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19 - John Lucas: Coming out, dancing on and paying it forward
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In this podcast, I have the wonderful opportunity to interview my friend, performing artist, dance instructor and mentor, John Lucas. We talk about: 🎯 John’s sexual identity struggle as a youth 🎯 Coming out of the closet 🎯 Performing, instructing and modeling 🎯 Starting his new venture, mentoring African-American youth
02:30-03:45 - John's reason for smiling
04:00-05:15 - John's happiness
05:25-14:35 - John's upbringing in the '90s
14:55-20:10 - John's sexual preference and support system
20:30-22:50 - John's sense of security being gay in Illinois
23:25-23:35 - BREAK
23:20-34:35 - John Lucas and performing arts
34:40-40:43 - What John brought from Chicago to NY
41:25-43:00 - John's career highlights
43:10-46:10 - How John got recruited as a hand model
47:20-47:35 - BREAK
48:00-49:45 - What is Chicago Style Stepping
49:43-53:15 - Chicago stepping and Pimp culture
53:15-54:12 - John's connection to Chicago Stepping
54:30-58:40 - John's experience coming out
59:00-59:45 - John's experience in the 'Lion King'
59:50-1:09:53 - John's non-for-profit 'Step Into the Light' mission and goals
1:10:00-1:13:15 - Qualifications for applicants
1:15:30-1:17:30 - John's mentorship setbacks due to sexual preference
1:17:45-1:19:35 - Taboo in American culture
1:19:40-1:21:10 - John's career bucket list
1:21:15-1:22:15 - The best way to contact John and make donations
1:23:50-1:25:13 - John's final words
Bio: An accomplished entertainment artist, speaker, and educator was born and raised in Joliet, IL. After graduating high school, he attended Millikin University to pursue musical theater and dance. He has performed and worked around the globe as a performer/artist in the entertainment industry for various companies such as Hong Kong Disneyland, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Bally’s Las Vegas, Google, Target, and Apple. As an educator, he has 20 years of experience teaching dance movement to individuals ranging from ages 7 years to adults. He has taught for various dance studios, conventions, afterschool programs, and summer camps in the Midwest and the East Coast. Website: http://www.stepn2thelight.com Heal. Move. MENTOR. Evolve. Good stuff 👂? Help us grow and evolve! Please LIKE 👍🏿& SHARE 📣 us! Thank you.
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