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The Movement Mic

The go-to podcast where dancers are heard, empowered, and inspired

Podcast · By Devrae “DJ” Jefferson · American English · Official site

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Sep 14, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    BALLET BROS: Rock Bottom Has A Basement | Alban Costello | The Movement Mic EP 8 (opens the original)

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    Welcome back to The Movement Mic — where the rhythm meets the real talk. Host Devrae “DJ” Jefferson reconnects with his brother and fellow dancer Alban Costello, a friend he’s known since their UNCSA days. What follows is one of the most powerful stories we’ve had on the mic. Alban takes us from a small remote village in Ethiopia, where he grew up one of five children, to being given up for adoption at age six and raised by an American family in Indiana. From there: ballet, UNCSA, a professional

  2. Episode · Aug 17, 2026

    The Genius Behind Memphis Jookin With Lil Buck EP 6 (opens the original)

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    🔥 WELCOME TO THE MOVEMENT MIC 🔥 In this episode, we sit down with one of the most innovative and smoothest movement artists in the world — Charles “Lil Buck” Riley 👟✨ From the streets of Memphis to global stages, film, fashion, and beyond… Lil Buck has carved out a lane that is completely his own. In this conversation, we go deep — into his roots, the culture of jookin, his breakthrough moments, and what it really takes to build longevity in the dance world. This isn’t just an interview… it’s a

  3. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    THE TRANSITION: Who Are You Beyond Dance? | Natasha Trujillo | The Movement Mic EP 7 (opens the original)

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    Welcome to The Movement Mic — the podcast where dancers are heard, empowered, and inspired, and where the rhythm meets the real talk. In this debut episode, host DJ the Kid and cohost Chloe Grant Abel sit down with sport psychologist and grief specialist Dr. Natasha Trujillo to talk about one thing almost every dancer will face: transition. After pulling back from dancing full-time, DJ opens up about the guilt, fear, and grief that come with stepping away — even when it’s the right move. Dr. Nat

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