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Figuring Out the Left Side

Figuring Out the Left Side

By: Olivia Lou
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Figuring Out the Left Side is a podcast for dancers, educators, and choreographers, hosted by Olivia Lou—a retired professional dancer and experienced teacher. Through expert interviews and insightful discussions, this podcast provides a space for learning, growth, and community. Its mission is to inspire and support dance professionals at every stage, helping to shape not only skilled dancers, but thoughtful artists and humans.

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Episodes
  • Backstage Pass: Dance Competitions - Harmful or Helpful?

    Backstage Pass: Dance Competitions - Harmful or Helpful?
    Feb 9 2026

    In today's episode Olivia Lou discusses everything Dance Compeitions. Are they harmful or helpful? Are they worth attending? Many studios have just begun the official competing season and she shares many important things for your dancer to remember as they begin hitting the stage!

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    32 mins
  • Backstage Pass: Your Host Olivia Lou

    Backstage Pass: Your Host Olivia Lou
    Jan 21 2026

    Welcome to a little bit of a different episode today... with the new year and new listeners I thought I would take the time to give you an episode on my dance background and how it lead me to this podcast today!

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    47 mins
  • Backstage Pass: Life of a NYC Professional Dancer

    Backstage Pass: Life of a NYC Professional Dancer
    Jan 7 2026

    Welcome Courtney Lopes to the podcast! She is a professional dancer in NYC with the Mark Morris Dance Group. On today's episode, she talks about what being a dancer in NYC looks like and just when you are about to give up, you may just book your dream job! She is truly so inspiring!! Let's sit back, Listen, Learn, & Grow together.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
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