Podcasts by Co-Lab Podcast
Previous owners of the BOX Dance Studio in San Diego, Dylan Banares and Michelle Lange host Community Lab (Co-Lab), a podcast about life in the dance community. Co-Lab explores concepts of self-mastery and community collaboration through in-depth panel discussions and intimate interviews with dance’s most prominent figures. Season 1 Launched in 2020 with Season 5 launching in September 2021.
Further podcasts by Devin Luu & Michelle Lange
Podcast on the topic Darstellende Kunst
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S5E2: Cultivating an Environment of Knowledge with Dyno Rock from 2021-10-06T11:00
In today’s episode we sat down and chatted with friend and legend in the breaking community, Joseph Corrales, also known as Dyno Rock. We talk about how Dyno was first exposed to breaking, who ...
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S5E1: Season 4 Recap with Devin, Michelle&Devin from 2021-09-29T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down and reflect on our fourth season of the Co-Lab Podcast! Our re-cap looks a little different this season because our new co-host Dylan joins us to reflect on our 4t...
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S4E7: Celebrating a Year of Podcasting with Jordan Banares from 2021-06-16T11:00
To help commemorate a year of podcasting, Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with brother Jordan Banares. We jump right in and Jordan shares his new “knockout” pen find. Devin & Jordan tal...
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S4E6: When Dance isn’t your Dream with Larry Banares from 2021-06-02T11:00
In another very special episode of the Co-Lab Podcast Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with world renowned Executive Chef, professional dancer, and their dad, Larry Banares. While the world ...
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S4E5: Living life with a Dance Mom with Arlene Banares from 2021-05-26T11:00
In this very special episode Devin, Dylan and Michelle sit down with the matriarch of their family, Arlene Banares and have a heart to heart discussion about living life with the ultimate Dance ...
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S4E4: The Power of saying No with Devin, Dylan, and Michelle from 2021-05-19T11:00
In today’s episode Devin & Michelle have a special announcement about the podcast. Dylan Banares joins us in today’s discussion and we talk in depth about reflecting on the importance of mi...
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S4E3: Developing a Creator Skill-set with Kevin Nierva from 2021-05-12T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down with San Diego based dancer, Kevin Nierva. We jump right in and talk about Kevin’s presence in the San Diego dance community and Kevin clears the air about being c...
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S4E2: What Would you Do for your Passion with Jacobie&Joshua Bluhm from 2021-05-05T00:00
In today’s episode we sit down with brothers, Jacobie and Joshua Bluhm. Each one well accomplished dancers in their own right, but together create a dynamic and energetic duo. We kick off the e...
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S4E1: Season 3 Recap with Devin&Michelle from 2021-04-28T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down and reflect on our third season of the Co-Lab Podcast! We can’t believe we’re already in our third season and like all of our previous seasons, we enter this seaso...
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S3E8: Pursuit of being better with Dylan Banares from 2021-02-17T11:00
In our Season 3 finale, we sit down and have an intimate conversation with award winning choreographer and our brother, Dylan Banares. We seize the opportunity to talk with him about how he rea...
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S3E7: “Down to the Kore” with James Chaplin from 2021-02-10T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down with an aspiring entrepreneur and our first ever guest from the East Coast, James Chaplin. We talk with James about his start as a dancer, graduating college dur...
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S3E6: Dance is Everything with Kiara Pornan from 2021-02-03T11:00
*This episode contains reference to religion and the views expressed in this episode are not meant to offend any party. Additionally, we discuss the sexual misconduct and social injustice tha...
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S3E5: Taking a Chance with your Craft with Jane Domingo Banares from 2021-01-27T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down and chat with self made entrepreneur, creator of the Co-Lab Podcast logo and artwork and our beautiful sister in law, Jane Banares. Jane shares her experience da...
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S3E4: Being without Dance with Mitch Villareal from 2021-01-20T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down with multi-faced and extremely talented Mitch Villareal. We jump right in and talk about the origins of Mitch’s dance career and he shares his latest endeavors wi...
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S3E3: Become a Supreme Soul with Raul Navalta from 2021-01-13T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down and chat with a long time friend and world renowned entertainer Raul “RJ Kool” Navalta. We kick off the episode and unintentionally make RJ tear up and he shares ...
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S3E2: Peace, Love,&Guide-Dance with Anna Sarao from 2021-01-06T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down with the one and only Anna Sarao. We talk about the start of Anna’s dance career, her experience in meeting Angie Bunch for the first time and Anna shares her pro...
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S3E1: Setting Dance Goals and Season Re-Cap with Devin and Michelle from 2020-12-30T11:00
In today’s episode we sit down and reflect on our second season of the Co-Lab Podcast! We kick off the episode with a cameo from our #2 fan. We then open up the discussion by sharing our 2021 d...
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S2E8: Speak your Truth with Cierra Lauren from 2020-11-25T10:00
We sit down with world renowned dancer, Cierra Lauren. Cierra has had an extensive & amazing career as a dancer, but recently gained more notoriety for her courage to come forward with repor...
