About this podcast
The podcast for dance teachers and studio owners who are looking to go behind the scenes in the dance industry and discover strategy and success in everything from studio to stage
Episodes
The newest 20 of 70 episodes
- EP 69: The Seasonal Shakedown for Studios · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 69Maximize your dance season by focusing on quality over quantity, balancing both sides of the body, and making every moment in class count. Today, we're joined again by Kate…
- EP 68: Dance Competitions: What Really Doesn't Matter (And What Does) · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 68Competition scores and placements don't define a dancer's potential. What truly matters is learning from feedback, executing skills with confidence, and building connections that…
- EP 67: The Teaching Tree: Leaving a Legacy · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 67Great dance teachers do more than develop technique. They shape character, build confidence, and leave a lasting legacy that can impact generations. In this episode of It’s All…
- EP 66: Cold Weather Care for Dancers · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 66Cold weather calls for extra care. From warming up properly to staying hydrated and protecting your immune system, small habits can help dancers stay healthy, energized, and…
- EP 65: Amazing Teachers Last the Whole Season · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 65Amazing teachers don't just take care of their dancers. They also need to protect their own bodies, energy, passion, and health so they can show up strong throughout the entire…
- EP 64: Train Away From Injury This Season · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 64Injury prevention starts before the injury happens. By looking at injury patterns, assessing alignment, and building strength proactively, teachers can help dancers stay healthy…
- EP 63: Honoring the Differences in Dance Styles · 16 min · Season 1 Episode 63Different dance styles and training approaches can look completely different, but there are always lessons we can learn from experiencing dance through another culture and…
- EP 62: The In-Between Years: Keeping 10–13 Year Olds in the Room · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 62The 10–13 age group can be an awkward transition for young dancers, but with the right support, teachers can help them rebuild confidence, adapt to their changing bodies, and…
- EP 61: Trusting The Bigger Picture · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 61Sometimes the moments that feel like setbacks are quietly moving us toward something bigger. In this episode of It’s All Relative, Cara shares a personal story about an…
- EP 60: How To Make Online Content Work For You · 18 min · Season 1 Episode 60In this episode of It’s All Relative, Cara breaks down how dance teachers can evaluate the endless online dance training content available on Instagram and YouTube. She explains…
- EP 59: The 3-Step System for Coaching Dancers Ages 7–9 · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 59In this episode of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon challenges studios to rethink how they approach 3 to 7-year-old dance classes. These early classes require teachers who can…
- EP 58: Tiny Technicians- Teaching Our 3-7 Year Old Dancers · 28 minThe foundation for strong, confident dancers starts in the earliest years of training. This episode explores how intentional teaching can shape dancers from ages 3 to 7. In this…
- EP 57: The Greatest Gift (Revisited) · 21 minSome of the greatest lessons in dance don't come from the studio. They come from the people who teach us how to see challenges differently. We're revisiting one of our favorite…
- EP 56: Rebuilding The Room: Recruitment That Works · 21 minThe most important recruitment strategy isn't convincing dancers to stay. It's giving them a reason to believe they're growing. In this episode of It's All Relative, Cara Dixon…
- EP 55: Making The Most Of Dance Teacher Conferences · 15 min · Season 1 Episode 55Attending a dance teacher conference isn't about collecting more ideas. It's about solving the challenges that matter most for your studio. In this episode of It's All Relative…
- EP 54: Burnout: The Competitive Teacher Reset · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 54Burnout doesn't always look like exhaustion. Sometimes it looks like losing the passion for the work you once loved. Learn how competitive dance teachers can recognize burnout…
- EP 53: The Nationals Debrief · 20 min · Season 1 Episode 53Nationals are over, but the real opportunity is just beginning. Learn how to turn judges' critiques into a strategy that transforms your next competition season. In Episode 53 of…
- EP 52: The Art of Showing Up · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 52Great dance teachers don't just teach technique. They shape confidence, character, and lives. This episode explores the art of showing up and why your influence reaches far…
- EP 51: The 3 Shifts That Happen Inside RM Live (That You Can't Get Online) · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 51Why do some breakthroughs only happen in person? Discover the three transformational shifts that help dance teachers build confidence, strengthen technique, and become more…
- EP 50: Amplifying Your Impact: The Influence You Don't Realize You're Having · 21 minYour dancers may forget your corrections, but they'll never forget the example you set. In this episode, I'm diving into a powerful truth that every dance teacher, studio owner…
