Скачать или смотреть How Elias Schinas became one of THE MOST successful dancers from Cyprus | CTS Podcast Ep.1

The Cypriot Talent Spotlight Podcast is finally here !!
Your source of interesting conversations about the entertainment industry from professionals who have worked both internationally and within our country.
No matter where you're from or what you do, I guarantee you'll find this interesting!

It's about time Cypriots are acknowledged for their achievements and I hope this platform showcases the talented and hard working individuals we have and their experiences.
Tiny island - huge dreams - goals accomplished.

It's an honour to have Elias Schinas as our 1st guest, one of the most experienced Cypriot professionals, as you will come to realise in this episode!
He has worked in circus, concert, cruise ships, large-scale opening ceremonies, musical theatre, dinner show, theatre, fashion and corporate events. AND on the creative side as an install director, a choreographer, assistant choreographer and associate creative.

You get what I mean, right? Go listen/watch now.
New episode every first Thursday of the month!

00:00 Intro
01:29 How it all started
04:00 Transition to a different style
05:37 When did you realise you want to do it professionally and why?
07:30 University decisions
09:57 Technical training, foundation year & degree
12:24 Did you have a mentor?
12:53 John Graham
17:18 First job after Uni
17:50 Job highlights from then to now
20:52 Did you have to learn a new skill while on a job?
24:12 How do you prepare to go on stage?
26:24 Have you ever had to do other jobs to support yourself financially?
28:45 Do you think it's different for male and female dancers in the industry?
30:27 3 favourite things about your job
32:16 What's something that stood out to you from jobs you've done?
34:37 Major setback in your career
36:38 So you think you can dance story
38:48 Cyprus & the dance industry
39:25 10 years ago vs now
41:02 Goals & transition to the US
42:29 What could be created and sustained in CY?
47:03 Advice to aspiring professionals
49:17 What's your approach to creating?
52:47 Ryse Talent Agency
55:36 Netflix story & visa troubles
1:01:16 Talk us through the whole process of one of your jobs
1:07:49 Rejection & audition advice
1:13:48 Wrap up
1:14:00 Elias's closing message
1:14:58 Outro