DTH 19: | Inside a dancer's world with special guest Jillina

Dance To Heal

The power of movement extends beyond the physical and emotional benefit of connecting with our inner self. Even as a word, it helps people understand that dance is not scary thing. Its essence is in the whispers between the music, your movement, and your inner self.

In this episode of Dance to heal, Jenny sits with the Jillina, the ultimate dance educator, as they talk about the evolution of the role of dance in our lives, and the rewards of following your passion with consistency. Discover how ageism and depth bring out your presence and connection with your audience.

What to expect in this episode:
00:40 – Jillina's background and the Maui retreat

02:42 – Maui Dance Retreat and schedules

04:09 – 30 years of commitment and consistency

05:22 – How the role of dance in your life has evolved.

07:26 – Following your dream and your passion.

09:13 – An emotional connection to movement

10:33 – Ageism, athleticism, and depth

13:08 – Consistent exercise and transformational changes

14:31 – The advantages of having an in-person teacher.

15:51 – The perspective of someone who's living is dance.

16:20 – A hip circle community.

18:59 – Opportunity from a big shift and transformation

20:40 – The power of movement

About Jillina:

Jillina has devoted her life to dance. With a background in Middle Eastern, Folklore, Jazz, Ballet, and Hip Hop, she creates a colorful Middle Eastern fusion repertoire that has inspired collaborations with some of the world’s leading instructors and performers. Traveling extensively to create productions and teach seminars that embody her unique style of dance and dance education, Jillina also advocates a local dance community, owning the creative hub, Evolution Dance Studios in North Hollywood, California. Whether on stage, coaching one-on-one, or teaching a group of 1,000 students, Jillina’s vibrant ability to connect with people on and off the dance floor continues to influence dancers and entertain audiences worldwide.

Connect with Jillina:

Free Master Class “The Art of Choreography” www.Jillina.com/art

Free Master Class “The Art of Production” www.Jillina.com/AOP

Website: https://jillina.mykajabi.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JillinaOfficialPage/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillinacarlano/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/JillinaCarlano

About Jenny Cohen:

Jenny C. Cohen is a breast cancer survivor, and it is her mission to help people who have been through the most debilitating, disfiguring, traumatic events like breast cancer to feel bold beautiful and full of life. Jenny believes in a world where everyone can dance to heal and feel safe in their bodies knowing they are created in beauty and perfection in spite of life happenings. She is an award-winning performer who healed through her D.I.S.C.O.V.E.R. process presented in the multi category best-selling book “Outside In Recovery: Dancing My Way Back to My Self after Breast Cancer."

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Connect with Jenny Cohen:

Websites: https://www.dancetohealpodcast.com/

https://www.jennyccohen.com/

https://www.outsideinrecovery.com

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