Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners
Behind every great studio is a story of transformation. The Transform My Dance Studio Podcast is your weekly lifeline for leadership, clarity, and community. This podcast is for studio owners at any stage of their journey who are ready to build profitable businesses that support their lives. Each episode sparks inspiration and strategies to transform your studio and your life. You'll hear real-life stories from studio owners, mentors, and coaches who've been in the trenches, candid solo episodes that explore the personal and professional growth of studio leadership, and thoughtful deep dives with industry experts offering practical insight for studio owners. This show is designed to help studio owners move beyond survival mode and into a more intentional way of leading that supports financial growth without sacrificing joy, energy, or fulfillment. If you're building a studio you care deeply about, but know there's a better way to do it, Transform My Dance Studio is here to support you every step of the way.
Episodes
You can run a successful dance studio for years and still feel completely insecure when it comes to your numbers.
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're resharing a powerful talk from two years ago with Robyn Tedesco, CEO of Move With Grace Dance Studio, co-owner of Inspire Dance Challenge and Amplify Dance Lab, and a certified Board Director with the Performing Arts Educators of Canada.
Robyn shares how ch...
Growing your studio shouldn't mean sacrificing your time, your family, or yourself in the process.
In this episode, we're sharing a powerful presentation from Nadine Selinger, originally delivered at DSOA's 2025 Inner Circle Member Retreat in La Jolla, San Diego.
Nadine shares how she went from teaching 40+ hours a week and wearing far too many hats to building a team of empowered leader...
What if AI could become another assistant in your dance studio—helping you strengthen your systems, communicate more effectively, spark new ideas, and get valuable time back?
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're sharing a talk from Tanya Neary, CEO of Stars of Tomorrow and a member of the DSOA Education Team, originally presented at the DSOA Inner Circle gathering in Orland...
What would change in your studio if confidence, character, connection...
Can a stronger studio culture be the difference between families who stay for one season… and families who stay for a lifetime?
Making your first hire can feel overwhelming, especially when you've built your studio with ...
Are you leading your team the way you want to be remembered?
One of the most important skills a studio owner can develop is knowing when to say no.
In this episode, Inner Circle ...
Hiring teachers is one thing. Keeping great teachers long-term is something else entirely.
In this throwback episode, Annie Leese and Lauren Kelly break down the leadership, systems, and culture shifts that help dance studio owners build teams that stay invested, supported, and committed for the long haul.
Lauren shares how she transformed her mindset as a studio owner, what she learned ...
What if the next level of your studio doesn't require more effort—but a different role?
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Cara Poppitt breaks down the critical shift every growing studio owner must make: moving from managing the day-to-day… to leading with vision as a CEO.
Drawing from her own journey, Cara shares what it really takes to step out of the wee...
Today's studio families want more than just great classes — they want to see growth and feel the progress.
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese reveals:
- How strategic use of simple class videos can dramatically boost loyalty and re-enrollment
- Easy ways to highlight student achievements without turning into a full-time content creator
- How to use video to celebrat...
Getting students through the door is just the first step — real growth comes from keeping them excited, motivated, and emotionally connected to your studio week after week.
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese shares:
- Why loyalty and retention are built in the small, daily moments — not just big performances
- 5 simple, interactive tech tools you can use to bo...
What starts as a simple across-the-floor jazz outline… ends up in a 2 a.m. TikTok spiral. We've all been there. This week on the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, we're breaking the cycle of burnout planning and giving you the ultimate shortcut to smarter, faster lesson design.
Join Inner Circle Studio Growth Coach, Annie Leese, as she shares:
- Her real-world tech workflow for building 30 weeks of lessons in minutes
- How ...
Are you buried under endless admin tasks — chasing down attendance, payments, and scheduling issues — instead of focusing on what really matters in your studio?
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, Inner Circle Growth Coach Annie Leese shares:
- 5 simple tech tools to streamline your class management, registration, and communication
- How to save hours of time each week (without hiring more staff)
-...
In this episode, host Cara Poppitt shares her thoughts on the crucial role that empowered leadership plays in the success of a dance studio.
As a dance studio owner herself, Cara knows firsthand the importance of having strong leaders within her team. In this episode, she explores what it means to be an empowered leader and how these leaders can inspire and drive their team to success.
Through personal anecdotes and practical advic...
In this episode of the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast, guest host Cara Poppitt shares her passion for getting unstuck and helps you as a dance studio owner and business leader reflect on where you might be feeling stuck in your own life. She introduces four main reasons we typically get stuck in leadership and in life, and challenges you to think about what you're waiting for and what might be holding you back from taking action...
Join host Cara Poppitt as she explores the importance of effective communication and connection in the dance studio industry.
In this episode, Cara will share her insights and expertise on how dance studio owners can build strong relationships with their students, parents, and staff through clear communication and genuine connection.
Cara will discuss the challenges that dance studio owners face when it comes to communicat...
Join host Cara Poppitt as she shares her insights and expertise on how dance studio owners can transition from management roles to become visionary leaders and CEOs of their businesses. In this episode, Cara will discuss the key differences between managing and leading, and why making the shift from one to the other is crucial for the long-term success of your dance studio.
Cara will share her personal journey of transformation fro...
Join host Cara Poppitt in this episode of "Leading the Dance," as she dives into the essential role of leadership in the success of dance studios. With a wealth of experience in dance education and studio ownership, Cara brings valuable insights and practical strategies to help dance studio owners unlock the power of leadership. From defining the characteristics of effective leadership to exploring ways to cultivate leadership skil...
Welcome to our unmissable new series "Leading the Dance: Empowered Leadership in Dance Studios"
Throughout this series, Cara will explore the essential elements of leadership, and guide listeners on how to develop the skills and mindset needed to become an effective leader in your dance studio.
Whether you're leading a team at work or simply looking to improve your personal leadership skills, join Cara as she takes you on ...
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