37 - Tricia Miranda: Beyonce Tour dancer, Choreographer on “The X Factor / Influencer with 1.2 Billion Views / Judge on “Dance with Me”

Episode Summary:  Choreographer and influencer Tricia Miranda shares her journey in the dance industry, highlighting the challenges and triumphs that shaped her career. Tricia discusses her early passion for dance, starting ballet at four, and transitioning to hip hop at 19. Despite facing rejection and initial struggles, her move to LA marked the beginning of a dynamic career, including a significant break working with Beyoncé as a tour dancer. Tricia emphasizes the importance of resilience, recalling her experience auditioning for Beyoncé’s World Tour, where her unique style set her apart. She also discusses her transition from dancer to choreographer, learning from industry legends like Frank Gatson and Fatima Robinson. Tricia highlights the challenges of self-promotion and balancing multiple career paths, such as choreography and makeup artistry. The episode delves into the importance of foundational training in dance, with Tricia advocating for versatility and understanding the choreographer’s vision. She shares insights into her creative process, focusing on visualization and rehearsal techniques, and stresses the significance of networking and branding in a dance career. The discussion also covers the evolving dance industry, the impact of youth energy on creativity, and the value of maintaining motivation and mental resilience. Throughout, Tricia offers advice on navigating the dance world, balancing career and lifestyle, and surrounding oneself with positive influences to thrive in a competitive environment. Show Notes: (0:03) Dance industry insights with a renowned choreographer. (2:28) Early life, dance training, and move to LA for career opportunities. (7:37) Auditioning for Beyonce's dance team in 2004. (12:38) Getting a job with Beyonce. (17:38) Dance career, including first big break and challenges on tour. (21:32) The importance of welcoming new dancers and providing support in the industry. (25:14) Transition from dancer to choreographer, including learning from mentors and struggles with self-promotion. (31:42) Dance, choreography, and judging on a CBS show in Australia. (34:17) The importance of training and foundation in the dance industry. (38:47) The lack of versatility in new generations of dancers. (44:15) Choreographers' creative processes. (47:19) Dance career development and networking. (53:41) Dance and choreography career with celebrity connections. (57:02) Transitioning from dancer to choreographer, with advice on timing and lifestyle in LA. (1:02:25) The importance of surrounding oneself with positive influences and maintaining motivation in the dance industry. (1:11:34) Dance career, inspiration, and mental resilience. (1:16:49) Dance career development with industry professionals. Biography: Tricia Miranda Choreographer/Creator/Influencer Celebrity choreographer Tricia Miranda is one of the biggest names in the creative and choreography world. With nearly a half a billion views on YouTube, she is also the digital preeminent "Queen of Dance" being recognized by major outlets such as Ellen, The New York Times, Glamour Magazine, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and more. Her creative work includes Beyoncé, Ice Spice, BET Awards, Nicki Minaj, Netflix, Jason Derulo, Missy Elliott (Super Bowl), JLo, Gwen Stefani, Iggy Izalea, Busta Rhymes, Backstreet Boys, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, So You Think You Can Dance, Baywatch (feature film), What to Expect When You're Expecting (feature film), America's Got Talent, X-Factor, American Music Awards, Grammys, MTV VMAs, Billboard Music Awards and campaigns for H&M, Sprint, Walmart, Budlight, Skechers, Sears, and Nair to name a few. Tricia recently appeared as a judge on CBS' “Come Dance With Me”. Her expertise, training and ability to inspire millions has made her a sought-after choreographer, teacher, mentor and creative force. Connect on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/1triciamiranda https://www.facebook.com/triciamiranda1