About this podcast
Join me, Aubrey Ares, as we explore the dynamic intersection of dance, creativity, and business. In the Studio celebrates the artistry and ambition of dance creatives, offering insights to fuel your journey, strategies to amplify your success, and a community that understands your unique challenges.
Whether you're on the stage, in the studio, or behind the scenes, this is your space to learn, grow, and turn your passion into a success!
Episodes
- Movement with Meaning: Using Dance to Support Autism Development · 13 min · Episode 15In honor of Autism Awareness Day, this episode explores how dance can be a powerful tool for social connection, focus, and self-expression for individuals with autism. I share my…
- Competing in Today’s Latin Dance Scene: A Personal Take · 14 min · Episode 14In today’s episode, I’m sharing a personal perspective on the growing influence of technical dance elements—like turns, leaps, and acrobatic tricks—within the Latin dance…
- The Story Behind EMDC: A Leap of Faith · 25 min · Episode 13Today’s episode is extra special because I’m taking you behind the scenes of something deeply personal—the story of how I built my company, EMDC. If you had told 23-year-old me…
- Competition Prep Like a Pro – From Physical Training to Mindset Mastery · 17 min · Episode 12You guys, I’m in Oaxaca, Mexico! And even here, we are in FULL competition prep mode! With competition season in full swing, I know how overwhelming it can be—so today, we’re…
- Navigating Different Personalities while Creating a Cohesive Team Dynamic · 15 min · Episode 11In this episode, we're diving into the key elements that make a dance team successful—understanding motivation, adapting coaching styles, and creating a cohesive team dynamic…
- Game-Changing Apps Every Dancer/Choreographer Needs in Their Toolkit! · 11 min · Episode 10In this episode of In the Studio, I’m sharing my must-have apps that keep me organized, efficient, and inspired as a professional dancer, leader, and business owner. Whether…
- Rejection- Denied, but not defeated · 11 min · Episode 9Rejection is an inevitable part of a dancer’s journey, but that doesn’t make it any easier. Whether it’s missing out on a dream role, losing momentum in a competitive industry…
- Becoming an NFL cheerleader with Arica (Ares) Miller · 38 min · Episode 8In this episode of In the Studio, we’re joined by Arica (Ares) Miller, a current Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader, as she shares her journey from dancer to professional…
- The Creative Block · 10 min · Episode 7Ever felt completely stuck creatively? You’re not alone. Whether it’s the fear of failure, lack of direction, or full-on burnout, creative blocks are something every dancer…
- Transitioning from Dancer/Student to Instructor or Choreographer · 7 min · Episode 6In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common questions I get: How do you make the leap from being a dancer and performer to becoming an instructor, teacher, or…
- Building YOUR Dance Company: Where to begin · 7 min · Episode 5In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of my absolute favorite topics: building a dance company from the ground up! If you’ve ever dreamed of starting your own company but…
- Breaking Barriers with Mauricio Collin: From Quinceañeras to World Champion · 50 min · Episode 4In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Mauricio Collin, a trailblazing dancer who’s breaking stereotypes and redefining the dance world. Starting his journey as a…
- The "Gig" Economy · 6 min · Episode 3In today's episode, we talk about navigating the gig economy effectively which requires creating consistency and building a network within the industry. Consistency also comes…
- A Balancing Act between Dance & Business · 9 min · Episode 2In this episode, we explore the essential balance between nurturing your creativity and managing the administrative side of your dance career or business. Dancers are known for…
- Welcome to In the Studio! · 6 min · Episode 1Welcome to the very first episode of In the Studio! This is the podcast dedicated to empowering and elevating dance creatives like you! In this welcome episode, we’re setting the…
