Do you remember going to those dance conventions as a student? The highs you felt, being around all your friends, giggling and enjoying the moment. And the lows you felt when the dance instructor called you out for doing a sloppy chassé. Now, I’m not saying that we shouldn’t hold our students (or clients) accountable for what we have taught them. We should! But, we should also lead with grace and motivate them not to just be good dancers, but good human beings as well. In episode #159 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I chat with Emily Rossetti and we talk all about her dance convention, Zero Gravity the Experience. We dive into: How she came up with this idea and how it will be different from other competition-based conventions The steps she took to bring it to life And, the importance of delegating and knowing you can’t do it all Click here to check out Zero Gravity, the Experience! https://www.zgx.dance Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes     Zero Gravity, the Experience created by Emily Rossetti is a dance convention for ages 12 and Up, being held on November, 21st 2021 in Summit NJ. For more information visit https://www.zgx.dance and use code ZGXDANCEBOSS at when registering for 5% OFF! Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/     DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance specialists create 5K consistent months with my signature virtual group training program. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back… in the meantime, join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/dpawaitlist

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Zero Gravity, the Experience with Emily Rossetti

Do you have anxiety around niching down? It’s like in dance class when a student isn’t executing a tendu devant property... Example 1:  Teacher: point your toe hard Student: ??‍♀️ Example 2:  Teacher: lead with your heel, massage your toes on the floor, extend through the top of your ankle  Student: ? The same goes for niching down! When you are vague people can’t connect the dots and in return, sales suffer. Just like when you are vague in giving a correction and student growth suffers. When you are specific with your niche you are giving people a pathway to see if what you offer is actually what they need. In episode #158 of the Dance Bos Podcast, I tell my story about when I first started my online dance business and was trying to serve everyone. I also talk: Fears behind niching down Why niching down is so important And, understand the difference between niching, messaging, positioning Now tag me on IG @erinpride and tell me, do you have anxiety around niching down in your online dance business?   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance specialists create 5K consistent months with my signature virtual group training program. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back… in the meantime, join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/dpawaitlist

Anxiety Around Niching Down in Your Online Dance Business

How do you know your dance business is ready for a Culture Code reboot? Ask yourself a few questions… What are your values? How do YOU define them? How do you use them? You may be having trouble answering these questions, and that’s okay. When I first started out I had trouble too. But I realized that my core values are what lead me. They guide me in things like who I choose to work with, how I hold myself accountable, and how I make tough decisions. If you are having trouble answering these questions, I have someone you should talk to. Ali Phillips is the founder of Bust A Move Dance (BAMD), a leading dance company for children, teens and adults with disabilities, and a Culture Coach for small businesses in redefining their feedback culture. In episode # 157 of the Dance Boss Podcast we talk: BAMD, how it started and how it grew as Ali grew Ali’s philosophy and training The importance of knowing your core values, being able to define them, and operationalize them And holding yourself accountable Ali also shares her Values Discovery FREEBIE! Make sure you check it out. https://bit.ly/ValuesDiscoveryFreebie    Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   DancePreneur Academy is Currently Closed! I am focused on helping dance specialists create 5K consistent months with my signature virtual group training program. BUT fear not friend, I'll be back… in the meantime, join the waitlist. https://bit.ly/dpawaitlist

Embodying your Core Values with Ali Phillips

You may identify as a dance specialist. OR You may be thinking… “WTF is that?!” OR You might be thinking… “Hmmm, dance specialist is a bold claim for me!” On the baseline level, a dance specialist is anyone who specializes in an area of expertise in the dance community that helps dancers or non-dancers reach a specific result. An area of expertise is something you’ve been technically training in, academically studying for years, or personally experienced through the years. Every dancer has an area of expertise they specialize in.  You may even have many areas of expertise, but some are more developed than others.  In episode #156 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into this further. I also talk about a mindset shift I want you to make: shifting from “I offer dance classes online for everyone” to “I am a specialist in this area of expertise.” So tell me, do you identify as a dance specialist? If yes, what’s your area of expertise? If no, what’s stopping you? Hit me up on IG @erinpride and let me know.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Sponsored by DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group coaching program dance specialist who desires to create 5k consistent months in their business with a signature virtual group training program...Click Here to Learn More  https://dpaapplynow.lpages.co/erinpompa/

What Classifies You As a Dance Specialists?

