Hello, my name is Joey L. Dowdy aka Dr Dancer, CEO of Get Up & Groove Entertainment LLC. I would love to be on your show and or interviewed because I have a unique story that I’ve been dying, no, actually “living to tell.” It’s a stimulating, yet painful, and rather mysterious quest about overcoming adversity. You see, I’ve been working in the entertainment business for twenty plus years. I started my show biz career at six years old as a performer, then later as a choreographer, instructor, author, producer, master teacher for stage, television, online courses, and on various social media platforms. I teach people how to get unstuck and out of the rut of living mundane lives through the art and joy of movement and dance, fun fitness routines, and winning motivational practices. Using my techniques and methods allows them to be set free, and experience what it feels like to live their best life on the groove!"

My Story

Little did I know that I’d be put to the test and have to practice what I preach. It all started in 2016 when I endured a string of life-threatening incidents. Such as, hip replacement surgery June 7th followed by two freeway car accidents on July 29TH & Aug 6th while being transported from my physical therapy appointments. If that wasn’t enough, fast forward to November 2016. When I felt an annoying pain in my upper back, like it needed to be cracked. Yet, it wouldn’t crack, and the pain never subsided. I knew something was wrong, so I went to the emergency room. Shortly after, a nurse checked my stats and then stared at me like she was seeing a ghost. Just then I hear footsteps running down the hallway like a stampede. But it wasn’t cattle, it was people, or a slew of interns. Then one of the girls from the crowd looked directly at me and shouted, “You don’t look like you’re having a heart attack.” Then I was immediately rushed to have coronary surgery the same day, Thursday, and remained in the hospital that Thanksgiving weekend. 

Since then, in July & Sep of 2023 I had two bone marrow surgeries and was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a rare bone cancer blood disease.

Here’s the thing: Despite facing multiple health challenges I’m committed to living my best life on the groove. I’m a strong believer in faith and, "I thank God for his grace and mercy that I'm still here," 

"My mission is to share my story and help others find their passion through movement and dance."   

Topic’s I’d like to cover

Why it’s important to keep your body healthy & strong 

How dancing and being an athlete saved my life

Find a Discipline and you won’t have to pray for a miracle

Don’t lose your head, stay head focused

Take care of your body and it’ll return the favor (diet, exercise, stretch, breathing etc}

Adapt a daily spiritual practice

Get up & Groove Entertainment LLC company offers a range of engaging products and services including dance and movement lessons, DVDs, streaming services, and upcoming online courses such as "Start with The End in Mind-Read My Hips!" and "Go from Zero to Dance Routine Challenge Hero." Joey L. Dowdy is also the author of two inspirational books, "Rise to The Rhythm" and "Get Up & Groove-Step Into Greatness!" "We make dance, movement, exercise, fitness, health, and wellness not only fun but sexy too!" says Joey L. Dowdy, emphasizing the unique approach of Get Up & Groove Ent LLC.