Dance Decoded

About Dance Decoded

Dance Decoded: No Choreography, Just Truth is a South African dance podcast created for the people who shape dancers behind the scenes — dance moms, guardians, and teachers. Based in South Africa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the local dance industry, unpacking the truths, myths, and unspoken realities that affect our dancers every day. From studio culture, competitions, contracts, training pathways, and costs, to wellbeing, professionalism, and long-term sustainability — nothing is off-limits. Dance Decoded exists to inform, empower, and protect. We break down industry practices, address common concerns, and provide practical insights so parents and educators can make confident, informed decisions for the dancers in their care. This is not about choreography or trends — it’s about clarity, accountability, and community. Honest conversations. Real experiences. South African dance, decoded.

Publisher

Gabriel Stoltz & Veronique Hall

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2026

Latest episode

22 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Apr 2026

   "WHOS MOTHER IS THIS" With Justone du Plessis

   In this episode we sit down with the one and only Justone du Plessis, international dancer and choreographer - born and raised in South Africa.

2. 

   3 Mar 2026

   Couch Convo: Julia Smit

   We are sitting down with the iconic Julia smit to hear the full story, her journey, including behind the scenes TEA on "Hop, Hop, Spinnekop" with Kurt Darren.

3. 

   23 Feb 2026

   Synthesis Dance Convention

   Introducing the Synthesis Dance convention - followed by a small but insightful tangent on workshop culture. Synthesis Dance Convention - please follow on instagram for updates

4. 

   13 Feb 2026

   Toxic Studio Culture

   In today's episode we discuss how to spot when studio culture gets toxic, why this happens, and a viewpoint from both sides.

5. 

   6 Feb 2026

   Competition Industry Insider

   In this episode we dive into the backend of competitions. What to look for when selecting competitions, red flags, green flags and everything you need to know in order to enter this season confidently.

6. 

   25 Jan 2026

   New Year's Prep: Competitions

   The new year brings so many choices in regards to dance competitions. Join us as we help you navigate this world. This is Dance Decoded!

7. 

   17 Jan 2026

   New Year's Prep: Training

   New Year, new choices to make. Let us help guide you. From class to studio selection and everything in between. This is Dance Decoded!

8. 

   14 Jan 2026

   Trailer

   Dance Decoded is a podcast that aims to inform, empower, and protect dancers in the South African context. It addresses the confusion and concerns of parents, teachers, and dancers, providing clear information and practical guidance.

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