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Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 8

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Ashley Canterna-Hardy, Jason Pickett, Diane Gudat, & Geo Hubela

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 7

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Jennifer Jones.

Spring Into Dance: Inspiring Growth and Motivation in Your Students

With competitions coming to a close, recitals around the corner, end-of-year at school and warmer weather, our dancers’ attention spans are short. Pam Simpson sees this every year and has developed tactics and ways to help with dancer motivation and a growth mindset. Pam is the owner of Forte Arts Center in Morris, IL and has over 30 years experience.

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 6

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Jackie Sleight, Ray Leeper & Debbi Dee

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 5

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 4

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Diane Gudat & Scott Sisbarro

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 3

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Andrea Trench

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 2

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Susie McColl, Kristi Breen, Ann Bettonvil, June Lawrence & Rebecca Brettingham-Filice

Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 1

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Sandi Duncan.

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 28

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Michael Taylor.

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 27

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Ashley Canterna Hardy

Preparing the Future of Your Studio

Our teenage dancers are not only an important part of the studio today, but they are the future teachers, directors and owners who will help your studio’s mission and legacy carry on for years to come. Ann Bettonvil shares some insights on how we can better see the potential in them and cultivate that for future leadership. Ann directs The Studio in Brampton, ON with her two business partners.

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 26

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Brian & Faye Foley

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 25

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Michelle Soutier

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 24

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Liz Imperio

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 22

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Hedy & Liza Perna & Patty & Aubrey Neal

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 21

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Anna Marie Leo & Ashley Litwin

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 20

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Drew Burgess, Michael Taylor, and Andrew Nemr.

Let’s Explore! Improvisation for All Ages

As the new dance season is underway, Andrea Trench is ready with fresh and helpful ideas for your classroom. Improvisation is creative, emotive and a great way to get the body freely moving. She shares some tips on how to best incorporate improv into your classes this year. Andrea is an expert in early childhood education and owner of Discover Dance.

25 Last-Minute Easy Camp Crafts

Hosting a summer dance camp and still don’t have a camp craft?? Don’t worry, Andrea Trench has gathered 25 easy (and cheap) craft ideas to share with you today. Most of these materials can be purchased from a dollar store and require little or no prep work. Andrea is an expert in early childhood education and owner of Discover Dance.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 19

Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Melissa Hoffman.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 18

We are excited to welcome Michelle Loucadoux, representing Danscend, an organization committed to bringing mental wellness to the forefront of performing arts training by providing a space for education, application, and community for performers.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 17

By combining her two loves, African Dance and Personal Development, Audrey has helped transform women of all ages into empowered Goddesses destined for greatness.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 16

Three studio owners at three different stages of studio ownership. Whatever stage you are at, this Coffee Talk will make you think and inspire you.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 15

Dance is for everyone! We are excited to welcome Eric, who continues to break boundaries when it comes to self-confidence and body image. Every body is a dance body!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 14

Mentoring teachers and studio owners is what Stacey is all about. Joining us from Australia, she will inspire and share her experience and passion for the dance education field.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 13

A special President’s Day talk with IDEA Member Vicki Frisby Wallace. Grab a cup of coffee and be inspired!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 12

A special Coffee Talk broadcast, Laura interviews Rhee about his life journey and all things dance. Join us and be inspired!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 11

Everyone loves Geo! We are so excited to start the New Year welcoming him to Coffee Talk live. Join Laura Giacomelli-Huntowski and Rhee Gold as they bring in a new year of positivity and a renewed passion for dance education.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 10

Dance and acceptance go hand in hand — it’s an art form that can be seen and felt by all, regardless of language or beliefs. As leaders and teachers let’s explore the topic of acceptance within our classrooms and in life. Dance changes lives!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 9

Evan Ruggiero is a dance artist who inspires so many! Hear his story and discover how he has continued his passion for dance when others would have given up. Join Rhee Gold, Laura Giacomelli Huntowski, and Evan and start your week with dance inspiration!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 8

Let’s talk dance with special guests Michelle Harris & Alicia Washburn, directors of Dance It Out Flip It Out, among other entities in La Crosse, VA. They have recently bought their own building and are quickly expanding their offerings in unique ways. Join Laura Giacomelli Huntowski, Rhee Gold and their guests for exciting conversation for dance teachers & studio owners!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 7

Join Rhee and Laura Monday at 11 LIVE! Special guests Judy Sullivan and Ashley Litwin. We’ll talk about studio ownership, the value of delegation and working towards the balance we need to be successful in the biz and content with our personal life.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 6

A special broadcast for dance teachers and studio owners hosted by Rhee and Laura. We are thrilled to welcome a titan of dance, Jackie Sleight. We guarantee great conversation, laughs and a whole lot of inspiration!

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 5

Join Rhee Gold and Co-Host Laura Giacomelli with Special Guests Noah Lands and Jocelyn Basham from I’m A Dancer Against Cancer!

To Downsize, Or Not To Downsize?

Amanda Herring understands that change is hard, but is often necessary or inevitable. Amanda shares her insights on how dance educators should approach the idea of downsizing. Amanda Herring is the owner of Center Stage Dance in Hernando, MS.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 5

Join Rhee Gold & special guest Rhonda Miller for some great dance talk and inspiration.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 4

Join Ashley and Rhee for an up close and personal coffee talk! Ashley will share her experience growing up in the ballet world . . . the highs, the lows and the lessons learned.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 3

Join Rhee Gold and Laura Giacomelli Huntowski as they talk all things dance. Their special guest will be Laurie Kanyok, the founder and director of Kanyok Arts Initiative based in New York City with a mission of evolving the standard approach to dance education.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 2

We are launching a brand new program for Dance Studio Owners! Join Ginger Haithcox and Rhee Gold as we reveal a brand new program is ideal for any dance studio owner seeking to align their operations and goals while utilizing the support and accountability of mentors within a small group setting.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 1

Join Tammy Bolduc, Amanda Herring, Debra Steele, & Rhee for a ton of inspiration as we celebrate begin a brand new season of Coffee Talk!

