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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: Professional Dance Team Coach
    Apr 22 2026

    On today’s episode, Nadeen gives us an inside look at what it’s like to coach a professional dance team. As the new director of the Washington Spirit’s dance and entertainment team, Spirit Crew—she shares her journey and insights from the industry. With four seasons of experience dancing for the NBA’s Washington Wizards and performing live alongside major recording artists, Nadeen brings both expertise and inspiration. She offers a behind-the-scenes perspective on what it takes to make a professional dance team—and to successfully lead one. As always, let’s sit back, listen , learn, and grow together!

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    50 mins
  • Backstage Pass: AUDITIONS
    Mar 14 2026

    Today's episode is all about the 5 aspects of auditions:

    1. Prep

    2. Research

    3.The Look

    4. The Process

    5. Results

    Olivia Lou takes you through each aspect with advice, knowledge, and tips to help prepare you for audition season! Let's Listen, Learn, and Grow Together!

    You can follow Olivia Lou for all things dance on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/olivialoudance?igsh=NDZsOG5vdzhoNXVo&utm_source=qr

    You can book Olivia Lou for podcast interviews or dance masterclasses on her website https://olivialoudance.com/

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    44 mins
  • 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
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