In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts

In this episode, Robin Snyder-Wiencek interviews Menina Fortunato, a seasoned dancer and entrepreneur, sharing her journey from a competitive dancer to a successful business owner in the performing arts industry. Menina discusses her background, including her early exposure to dance through her family's dance studios and her eventual move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in commercial dance. She...

Join us this week for our Inside EMC segment where we chat: Our next Free Form Friday Event: Family Jam Night New Boys Class on Saturdays and how to join us Sparkle Days coming up in January for our Kreative Kidz classes Imagine That! Mini Event and announcing our first theme Spaghetti with Eddie and when the next cookout will be Get Your Brick and Support the Podcast: For $10 off your brick and t...

Robin sits down with fellow performing arts mom Kim Treloar to talk honestly about what it’s like to raise children in the spotlight. From Broadway auditions and national anthems to rejection, resilience, and redefining success, Kim shares her sons’ very different journeys through theater and music. Together, they explore the courage it takes to pursue the arts, the tight-knit community that forms...

This week we reflect on the magic of The Holiday Celebration, a performance that brought our community together through music, movement, and meaning. From the dedication shown in rehearsals to the joy felt on stage, this episode is about honoring the heart behind the performance and the dancers who made it shine. As the lights come down and the season begins to slow, we take a moment to celebrate...

In this episode, Robin Snyder-Wiencek engages in a deep conversation with Denise Carr, a passionate dance educator and esthetician. Denise shares her journey from a young dancer to a teacher, discussing the importance of training, the challenges of transitioning from student to teacher, and the impact of different teaching methodologies. They explore the significance of college dance programs, the...

Join us this week for our Inside EMC segment where we chat: Holiday Celebration and supporting your local dancers while making this show your annual family tradition Free Form Friday on December 19th and the Dancer Photo Shoot with Meghann Bulls plus free Poms classes with Alli Walker Rockstar Ballet Masterclass on Dec 29th, which will be a lovely way to get your body moving while on break, with C...

In this conversation, Robin Snyder-Wiencek & Norma Pera, discuss the multifaceted nature of dance education, emphasizing the importance of setting students up for success, the art of teaching, and the life lessons learned through dance. They highlight the significance of performance experience, the role of structure in dance classes, and the necessity of fostering resilience and independence i...

Join us this week for our Inside EMC segment where we chat: Production Rehearsals All Things Holiday Celebration Hub Get Your Brick and Support the Podcast: For $10 off your brick and to give $10 to the podcast, click HERE .  Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook...

In this engaging conversation, Robin Snyder-Wiencek speaks with Samantha Jo Harvey about her journey in the performing arts, from her early influences and training in dance to her experiences as a Rockette. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a career in dance, the transition to coaching and entrepreneurship, and the balance of motherhood with a thriving career. Samantha emphasize...

Join us this week for our Inside EMC segment where we chat: Celebrating the Podcasts 1 Year Anniversary Costume Parade: What it is and why it’s important Holiday Celebration Production Kick-Off Production Rehearsals How to stop mindlessly scrolling using Brick Get Your Brick and Support the Podcast: For $10 off your brick and to give $10 to the podcast, click HERE .  Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC...

In this episode, Robin Snyder-Wiencek interviews Julie, The Musical Experience director at EMC Performing Arts Studio. They discuss Julie's journey into the theater world, her experiences in college, the evolution of auditions, and the importance of preparation and mentorship. Julie shares her insights on the challenges of staying focused in New York, the value of diverse roles in performing arts,...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Ticket Pre-Sale and what to expect Holiday Celebration Hub Ballet & Tap Basics in the Holiday Celebration Tutu Under The Tree and how to join us for this special gift of dance Free Form Friday Recap for What’s the Pointe? How to stop mindlessly scrolling using Brick Get Your Brick and Support the Podcast: For $10 off your...

Robin reconnects with longtime friend Kendall Ludwig — Baltimore-born designer, founder of Curly Red, and creator of Jitterbug, an adult-first dance studio in Oakland, MD. Kendall traces a life steeped in musicals, early stage fright, and a pivotal decision to keep dance a joyful constant rather than a career mandate. She shares how moving to a small town revealed a gap for adult classes, why she...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Free Form Friday Reminders Crazy Bun & Mis-Matched Sock Week Haunted Halloween House Soccer is Winding Down, Join us at EMC Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising...

Robin sits down with longtime collaborator and co-host Santina Rigano-Lesch to trace an unexpected path: from shy “studio kid” in Adelaide to Au Pair in the U.S., to studio owner, and ultimately to a remote career supporting arts businesses. They unpack how multi-genre training builds adaptable leaders, why resilience matters more than perfection, and what happens when success arrives before feedb...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Shrewsbury Fireman’s Fest Class Mom Meeting Free Form Friday Class Openings Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram

On today’s episode, Robin sits down with Christian Richards of Rockstar Ballet, to talk about how he got started in the ballet world, the many benefits of dance for boys/men, and the intricacies of partner work in dance. Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In Th...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: New Freedom Fest Halloween Rehearsal Class Openings Cirque Elementary Contemporary & AcroDance Open Gym Dress Code Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders...

What do haunted houses, rock and roll, and creative leadership have in common? Everything — if you’re talking about Field of Screams. This week on In the Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts, I sat down with Jim Schopf, founder of America’s #1 haunted attraction. But this isn’t just about thrills and chills—it’s about a powerful community of young people finding purpose and identity t...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Free Form Fridays and their themes/dates Fall Tour with a Discovery Gym Demo announcement Explore EMC Week & Spirit Week Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Le...

Listen in as a long-time EMC mom talks about her journey as a performing arts parent… from choosing an activity for her little ones to how her dancing daughter is thriving as a teen in the studio setting. Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Rai...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Disney recap Camp recap Video Premiere Dance Intensive recap New season registration open New classes to be excited about Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leade...

Listen in as 5 Dance Studio Owners chat about the emotional rollercoaster that is studio ownership. We update our DSO Connect listeners with the latest in our lives, and also give performing arts parents a peek behind the curtain. What's Happening At EMC Notes: Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 32:29 and the episode will begin then.  We talk about Rollover Registration (what it is &a...

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where Robin and Santina pull back the curtain on the incredible teaching team that makes it all happen.  Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Ins...

Listen in as Tanya and Robin discuss the differences between the life of a company dancer vs. that of a freelance artist, healthy ways for dancers to interact with food, developing resilience in your performing arts journey and so much more. What's Happening At EMC Notes: Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 16:08 and the episode with Robin and Tanya will begin then. We talk about the b...