The Dance CEO Podcast

It's not often that success for a dancer is celebrated unless they make it into a top tier dance company. But there are so many who do have successful dance careers while not "in the spotlight".

Join Kara Tatelbaum, author, teacher, coach and myself as we dive into the importance of knowing you can still be successful even if it's not in the "traditional" sense. We also take a few left turns (as I often do) and dive a bit into our backgrounds, our creative journeys and share our visions for the dance world.

Described by the New Yorker as “having brown curls, bright eyes, kiddish exuberance and
looking like the heroine of a children’s book, Really Rosie meets Olivia the Pig,” Kara
Tatelbaum brings full-out dancer energy to all of her endeavors. She tries like hell not to pigeon-hole herself—striving for a life of authenticity, grace, and humor. As a sought-after teacher and coach, Kara empowers others to hold on, let go, realize, and expand their own dreams. You can find her spotlight center-stage or cheering from the audience. Turns out she’s comfortable both places.

Kara lives in NYC with her husband and two children. (Half of that sentence is still a total
shock!)

Kara’s memoir Putting My Heels Down: a memoir of having a dream…and a day job—a
brutally honest look at her life as a dancer and very reluctant Pilates instructor trying to make it in NYC—was released by Motina Books on International Dance Day (April 29, 2022).

Highlights:

• Kara's dance journey
• Ways to take ownership in your training and experience
• How there's room for all of us

Links:

• www.karatatelbaum.com 
• www.thedanceceocoach.com/masterclass

Follows:

• Kara Tatelbaum @karatatelbaum
• Audra Allen-Queen @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Book - Putting My Heels Down
• The Dance CEO Masterclass Series

I share the audio from the impromptu Instagram Live I did this week. Real talk, I share some real talk. I'm vulnerable, emotionally raw and feeling resistance on my heart because a massive action step I committed to.

Join me in learning where I currently am, where I desire to go and how I plan to get there.

Highlights:

• Your financial success is not tied to your business success
• The cause of one not being successful while the other is
• Action steps I'm taking to make the big changes I desire

Links:

• www.thedanceceocoach.com

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen
  @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Dance CEO University™

Mental wellness is fast becoming a common and necessary focus in the dance world, due in part to Danscend co-founders Michelle Loucadoux and Kristin Deiss. 

Join Michelle and I as we talk about good vs bad stresses and how to work through them, ways dance educators and leaders can create a healthier environment for dancers and their mindsets and what Danscend is doing to expand the reach of their conversations regarding all things healthy mindset.

Danscend’s mission is to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals. Michelle Loucadoux has been a professional dancer and educator for over thirty years. She danced in 5 Broadway shows, in 4 ballet companies, and on film and television and has traveled the world empowering young dancers. Michelle is a published author (Rowman & LIttlefield), has an MBA and a BA in English, and resigned her position as the associate dean of undergraduate studies at Hussian College in 2020 to create a space for a more compassionate and inclusive dance community. In the past three years, she has worked full-time with mental health professionals to research and create dance-specific resources to support the mental wellness of the dance community and its educators.

Highlights:

• Why and how Danscend came to be
  
• The first step a dancer can take to improve their mental wellness
• How dance educators need to show up differently
• What it's like to start a dance business with a co-founder

Links:

• www.danscend.com
• www.thedanceceocoach.com

Follow:

• Danscend @danscendoffical
• Michelle Loucadoux @michelleloucadoux
• Kristin Deiss @kristin.deiss
• Audra Allen-Queen @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In This Episode:

• Danscend's Council
• Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
• The Dance CEO University™

Join me in the new Dance CEO Masterclass Series. Monthly FREE classes to help you on your journey personally and professionally. Listen to the episode to learn more of how this new series can up level your CEO life.

Links:

• www.thedanceceocoach.com/masterclass

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen:
  @thedanceceocoach

Time freedom, freedom of expression and so many more forms of freedom are ultimately what you get when you build your own life and business. 

Join Olia, Founder & CEO of The Dancer Next Door and science-focused ballet educator for adults and I as we invite you into one of our weekly calls that's been ongoing for 3+ years. We discuss so much we can't possibly list it all here, but what we can tell you is that you will be left inspired to get started on building your own freedom in your life.

Olia Tsopela-George teaches adult students online following a thorough and proven ballet curriculum. Ballet technique is a concoction of skills which can be learnt by those who are ready to dedicate themselves to it. Body type, age, and talent have little to nothing to do with performance. Olia took her first ballet lesson when she was five, and she still feels equally mesmerized every time she immerses herself in the art. Olia has always felt called to help others along their ballet journey. After being qualified with two Diplomas in Dance Education and a Masters’ degree in Dance and teaching dozens of students on and off line, Olia deeply understands anatomy, growth, and pedagogy. Olia's experience has given her enough knowledge to develop her C.O.R.E. (Centre Outline Rotation Experience) framework. This helps Olia guide her students in order for them to develop their overall alignment, technique, and musicality until they uncover the ballerina they are hiding inside.

