Interview Date: June 22nd, 2025

Episode Summary:

Dytto (aka Courtney Kelly) — the fembot icon of the dance community whose viral “Barbie Girl” freestyle on World of Dance launched a global following of ~10M across platforms. A professional mover, personality, and director, she’s appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, starred in national campaigns (Android Wear, Target), and most recently served as Assistant Choreographer for Shakira.

In this conversation, Dytto traces her path from studio kid and cheerleader to self-driven freestyler, sharing how an alter ego helped her overcome stage fright and claim a unique lane in a male-dominated popping/animation space. She breaks down the business: why brand deals followed when she started talking (not just dancing), how she balances content “pillars,” and the realities of name usage, credits, and trademarking a stage name.

We also dive into monetization (and why dancing to copyrighted music pays everyone but the dancer), creating original music (Fembot Files), and her upcoming training app The Next Move—a practical system for turning freestyle fear into confidence. In the live Q&A she offers concrete drills, mindset resets, and career advice on evolving publicly, navigating street vs. commercial worlds, booking without auditions, and staying grounded in who you are—especially when everyone’s watching.

Podcast Shownotes:

(0:00 ) – Welcome & intro: “Barbie Girl” viral phenom joins the show(2:13 ) – Early dance journey: from studio kid to freestyler(4:27 ) – The making of “Barbie Girl” — purpose behind the moment(6:20 ) – Creating “Dytto”: alter ego that conquered stage fright(11:43 ) – Managing identity: real name vs. stage name(15:50 ) – Viral momentum → brand deals, Ellen, and global recognition(19:47 ) – $100K brand deal & secret to attracting sponsorships(25:16 ) – New ventures: launching The Next Move freestyle app(26:56 ) – Owning creativity: why she makes her own music (Fembot Files)(1:18:16 ) – Final reflections: authenticity, vulnerability, and self-belief

Biography:

Dytto, the fembot icon of the dance community, is a professional mover, personality, and director. You may have seen her as a 17 yr old in her first viral freestyle on World of Dance called 'Barbie Girl' which launched her into a fruitful career. Since, she's been in numerous commercials, campaigns, and productions, some even of her own, being self-directed and produced for her infamous Youtube channel. Most recently, we watch her work come to life from her time assistant choreographing for the one and only, Shakira.

Connect on Social Media:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/iam_dytto/Website - iamdytto.com