by Kate | Aug 18, 2025 | Dance Journey, Dance Psychology, Dance Techniques, Mental Illness
This week on The Dance Real Podcast I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Stephanie Potrek—a medical doctor and nutritionist who knows dance from the inside out. Her career spans medicine, sports nutrition, and global health, yet it is rooted in her own experience...
by Kate | Jul 31, 2025 | Dance Psychology, women in business
For 23 years, I owned and directed Dance Dynamics Byron Bay, growing it into a thriving dance school of more than 300 students. Through those years, I learned that running a service-based business is as much about people management and boundary-setting as it is about...
by Kate | Jul 30, 2025 | Dance Journey, Dance Psychology, women in business
From Young Dancer to Global Mentor In the world of dance, few names carry the legacy, influence, and innovation of Marie Walton-Mahon. With over 50 years of experience as a dancer, educator, and mentor, Marie’s journey reflects the beauty and the challenges of...
by Kate | Jul 30, 2025 | Dance Journey, Dance Psychology
Reflections on Toxic Dance Culture Content Warning: This article discusses childhood experiences of being hit in a ballet class. I was six years old the first time I was hit in a ballet class.It wasn’t a slap you’d see in a movie—quick, dramatic, and loud. It was...
by Kate | Jul 30, 2025 | Dance Teaching, Dance Techniques
How to Build Safer, More Empowering Studios Dance education is evolving—and today, it’s no longer enough to focus solely on technique and performance. Trauma-informed dance teaching and clear consent practices are becoming essential for building studios where dancers...
