Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition

A journey through my life as a Pro NBA dancer. To give hopefuls tips, advice and knowledge about different teams, what it’s like being a pro dancer or cheerleader & audition updates. Also conduct interviews with fellow pro dancers/cheerleaders and see how they got their start in the Pro Cheer world.

Carebears on Fire with Kyndle Kelly

On this week’s episode I interview Kyndle Kelly, a former Memphis Pom dancer & Captain, UDA Staff & Choreographer, Delta and current NBA dancer. We dig a little deeper into her journey as a dancer, choreographer and personal life. Social Media platforms:Instagram:Kyndle Kelly: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKZoiemufob/?igsh=a2ZsNDI3bDNpODNjCalvin Brown: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ2Q8XKTaI4/?igsh=MXA1aDAwM3pzZDJncA==YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZVbU-9tri6c?si=KhwAwB9D0mfa8_Vk

07-25
01:18:36

From Center Court to Entrepreneur with Chenise Johnson

From Center Court to Entrepreneur with Chenise JohnsonI sat down and interviewed former 4x NBA dancer & captain Chenise Johnson. I get the ins and outs on her dance journey, becoming a Pro dancer for the Orlando Magic and the Atlanta Hawks as well as dive in deep about her other dance career choices and her business The Werk Lab. Follow her social media platforms below: Chenise Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/chenisej?igsh=M3Vtb3VmaG1na2dqThe Werk Lab: https://www.instagram.com/thewerklab?igsh=YTJld3AxczJhaXdjBeyond the Lockers IG: https://www.instagram.com/thewerklab?igsh=YTJld3AxczJhaXdj

05-16
01:26:35

🚨 Big Pro Dance Announcement 🚨

Excited to share with you guys a huge pro dance announcement. I created a dance journal for all the dance hopeful and choreographers out there to help better prepare them for any dance audition that they go on. Dance Journal is called “ Beyond the Lockers: Pro Dance 101 and it’s available on Amazon just for $5.99 and as well as the podcast is growing. Subscribe to the podcast, purchased the journal and follow me on all social media platforms. https://www.instagram.com/p/C2_GBqILbrr/?igsh=dzh2a202YnJjbmVw

05-15
06:52

Handling Rejection

On this episode I talk about how I handled being rejected from multiple dance auditions and gigs from an earlier childhood and how I handled not getting the job. Hope this helps anyone who has been rejected from something they want and how to overcome it.

03-22
43:09

Infamous Rhythm Interview with Antonio Russ

Interview with Owner & Head Coach of the Infamous Rhythm dance team Antonio Russ. He is a dancer and choreographer and we discuss his dance career, path in life and how you can better yourself in the future.

03-08
01:03:34

Plan The Life You Want with TK Owen’s

Interview with former Heat & Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleader, CEO and Director TK Owens. Listen as she share her experiences of being in the pro world and give out advices to anyone that is interested in auditioning.

03-01
01:11:35

Pro 101 Tips

On this episode of Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition podcast, I give out three tips that you can use to help you start your journey and career of being a Pro dancer and cheerleader in the Pro world. If you want to purchase my Dance Journal booklet it’s available on Amazon under “Beyond the Lockers: Pro Edition 101”. Feel free to leave a comment, subscribe and like this podcast so we can continue to grow as a platform. Follow me on social media for more information:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DB7ZuIoPde-/?igsh=MXJzZ3pjdHV0YjdiMA==

11-22
11:40

How to Remember Choreography

Struggling with choreography or freezing up at auditions, it’s ok here are some tips you can use to help better prepare yourself for your next audition.

12-29
26:52

Media Training

Media Training is a big thing in any pro team industry. On this episode we discuss a few tips and hacks that you can use to help better yourself for your next audition. Follow on all social media platforms Instagram:@itscalvinbrown

12-15
17:28

Top 10 Audition Tips

Here are my Top 10 Audition Tips that I use to help me out on my auditions and hopefully can help you out on your next pro team auditions.

08-11
22:34

Choosing the right Audition Song

Auditioning for a pro or semi pro team but you don’t have the right music for your solo. Don’t worry I’m here to help you. Here are a few tips that could help you out for your next audition. Social Media: Instagram @itscalvinbrown

07-21
08:46

Audition Season Tips

On this episode, I give out a few audition, season tips, and knowledge that could help you out on your journey of auditioning for a pro and semi pro dance teams. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on all my social media platforms. IG @itscalvinbrown

04-21
14:24

The Art of Learning

In a pro world you need to know how to learn and adapt to that team. Here is how I use the art of learning to gain experience and knowledge from different teams I was on and audition for in the pro cheer/dance world.

03-10
14:05

Thank You, My Heart is Full

Thank you episode to everyone that has been tuning each week to listen about my journey and others as Pro Dancer & Cheerleaders.

02-24
01:35

Dance Team to Pro Dance with Roosevelt Williams

I interview Roosevelt Williams a 6x pro WNBA & NBA dancer. He tells us how he got started in his career, where he’s at now and how handles his mental health and rejection.

02-10
38:01

A Tale of Two Teams

Here is a inside look on my time as a Washington Wizards dancer and being a current Atlanta Hawks dancer. The Similarities and Differences between the two and some audition updates for any pro hopefuls.

02-03
23:43

A Fever For Dance With Jeremy Sims

On today’s episode I interview my second guest Jeremy Sims. He is a former pro NBA & WNBA dancer and designer, and I dig in a little deeper to find out how he got started in his pro dance career.

01-20
57:21

A Change Of Pace With Meghan Wieboldt

Here is my first interview ever and it’s with my teammate and friend Meghan Wieboldt. I dive in a little deeper as she tells me her journey of becoming a Pro Dancer. From Mental Health to Audition tips.

01-13
22:07

23’ Tunnel Vision

Season 2 kicks off with me creating a Vision Board for my dance career in 2023. Also balancing my work life with my pro life. Giving a new direction on my podcast and helping tips for future auditions.

01-06
15:37

The Infamous Rhytm

I interview Antonio Russ a Dancer & Choreographer based out of Miami FL. We discuss his dance team, his teaching and sexuality.

04-08
31:54

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