M.Y.P: The Chicago Dance Community: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly w/Mari R.E.D.D.

Thank you for tuning in to today’s episode of Mind Your Palette!🎙️ Today, we dive into the Chicago dance community with Mari R.E.D.D., getting into the culture, connections, challenges, and people who continue to shape the scene. Mari R.E.D.D. shares her perspective on what makes Chicago dance stand out, why community and collaboration matter, and how ego, communication, and competition can sometimes get in the way of a scene growing together. 🌟 Giving Flowers to Those Making a Difference During today’s conversation, Mari R.E.D.D. took a moment to shout out two people who have not only inspired her life but made an impact in the Chicago dance community as well: Ms. Recee — thank you for the love, mentorship, and energy you continue to pour into the dance community. Mike D Chicago — thank you for the work you continue to put into Chicago dance and for helping create opportunities and spaces for dancers to connect, grow, and be seen. We want to give both of you your flowers while you’re here. 💐 Thank you for contributing to the culture and being part of what makes Chicago’s dance community special. And of course, a huge thank you to Mari R.E.D.D., for sitting down with us, sharing her perspective, and keeping the conversation honest. Follow Our Guest + Community Shout-Outs Mari R.E.D.D. — @reddcreates Ms. Recee — @msrecee Mike D Chicago — @mikedchicago 🎨 Stay Connected With Mind Your Palette Check out all of our socials, podcast platforms, and more through our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mindyourpalette ▶️ Watch Our Previous Episode M.Y.P: Bilingual Baddies, Is it the acutally the Language Barrier? 👉    • M.Y.P: Bilingual Baddies, Is it the acutal...   Thank YOU for watching, supporting, commenting, sharing, and continuing to have these conversations with us. ❤️ 🎙️ Watch today’s full episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Stay mindful. Stay curious. Until next time, Mind Your Palette. #MindYourPalette #MYP #MindYourPalettePodcast #ChicagoPodcast #BlackPodcast #BlackPodcasters #WomenInPodcasting #ChicagoDance #DanceCommunity