The Business of Dance

Menina Fortunato

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Booking Overview

The Business of Dance blends career strategy and real industry know-how for dancers, with guests who’ve built lasting careers in performance, training, and dance entertainment. It’s a strong booking target for PR outreach to movement-industry leaders who can give actionable business-and-career guidance.

Metrics

Episodes: 140

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 3.3k subscribers

Instagram: 44.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Menina Fortunato - Host of The Business of Dance, featuring interviews with industry experts and career advice for aspiring professional dancers.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Industry experts with demonstrable career impact in dance and dance-adjacent entertainment (e.g., producers/executives/casting leaders, top performers, choreographers, and recognized training/biomechanics educators). Often includes public-facing entertainers and established educators/entrepreneurs with a track record.
Required Achievements:  
Major awards/nominations (e.g., Emmy/BAFTA) or high-profile TV production work, Leadership roles in major dance entertainment franchises, Founder/creator credentials for training methods or training platforms, Public recognition as a performer/choreographer/dance authority, Large-scale casting/training experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Jeff Thacker - Career Evolution From Performer To Producer; Casting And Audition Advice; Building Longevity Via Adaptability; Creating Opportunities And Honoring Dance Legacy.

Sophia Lucia - Growth And Goals; Career Advice Shared On The Red Carpet.

Autumn Miller - Growth And Goals; Career Advice Shared On The Red Carpet.

Sabrina Bryan - Career Longevity And Adaptability; Practical Advice Shared On The Red Carpet.

Vincent Paterson - Inspiration And Industry Story; Business/professional Advice Shared On The Red Carpet.

Recent Topics

Dance, Career, Training, Performance, Entrepreneurship

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Business of Dance
:

139- Jeff Thacker: Emmy Nominated Executive Producer of So You Think You Can Dance, Dance Hall of Fame, Elton John, BAFTA Awards, Celine Dion, and Diana Ross.

July 05, 2026

Interview Date: June 21st , 2026 Episode Summary:In this powerful and expansive conversation, Jeff Thacker—executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance—shares his journey from an untrained school dancer to one of the most influential figures in global dance entertainment. He walks through each stage of his career evolution—from performer to choreographer to producer—emphasizing that longevity in the industry comes from adaptability, curiosity, and the willingness to start over at the bott...

138 - Gala of The Stars: Gala of The Stars w/Menina Fortunato Anita Mann, Jeff Thacker, Robbie Blue, Jojo Siwa and more.

June 28, 2026

Interview Date: October 20th, 2025Episode Summary:This special red carpet episode of The Business of Dance Podcast takes you inside the Gala of the Stars at the Beverly Hilton, a powerful evening supporting Dancers Against Cancer. Host Menina Fortunato interviews some of the most influential names in dance and entertainment, capturing real-time insights, career advice, and heartfelt moments from industry legends, rising stars, and changemakers.Throughout the episode, guests like Debbie Gibson...

137- Julian Mireles: Founder of BodyTech Method,Flexibility and Strengthening Educator, Biomechanics Specialist, and Entrepreneur.

June 21, 2026

Interview Date: June 14th, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Julian Mireles shares his unconventional journey into dance, beginning with a background in martial arts and overcoming early physical limitations. Starting later than most, Julian developed a deep curiosity for movement, leading him to study anatomy, biomechanics, and performance science to accelerate his growth and prevent injury.Julian breaks down how his personal struggles shaped the creation of the BodyTech Method—a system b...

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