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...
by Kate | May 26, 2026 | Coercive culture, Dance Psychology, Dancer Leadership, Healing, Healing Generational Trauma in Dance, Internal Family Systems
Content note: This article references psychological harm, coercive dynamics, and panic disorder within dance training environments. If you are currently navigating your own healing, please be gentle with yourself as you read. There is a particular kind of confusion...
by Kate | May 17, 2026 | Coercive culture, Cult Systems, Dance Psychology, Dance Studio Ecosystem
The dance world has long normalised intensity. High standards, emotional pressure, perfectionism, hierarchy and sacrifice have all formed part of traditional dance culture. Dancers are taught from an early age that discomfort can be part of becoming excellent, and...