Coffee Talk: Episode 21

Join Debra Steele, Tammy Bolduc & Rhee for a ton of inspiration as we celebrate a successful season and the lessons learned that will make us stronger and better next year!

Coffee Talk: Episode 20

Join Drew Burgess & Brett Perry as they answer some important questions about being a male dancer.

Coffee Talk: Episode 19

Looking for fresh ideas for the classroom and biz? This is going to inspire you, guaranteed!

Coffee Talk: Episode 18

Looking for fresh ideas for the classroom and biz? This is going to inspire you, guaranteed!

Sit Back

“Learn to sit back and observe, not everything needs a reaction.”

Be Yourself

“Just be yourself. Let people see the real, imperfect, flawed, quirky, weird, beautiful, magical person that you are.”

As WE Are

“We do not see things as they are. We see things as WE are.”

Journey

“Your journey won’t be the same as anyone else’s, so don’t let the world tell you how it’s supposed to look.“

You Have the Power

“You’ve always had the power my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself”

Weirdness is Your Strength

“What makes you different or weird, that’s your strength.”

Love Your Life

“What if… Everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for?”

Be Whole, Not Perfect

“Seek to be whole, not perfect.”

Success from Failure

“You’ll never be brave if you don’t get hurt. You’ll never learn if you don’t make mistakes. You’ll never be successful if you don’t encounter failure.”

Game Changer

“She remembered who she was and the game was changed.”

Try Our Best

“Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.”

Time to Live

“You have mastered survival mode. Now it’s time to live.”

Strong Woman

“Dear strong woman, You are not intimidating. They are intimidated. There is a difference.”

New Places

“Going through things you never thought you’d go through will only take you places you never thought you’d get to.”

Success

“Best thing we can do for kids…instead of teaching them how to always be successful, teach them how to respond when they are not successful.”

Always Dancing

“I’m not sure if the happier I am, the more I dance, or the more I dance, the happier I am…. Either way, I’ll be dancing.”

Teacher Friends

“Teacher friends have this special power where we can communicate with each other using only our eyes.”

Dance is Expression

“I feel that the essence of dance is the expression of man – the landscape of his soul. I hope that every dance I do reveals something of myself or some wonderful thing a human can be.”

Morning Dance

“The rule is you have to dance a little bit in the morning before you leave because it changes the way you walk out in the world.”

Dance is Sacred

“In a society that worships love, freedom, and beauty, dance is sacred. It is a prayer for the future, a remembrance of the past, and a joyful exclamation of thanks for the present.”

Born to Dance

“People have asked me why I chose to be a dancer. I did not choose. I was chosen to be a dancer, and with that, you live with all your life.” ~ Martha Graham

Perpendicular Expression

“Dance is a perpendicular expression of horizontal desire.” ~ George Bernard Shaw

Be the Dance

“Life is the dancer and you are the dance” ~ Eckhart Tolle

Dance Dreams

“You can dance love, and you can dance joy, and you can dance dreams.” ~ Unknown

Be You

“When you dance, you can enjoy the luxury of being you.” ~ Unknown

Passion

“Nobody cares if you can’t dance well. Just get up and dance. Great dancers are great because of their passion.” ~ Unknown

Sculpture

“Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible for only a moment” ~ Unknown

Not Mediocre

“You did not wake up to be mediocre.” ~ Unknown

Be Kind to Yourself

“You will never speak to anyone more than you speak to yourself in your head. Be kind to yourself.” ~ Unknown

Stumble

“If you stumble, make it part of the dance.” ~ Unknown

What Goes Around

“Be kind. Be fair. Be honest. And all these things will come back to you. Always remember what goes around, comes around.” ~ Unknown

Hope & Love

“Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it hope. Feed it truth. Feed it with love.” ~ Unknown

Been There, Done That

“Been there, done that. Then, been there several more times because apparently I never learn.” ~ Unknown

Kindness

“Kindness is contagious. Let’s make it go viral.” ~ Unknown

Walk Alone

“The one that follows the crowd will get no further than the crowd. . . The one who walks alone will find himself in places no one has ever been.” ~ Unknown

Magic

“Find someone who sees your madness as magic.” ~ J. Strelou

It Can Be Done

“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it.” ~ Unknown

Do Not Go Back

“You have dug your soul our out of the dark. You have fought to be here. Do not go back.” ~ Bianca Sparacino

Stay in Your Lane

“Stay in your own lane. Comparison kills creativity and joy.” ~ Unknown

Success from Failure

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” ~ Michael Jordan

Take Risks

“Not taking the risk is the biggest risk.” ~ Mel Robbins

Enlightenment

“Knowing others is wisdom. Knowing yourself is enlightenment.” ~ Unknown

Catch Blessings

“Let your hands be so busy catching blessings that you don’t have the capacity to hold onto grudges.” ~ Unknown

Keep Scrolling

“I just saw a post I didn’t agree with, I kept scrolling. Try it sometime, it didn’t hurt at all.” ~ Unknown

Treasure Each Moment

“A year ago, everything was different. And now that I look back, I realized a year can do a lot to a person. Treasure each moment you have.” ~ Unknown