Sacred Spaces for Black Joy with Alicia Langlais
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08/11/22 • 46 min
When you look around your world, sometimes it seems like there is so much pain that joy feels scarce and unreachable. But when you find the right community of trust, shared stories, and mutual respect, you discover joy is always available.
In today’s conversation, dance coach Alicia Langlais returns to discuss creating a sacred space for black joy.
Get your copy of Alicia Langlais's Slay Your Day 21 Day Reflection Journal and Dance Inspiration Workbook and learn more at https://www.dancedragonslayer.org or connect on Instagram @alicia.dance.inspire.
Listen to our previous conversation What Fills Your Cup with Alicia LanglaisAlicia Langlais, also known as Alicia the Dance Dragon Slayer, is a Bay Area Dancer, Instructor, and Dance Inspiration Coach. Her passion for movement and dance began at a young age, starting with hip-hop and Caribbean influence in her home, and growing into a love of ballet as well. In addition to over 15 years of dance training and experience, Alicia’s studies have included Transpersonal Psychology with a focus in Creative Expression, allowing her to combine dance training with mental wellness to help others find balance and pursue their passion.
Connect on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
Looking for mind-body breathing and movement practices to regulate your nervous system? Join Coach Chris Rodriguez and Polly Bates for Soul Autonomy Series in person or virtual Friday, August 26, September 23, and October 28, 7- 8:30 pm PST Register for Soul Autonomy here.
When you look around your world, sometimes it seems like there is so much pain that joy feels scarce and unreachable. But when you find the right community of trust, shared stories, and mutual respect, you discover joy is always available.
In today’s conversation, dance coach Alicia Langlais returns to discuss creating a sacred space for black joy.
Get your copy of Alicia Langlais's Slay Your Day 21 Day Reflection Journal and Dance Inspiration Workbook and learn more at https://www.dancedragonslayer.org or connect on Instagram @alicia.dance.inspire.
Listen to our previous conversation What Fills Your Cup with Alicia LanglaisAlicia Langlais, also known as Alicia the Dance Dragon Slayer, is a Bay Area Dancer, Instructor, and Dance Inspiration Coach. Her passion for movement and dance began at a young age, starting with hip-hop and Caribbean influence in her home, and growing into a love of ballet as well. In addition to over 15 years of dance training and experience, Alicia’s studies have included Transpersonal Psychology with a focus in Creative Expression, allowing her to combine dance training with mental wellness to help others find balance and pursue their passion.
Connect on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
Be sure to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform!
Looking for mind-body breathing and movement practices to regulate your nervous system? Join Coach Chris Rodriguez and Polly Bates for Soul Autonomy Series in person or virtual Friday, August 26, September 23, and October 28, 7- 8:30 pm PST Register for Soul Autonomy here.
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Some people make the tangible things we all enjoy, and others create experiences for us to remember.
In today’s conversation, entertainer, coach, and creative director of Daring Arts Movement, Polly Bates joins Coach Chris to share her story of growing up on Philo Apple Farm in a family of builders. Polly discusses time with her late grandmother Sally Schmitt, founder of the French Laundry in Napa Valley and a pioneer for California cuisine, and how she found her place in the world through creating experiences through movement.
Learn more about Polly Bates at https://www.daringartsmovement.com/Connect with Polly Bates on Instagram @misspeppa @daring.arts.movement
Get your copy of Sally Schmitt’s cookbook Six California Kitchens at Philo Apple Farm.
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Can you remember a time when you walked into a new space afraid you would not fit in, but someone’s warm welcome gave you a sense of belonging?
People who see your potential when you lack confidence help you reimagine your life, path, and the richness you bring into the world.
In today’s conversation, the founder and CEO of Rae Model & Talent Agency LLC and Rae Studios, Jessica Rae, joins Coach Chris to discuss the power of seeing the artist in others and what it takes to create a space for all bodies.
Learn more about Jessica Rae, Rae Agency and Rae Studios SF at raestudios-sf.com + raeagency.com
Connect with Jessica Rae on Instagram at @jraesf
Connect on Instagram at @coach_chrisrodriguez. For all episodes and info about my coaching program, visit me at www.coachchrisrodriguez.com.
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About Jessica Rae
Jessica Rae is a Filipino business owner and educator around movement and entrepreneurship. Jessica’s career started with pageantry, earning titles including Miss World Peace, Miss SanFrancisco Bay Area, Miss Congeniality, and Miss Hawaiian Tropic, and practicing piano and dance.
Her emphasis has been on public speaking with a mission to support the arts, specifically making dance accessible to everyone. As a talent in the commercial and entertainment industry, Jessica has been seen on billboards, magazine ads, and TV for brands such as Muscle Milk, Fitbit, Acura, Facebook, and 24hr Fitness. She has also worked with artists such as Ludacris, Lady Gaga, Kid Rock, Too Short, and Bebe Rexha. In 2022, Jessica was a Preliminary Panelist for the Miss America competition.
Since 2011, the agency has housed over 150+ working professionals featured in various print and film productions. Meanwhile, Rae Studios, a full-service dance studio, provides group classes, studio rentals, corporate wellness, and private lessons.
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