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Ep. 118 Assistant Teachers: The Secret to Studio Growth with Sandra Elliott
In this episode, Acrobatic Arts Principal Sandra Elliott talks about the opportunity hidden in every studio—the potential of young dancers to grow into confident leaders. Sandra shares how assistants transform classrooms, support teachers, and gain skills that last a lifetime. With a new season beginning, it’s the perfect time to think about how your students can step into leadership and how your studio can benefit from developing the next generation of teachers. Tune in to discover why investing in your assistants might be the smartest move you make this season.
In this episode, Acrobatic Arts Principal Sandra Elliott talks about the opportunity hidden in every studio—the potential of young dancers to grow into confident leaders. Sandra shares how assistants transform classrooms, support teachers, and gain skills that last a lifetime. With a new season beginning, it’s the perfect time to think about how your students can step into leadership and how your studio can benefit from developing the next generation of teachers. Tune in to discover why investing in your assistants might be the smartest move you make this season.
Ep. 117 The Four C's Every Teacher Needs with Dr. Leisha Strachan
What if your classes could do more than build dance skills? In this episode, Dr. Leisha Straughn unpacks the Four C’s every teacher needs: Confidence, Competence, Connection & Character, and how to weave them into your studio with simple, intentional strategies. Walk away with tools you can use right away, plus discover Project Score, a free resource designed to help teachers put the Four C’s into action.
What if your classes could do more than build dance skills? In this episode, Dr. Leisha Straughn unpacks the Four C’s every teacher needs: Confidence, Competence, Connection & Character, and how to weave them into your studio with simple, intentional strategies. Walk away with tools you can use right away, plus discover Project Score, a free resource designed to help teachers put the Four C’s into action.
Ep. 116 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 2
Part 2 is here and it’s packed. The Godfreys go deeper into how flexibility training should feel, why class should be a conversation, and the one mindset shift that could change your entire teaching approach. Plus: behind-the-scenes of their collab with Acrobatic Arts and what’s coming next.Don’t miss this. Your dancers will feel the difference.
Part 2 is here and it’s packed. The Godfreys go deeper into how flexibility training should feel, why class should be a conversation, and the one mindset shift that could change your entire teaching approach. Plus: behind-the-scenes of their collab with Acrobatic Arts and what’s coming next.Don’t miss this. Your dancers will feel the difference.
Ep. 115 The Method Behind the Movement with Chelsea & Johnathan Godfrey, Pt 1
It started with a few students and a fresh approach and turned into a method that’s changing how dancers train. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we dive into how The Godfrey Method grew from kitchen floors to packed studios, blending strength, flexibility, and a focus on how dancers move, not just what they do. Get their take on class flow, creative cueing, and what every teacher should stop doing right now. Plus: A first look at their upcoming Teacher Resource Center + August intensive. Hit play and bring their genius into your studio.
It started with a few students and a fresh approach and turned into a method that’s changing how dancers train. In Part 1 of this 2-part episode, we dive into how The Godfrey Method grew from kitchen floors to packed studios, blending strength, flexibility, and a focus on how dancers move, not just what they do. Get their take on class flow, creative cueing, and what every teacher should stop doing right now. Plus: A first look at their upcoming Teacher Resource Center + August intensive. Hit play and bring their genius into your studio.
Ep. 114 Take it to the Air with Meaghan Wegg
She turned “I’m going to do that” into a Cirque du Soleil career and now she’s rewriting the rules for Aerial Arts in dance studios. Meaghan Wegg shares how she went from farm kid to global performer, why aerial isn’t as scary as you think, and the one thing teachers must stop skipping. If you’ve ever thought about adding hoop or silks to your studio… this is the sign. Listen now before your competitors do!
She turned “I’m going to do that” into a Cirque du Soleil career and now she’s rewriting the rules for Aerial Arts in dance studios. Meaghan Wegg shares how she went from farm kid to global performer, why aerial isn’t as scary as you think, and the one thing teachers must stop skipping. If you’ve ever thought about adding hoop or silks to your studio… this is the sign. Listen now before your competitors do!
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