Boys Dance Too

Meet Tim Regan, a former competitive Latin and ballroom dancer, whose achievements include European Same-Sex 10 Dance champion, and 2025 UK Equality Dance Council champion. An award-winning content creator and passionate advocate for same-sex dancing, Tim is also the founder of ClikStep, an innovative app designed for dancers, as well as the founder of the Queer Dance Connect network.

From his competitive achievements to his efforts to challenge traditional gender roles in partner dancing, Tim shares his journey of breaking barriers, championing inclusivity, and creating opportunities for partner-style dancers. Follow Tim on IG @Tim.Regan.Dance.

This episode is also available in video form! Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

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Meet Nathan Bear, a professional contemporary ballet dancer about to make his debut with Ballet Vancouver. In this episode, we dive into Nathan's journey from his competitive dance days as he grew up in Langely, BC, to training in the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program, and joining @BalletBCVancouver. After two seasons with BalletBC, Nathan is now entering a new life chapter with @BalletVancouver. Also check out this video version of this interview on our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BoysDanceTooPodcast. Follow Nathan and Ballet Vancouver on IG @nathandbear and @balletvancouver.

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Welcome to Season 3 of the Boys Dance Too podcast! Meet Paul Amrani, whose credits include the U.S. national tour of Chicago, Les Demoiselles de Rochefort at Théâtre du Lido in Paris, and Anastasia at Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre. Paul also shares his experiences training at Texas State University and Houston Ballet Academy.

Through the challenges and unexpected turns of his journey, Paul’s story is an inspiring reminder that resilience, perseverance, and believing in your own path can lead to extraordinary opportunities.

This episode is also the first-ever video edition of Boys Dance Too! Watch the full conversation on YouTube.

Boys Dance Too is proudly sponsored by Dance Jox—performance dancewear created specifically for male dancers. Visit https://dancejox.com/ to learn more and use code: kanasoot2off to save! Follow Paul on IG @paulamrani and on Substack at Paul in Paris.

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Meet Fumi Okochi and Elijah Sam, two young dancers currently performing in The Little Mermaid at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) in Vancouver. Fumi is 16-years-old and trains at Ballet Bloch Canada, and has been seen in such musicals at The School of Rock (TUTS) and The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre). Elijah recently graduated with a BFA in contemporary dance with a minor in kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Elijah’s performing credits include High School Musical (Align Entertainment), Cats (TUTS) and 9 to 5 The Musical (Royal City Musical Theatre). Hear about Fumi and Elijah’s dance and performing journeys, what their next steps are, and get a preview of The Little Mermaid. Follow @fumi_okochi and @_elijahsam_ on IG!

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Meet Josh Graetz (he/him), a dynamic and versatile performer, educator, and producer originally from Victoria, BC. A graduate of the prestigious Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College, Josh’s work spans theatre, dance and film. Now based in Vancouver, BC, he recently made a splash on the west coast as Riff in West Side Story (CTORA) and Rooster in Annie (Gateway Theatre). He is currently playing Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Drayton Entertainment), solidifying himself as an exciting triple-threat talent across the country.

Josh has performed coast to coast at Canada’s most celebrated companies, including the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Grand Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Magnus Theatre, Chemainus Theatre and the Charlottetown Festival. On film, he has appeared in features, commercials, and music videos. In addition to performing, Josh is a passionate educator and creative producer. Notably, he has choreographed and taught at Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People, the National Ballet of Canada, Confederation Centre of the Arts and Harbour Dance Centre. Currently, he co-directs Musical Theatre Mondays, a drop-in theatre jazz series in Vancouver featuring guest instructors from across Canada.

Josh is also pursuing a Master of Counselling at City University. Committed to expanding access to mental health resources for artists, he plans to integrate his extensive background in performance and education with his clinical training to support clients in achieving both personal and artistic goals. Follow Josh on IG @joshuagraetz and @musicaltheatremondays.

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Meet Treyvin Kinisky, a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in Vancouver. Trey grew up in Grand Prairie, Alberta where he excelled in the competitive dance world, including representing Canada at the World Championships.

After graduating high school, Trey relocated to Vancouver to complete the Intensive Training Program (otherwise known as ITP) at Harbour Dance Centre under the esteemed direction of Moe Brody. Since then, Trey has appeared in Nickelodeon’s Hollywood Arts, Disney’s Camp Rock 3 and Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, and Netflix’s musical series Julie and the Phantoms, as well as many other commercial dance projects.

