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Welcome to the Transformative Dance Podcast - hosted by studio owner, educator and trailblazing entrepreneur, Melanie Gard. Hear interviews with some of the greatest dancers, choreographers, teachers and studio owners across the globe, as they explore the world of dance and its incredible ability to transform lives.
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English
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18 episodes
since Sept. 21, 2024
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On this episode of the Transformative Dance Podcast, we chat with Sally Prendergast, marketing guru and former dance studio owner with over 30 years in the dance industry.
As the founder of Dance Studio Marketing and creator of programs like the Dance Studio Accelerator, Sally shares her expertise…
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This week on the Transformative Dance Podcast, I’m joined by the powerhouse behind Dance Informa and Victorian Dance Festival (VDF)—the incredible Deborah Searle!
Deb’s journey is one of passion, innovation, and leadership in Australian dance. From starting Dance Informa to ensure dancers were alw…
On this episode of the Transformative Dance Podcast, Mike Harrison-Lamond, Director of the Australian Academy of Dance and founder of Calibrate Dance, shares his groundbreaking approach to dance education and studio management. From advocating for safer industry standards to empowering studio owner…
Discover how Natalie Yates, Director of NY Dance, grew her values-based dance studio into a community hub with over 500 students.
In this inspiring episode of the Transformative Dance Podcast, Natalie shares her journey, the secrets to fostering a family-like studio atmosphere, and how she create…
What do pirouettes and Pulitzer-worthy prose have in common? Just ask Vivienne Pearson, the incredible freelance writer whose bylines light up publications like The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and Good Weekend.
In the latest episode of the Transformative Dance Podcast, Vivienne shares the unto…
Jen Dalton’s story is nothing short of remarkable. From humble beginnings teaching a few students in a garage to running a studio with over 1,000 students, Jen’s journey as a dance studio owner has been one of passion, perseverance, and purpose.
In the latest episode of the Transformative Dance Po…
*Trigger Warning* This episode contains brief discussions of abuse. If you or anyone you know needs help please reach out to one of the resources listed at the end of the show notes, or call 000 in an emergency.
Welcome to the latest episode of the Transformative Dance Podcast! Today, we are thri…
Last week’s episode was just the beginning! Jason Teasdale and I had such a rich, meaningful conversation that we couldn’t stop at one episode. So, we’re back with Part Two, diving even deeper into the realities of the dance world, the challenges of teaching, and the wisdom that comes with two deca…
Hear Melanie Gard interview dance studio owner and educator, Jason Teasdale, in Part 1 of a very interesting deep dive into the world of pre-professional dance and the issues often holding young dancers back in the dance industry. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this riveting conversation!
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE Welcome to the Transformative Dance Podcast! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Holly Diggle, founder and director of Dance Northside in Canberra. Holly’s dance journey began in Edinburgh, where she fell in love with the power of movement in a vi…
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