"It’s ok for your dance combinations to not be epic. There I said it!" We put a lot of pressure on ourselves as dance educators to do and create the best, but sometimes we have to let go of our ego, and expectation and create classes that nurture our students needs, instead of making us feel good. Today I talk all about letting go of ego, and creating combinations in your dance classes that save you time. 

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Effective change is made when we begin with empathy, ask the right questions, and solve the right problems. In today’s episode, guest Sabba Quidwai dives into design thinking, the role of the modern-day teacher, the importance of valuing and building community, and so much more.

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Beginning with the end in mind. Like any good meal prep you need a plan, the same holds true for dance class prep. Think of the combination as your recipe and the rest of the class (warm-up, across the floor) as your ingredients. Today Erin talks all about scaffolding your dance classes, and structuring them in a way that helps students learn deep, and also saves you time on the planning end.

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This is our 50th episode! And to celebrate, Erin brings on podcast producer Jasmine, to have a conversation about Dance Boss Podcast. We reminisce on how our journey began, dive into the technical aspects of what a producer does, talk about giving ourselves grace to overcome struggles, and much more.

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Caring for our young dancers bodies is no easy task. Some encourage their students to go to the doctor whenever they are injured, in hopes that the doctor will get to the core reason of the injury, and in many cases students are instructed to ice and sit out, oh and the Advil, lots of Advil. Today guest Jennifer DePaola founder and creator of Doctors for Dancers the revolutionary way dancers can now search for a dance specialist dives into the options we have as dancers and dance educators to care for ourselves and our students. This episode if full of "mind blowing" moments, and will be beneficial for any dance educator to dive into.

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Can you believe the Dance Boss Podcast has been live and rocking for almost a year. We are so grateful for each and every one of you that tune in each week, leave reviews, and get into conversations with Erin in your DM's. On today’s episode, season 4 finale Erin shares her aha moments from season 4 interviews. 

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Today on the Dance Boss Podcast, Erin interviews photographer, dancer, mother, and overall creator Marianne Bator. They talk scratching your artistic itch, motherhood, story telling through photography and much much more.

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Today ties up the 3-part series - Creating Classroom and Studio Wide Policies and Procedures. In this episode Erin discusses the importance of creating decisive policies, sharpening your focus, and much more. If you haven’t done so yet, make sure to listen to episode 40 - 3 P's of Creating Policies for Your Dance Classes/Studio, Part 1 and episode 42 - Creating Boundaries, Policies for Your Dance Class, Part 2.

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Life experience is what you need to create art, and today’s guest Anabella Lenzu has tons of it. In this episode we discuss different styles of dance around the world, the impact choreography can have on an audience, an approach to teaching with love and curiosity about your students, and so much more.

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Life is ever-changing, and many times change is not easy. Transitioning as a dancer - professional or student can cause feelings of loss and confusion. Today, guest Christina Bodie shares her transition journey. She also dives into incorporating mindfulness into teaching practices, creating healthy mindsets around dance, her Juilliard experience, and much more.

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