Branching out into choreography, Trey worked as the Assistant Choreographer on Netflix’s supernatural drama “The Order” and lent his creative skills to Disney Plus’ adaptation of Goosebumps. He also continues to choreograph and perform with the dance company, Quill Collective.

Trey’s artistry has also extended into the world of drag, where he has danced and choreographed for a variety of celebrated drag queens, including Canada’s Drag Race winner Venus, and Canada vs the World winner Lemon, amongst others in the vibrant drag community. Follow Trey @treyvindean on IG.

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Meet Ryan Vogt, currently on tour in The Great Gatsby musical after previously appearing in the South Korea run. Previously, Ryan was in the North American tour of Means Girls. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theater with a dance emphasis from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music, and was also in the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee program during his teen years. While growing up, Ryan was a competition dance kid and won top-level awards and scholarships in jazz, tap, ballet, musical theater, and hip hop. Follow Ryan @ryan.vogt.

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Meet James Monroe Števko, an NYC-based dancer, actor, and choreographer. As an original cast member of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, he is now a stager for the Jerome Robbins Trust, helping to keep the choreography of Jerome Robbins alive and authentic. James is also in the ballet company of the Metropolitan Opera and was formerly with the Milwaukee Ballet. His other credits include: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The MUNY, and other major regional theaters. Having started dance at the late age of 18, he is inspired to teach and mentor upcoming artists as a master teacher. Follow James on IG @jmstevkoand on his site at http://jmstevko.com/.

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Meet Jonatan Luján of Ballet Vancouver, The Metropolitan Opera Ballet, and New Jersey Ballet. Originally from Mendoza, Argentina, Jonatan has danced for Slovak National Theater, Zurich Ballet, Victor Ullate Ballet, and Ballet Argentino. He also appeared in the 2025 film Kiss of the Spider Woman and in Evita at the American Repertory Theater. Follow @jonatan.lujan.art.

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Meet Tristan Ghostkeeper, a proud Cree and Métis artist whose stage credits include Ballet Vancouver, Disney’s The Lion King (Toronto), Aida (Royal Opera House), La Bamba! (UK Tour), Royal Caribbean. His TV/film credits include dance roles on Schmigadoon!, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, and Motherland. Tristan’s dance journey began at the age of ten in his hometown of Prince George, BC, at Judy Russell’s Enchainment Dance Centre. Follow him on Instagram @ghostkeepertristan.

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Meet Kealan McLaughlin, principal ballet dancer, teacher, dance coach, fitness trainer, and choreographer. Kealan trained at Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto before dancing professionally with Alberta Ballet and Ballet Jörgen. He later joined the Estonian National Ballet as a principal dancer. In recent seasons, Kealan has continued to work as a guest artist with companies such as Ballet Vancouver, Syracuse City Ballet, Opera Atelier, Côté Danse, and Ballet Kelowna. He spends much of his time these days focused on training and coaching dancers across Canada and internationally. Follow @kealan.mclaughlinand visit Kealan's website.

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Meet David Grindrod, “one singular sensation”. Based in New York, David played Mark in A Chorus Line at New York City Center and on the national tour. Now, David helps keep A Chorus Line alive, working as an associate to Baayork Lee, an original A Chorus Line cast member. Together, they are keeping A Chorus Line going for new generations, including the staging of the recent 50th anniversary production in New York. Listen to David’s journey from growing up, attending Pace University, booking A Chorus Line and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, to his current era of teaching/coaching, and directing and choreographing across the US. Follow David on IG @david.grin

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Meet Chaz Wolcott, whose credits include Newsies, So You Think You Can Dance, and playing Mr. Mistoffelees in the 30th anniversary tour of Cats. These days, Chaz teaches at Steps on Broadway and Broadway Dance Center, and choreographs and directs New York productions such as Red Bucket Follies, Gypsy of the Year, Broadway Backwards, and I Put a Spell On You: Broadway’s Biggest Halloween Party. His choreography and direction have also been seen across the US, including in productions of Bright Star, Newsies, Cats, Cabaret, Mary Poppins, Rock of Ages, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, and Jersey Boys. Chaz holds a BFA in dance from Oklahoma City University and an MFA in theater arts from the University of Idaho, and is very active in teaching at major universities. Follow Chaz on IG: dancinchaz