Highlights:

• Starting a dance business online intentionally
• The shifting support for adult ballet dancers
• How to start small and grow your business
• The ultimate goal for your life

Links:

• www.thedancernextdoor.com
• www.thedanceceocoach.com

Follow:

• Olia - Tsopela-George
  @thedancernextdoor
• Audra Allen-Queen
  @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In This Episode:

• "The Idea In You" by Martin Armor, Alex Pellew
• Dance CEO University™
• VIP Day
• New Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

There are so many different titles you can label yourself when running a business. Which one is right for you?

Join me as we talk through the different roles, and how to feel aligned with the title/position that you choose to own when introducing yourself to others. Hint: CEO is always the way to go.

Highlights:

• Different title options and what they mean
• How to ease into feeling aligned with the title you claim
• Owning the value you bring to your business

Links:

• www.thedanceceocoach.com 

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen:

          @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Birthday Celebrations
  • Business Academy for Dancers®
  • Dance CEO University™
  • VIP Day
  • New Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

Writing copy can feel cold and challenging, but it doesn't have to be! When writing messaging for your community, doing it from a place that connects you to them is always the best option. And if you have some good systems to help support your process, even better.

Join Audra on this weeks episode as she talks with Michelle Hauck, copy writer for dance and baking businesses and CEO/Founder of Michelle Hauck Agency. This discussion goes from the power and necessity of systems, to how to begin writing copy without feeling overwhelmed. Michelle also shares her inside hack to focus on what she loves doing the most, without sacrificing quality or her time. 

Michelle Hauck, writes anything your business needs to help your ideal client find you online and book your services. Michelle focuses on getting readers to take action without your copy feeling pushy or salesy because no one likes that. She loves working with dancers who have a desire to fill in the gaps in the industry. Whether your expertise is mindset coaching, strength training, adult ballet, nutrition, or something that hasn't been thought up yet - Michelle is in the wings rooting for your success.

Highlights:

• Systems & how they make you feel accomplished
• Beginning steps to write your own copy
• Michelles story of how she came to be copywriter
• Done is better than perfect

Links:

• www.michellehauckagency.com 
• www.thedanceceocoach.com 

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen:

          @thedanceceocoach

• Michelle Hauck

          @michellehauckagency

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Katie from www.Dancerfitness.com
• Honeybook 
• Kajabi
• Hemingway App
• Pomodoro Technique
• Birthday Celebrations
  • Business Academy for Dancers®
  • Dance CEO University™
  • VIP Day
  • New Year - Thriving You (mini-course)

Networking might not seem necessary for a dance business. But it in fact is crucial if you want the process to be sustainable. Learn the reframe to view networking in a positive light, and how to do it in a way that feels aligned and sincere for both you and who you are connecting with. 

Networking was not something I gravitated towards, but with time I have developed the skill to increase my circle of phenomenal likeminded entrepreneurs, all rooting for and holding space for one another.

Highlights:

• Why you need to start networking
• How to network in a way that feels good 
• The next steps once you connect with someone
• Bonus: learn about my exclusive birthday month offer

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoach

Mentioned In The Episode:

• Business Academy for Dancers®
• Dance CEO University™

Social media marketing has a reputation of being difficult and time consuming. But it doesn't have to be that way. You can in fact learn how to use social media to your advantage, in a way that feels aligned for you and maybe even exciting!

On this week's episode, Audra sits down with Jeanne-Marie Branche, social media manager and CEO/Founder of Releve Marketing to learn practical ways to optimize your social media and do it in a way that feels good and is sustainable, sharing 5+ years of staying on top of the ever shifting trends and best practices for marketing online.

Jeanne-Marie Branche is the Founder/CEO of Relevé Marketing- a social media and digital marketing agency for dancers, dance brands, and dance businesses. Jeanne-Marie graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Dance. Aside from her business, she is active in the dance community teaching, choreographing, and writing for her dance blog Dancers of the Light.

Highlights:

• The real purpose of social media
• How to take marketing more seriously 
• The steps to take to utilize social media for marketing
• Productivity hacks for content creation

Links:

• www.relevemarketing.com

Follow:

• Audra Allen-Queen: @thedanceceocoach
• Jeanne-Marie Branche: @relevemarketing

Mentioned In The Episode:

• 3-2-1 Rule by Brendon Burchard
• Pomodoro Technique for effective time management
• Business Academy for Dancers®
• Dance CEO University™

Learn this simple but highly effective process to start living your day-to-day ideal life, and showing up as your best self for other commitments you have.

Connect with me:

Instagram: @thedanceceocoach

www.thedanceceocoach.com

Learn More About the Dance CEO University:

https://www.thedanceceocoach.com/university