Sep 6, 202642 min
Season 5: Ep:11 Does starting ballet at a very young age really increase the chances of becoming a professional dancer? In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon is joined by dance educator, researcher and...
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Dance Real Podcast
Hosted by Kate Histon · arts · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Dance Real; a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the dance industry to explore what really goes on behind the scenes. I’m your host, Kate Histon, former dancer, teacher and studio owner to now mindset and leadership coach as well as international adjudicator. I am someone who’s lived through the pressure, perfectionism, and unspoken harm that too often defines the dance world. This podcast is for dancers, teachers, and parents who are ready to hear honest conversations about everything from artistry to crossed boundaries, competition, community, intuition to industry norms and start reimagining a healthier, more progressive approach to dance education and employment. We’re here to talk about what’s real. Because only when we tell the truth can we change the story. www.katehiston.com 📲 @kateHiston 📲 @Master_Dancer_Mindset 🎙 @Dance_Real_Podcast
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What is Dance Real Podcast about?
Welcome to Dance Real; a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the dance industry to explore what really goes on behind the scenes. I’m your host, Kate Histon, former dancer, teacher and studio owner to now mindset and leadership coach as well as international adjudicator.
Who hosts Dance Real Podcast?
Dance Real Podcast is hosted by Kate Histon. The show has published 65 episodes to date.
What has Dance Real Podcast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Early Specialisation Doesn't Guarantee Success in Ballet with Dr. Kaitlin Hague" (6 September 2026, 42 minutes), "Building Better Dancers, Not Bigger Tricks with Ryen Ryals" (30 August 2026, 43 minutes), and "Understanding Mindset For Dancers" (23 August 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does Dance Real Podcast publish?
Dance Real Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 34 minutes across 65 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Dance Real Podcast?
Booking probability for Dance Real Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dance Real Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dance Real Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.
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- Aug 30, 202643 minS5
Season 5 Ep:10 Where is dance heading? In this episode of The Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon is joined by former dancer and studio owner, adjudicator, and Performing Arts High School Director, Ryen Ryals, for a...
Episode #27
Understanding Mindset For Dancers
Aug 23, 20269 minSeason 5: Ep:09 In this solo episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate explores the deeper psychological structure behind a dancer’s mindset and why confidence, anxiety, pressure, and self-doubt are often far more complex...
- Aug 16, 202645 minS5
Season 5 Ep:08 What does it take to build a lasting dance community across generations, cultures, and competitive environments? In this episode of Dance Real Podcast, Kate sits down with Belgian dance educator...
- Aug 9, 202641 minS5
Season 5 Ep:07 How do predators gain trust? What are the early warning signs of grooming? And how can parents, teachers and dance studios create safer environments for young people? In this episode of The Dance Real...
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- Aug 2, 202611 minS5
Season 5 Ep:06 In this solo episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate explores the growing conversation around oversexualisation in dance and the responsibility shared across the wider dance community. Drawing from her...
- Jul 26, 202659 minS5
Season 5 Ep:05 From World Champion to Dance Educator: Marco Behal on Creativity, Failure and Originality In this episode of Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon sits down with Swedish dance educator, choreographer...
Episode #7
The Psychology of Dance Training: Perfectionism, Pressure & Performance with Dr Chelsea Pierotti
Jul 19, 202654 minS5Season 5 Ep:04 In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon sits down with psychologist, former dancer, and performance specialist Dr. Chelsea Pierotti for a grounded and insightful conversation about the...
Episode #2
When Talent Becomes Identity in Dance
Jul 12, 202610 minS5Season 5 Ep:03 In this solo episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate explores what happens when a dancer’s sense of identity becomes heavily tied to talent, performance, achievement, or external validation. Within high...
- Jul 6, 202648 minS5
Season 5 Ep:02 In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate speaks with Jess Spinner, founder of The Whole Dancer, about body image, food, perfectionism, and the psychological pressures many dancers quietly carry...
- Jun 28, 202650 minS5
Season 5 Ep:01 In this episode of The Dance Real Podcast, host Kate Histon sits down with one of Australia's leading commercial choreographers and creative directors, Stephen Tannos, for an honest conversation about...
Dance Real Podcast
Welcome to Season Five "Authenticity"
Jun 21, 20265 minWelcome to Season Five of The Dance Real Podcast. This season explores one central theme: authenticity. In an industry built on excellence, discipline, and performance, how do we stay connected to who we are? Throughout...
Episode #12
That's a Wrap on Season 4!
Apr 21, 20267 minS4Season 4 of the Dance Real Podcast, Going Global, explored what it really means to move through the dance world across countries, cultures, and life transitions. Across this season, Kate Histon spoke with dancers...
- Apr 12, 202651 minS4
Season 4 Ep:11 In this episode of The Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon sits down with Finnish dance leader, educator, and international adjudicator Marco Bjurström to explore what it means to lead, teach, and judge with...
- Apr 5, 202611 minS3
Season 4 Ep:10 Behind the Adjudicator’s Desk: What I Look For in Dance Competitions In this solo episode of The Dance Real Podcast, international adjudicator and mindset coach Kate Histon offers an honest and...
- Mar 29, 202643 minS4
Season 4 Ep:09 In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate speaks with physiotherapist, researcher, and former dancer Dr Melanie Fuller about the growing physical demands placed on young dancers and the rising...
- Mar 22, 202651 minS4
Season 4 Ep:08 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate Histon speaks with former principal dancer Jenna about the long-term impact of a professional ballet career on the body, identity, and life beyond the stage. Jenna...
- Mar 15, 202652 minS4
Season 4: Ep 07 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate speaks with Finnish dance educator, studio owner, and international adjudicator Suvi Salmi about studio leadership, the realities of running a dance school, and the...
- Mar 8, 202613 minS4
Season 4: Ep:06 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate explores nervous system regulation as a foundational element of high performance in dance. Drawing on lived experience as a dancer, teacher, and studio owner, she...
- Mar 1, 202636 minS4
In this episode of Dance Real, Kate speaks with Spencer Bloomfield, an 18-year-old dancer from regional New South Wales who has relocated to Germany to undertake full-time tertiary dance training at the Palucca...
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