by Kate | Oct 4, 2026 | Boundaries in Business, Dance Leadership, Dance Psychology
Back in 2005, in the early days of owning my former dance school, Dance Dynamics, a new family joined our studio. From the beginning, they were incredibly enthusiastic. They loved the school, the way we taught, our ethos, everything we were doing. I remember them...
by Kate | Sep 20, 2026 | Authenticity, Dance Journey, Dance Psychology, Mind Power, Rupture and Repair, Systems Thinking
There is a form of invalidation in high-performance environments that can be difficult to recognise because it often sounds reasonable, supportive and even psychologically informed. A dancer might hear, “Try not to take it personally,” “She only pushes you because she...
by Kate | Aug 11, 2026 | Authenticity, Dance Journey, Dance Studio Ecosystem, Dancer Leadership, Friendships in Dance, Systems Thinking
There is an aspect of personal and professional growth that we do not talk about enough. Sometimes, as you advance in your career, your craft or something you care deeply about, your friendships change. For a dancer, advancement might mean improving rapidly, being...
by Kate | Jun 24, 2026 | Authenticity, Dance Journey, Dance Psychology, Mind Power
The dance industry asks a great deal of young people. It asks for discipline, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to receive constant feedback. These qualities can help dancers grow into exceptional artists. At the same time, there is another challenge that...
by Kate | Jun 6, 2026 | Dance Adjudication, Dance Psychology, Dance Teaching
When conversations about dance competitions arise, one topic seems to surface repeatedly: judging bias. It is a conversation I have been hearing for most of my career. As a young dancer, I heard it. As a teacher, I heard it. As a studio owner, I heard it. As an...
