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The Engaged Core: A Dance Podcast

Host and veteran teacher, Alana Hill, explores the symbiotic relationship between dance teachers and students. Through interviews with past students, dance parents, and peer teachers, The Engaged Core puts into perspective how vital teacher/student relationships are in the dancer’s success. Plus, bonus features for dancers, teachers and parents. We all know dance is a complicated art form, literally and figuratively. The Engaged Core connects the dots for those who love the art form and want to make it all make sense.New episodes will drop every Tuesday. For additional content, visit our YouTube Page to see videos of our guests in action. Are you a teacher looking to inspire your students? Join The Engaged Core Teachers Groups on Facebook.

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Episode Three: Creating A Dance Legacy w/ Kiara Hill

February 09, 2021 • Alana Hill • Season 1 • Episode 3

In this heartfelt episode, Host, Alana Hill, and her dancing daughter, Kiara, discuss what drew Kiara to dancing, what pushed her to the point of almost giving up, and how her mom’s influence shows up in her own teaching.

Kiara Hill has been dancing for over 20 years training at many studios and programs in the DMV such as Joy of Motion Dance Center, CityDance Conservatory, Future Shock and Culture Shock DC, plus was a student in the Performing arts programs at both Hyattsville Middle School and Albert Einstein High School. Most recently, Kiara trained with Laura Edwards in her LED Company, and is currently Directing the Elements Dance Company’s Senior Company.

“Dancing was my thing growing up, it was like, I don't care what happens.I can have a bad day. I can not get in such and such piece. But I know I'm supposed to be doing this.” -Kiara Hill, Dance Teacher