Khi’Shawn Robinson began dancing at 14 and initially set his sights on a career in classical ballet. After studying ballet at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, he unexpectedly took a professional job with Royal Caribbean, which opened the door to a completely different side of the dance industry.
Today, Khi’Shawn is a performer and dance captain with the national tour of The Wiz. In this episode, he shares his journey to The Wiz (including auditioning multiple times before finally booking the show), proving that sometimes “no” really does mean “not right now.”
We also learn what a dance captain does, what a typical day on tour looks like for Khi’Shawn, and get some insight into the history of The Wiz!
Key “Pointes” in this Episode
Starting dance at 14 and discovering a passion for ballet
What Khi’Shawn learned from earning his degree in Classical Ballet from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Why he decided to make the leap from classical ballet into musical theater
His first professional job with Royal Caribbean’s Hairspray
The differences between performing on a cruise ship and touring with a national production
Auditioning for The Wiz multiple times before finally joining the cast
What The Wiz means as a celebration of African American culture and experience
What a typical day on tour looks like for Khi’Shawn
What it means to be a dance captain and how being a dance captain has changed the way he approaches his own dancing
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