Summary: Roman is Marine veteran and the artistic director of Exit 12 dance company. In this episode he talks about his struggle of trying to find purpose through classical ballet, the Marine Corps and beyond. He also emphasizes the importance of continued service and mentorship.During his transition back into civilian life after returning from Iraq, Exit 12 became the answer to his wife's (then-girlfriend's) question, "If you could do anything in the world, what would it be?"He integrates military themes in his choreography, inspired by his own deployments and input by the military community. I got chills just listening to Roman describe some of the pieces the company has produced. The dance also speaks for itself and you can check them out at www.exit12danceco.com.The featured track is "Contagious" by Mario C featuring Alicia. Lawdawg is looking for veteran created music for the Veteran Empire podcast! Email him at lawdawg@veteranempire.com.
