style shaped by training with top choreographers across the country—from the East Coast to the heart of L.A.’s commercial dance scene.

A Pittsburgh native, Christie has traveled nationally with renowned conventions and organizations such as Commercial Dance Intensive (CDI), Dance Masters of America, Dance Caravan, Professional Dance Teachers Association, N-House Productions, and VIP Dance Competition. She continues to teach master classes and set choreography for studios and dance teams across the U.S.

Her performance and choreography credits span high-profile projects including Las Vegas Fashion Week, Latin music legend Juan Luis Guerra, Disney’s boyband NLT, dance-pop group Taxi Doll, and the popular fitness program Hip Hop Abs. Christie is also a regional trainer for The BodyBar(re) Fitness Franchise and teaches “conditioning and cross-training for dancers.”

Christie’s career has transitioned into other facets of the entertainment industry including creating & directing events. She currently serves as a National Director for VIP Dance Competition, co-producing and overseeing events nationwide. In 2018, she founded 412 The Intensive in Pittsburgh, a program designed to empower young dancers through high-level training, artistic exploration, and career preparation. The program has since expanded to Chicago with the launch of 312 The Intensive, alongside a growing suite of mentorship programs.

These mentorship initiatives offer dancers deeper, more personal support—focusing not just on technical growth, but also on confidence, clarity, mental wellness, and mapping out next steps in their dance journeys.

Now, with two decades in the industry, Christie is partnering and preparing to launch her latest program geared toward college-aged dancers looking to break into the entertainment world. Her mission is to redefine what it means to be a freelance artist—shifting the narrative from "starving artist" to confident, thriving artist.

For more information on The Intensive, go to: www.theintensivedance.com

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