Interview by Anthony “AntBoogie” Rue II for Dancers Are Athletes Behind the smiles, halftime performances, and game-day energy is an incredible amount of discipline, preparation, and leadership. Celine Boom knows that reality firsthand. From her years performing at the highest level to now helping lead the next generation as an Assistant Coach for the Brooklynettes, she offers a candid look at what it truly takes to thrive in professional dance. 1. What moment in your career

Interview by Anthony “AntBoogie” Rue II for Dancers Are Athletes From touring with major artists to transitioning into acting and creative leadership, Giovanni Watson shares honest insights on longevity, professionalism, reinvention, and what younger dancers often misunderstand about the industry. 1. You’ve built a career across dance, choreography, and acting. What mindset shift has to happen when a dancer wants to be taken seriously in another lane? Giovanni Watson:The mind

Angel Kaba represents a rare blend of artist, director, and cultural translator. Born in Belgium with Congolese and Martinique heritage. She has built an international presence rooted in AfroDance and Hip Hop while carving out her base in New York City. Her career stretches far beyond teaching or performing. Angel made history as the first African and Caribbean woman to direct and choreograph an Off Broadway production with BREAKIN’NYC, a work centered on the stories, foundat

Korie Genius was born in Kingston, Jamaica and grew up in Brooklyn, NY. He has studied various styles of Hip-Hop, and specializes in Dancehall as well as styles like Flexing, Krumping, and Popping. Korie is always open to new styles and new ideas. He loves to broaden his visions of dance every day by taking classes and train with the best choreographers in the city. He has been performing for over a decade in various venues all around America. Korie has been seen on the CBS m

Aakomon "AJ" Jones has built a name for himself as choreographer of the PITCH PERFECT empire. Not only did he work on the original but the sequel and the highly anticipated PITCH PERFECT 3. His work will soon be seen in in two new HBO series - WATCHMEN and LOVECRAFT COUNTRY. Most recently his work includes the blockbuster feature film BLACK PANTHER, THE VOICE FINALE with Charlie Puth, STEP SISTERS, Ang Lee’s BILLY LYNN'S LONG HALFTIME WALK, the romcom HOW TO BE SINGLE, and