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S2E7: How to Pay it Forward with Justin Vaughn from 2020-11-18T10:00
We sit down and chat with Justin J. Vaughn or better known in the dance community as “Papa J”. Justin gives us an in depth history of where dance all started for him and how his career flourish...
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S2E6: Master a Positive Mindset with Selene Haro from 2020-11-11T10:00
In this episode, we sit down for an honest and powerful discussion with dance luminary Selene Haro. Selene shares her serendipitous audition experience with Studio 429 and walks us through her ...
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S2E5: Let Dance Lead You with Stephanie Sidela from 2020-11-04T10:00
In this episode, we sit down and chat with prominent leader and radio icon, Stephanie Sidela. Stephanie talks to us about her dance journey and having a foundation of technical training. Ste...
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S2E4: New life into Dance with Josh Saradpon from 2020-10-28T10:00
We sit down with dancer and choreographer Josh Saradpon. Josh shares his dance journey and we reminisce on our days at The BOX Dance studio. Josh provides tips for aspiring young dancers on ho...
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S2E3: An Artist of Life with Kevin Belisario from 2020-10-21T10:00
In this episode, we sit down for an inspirational chat with trail blazing creative and Host of the “Of Like Minds” podcast, Kevin Belisaro. Dancing since the age of 7, Kevin walks us through hi...
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S2E2: Living Out a Dream with Nikki Lewis from 2020-10-14T10:00
In this episode, we sit down dancer of 32 years and former San Diego Charger girl, Nikki Lewis. Nikki brings her positive light to the podcast. We talk about her experience as a dancer, auditi...
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S2E1: A Season of Gratitude from 2020-10-07T10:00
In this episode, we sit down (over Zoom Video Conference) to reminisce on our first season of the Co-Lab Podcast! We discuss highlights, share our opinions, and reflect on important insights fr...
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S1E10: How to balance Passion&Profession with Erik Molina from 2020-08-26T10:00
In this episode, we sit down with Erik Molina, a humble yet highly accomplished and talented dancer who has dedicated his academic and professional career to mastering his craft. Erik sits d...
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S1E9: How to be a Triple Threat with Chavia Blankenship from 2020-08-19T10:00
We sit down with a “triple threat” Chavia Blankenship in this episode. A truly inspirational, and hard-working dancer, choreographer and actor, Chavia has transitioned from community icon t...
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S1E8: Dance Reflects your Life with Julian Sena from 2020-08-12T00:00
*Heads up for our listeners, this episode was recorded pre-pandemic*
In this episode, we sit down with a highly accomplished dancer who has found the perfect balance between ...
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S1E7: A Recipe for Greatness with Isidro Rafael from 2020-08-05T10:00
*Heads up for our listeners, this episode was recorded pre-pandemic*
In this episode, we sit down with an icon in the making, Isidro Rafael. Isidro dedicated most of his l...
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S1E6: Build your Dance Legacy with Cye Bongalos from 2020-07-29T10:00
*Heads up for our listeners, this episode was recorded pre-pandemic*
In this episode, we sit down with creative arts powerhouse, Cye Bongalos. Cye began his dance career jo...
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S1E5: Finding your passion with Jordan Banares from 2020-07-22T10:00
In this episode, we sit down with our sibling, Jordan Banares who returned on leave for the holidays. Jordan has been dancing for nearly 14 years and took a break to serve our country and enlist...
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S1E4: Love First, Family First with 220 from 2020-07-15T10:00
In this episode, we sit down with four dancers from 220 (Second to None), an award-winning adult competition team based out of San Diego. Guests Dylan Banares, Ranny Fernandez, Ryan Quilapi...
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We Can Do Better with Janelle Adviento from 2020-07-08T10:00
Please note that parental discretion is advised, while listening to this episode.
We delayed the release of a scheduled episode to prioritize this discussion with special g...
S1E3: Life After The Studio from 2020-07-01T10:00
We delayed the release of this episode as we felt it necessary to have discussions related to current events. Please enjoy our first 'official' episode of the Co-Lab Podcast. After se...
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Black Lives Matter with Darian Patterson&Divine Maharaj from 2020-06-15T16:00
We sit down with fellow dancers Darian Patterson and Divine Maharaj for a difficult yet necessary discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement. We have a casual yet candid discussion on the rec...
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Black Lives Matter with Darian Patterson&Divine Maharaj from 2020-06-15T16:00
We sit down with fellow dancers Darian Patterson and Divine Maharaj for a difficult yet necessary discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement. We have a casual yet candid discussion on the rec...
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Black Lives Matter with Darian Patterson&Divine Maharaj from 2020-06-15T16:00
We sit down with fellow dancers Darian Patterson and Divine Maharaj for a difficult yet necessary discussion on the Black Lives Matter movement. We have a casual yet candid discussion on the rec...
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