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50 Years of Dance and Circus Magic with Robin Dawn Ryan In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Steve Sirico sits down with Robin Dawn Ryan, owner of Robin Dawn's Dance Academy in Cape Coral, Florida, and a true...
About this Podcast:
🎙️ Welcome to Step Up Your Studio – the essential podcast for passionate dance studio owners and dance teachers ready to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact. Hosted by industry veterans Steve Sirico and Angela D'Valda Sirico, this show delivers practical strategies, inspirational insights, and expert interviews to help elevate every aspect of your studio—from reputation and profitability to leadership and community outreach. Whether you're looking for marketing tips, studio management solutions, teaching inspiration, or wellness practices for both you and your students, each episode is packed with actionable advice tailored specifically for the dance world. 💬 Join our community of dance professionals and get the tools, clarity, and motivation you need to take your studio to the next level. Subscribe, engage with us on social, and let's step up your studio—together. 👉 New episodes drop regularly, starting with a powerful dive into the marketing techniques every studio needs.
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What is Step Up Your Studio about?
🎙️ Welcome to Step Up Your Studio, the essential podcast for passionate dance studio owners and dance teachers ready to grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.
What has Step Up Your Studio covered recently?
Recent episodes include "50 Years of Dance and Circus Magic with Robin Dawn Ryan - Ep 036" (21 July 2026, 39 minutes), "Connecting Dance Teachers Worldwide with Sue Whybrow - Ep 035" (8 July 2026, 32 minutes), and "Episode 34: Building a Hip Hop Foundation with Geo Hubela" (4 March 2026, 34 minutes).
How often does Step Up Your Studio publish?
Step Up Your Studio publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 31 minutes across 36 episodes.
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Booking probability for Step Up Your Studio is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Step Up Your Studio requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Step Up Your Studio's contact route on record: verified email.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 8, 202632 minS1Connecting Dance Teachers Worldwide with Sue Whybrow In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Steve Sirico chats with Sue Whybrow, founder of PopDance and the Dance Teacher Directory, live from St. Albans, England. Sue...
Mar 4, 202634 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Steve Sirico sits down with Geo Hubela, studio owner of Icon Dance Complex in New Jersey, convention veteran, and choreographer who has worked with Michael Jackson, Jennifer...
Feb 25, 202636 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Steve Sirico sits down with Teri Mangiaratti, 30-year studio owner, business coach, creator of NSYNC Action Plans, and newly appointed Vice President of Schools at Ensemble. Teri...
Feb 18, 202620 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , Steve Sirico welcomes back the first-ever returning guest of the podcast – the dynamic, high-energy, and always inspiring Julie Kay Stalcup . Julie shares what she's seeing in...
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Feb 11, 202635 minS1What does it really take to go from a competition studio in Texas to performing on the world's biggest stages with Cirque du Soleil? In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , we welcome Allison Burke, performer in...
Feb 4, 202628 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , host Steve Sirico sits down with hip hop dancer, choreographer, and educator Joshua Bluhm for an honest and inspiring conversation about building a sustainable dance career –...
Jan 28, 202629 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , Steve Sirico sits down with master educator, performer, and tap specialist Tony Coppola for a powerful conversation on longevity, versatility, and what it truly takes to build a...
Episode #28
Episode 028: Why Technique, Character, and Mindset Still Matter in Today's Dance Industry
Jan 21, 202635 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , host Steve Sirico sits down with professional dancer, educator, and choreographer Cindy Reid Bluhm to talk about what it truly takes to build a long, sustainable career in dance...
Oct 1, 202537 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , Steve Sirico sits down with Bob Singh, tech entrepreneur, professor, dance studio owner, and principal product manager at CircleRam . With a unique blend of tech expertise and...
Sep 24, 202530 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , Angela and Steve D'Valda Sirico sit down with the legendary Liz Imperio —Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer who has worked with icons like Jennifer Lopez, Michael...
Sep 17, 202525 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , host Angela sits down with Don Mirault —Broadway veteran, performer, and founder of Theater Arts Preparatory School (TAPS) —and Jamie Tenbass , former professional dancer and...
Aug 13, 202527 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , we sit down with Tanya Hamilton , the powerhouse behind Hamilton Theatrical Supply . From her early days in her mother's dance studio—handling everything from picture day to...
Episode #23
Episode 023: Building a Studio That Lasts: Gaynelle Costner on Community, Commitment & Care
Aug 6, 202525 minS1In this heartfelt episode of Step Up Your Studio , we sit down with Gaynelle Costner , founder of First Class Dance Studio in Temple Hills, Maryland. Gaynelle shares how a spontaneous opportunity at age 13 ignited a...
Jul 30, 202531 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , Angela D'Valda Sirico welcomes longtime friend and industry icon Darlene "Dolly" Kelepecz —a celebrated performer, educator, author, and creator of the DK Body Balancing Method...
Jul 25, 202526 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , host Steve Sirico sits down with Ian Howe , artistic director of Pacific West Performing Arts and co-founder of Influx Dance. With decades of experience as an educator...
Jul 22, 202523 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , we welcome industry veteran Kim McSwain, founder of KM Agency and longtime educator, choreographer, and mentor to dancers and teachers alike. From touring with Britney Spears and...
Jul 18, 202527 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , we sit down with the incredible Hedy Perna , owner of Perna Dance Center in Haslet, NJ. With over 37 years of experience, Hedy brings heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom to the mic...
Jul 15, 202535 minS1In this heartfelt and wisdom-packed episode, Step Up Your Studio welcomes Simone DePaulo, veteran performer, choreographer, and passionate educator. From Alvin Ailey training to Afro Jazz choreography, Simone's journey...
Jul 11, 202541 minS1In this episode of Step Up Your Studio , we're joined by the incredibly accomplished Jessica Stafford—dancer, educator, choreographer, and founder of Rebel Wellness. Jessica shares her journey from performing in West...
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