Do you ever feel like your dancers are working hard but not moving forward? This episode reveals why — and how to break free from the technique treadmill.

The “technique treadmill” that dancers, teachers, and studio owners often experience. It’s the cycle of endless effort without real results, running hard but staying in the same spot. Cara explains why this happens, how to spot the patterns that keep dancers stuck, and what strategies can transform the way training seasons, classes, and even generations of dancers approach technique. If you’ve ever wondered why progress stalls, this conversation shows you how to reset the process and finally move forward with sustainable dance training.

Cara talked about:

• What the “technique treadmill” is and why it stalls dance training results
• How seasonal patterns like holidays, competitions, and recital rehearsals affect dancer progress.
• Why recital season often derails technical growth.. and how to fix it
• How to maximize class time and avoid getting stuck in repetitive warmups
• The danger of generational technique treadmills, where the same corrections get passed down without progress
• Why visual learning can reinforce poor shapes instead of strong technique
• How to identify studio-specific patterns and transform them into strengths
• Practical ways to shift focus back to dance technique training during busy rehearsal months
• How to break cycles of exhaustion and plateaued progress with intentional studio structure
• Why analyzing patterns is the key to sustainable dance training and long-term growth

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