#BreakingTheStereotype with Amanda LaCount

08/07/20 • 46 min

In this episode you will learn how Amanda thrived in becoming an inspiration for all types of dancers around the world. You will be inspired by this young artist and how she is BREAKING THE DANCE STEREOTYPE.

In this episode you will learn about:

What it’s like to have her mom as her dance manager (Momager)
Building relationships in the dance community and how the way you treat people goes along way.
How to get to work with the artists of your dreams.
Moving from Colorado to start a dance life in “harsh” L.A and striving as a teen dancer.
Continually being rejected because of not having the body type that was expected from a professional dancer.

Show Notes:

Amanda has her own movement #breakingthestereotype that promotes body positivity and the knowing that any "body" can be a dancer. Amanda's passion is dance, but her goal is to inspire others to follow their dreams.

In this episode you will learn how Amanda thrived in becoming an inspiration for all types of dancers around the world. You will be inspired by this young artist.

Question Highlights:

What are your strengths and weaknesses?
Tell us about your brand #breakingthestereotype?
What do you hope for the dance world in the next 10 years? Any changes? What changes?
What expectations do you have for yourself in the next 5 years?
What is a tip you have to give to the dancers that want to be exposed?

About Amanda:

Amanda LaCount is a well known hip hop dancer, actress, choreographer, singer, model and influencer. She has been dancing since she was 2 years old. In 2015 she moved from Colorado to Los Angeles to follow her dream of becoming a professional dancer and actress.

Some of Amanda’s most notable performances include dancing with Meghan Trainor on RDMA, dancing on The Ellen Show with Keala Settle from "The Greatest Showman", dancing with Disney's "Descendants 2" Cast on DWTS, dancing on 2 Episodes of The Voice, dancing in Katy Perry's "Swish Swish" music video feat. Nicki Minaj, performing at Coachella with Lizzo, performing in Rihanna's Savage X Fenty Show at NYFW, and performing as Alana (one of Ariel's sisters) in ABC's "The Little Mermaid Live".Most recently Amanda danced in Lady Gaga's "Stupid Love" music video.

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08/07/20 • 46 min

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