Is it weird to seek validation and affirmation? Is it a method of ensuring that you're giving your absolute best or is it a sign of weakness? Hey, maybe we just want to be told we're good when we know we're good. These are some of the questions I'm asking in this episode! If you enjoy this podcast, please remember to give me a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! You can also email me and let me know what you think: [email protected]

Dance Educators: Have you ever had trouble getting through an entire 45-minute, 60-minute, or 90-minute dance class? In this episode, I'm giving you 10 ways that you can extend your dance classes so that you're giving students a fun experience, a complete lesson, and filling the time that your studio director or the school where you're teaching wants you to fill with engaging and educational movement activities for your students.

What's the difference between a dance teacher and a dance educator? Is there no difference? Is it something we each define and decide for ourselves? Is one a profession and the other one's life work? In this episode, I'm talking about all of these ideas and more!

In this episode, not only do I incorrectly use the word precrastinate (I gave it my own definition though, so we're good), I also talk about ways that I've been feeling like an impostor recently and how I've worked to resolve those feelings, no matter how uncomfortable.

I'm so very grateful to be an entrepreneur! In this episode, I'm telling you the top 10 reasons why I love being a dance educator entrepreneur. 

If you're interested in working with me in the Dance Ed Startup Course, please visit: https://www.danceedstartup.com/course

Does it seem like things are always changing? Does this drive you crazy and sometimes make it challenging to deal with an already overly-busy and overly-stressful life? Yeah, me too. In this episode of The Happy Dance Podcast, I'm sharing my thoughts on why it may be hard for me to handle change. Of course, before heading out I give a few suggestions for how we can begin working to accept the changes that are frequently being thrown at us.

How does being vulnerable make you feel? More connected? More honest? More authentic? Or, does it make you feel exposed, afraid, and at the mercy of others? In this episode, I'm talking about some of the advantages and disadvantages of vulnerability. Let me know what you think about this topic! Email me at [email protected] with the subject line VULNERABLE. I'd love to hear from you!

In Episode 10, Saumirah McWoodson shares her perspectives on privilege, power, and our responsibility as artists and educators.

In this episode, Saumirah tells about the formula and framework she uses to create Dance Daze® class playlists and lesson plans, focusing on Dance Daze® Creative Movement. You can download the Dance Daze® Perfect Playlist Formula at the following link: https://www.danceedstartup.com/perfect-playlist-formula

In this episode, Saumirah tells how she "cross trains" to keep both her dancer and dance educator skills sharp. What are some methods you take to keep your mind, body, and educator toolkit healthy as a dance teacher and/or dance studio owner? Email [email protected] and let her know! She may feature you in an upcoming episode of The Happy Dance Podcast.