I love it when they call me Mrs. Pompa. NAME CHANGE ALERT! I’m taking my husbands’ name both personally and professionally. And I want you to know this was a f**kin hard decision. Not because I don’t love him, but because I have worked my ass off building a brand based on my name: Erin Pride. When thinking through this decision I found myself in fear. Will people be able to find me? Will my new name roll off of tongues with ease?  It’s going to be so much work changing all the backend in my business with my new name. Can I handle it? Am I giving up what I have worked so hard to build? Will people think I’m weak for not keeping my last name? This is the sh** that went through my head and still does from time to time. And I know I’m not the only one so this is why I share it. So how did I come to my decision to take my husband’s last name professionally? In episode #155 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive further into this. I also share some other ways women have changed or not changed their names. I knew that to fully embody my marriage, changing my name in both aspects would feel the best for ME. And that’s all it really comes down to. What feels good for YOU! So tell me, did you take your partner’s name professionally? Was it an easy transition for you emotionally? Tag me on IG @erinpride and talk to me about it.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/   Sponsored by DancePreneur Academy, my 6-month group coaching program dance specialist who desires to create 5k consistent months in their business with a signature virtual group training program...Click Here to Learn More  https://dpaapplynow.lpages.co/erinpompa/

From Pride to Pompa: Changing My Last Name

How we spend our days is how we live our lives… If you want to live your life a different way, you have to spend your days a different way. Quiz time!  How do you plan your day? Are you: A time blocking ninja  A take the day as it comes person A scrambler - tries to plan, wants to plan, but it doesn’t happen  Full A (time blocker) right here! I love time blocking and many have been asking me how I do it.  In episode #154 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I bring back an earlier episode to remind you of my exact step-by-step time blocking process.  So tell me friend, which kind of time manager are you? Tag me on IG @erinpride and let me know.   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Take Control of Your Productivity

What happens in that space between thought and action? Between having that idea and making that phone call, or writing that proposal, or talking to that person. Most ideas die because of doubt. Thinking we’re not good enough or we don’t have the experience, or whatever it is. We think we’re missing a piece of the puzzle, but what we’re really missing is positivity… faith… hope! In this special episode #153 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Susan Slotnick, visual artist, choreographer, dancer, writer, and social justice volunteer. Susan brings the joy of dance to those who wouldn’t normally be privy to it, like incarcerated men and boys, and she has always seen dance as a way to heal! We talk about: Susan’s journey and early interest in social justice Her book, Flight: The Dance of Freedom Having a let-me-in attitude And, navigating the space between thought and action So tell me, friend, what is holding you back from taking that first step toward a thriving business?   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

The Space Between Thought and Action with Susan Slotnick

Let’s talk about the word “boss.” How do you define it? Some people see it as being a puppeteer, manipulating puppets.  Others view it more like a tree, with deep roots all working together to grow and bear fresh fruit. To be very honest, I used to think of it (and myself) like a shadow hovering over my team, watching their every move. But in this episode, I have a major mindset shift on this topic and I am so excited to share it with you!  In episode # 152 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I have the pleasure of introducing to you Jessica Fox, creator, director, teacher, guide, innovator, and boss. Jessica is the Founder/Artistic Director of 4th Avenue Arts, an educational learning environment that supports performing arts including theater, dance studios, and space for continuous growth! We talk about: The idea of jumping,  Why not me,  Building a team,  And owning the word boss Head over to IG @erinpride and tell me what you think of the word “boss.” Then listen to the episode and tell me again after. Let’s see if it’s changed. https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/ Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Building a Team of Bosses with Jessica Fox

How many times do you listen to a podcast...  Or read a book... Or watch a documentary... And you remember the gist of what was going on, but you’re unsure about the details. There is so much information out there in the world that we forget. And it’s okay because I got you covered! In episode #151 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I share a mashup of the top small business tips for you to make money online. I dive into slowing down to speed up, creating a framework, finding your Jane, and so much more! Get your pen and paper ready to take notes. After you’ve listened to this episode, head over to IG tag me @erinpride to let me know your favorite tip! https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/ Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Top Tips from Erin

We are celebrating 150 episodes of the Dance Boss Podcast! Can you believe it? I mean, let’s face the honest truth… You really don’t know where your life is going. You just don’t. But I wholeheartedly believe that when you start working toward your passion and you tap into that higher power, God will reveal things to you and your life will start to align. That is my story and in this special episode, I dive much deeper. In episode #150 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I introduce to you my person, my man, (and when you hear this we will be married, so) my husband! We share insight into us, our perspectives on life and business, and what it was like when I first started my business from his angle.  What are you celebrating this month of August? Birthdays, anniversaries, promotions, whatever it is, hit me up on IG @erinpride so that I can celebrate with you! https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/ Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Celebrating 150 Episodes with the Pompa’s

I NEVER thought I wanted to be a teacher! You see, I got my dream job when I was 34, with Pilobolus! I was on tour and it was an amazing experience, but... It honestly sucked. I was the oldest one there. It was hard on my body. I didn’t really want to do it. I came to the realization that I didn’t want to train in that way anymore. And that led to a whole transition of breaking up with this idea of being an active dancer. Long story short, I leaned into education and I fell in love with it. My students lit me up and my soul feels connected on a bigger level! In episode # 149 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I share an interview I did for the Background Dancer Podcast with Jason Yap. Jason and I dive into my transition from student to dancer to entrepreneur, the hardships I had to face to start my online dance business, and the many mindset shifts I had to make to grow my business. So tell me friend, what lights you up? What is tugging at your heart? Tag me on IG @erinpride and let me know.    https://www.instagram.com/erinpride/ Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance

From Student to Dancer to Entrepreneur: Interview for The Background Dancer Podcast with Jason Yap

Calling all dance moms out there. This episode is for you! You know what it’s like…you grew up dancing and you still love dance. Now you have a child or multiple children who dance in a studio setting. It’s a week before the recital. You’re just getting around to opening the dozens of costumes with their hundreds of hairpieces and you’re missing one whole costume and half of another one. So you run to the studio with your tail between your legs, feeling ashamed and defeated, and try to salvage the situation as much as possible.  Sometimes someone works some magic and it all works out. But those other times… let’s just say it doesn’t work out. What if there was a better, easier way to keep track of everything? Cue my guest, Laura Caulin, founder of CMeShine, an app and community to organize and streamline your dance studio. In episode #148 of the Dance Boss Podcast, Laura and I talk about how CMeShine came to life, how she mixed her tech and dance backgrounds, and how when she wasn’t sure what to do, she asked for help! And because she asked for help she is now bringing her idea to life! If you are like Laura, with an amazing online dance business idea in your head but no idea where to start, hit me up on IG @erinpride and let’s chat it out. And, go check out CMeShine today! https://www.cmeshine.com/#section1     Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Bringing Your Idea to Life with Laura Caulin

How do you respond when someone gives you a gift? Do you:  Feel guilty and say something like… “Oh you shouldn’t have!” Scream, “thank you!” full of gratitude… Do something in-between... You see, when someone gives you a gift, yes the gift is for you, but it’s more about the exchange of value. You receive a gift, and the person offering you that gift receives your gratitude.  And it’s the same thing with your online dance business.  You created something that is valuable to your audience. You shouldn’t feel guilty for charging for it. We have to change our mindsets from the starving artist to the abundant artist. In episode #147 of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into this further with Steve Mastroianni, dedicated father, husband, coach, student, philanthropist, and author of the new book Hobby Boss. We also talk about monetizing your gifts and balancing all the different aspects of your life in a holistic way. So tell me, which kind of gift-receiver are you? Tag me on IG @erinpride and let me know!   And click here to check out Steve’s “Hobby Boss” Book Bonus site! https://bonus.hobbybossbook.com/request Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

Moving From the Starving Artist to the Abundant Artist with Steve Mastroianni

A little over 4 years ago I felt like I was drowning.  I was uncomfortable, and not fulfilled. My self worth was based on what others thought of me, and how I wanted to be perceived. "As long as the outside is packaged nicely, little needs to be done on the inside." This was the subconscious lie I was telling myself, because I didn't want to do the work, or more so didn't know how to... This mindset pinwheeled into viewing what others did, accomplished, and posted, and setting up unrealistic guidelines for my life... You must be married by 35 You must be a certain weight You must work a certain job You must say certain things, around certain people You must create work like You must You must  You must  And then God did something that changed the course of my life forever… Broke me down, to the lowest point I had ever been. I had two choices: fade away into misery, or open myself up to messages, and do the work. I am grateful every freaking day that I chose the latter! And as a result, I am experiencing shifts in my life I never thought possible.  Is it easy? No! Is it messy? Of course. But, is it worth it? Absolutely! Why do I bring this up you may ask?  Because I see too many amazing, gifted, people doing things from a place of "YOU MUST", I see emptiness being carried around.  God whispered on your soul for a reason.  And, in episode #146 of the Dance Boss Podcast I share my story like I never have before. I dive into my “people pleasing” and destructive behaviors and some of the many mindset shifts I had to make to build my online dance business. Tell me friend what "you must" are you letting go of to create space for your greatness to shine through? APPLY NOW!! The Doors for DancePreneur Academy are Now Open, my 4 month group caching program for dance professionals who want to turn their idea into a sellable online dance product/service & market it using IG!  CART CLOSES JULY 27TH...Click Here to APPLY https://erin.mykajabi.com/dancepreneur-academy   Click here for show notes  https://bit.ly/DBPShowNotes   Join Apolla Performance LIVE this and EVERY FRIDAY at 2 pm EST for Beyond the StEPS, where they tackle the big questions facing the dance community.  www.apollaperformance.com IG/FB @Apollaperfomance https://www.instagram.com/apollaperformance/

From People Pleaser to DancePreneur

I made a lot of mistakes when I first started my online dance business. And I see all of those same mistakes with my clients. So, in this BONUS episode of the Dance Boss Podcast, I dive into the top 5 mistakes I see online dance owners make: Being way too creative and not clear enough. Having no clue what you're doing, and figuring it out along the way. Not legalizing your business. Not showing up on social media. Doing too damn much all at once! 

BONUS: The Top 5 Mistakes Online Business Owners Make

Welcome to the Dance Boss Podcast, I'm your Host Erin Pride and this podcast is for my fellow dancers educators, and dream catchers…Each week I will share insights, and inspiration on systemizing your dance classroom and improving student growth, I also will share interviews with dance entrepreneurs who are crushing it with out of the box way to support the dance community, maybe giving you the nudge you need to take the leap on your next creative project.

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