I have been in the dance world for over 30 years, 23 of which I owned my own dance school, The Westfield School of Dance, serving as its artistic director. Thousands of children and families have come through its doors - a community inside a community. A place to “Dance with all your Heart!” And that we did, each and every year!

My own teaching philosophy evolved out of a love and passion for dance and this treasured art form, believing and instilling that there is a dancer in everyone. While everyone does not go on to have a professional career in dance, ask anyone who has taken a dance class and they will tell you how it made them more confident, strong, and gave them the ability to discover things about themselves they never thought they could do. And, for those who have gone on to professional careers in dance, we all agree that dance elevates the mind and soul and is essential to society because it reaches the masses and crosses all boundaries. Dance enhances life well beyond the classroom and impacts audiences long after they leave the theater. There is no doubt that : Dance is Powerful.

Dance touches lives on so many levels and creates some of the best story tellers alive.

Out of this passion for dance and my commitment to dance education and the profound desire to keep telling dance stories, “Dance Talk with Joanne Carey” was born.

Tune in as I welcome guests, each with an expertise in their own field, who share the same passion and desire to bring to the community a conversation that will educate, inspire and offer the community a close up view of this beautiful art form!

So, Let’s talk dance!

Joanne Carey

DANCER

PODCAST HOST

CERTIFIED DANCE TEACHER

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR

PUBLISHED AUTHOR

PRESENTER

ARTS ADVOCATE

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER

MINISTRY LEADER