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Summary

In this podcast episode, Anoop Karthick interviews David Boon, a professional dancer from Trichy. They discuss David's dance journey, starting from his early days of dancing in school programs to participating in reality shows and eventually becoming a dance teacher. David also talks about balancing his dance career with his job as an engineer in Dubai and later in London. He shares his experiences of starting a dance school in Trichy and his plans to open a studio in London. The conversation also touches on the challenges of pursuing dance while working full-time and the support of family and friends. In this conversation, David Boon discusses missed opportunities in his dance career, the importance of consistency, and his future goals. He emphasizes the need for dancers to have a degree and highlights the importance of maintaining content quality and being honest in one's work. David also shares his experience with podcasting and expresses his desire to meet in person.

Keywords

dance, journey, reality shows, dance school, balancing career, engineer, London, support, dance, missed opportunities, consistency, future goals, degree, content quality, honesty, podcasting, meeting in person

Takeaways

• David Boone has been a professional dancer for the past 10 years and teaches dance.
• He started his dance journey by participating in school programs and later in reality shows.
• David balanced his dance career with his job as an engineer in Dubai and later in London.
• He started a dance school in Trichy and plans to open a studio in London.
• Balancing a full-time job and pursuing dance can be challenging, but with determination and support, it is possible. Missed opportunities can have a significant impact on a dancer's career.
• Consistency is crucial in maintaining a successful dance career.
• Having a degree is important for dancers to have a stable future.
• Maintaining content quality and being honest in one's work are key to success.
• David Boon is open to meeting in person and collaborating on dance videos.

Titles

• Balancing Dance and Engineering: David Boone's Story
• Building a Dance School in Trichy and a Studio in London The Importance of Consistency in a Dance Career
• Maintaining Content Quality and Honesty in Dance

Sound Bites

• "I can't forget that time when I was in the grooming session. Because back then, there were no reals like this in YouTube."
• "I started a video on my friend's iPad and uploaded a song on YouTube called Nijam Elam Maranthu Puchu. That reached a lot of people."
• "I have to balance my work life and my dance. It is difficult to maintain a certain level of balance."
• "Once a dancer, always a dancer."
• "Consistency matters. If you post a video for a year and suddenly say that you are maintaining it, who knows. It is like a commitment."
• "Degree certifications are very important. Concentrate on that. As per the other, there are many opportunities in dance."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

03:18
Balancing Work and Dance

07:38
Cover Videos and Recognition

09:51
The Power of Support and Dance Teams

13:16
Looking Ahead and Future Plans

22:37
Inspiration and Role Models in Dance

25:08
The Importance of Consistency

29:03
Adapting to Evolving Dance Styles

31:16
Future Goals: Opening a Dance Studio

33:51
The Significance of a Degree in Dance

35:45
Being Honest and Dedicated in Your Dance Journey

36:22
PODCAST OUTRO.mp4

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