EP129 The Power of Dancing it Out for Self-Care Interview with Joseph Corella
Welcome to Episode 129 where we talk to Joseph Corella, Choreographer, Broadway performer, dance teacher, and fitness instructor, but at his core, Joseph is a teacher.
Joseph Corella is a Choreographer, Broadway performer, dance teacher, and fitness instructor, but at his core, Joseph is a teacher.
Using his dance, theatre, and fitness background, he has traveled the globe, spreading this love and understanding of the importance of movement. Joseph’s connection to movement started in his early childhood with extensive training in jazz, tap, contemporary, and ballet. At thirteen, he became a member of famed choreographer Marguerite Derricks’ prestigious dance company, Tremaine Teen Company, and shortly thereafter appeared in Disney’s Geppetto alongside pop superstar Usher.
Joseph then moved to New York City where he debuted on Broadway in All Shook Up and subsequently toured the US with productions of Grease (Dance Captain) and West Side Story. Other theatrical credits include: Surf: The Musical, CATS, Altar Boyz, Guys and Dolls, and much more. Building on his dance and vocal talent, Joseph studied at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in New York City and honed his comedic skills with Upright Citizens Brigade.
As a choreographer, Joseph has been asked to choreograph on a number of high-profile projects ranging from the hit Lifetime reality show Dance Moms, the HBO special A Quinceañera Story, MTV Video Music Awards, CW's Hart of Dixie & much more! Joseph has also choreographed for numerous recording artists including Neon Trees & 98 Degrees!
Joseph's proudest accomplishment to date is creating 567BROADWAY! an all-levels dance fitness class. This idea was born out of Joseph’s desire to create, encourage, and provide an inclusive sense of community where EVERYONE could have a safe space to dance and start their fitness journeys. 567BROADWAY! is a fun dance fitness experience that fuses the magic of Broadway with cardio and strength training to give you a full-body workout! Featuring hit songs such as “One” (A Chorus Line), “Born to Hand Jive” (Grease), “Bend and Snap” (Legally Blonde), “You Can’t Stop The Beat” (Hairspray), and more, ALL LEVELS WELCOME!
What I have found is that joseph creative, warm, perceptive with the heart of a teacher. The proof of this is how It’s hard to not feel welcome, accepted and challenged all at the same time. Definitely one of his gifts.
In this episode Joseph shares his journey to authenticity, and how dance was so therapeutic and healing along the way. We discuss what self-care is all about risking rejection and detaching from toxicity to be who you were always meant to be, yet the alternative to NOT honoring who we truly are is much worse. Finding who we are and using our gifts is how we organically become a person who can help others do the same. Using dance for expression and healing is one of the best ways to do this.
Key Elements:
“When you dance,
you can enjoy the
luxury of being you.”
— Paulo Coelho
Resources:
You can find everything you need to know about Joseph’s work and how to connect with him at https://www.567broadway.com/
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