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 learning styles. Whether you're wondering why your child has plateaued or simply want to better understand their dance journey, this episode offers honest insights, practical advice, and reassurance that every dancer progresses at their own pace. A must-listen for all the dance mums supporting their child's passion for dance.

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, hope, and determination.

This is a must-listen for parents, families, and anyone wanting to better understand the realities of raising a blind child. Hayley’s passion and positivity are truly inspiring, and we’re so grateful she shared her story with us.

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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.

Join us as we talk honestly about the challenges, sacrifices, and decisions that come with balancing passion and profit.

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’re sharing what really goes on behind the scenes.

As dance teachers, we’re also talking about our values when it comes to competitions, what we hope our dancers gain from the experience, and why winning isn’t always the most important part of the journey.

We’ll discuss the pressure, the friendships, the life lessons, the proud moments, and the chaos that every dance parent, teacher, and competitor will recognise.

Whether you’re a seasoned dance mum, a competition veteran, or completely new to the dance world, join us for an honest, funny, and relatable chat about the reality of competition life.

🎙️ Grab your energy drink, your emergency safety pins, and let’s talk competitions! 

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 us up to where we are today.

From our earliest dance memories to running dance schools, juggling family life, and everything in between, we're opening up about the experiences, challenges, and funny moments that have shaped us along the way.

This podcast isn't just about dance, its about the people behind it. So before we take you Backstage & Beyond, we thought it was only fair that you got to know us first.

Grab a cuppa, get comfortable, and join us as we share our story.