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Meet Seb Witt, a dynamic dancer and performer originally from Queensland, Australia. Seb trained at renowned institutions including Conry Dance Centre, Patrick School of the Arts, and London’s Sylvia Young Arts School. He began his professional career at a young age, appearing in international tours of Strictly Ballroom The Musical and Les Misérables. More recently, Seb was back touring the world in Wicked. Seb will soon depart for Beijing to begin his next contract, with ambitions to also expand into film and television, including working in stunt doubling. Follow Seb on IG @sebbwwitt.

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Meet Mathew Fedorek—swing and Assistant Dance Captain on the Funny Girl national tour. He has also appeared in Disney’s Frozen with multiple theatre companies across the U.S., and during this past holiday season, Mathew was dancing all over New York City, from the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with A Chorus Line: The Next Generation, to the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza at 54 Below, and NYE LIVE! with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen.

In this episode, Mathew shares his journey from growing up in Pennsylvania to his training at Penn State University—including navigating a career-threatening injury—and the unforgettable story of booking Funny Girl. Follow mathew.fedorekon IG.

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Meet Brian Ross, a versatile dancer and performer based in Toronto. Originally from Halifax, Brian began dancing at the age of seven after being inspired by the West End production of Billy Elliot. Starting with ballet and jazz, he expanded his training to include styles ranging from Latin ballroom to hip hop and beyond, and excelled in the competition scene. Some of Brian’s professional career highlights include Anne of Green Gables (The Charlottetown Festival), Billy Elliot (Neptune Theatre), Frozen (Theatre Aquarius), Bring It On (Globe Theatre), the film Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (Lifetime), the TV series Backstage (Family Channel), and StepOne Dance Company. He will soon be seen in Something Rotten! and Guys and Dolls at the Stratford Festival. Follow @brianross111 on Instagram.

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Welcome to season two of Boys Dance Too. As it’s December, that means it’s Nutcracker season. Meet Owen Tang, Joseph Lee, and Loren Hwang, three highly dedicated students training at the acclaimed Goh Ballet School in Vancouver, Canada. As they near the end of their high school years, these dancers offer an insightful look into what it’s like to be immersed in world-class ballet training while being a teenager.

In this episode, Owen, Joseph, and Loren share their individual journeys, discuss the realities of elite training, and reflect on the opportunities and uncertainties that lie ahead after graduation. The conversation also dives into their final preparations for this year’s Nutcracker—a defining rite of passage for many dancers. Follow Goh Balleton Instagram.

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Meet Cody Berkeley, a renowned dance teacher and choreographer in the ballet and competition studio world. Originally from Dallas, Cody excelled on the competition circuit while growing up, and in his senior year was awarded a full scholarship to the University of the Arts in Philadelphia courtesy of the NYCDA College Scholarship Foundation. Since graduating with a BFA in Dance Performance, Cody has danced for Clairobscur Dance Company in LA, Dark Circles Contemporary Dance USA in Dallas, and toured with Step One Dance Company. Since focusing on teaching/choreographing, Cody has taught at Ellison Ballet School and currently leads Greenwich Ballet Academy’s contemporary program. He has received awards from Youth America Grand Prix and the University Ballet Competition for his choreography and coaching. Follow Cody @codyberkeleydance.

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Meet Ashton Roxander, principal dancer with the Philadelphia Ballet. Originally from California, Ashton comes from a dance family—both his parents were dancers, and his brother currently dances with American Ballet Theater. Hear about Ashton’s journey, from being taught by his parents, to training with Boston Ballet before joining Philadelphia Ballet. Follow Ashton @ashtonroxander.

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Meet Jason Yang-Westland—dancer and musical theatre performer living in London. Originally from New Zealand, Jason has danced with Melbourne City Ballet, Royal Caribbean Productions, and Paris Disneyland, as well as in the West End productions of The King and I and Your Line April. He was a dancer in the Wonka film and has also appeared in major productions worldwide of Mary Poppins, The Phantom of the Opera, Memphis, West Side Story, and Grease. Having grown up in the competitive dance scene, Jason is now also an adjudicator, teacher, and choreographer. Follow @jyangwestland.

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