Transform My Dance Studio – The Podcast For Dance Studio Owners

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The #1 Hire You Need To Staff Up & Stress Down!

August 03, 2026

Are you leading your team the way you want to be remembered?  We're resharing one of our favorite episodes from Kelli Leighton's Innovate to Thrive series because its leadership lessons are just as relevant today as when it first aired. If you've ever felt frustrated by staff performance, struggled with accountability, or found yourself carrying too much of the workload, this episode will challenge you to look at leadership from a new perspective.  Kelli shares the mindset shifts and prac...

The Secret to a Truly United Dance Studio

July 31, 2026

Can a stronger studio culture be the difference between families who stay for one season… and families who stay for a lifetime?  Today we are resharing one of our most-loved episodes, because every studio owner can benefit from its message. In this inspiring episode, guest host Kim McSwain shares practical leadership strategies for building a dance studio where students, parents, teachers, and staff all feel connected and valued.  From strengthening communication and empowering your facul...

Values Don't Build Culture. Your Actions Do with Lauren Ritchie

July 27, 2026

Your studio culture isn't created by your mission statement—it's built in the hundreds of small moments your dancers, teachers, and families experience every single day.  In this episode, Katie chats  with mental performance coach and leadership educator Lauren Ritchie to explore how studio owners can intentionally create environments where dancers feel supported, challenged, and inspired to grow.  Together they discuss why values alone aren't enough, how everyday interactions shape the e...