The Power of Creating your Own Fate - with Maryann Chavez

Life is for sure a crazy roller coaster ride.  Especially the last 2 years. Today I'm joined by Maryann Chavez to discuss the importance of self-care, staying up to date and working on your craft. She knows it’s paramount to know who you are as an artist and also how to work on your dance skills in this crazy time to prepare for the future! MNTR MGMTWebsite@mntr.mgmt@justinementerMARYANN CHAVEZWebsite Lume Website @thee.mac.chavez MARYANN CHAVEZ was born and raised in Huntington Beach, CA. She has been trained in all styles such as Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary, and Salsa. When she was sixteen she was accepted into the prestigious Alvin Ailey Professional Summer Program and spent the summer studying Modern and Ballet and often hopped over to Broadway Dance Center for her Jazz, Hip Hop and Lyrical fix. MaryAnn was signed to her first dance agency shortly after graduating high school at the age of nineteen. She is managed by Cassie Breinlinger as a Choreographer and International Teacher. A few studios and conventions she has had the honor to teach at are Millennium LA and OC, TMilly, Movement Lifestyle, Kinjaz Dojo, Copenhagen Dance Space, Bounce Factory Rome, JAMZ, and Soul de Soul Dance Convention. She has just been added to the Bridge Training Program Faculty also.MaryAnn has overcome many challenges put in front of her as a dancer and choreographer. She fights her autoimmune disease, endometriosis, on the daily and has had to fight through facial paralysis when diagnosed with Bell's palsy. She wants to show her students and mentees that no matter what crosses your path you can get through it and thrive.At the age of 18, MaryAnn was a company member of Mash Up Contemporary, FLiRT Dancers and Soul Fresh Fam and that is where she learned so much about the benefits of being apart of a group that uplifts each other.MaryAnn is Co-Founder and Co-Director of Lume Dance Training and Collective along side her partner Monika Felice Smith. They launched their business in the midst of the 2020 Pandemic for they saw there was a need for a light in the dance community and wanted to create a safe place for their dancers to move and grow.MaryAnn has worked with brands and artists such as Forever 21, Disney Channel, Apple Music, Under Armour, Capitol Records, Naomi Wild, FINNEAS, Ingrid Andress and Sofia Carson. She has choreographed for live shows and music videos such as RAW Artists Orange County, Club Jete, LA’s Choreographers Carnival, Copenhagen Dance Space "UNPACKED", and presented pieces in MashUp's International Women's Day Festival's 2017-2020. In 2017 and 2018 she earned a spot as finalist in the Capezio A.C.E. Awards and presented her work alongside so many oHey y'all! I'm Justine, the voice behind the DC:U pod and MNTR MGMT. After 15+ years in the industry as a choreographer, dancer, producer, educator and more, I'm now working closely with dance artists on professional development, business skills and digital enhancement. Curious? Book a free 1:1 Career Call. You can also help support the podcast! Subscribe and receive exclusive member benefits --> Pod Producer/SupporterConnect with me on Insta @mntr.mgmt