Backstage and Beyond

Why do some children seem to progress so quickly in dance while others take a little longer? In Episode 5 of  Backstage and Beyond , we put our dance teacher hats back on and dive into the world of dance technique, development, and progression. We explore the many factors that influence a dancer's growth from physical development and consistency to mindset, training habits, and individual lear...

In this inspiring episode, we’re joined by special guest Hayley Steinbech, founder of Elsie’s Eye Army. Hayley shares her family’s journey of raising her daughter, Elsie, who is blind, and opens up about the challenges, triumphs, and resilience they’ve experienced along the way. From navigating everyday life to creating a community of support through Elsie’s Eye Army, her story is one of strength,...

In this episode, we’re giving you a real insight into what goes on behind the scenes of running a dance business, the messy parts that people don’t always see. Everything comes at a cost, and while many assume it’s all about making money, our goal has never been greed. It’s about turning our passion into reality, creating opportunities, and building a sustainable career doing what we love most. Jo...

Dance comps... We love them, we dread them, and somehow keep coming back for me! In this episode of Backstage & Beyond, we're diving into the wonderful world of dance competition, the highs, the lows and all of the chaos in between. From early starts and forgotten costumes to backstage meltdowns, emergency sewing kits, endless junk food, and the emotional rollercoaster of competition day,...

We know, you are probably thinking... who are these two randoms starting a podcast? Well, that's exactly why we are here. We are all on a journey in one aspect or another. In our very first episode of Backstage & Beyond, we're taking you back to the beginning and sharing a little about who we are, how we got into the dance world, how our paths crossed, and the journey that has brought...