by Amanda Barr & Rebecca Liu-Brennan: Dance Studio Coaches & Growth Experts
Do you want to grow your enrolments, make more profit, and find the time in your business to focus on the things that you love? Join hosts Amanda Barr & Rebecca Liu-Brennan as they share the secrets of their Million Dollar Dance Studios. On this weekly podcast, you will get practical, actionable tips how how to grow the BUSINESS of your Dance Studio.
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June 24, 2026
<p>This week on the podcast, Bec sits down with choreographer, creative powerhouse, and longtime friend Stephen Tannos for one of those chats that feels equal parts nostalgic, inspiring, and wildly honest.</p> <p>From the early days of quirky choreography pieces that didn't place… to creating work that people still remember decades later… this episode is a reminder that originality matters more than trophies.</p> <p>Stephen shares the story of how he accidentally fell into teaching, the importance of giving young creatives freedom to experiment, and why chasing trends and "viral moments" can actually pull dancers further away from finding their own voice.</p> <p>It's a conversation every studio owner, teacher, parent, and young dancer needs to hear — especially in a world where social media can make everyone feel like they need to fit into the same mould.</p> <p>There's also a lot of laughing, old competition stories, giant stage skirts, bicycle choreography, and some very honest reflections on what actually creates lasting success in the dance industry.</p> <p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>How Stephen accidentally started teaching</li> <li>Why Bec gave him complete creative freedom from day one</li> <li>The choreography pieces that never won… but became unforgettable</li> <li>What dancers can learn from creatives like Paris Cavanagh and Bob Fosse</li> <li>Why originality is harder than ever in the TikTok era</li> <li>The truth about "going viral"</li> <li>How studio owners can better nurture creative students</li> <li>Why technique classes still matter (even when kids don't think they do)</li> </ul> <p>This episode is such a powerful reminder that the dancers who leave the biggest impact are usually the ones brave enough to be fully themselves.</p> <p>And that lesson applies way beyond dance too.</p> <p>Special Podcast Listener Offer</p> <p>We'd love to invite you into Dance Principles United Tribe! <br /> <br /> <a href= "https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/">https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/</a><br /> <br /> Podcast listeners can grab 1 week free using the link in the show notes.</p> <p>Come hang out with studio owners who truly get it. 💛</p>
June 17, 2026
<p>This week's episode is a little chaotic, very relatable, and full of those "WAIT… you can do THAT with ChatGPT?!" moments.</p> <p>Amanda and Bec are chatting all about the random, practical, hilarious and surprisingly helpful ways they're using ChatGPT in both studio life and everyday mum life - from planning birthday weekends and decorating rooms, to role-playing difficult parent conversations and figuring out what on earth to make for dinner from the contents of the fridge.</p> <p>There are laughs, tangents, accidental AI confessions, and a whole heap of ideas that might just save you time, mental energy, and maybe even your sanity as a busy studio owner.</p> <p>And if you've ever felt overwhelmed by AI or unsure where to even start… this episode is your permission slip to just play with it.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we chat about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Using ChatGPT to decorate rooms and visualise furniture</li> <li>Planning holidays, birthdays and family weekends with AI</li> <li>Parenting support, brainstorming and emotional reassurance</li> <li>Using voice mode safely while driving for brain-dumping ideas</li> <li>Role-playing difficult parent conversations and sales chats</li> <li>Writing concert scripts, pantomimes and studio storylines</li> <li>Costume sourcing and visualising costume changes</li> <li>Social media audits and brainstorming better marketing ideas</li> <li>Why ChatGPT is amazing for brainstorming… but not always for decision-making</li> <li>The AI tools Amanda is currently obsessed with beyond ChatGPT</li> </ul> <p><strong>Mentioned in this episode:</strong></p> <p>✨ Dance Principals United Tribe<br /> Podcast listeners can grab 1 week free inside Tribe via the link in the show notes.</p> <p><a href= "https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/">https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/</a></p> <p> </p>
June 10, 2026
<p>This week on the Dance Principals United Podcast, Amanda and Bec are back with Part 2 of their chat about the real reasons some studios struggle to grow.</p> <p>This one might sting a little.</p> <p>From social media mistakes to leadership gaps, they're diving into the things studio owners often don't realise are quietly stopping growth behind the scenes.</p> <p>Bec shares the hilarious (and slightly horrifying) story of taking Tim to his very first dance event… and suddenly seeing the dance world through a normal parent's eyes. Let's just say fishnets and PVC on kids looked very different from the audience.</p> <p>The girls also unpack why so many studio owners are accidentally marketing to other teachers instead of actual parents, why your Instagram shouldn't look like a newsletter, and why proper staff training might be the thing that changes everything.</p> <p>This episode is honest, practical, funny, and packed with little mindset shifts that could completely change how you approach growth.</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we chat about:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Why parents don't see dance the same way studio owners do</li> <li>The social media mistake that's turning new families away</li> <li>How to make your Instagram feel welcoming instead of exclusive</li> <li>Why every post needs a clear call to action</li> <li>The truth about paid ads (and why you probably can learn them yourself)</li> <li>Why staff training is about more than "putting props away"</li> <li>How stronger leadership improves student retention</li> <li>The power of changing just ONE thing instead of overhauling everything</li> </ul> <p>The girls also share a special offer for podcast listeners - you can get one week free inside Dance Principals United Tribe.</p> <p><a href= "https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/">https://danceprincipalsunited.com/dpu-tribe/</a></p> <p>If you've been wanting more support, more training, and people who truly get studio life… this is your sign.</p>
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Do you want to grow your enrolments, make more profit, and find the time in your business to focus on the things that you love?
Join hosts Amanda Barr & Rebecca Liu-Brennan as they share the secrets of their Million Dollar Dance Studios. On this weekly podcast, you will get practical, actionable tips how how to grow the BUSINESS of your Dance Studio.
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