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🎙️ 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.
Unknown Host hosts Step Up Your Studio, a arts show with 36 episodes published.
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 industry
Connecting 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 sh
In 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 Lopez,
In 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 s
In 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 stu
What 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 Michael
In 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 – from
In 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 l
In 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.
In 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 fir
In 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 Jacks
In 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 agen
In 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 chang
In 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 life
In 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. C
In 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, performer,
In 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
In 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
In 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 s
In 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 Sid
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