ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it really mean to run a successful dance studio?
Is it the trophies? The competition results? The students who go on to professional careers? Or is it something much bigger?
In this special episode of the Dance Principals United Podcast, recorded at our Fiji Retreat, Bec sits down with internationally recognised dance educator and choreographer Shannon Atkins for an honest conversation about dance studio ownership, student development, mindset and the lessons that have shaped her career.
From building a successful studio on the Gold Coast to selling it and starting again in New York, Shannon has experienced both the rewards and the pressures that come with running a dance business.
- How Shannon went from studying law to running a successful Gold Coast dance studio.
- The challenges of managing parent expectations and competition pressure.
- Why dance studio values matter more than maintaining a winning streak.
- The importance of teaching a broad range of dance and performance skills.
- Shannon's decision to sell her studio and pursue opportunities in New York.
- How confidence, preparation and putting yourself forward can create new opportunities.
- Why reflection, rest and positive self-talk belong in dance education.
- How Shannon's Dance Journal encourages students to recognise their progress.
- Why showing parents the personal development behind dance classes can support retention.
- The lasting value of dance education, even for students who never become professional dancers.
Listen to this episode of the Dance Principals United Podcast for a thoughtful, practical and inspiring conversation with Shannon Atkins.
Click here to pre-order Shannon Atkins' Dance Journal: https://inmotionsociety.com/products/shannon-atkins-dance-journal
If you enjoy the episode, we'd love you to subscribe, leave a review and share it with another dance studio owner who might need to hear it.
And if you'd like more support with the business of running your studio, check the show notes for our special offer of two weeks free inside Dance Principals United Tribe. https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/
