The Director Brazil Podcast

#46 Richard ”SWAGG” Curtis: Full Interview

New Episode! This one is full of motivational moments and insights for artists. Enjoy :) #podcast #dancer #choreographer Richard "Swagg" Curtis IV is from Oakland CA. He has made his signature mark in the dance industry with his "Full Out" and "High Energy" presence.  Swagg has trained with countless A-list choreographers in the industry. He is featured in the Selena Gomez music video “Kill Em With Kindness”, and has performed with Nicki Manaj at the Billboard Awards as well as the iconic performance with Janet Jackson for the Billboard Icon Award, Missy Elliot, Childish Gambino at Coachella, Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Vol 3&4, and several episodes of Netflix’s Famiky Reunion.  
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#45 Nicole Kirkland: Working with PRINCE

Nicole is a World-Renowned Choreographer, Dancer & Entrepreneur. I've known her for almost a decade now and it's awesome to watch her artistic and business evolution. Enjoy!

#44 Taylor Hatala: Dealing with Fame at a Young Age

Taylor Hatala has been a famous dancer since she was 12 years old touring with Janet Jackson.  She's built a massive career & social media brand and somehow manages to stay humble and down to earth.  Great episode, gives you hope for the future.

#43 Jade Catta-Preta: Brazilian Female Stand-Up Comedian in Los Angeles

Jade Catta-Preta is a Brazilian born comedian and actress who performs all over the country. She is currently the host of Hulu‘s hotties and you can see her special JADED on YouTube at Helium Comedy Studios

#42 Phil Wright: Disney Under Wraps 2, MC Hammer & Motivation

Phil Wright is a world renowned Choreographer, Dancer & Actor. His new Disney Movie "Under Wraps 2" Is Now Streaming. 

#41 Tyce Diorio: Emmy Winning Choreographer and Creative Director

Tyce Diorio is an Emmy Award winning choreographer with a celebrated career in film, television, concert stage, commercials and theatre. As one of the most sought after choreographers in the industry, and well known for his ground breaking work and frequent guest judging on 15 seasons of the Fox hit dance show So You Think You Can Dance, Tyce has the unique ability to create work for multiple mediums and a diverse pool of artists in all styles of dance. From the biggest names in pop music to Oscar winning actors to a Broadway ensemble, his work is limitless and he continues to push the boundaries of the status quo. Tyce recently choreographed the second High Strung dance film, and he’s currently working on the theatrical production, Music City. In addition to working on Taylor Swift’s albums Red, 1989 and her most recent Reputation, he is also responsible for the music videos Shake it Off and Look What You Made Me Do, as well as Taylor’s World Tours and live performances for the Brit Awards, X Factor UK, American Music Awards, Jingle Ball and the GRAMMY Awards. With Broadway performances in Chicago and Fosse, Tyce was thrilled to return to his theatrical roots with Fulton Theatre’s Oklahoma! and the Sweet Smell of Success benefit performance for the American Cancer Society. Notable TV/Commercial credits include: Drop Dead Diva, Carrie Underwood’s Christmas Special, Bones, Grey’s Anatomy, American Idol, Nike, I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter, and Gillette. Tyce has also worked closely with celebrities such as Cameron Diaz, Meghan Mullally, Katie Holmes, Christina Applegate, Tom Cruise, Queen Latifah, Tobey Maguire and Laverne Cox. Other recording artist collaborations: Lorde (Greenlight music video), The Weeknd (Can’t Feel My Face music video) as well as Annie Lennox and Jewel on Dancing with the Stars. #tycediorio #directorbrazil #podcast #taylorswift #choreographer #dancer

#40 Vincent Paterson: Michael Jackson’s Choreographer

Wow, this was a legendary conversation! Vincent has created Iconic works with the biggest artists of all time. Buy his book "Icons & Instincts" here: https://amzn.to/3rKqNnu

#39 How To Get a Grammy Nomination with Simone Torres

Simone Torres is a Multi-Platinum, Grammy Nominated, engineer, vocal producer, and artist from New York. She has worked with artists such as Normani, Chloe Bailey, Billy Porter, Anitta, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Monsta X, Sia, The Backstreet Boys, Dua Lipa, Jessie J, and more. Some notable accomplishments include Vocal Producing Normani’s “Motivation” and engineering Cardi B’s “I Like It” and “Be Careful.” More recently, Simone has vocal produced and engineered for film and TV Projects such as Purple Hearts (Netflix), which soared to the #1 spot worldwide on the platform upon release, and the highly anticipated TV show Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (Paramount), set to release this September 2022.

#37 The Power of Stand-Up Comedy with Eric Schwartz

Multimedia and comedy collide on stage as Eric Schwartz unleashes a cutting-edge performance filled with musical comedy, physical antics, multicultural satire and social commentary. “A charmingly nerdy cross-cultural comic,” (Yakima Herald) Eric has emerged from his Jewish and Latino upbringing in Southern California suburbs to earn the description, “Everything there is to love about entertainment” (First Order Historians). With appearances on The Tonight Show, Showtime, Comics Unleashed, BET and more, GQ India names him one of “5 International Comics You Must Catch.” His viral videos have aired on E!, G4, CNN and more, while YouTube named him one of its prestigious NextUp Creators. Forbes.com applauds him for having “a minor industry in pop music parodies.”
 
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#38 Josh Webber: How to Make a Feature Film

Josh Webber is a Feature Film Director currently working on his first studio project with Sony Picture & Ice Cube.