DSO Connect - By & For Dance Studio Owners

DSO Connect - By & For Dance Studio Owners


Latest Episodes

113. Stacey Morgan: How to run a successful business and still have a life
September 13, 2022

Stacey Morgan is a four-time business owner (including two dance studios), dance educator, podcast host, mom, wife, and business coach. Her main mission is to help women entrepreneurs thrive in their

112. Andrea Trench: Making connections through conceptual dance training
August 31, 2022

Andrea Trench is the creator of DiscoverDance, a research-based Early Childhood Dance Education program. DiscoverDance offers dance educators resources for continuing education throughout their career

111. The importance of self-compassion in dance with Andrea Gibson
August 02, 2022

Andrea Gibson is a self-compassion and mindset coach, dance teacher and choreographer, and mental health advocate. She is the creator and founder of UNCONDITIONAL, the self-love movement.Through Min

110. Making an impact with mobile dance programs with Erin Burd
July 12, 2022

This episode was recorded on April 1st, 2022.Mobile Preschool Dance Program guru Erin Burd joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how to take your studio on the road to local preschools and da

109. 2022 Recital Wrap-Up
June 28, 2022

Robin and Casey are back to chat all about their 2022 Recitals: what worked, what went wrong, what they learned, and what they're planning on implementing for future shows.Join the DSO Connect Commun

108. Strength training for dancers with Kendall Baab
April 26, 2022

This week Robin talks with Personal Dance Trainer and owner of BodyKinect, Kendall Baab all about how to keep our dancers well with strength training, cross-training, injury prevention, and more. Kend

107. Dealing with dancer drama with Suzanne Citere
April 12, 2022

When it comes to dancer drama, prevention is key. Veteran studio owner Suzanne Citere talks to Robin and Casey this week all about what she's learned over the years about how to handle dancer conflict

106. Supporting community through year-round performances with Rhonda Foote
April 05, 2022

35-year studio owner veteran Rhonda Foote joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how she creates performance opportunities for her Outreach Company dancers all year long. PLUS, her shows are AL

105. Mental wellness for dancers, teachers, and studio owners with Michelle and Kristin of Danscend
March 29, 2022

Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux are on a mission to change the dance industry one dance teacher at a time. They created Danscend to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by pro

104. Tackling tricky conversations with parents and students
March 15, 2022

As dance studio owners, we just can't escape some tricky conversations. Whether it's parent complaints about casting or level placement, or drama between students, we have to be able to face these dis