Nathan Bear

Meet Jamie Hodgins, Executive Director, International Competitive Dancer Registry (ICDR). From dancing alongside global icons like Madonna, Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, and Demi Lovato to producing groundbreaking events and virtual productions, Jamie’s career has been defined by artistic excellence and a relentless drive to improve the industry he loves and calls home. As a performer, Jamie’s credits include Disney’s Camp Rock 2,  Hairspray (Broadway tour), and leading roles in award-winning films like History Television’s Death or Canada. He has worked with luminaries such as Marvin Hamlisch, Chita Rivera, and Sean Cheesman, building a repertoire that spans hip-hop, ballet, contemporary, and musical theatre. Behind the scenes, Jamie has directed productions for the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the National Ballet of Canada, and RuPaul's All Stars winner Jimbo, among others. Watch the video version of this pod on YouTube! Follow Jamie on IG @jamie_hodgins.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Will Jessup, a contemporary ballet dancer in Vancouver, BC, currently preparing for "The Little Match Girl" with Belle Spirale Dance Projects. Originally from Calgary, Will trained at the Edmonton School of Ballet and Source Dance Company in Vancouver before spending three years with Lamondance under the artistic direction of Devi Rodrigues. Since then, Will has performed with Ne. Sans Opera & Dance, Voirelia: Dance, Psychology & Philosophy Hub, Okams Racer, Dance//Novella, Vancouver Opera's Orpheo ed  Eurydice, and Zimmerdans in Halifax. Will’s choreographic work has been presented throughout Vancouver and Seattle. Watch the YouTube interview version! And follow Will on IG @willjessup.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Tim Regan, a former competitive Latin and ballroom dancer, whose achievements include European Same-Sex 10 Dance champion, and 2025 UK Equality Dance Council champion. An award-winning content creator and passionate advocate for same-sex dancing, Tim is also the founder of ClikStep, an innovative app designed for dancers, as well as the founder of the Queer Dance Connect network.  From his competitive achievements to his efforts to challenge traditional gender roles in partner dancing, Tim shares his journey of breaking barriers, championing inclusivity, and creating opportunities for partner-style dancers. Follow Tim on IG @Tim.Regan.Dance. This episode is also available in video form! Watch the full conversation on YouTube.Boys Dance Too is proudly sponsored by Dance Jox—performance dancewear created specifically for male dancers. Visit dancejox.com to learn more and use code: kanasoot2off to save!  Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Nathan Bear, a professional contemporary ballet dancer about to make his debut with Ballet Vancouver. In this episode, we dive into Nathan's journey from his competitive dance days as he grew up in Langely, BC, to training in the Arts Umbrella Graduate Program, and joining  @BalletBCVancouver. After two seasons with BalletBC, Nathan is now entering a new life chapter with  @BalletVancouver. Also check out this video version of this interview on our new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BoysDanceTooPodcast. Follow Nathan and Ballet Vancouver on IG @nathandbear and @balletvancouver.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Welcome to Season 3 of the Boys Dance Too podcast! Meet Paul Amrani, whose credits include the U.S. national tour of Chicago, Les Demoiselles de Rochefort at Théâtre du Lido in Paris, and Anastasia at Fulton Theatre and Maine State Music Theatre. Paul also shares his experiences training at Texas State University and Houston Ballet Academy.Through the challenges and unexpected turns of his journey, Paul’s story is an inspiring reminder that resilience, perseverance, and believing in your own path can lead to extraordinary opportunities.This episode is also the first-ever video edition of Boys Dance Too! Watch the full conversation on YouTube.Boys Dance Too is proudly sponsored by Dance Jox—performance dancewear created specifically for male dancers. Visit dancejox.com to learn more and use code: kanasoot2off to save! Follow Paul on IG @paulamrani and on Substack at Paul in Paris. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Fumi Okochi and Elijah Sam, two young dancers currently performing in The Little Mermaid at Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) in Vancouver. Fumi is 16-years-old and trains at Ballet Bloch Canada, and has been seen in such musicals at The School of Rock (TUTS) and The Sound of Music (Arts Club Theatre). Elijah recently graduated with a BFA in contemporary dance with a minor in kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. Elijah’s performing credits include High School Musical (Align Entertainment), Cats (TUTS) and 9 to 5 The Musical (Royal City Musical Theatre). Hear about Fumi and Elijah’s dance and performing journeys, what their next steps are, and get a preview of The Little Mermaid. Follow @fumi_okochi and @_elijahsam_ on IG!  Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Josh Graetz (he/him), a dynamic and versatile performer, educator, and producer originally from Victoria, BC. A graduate of the prestigious Music Theatre Performance program at Sheridan College, Josh’s work spans theatre, dance and film. Now based in Vancouver, BC, he recently made a splash on the west coast as Riff in West Side Story (CTORA) and Rooster in Annie (Gateway Theatre). He is currently playing Billy Lawlor in 42nd Street (Drayton Entertainment), solidifying himself as an exciting triple-threat talent across the country. Josh has performed coast to coast at Canada’s most celebrated companies, including the Stratford and Shaw Festivals, Grand Theatre, Drayton Entertainment, Magnus Theatre, Chemainus Theatre and the Charlottetown Festival. On film, he has appeared in features, commercials, and music videos. In addition to performing, Josh is a passionate educator and creative producer. Notably, he has choreographed and taught at Kaleidoscope Theatre for Young People, the National Ballet of Canada, Confederation Centre of the Arts and Harbour Dance Centre. Currently, he co-directs Musical Theatre Mondays, a drop-in theatre jazz series in Vancouver featuring guest instructors from across Canada. Josh is also pursuing a Master of Counselling at City University. Committed to expanding access to mental health resources for artists, he plans to integrate his extensive background in performance and education with his clinical training to support clients in achieving both personal and artistic goals. Follow Josh on IG @joshuagraetz and @musicaltheatremondays.Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Treyvin Kinisky, a professional dancer, teacher, and choreographer in Vancouver. Trey grew up in Grand Prairie, Alberta where he excelled in the competitive dance world, including representing Canada at the World Championships. After graduating high school, Trey relocated to Vancouver to complete the Intensive Training Program (otherwise known as ITP) at Harbour Dance Centre under the esteemed direction of Moe Brody. Since then, Trey has appeared in Nickelodeon’s Hollywood Arts, Disney’s Camp Rock 3 and Descendants: Wicked Wonderland, and Netflix’s musical series Julie and the Phantoms, as well as many other commercial dance projects.Branching out into choreography, Trey worked as the Assistant Choreographer on Netflix’s supernatural drama “The Order” and lent his creative skills to Disney Plus’ adaptation of Goosebumps. He also continues to choreograph and perform with the dance company, Quill Collective. Trey’s artistry has also extended into the world of drag, where he has danced and choreographed for a variety of celebrated drag queens, including Canada’s Drag Race winner Venus, and Canada vs the World winner Lemon, amongst others in the vibrant drag community. Follow Trey @treyvindean on IG. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet Ryan Vogt, currently on tour in The Great Gatsby musical after previously appearing in the South Korea run. Previously, Ryan was in the North American tour of Means Girls. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in musical theater with a dance emphasis from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee College of Music, and was also in the Joffrey Ballet School Trainee program during his teen years. While growing up, Ryan was a competition dance kid and won top-level awards and scholarships in jazz, tap, ballet, musical theater, and hip hop. Follow Ryan @ryan.vogt. Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.

Meet James Monroe Števko, an NYC-based dancer, actor, and choreographer. As an original cast member of Fiddler on the Roof in Yiddish, he is now a stager for the Jerome Robbins Trust, helping to keep the choreography of Jerome Robbins alive and authentic. James is also in the ballet company of the Metropolitan Opera and was formerly with the Milwaukee Ballet. His other credits include: The Radio City Christmas Spectacular, Lyric Opera of Chicago, The MUNY, and other major regional theaters. Having started dance at the late age of 18, he is inspired to teach and mentor upcoming artists as a master teacher. Follow James on IG @jmstevko and on his site at jmstevko.com.  Support the show🎧 Follow @BoysDanceTooPodcast and @VanCityVince on Instagram.