Real Talk With Mr. Richard

Guest Natasha Leas has grown her studio from 68 students to 400 in a matter of 3 years. She is also expanding her space to offer a fifth studio. Her success is hugely because of her self care! Studio 360 360 Dance Festival Subscribe to the podcast on Itunes, Spotify and Soundcloud. Check out the in person interactions on the YouTube Channel:  "Mr. Richard Approved"

Misty Lown is the founder, president and energized force behind More Than Just Great Dancing!® Misty has been a speaker at the PULSE Teachers Convention, Hollywood Connection, Dance Teacher Web, Dance Teacher Summit, and the DanceLife Conference. She has also been the keynote speaker for the Australian Teachers of Dancing Convention and Victorian Dance Festival in Australia, the Dance Teacher Expo and Entrepreneurial Leaders Organization in Canada, and Achieving Leadership Excellence in the US Virgin Islands. Misty is a guest teacher with Dance Revolution Convention, a faith-based dance convention, and has authored over 70 industry articles. She is a sought after speaker and business leader. She has been recognized as “Teacher of the Year” by Eclipse, “Outstanding Businesswoman” of the year by the YWCA and awarded the “Pope John XXIII Award for Distinguished Service” by Viterbo University.   Find more information about More Than Just Great Dancing Affiliated Studios  Also see the industry standard for running a successful dance studio at Misty's Dance Unlimited  

Today August 21, 2020 at 12PM CST there will be a FREE Sex Abuse Prevention Through Education webinar hosted by my  dear friends Misty Lown, More Than Just Great Dancing Studios and YPAD.  Speakers will be Wade Robson, Dr. Tomi-Ann Roberts, Dr. Christina Donaldson, Katie Gatlin, Sammi Rader, Lisa Phelps and my guest Leslie Scott Zanovitch.  Register for the free webinar, even if you can not attend live. You will receive a recording for registering: certification@ypadnow.com  

Inaside Chicago Dance Artistic Director, Robert McKee gives a global approach to coming out of the pandemic a better place leader. Changing perspectives and creating deeper connections are the keys. There has never been a better time to see a live performance! The dance company will be performing a summer concert on July 24, 2020 at the Athenaeum Theatre. There are two shows: 5PM(45 min) show and 8PM(55 min) show. Both will not have an intermission and the box office will be physically/socially distancing the audience.  Buy Tickets TODAY!

After loosing mom MaryAnne to breast cancer in 2011, this pandemic is not going to stop her from running a successful business. Andrea Wishart tells us why Applause Talent is different from other dance competitions and why studio owners should join the family.    Find tour schedule and registration information at Applause Talent!

Michele is a dance teaching legend! She has not only taught the best dancers in NYC, she continues to bring great dancers together to educate dancers. She works with Desmond Richardson on the World Dance Movement each year, with the exception of 2020.  Broadway Teaches Kids brings together greats such as Jeremy Duvall and Desi Oakley. Find information: Broadway Teaches Kids. Find more about Michele: Michele Asaaf Youtube Channel The World Dance Movement  

We are picking up where we left off from the prior conversation: expanding studio reach globally new business opportunities in the pandemic continued virtual teaching Follow "The New Dance Teacher Network" on Facebook. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Coming soon to Soundcloud and iHeart Radio.  

Justin and Anthony  offer insight to other married business partners, creating a positive network of dance teachers and taking time to get back to balance. Surviving the pandemic and opening the scope of the business with technology. Become a member of a positive, uplifting group of dance teachers: The New Dance Teacher Network Reach out to these guys: https://www.fusiondancesolanabeach.com    

Justin and Anthony  offer insight to other married business partners, creating a positive network of dance teachers and taking time to get back to balance. Surviving the pandemic and opening the scope of the business with technology. Become a member of a positive, uplifting group of dance teachers: The New Dance Teacher Network Reach out to these guys: https://www.fusiondancesolanabeach.com    

Professional dancers are missing an opportunity to share their knowledge. We are such perfectionists, and it is more impactful to be genuine. I want to share more dancers' stories and advice as well as teaching tips they have picked up along the way. Will you share?

There are many ways to use your computer and phone to teach remotely. I list all the ideas to get you started putting valuable information out to your dancers.   YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/Y-Z7XmSOa5k

Dancers struggle with two things: walking and standing still. We are great at moving bodies through space in person. Our whole modality for teaching shifted in a matter of days, but we did it. Imagine what we will be able to do with technology working for us instead of against us?

No one was ready for the pandemic. America was definitely not for as advanced as we are as an intelligent society. Dancers lost a whole season. It was not on purpose. Competition owners are husbands and wives and sons and daughters. They are entrepreneurs that took a severe his like we all did.  My heart goes out to the Class of 2020. You make a dent in the universe because you lived through this.

At any given time, I can be a victim of the racial injustice in America. This a heartfelt unedited statement and commitment to making a difference. "You don't fit the part" is no longer an acceptable answer. The dance industry has to step up to a higher level and I have accepted the challenge to be a leader in the fight!

The phrase "use your center" is said by almost every dance teacher at least once in every class. Everyone says it, but few can explain it until now. Check the Youtube video as well:https://youtu.be/4TsLuMgJEb0

So many of our decisions are routine. It is human nature. Too often we do things because they have always been done and we don't really  know why we do them. This time outside the studio has been beneficial to regroup, reevaluate and redirect our energy to be better than we were before. 

As educators, we must be aware of the uniqueness of the dancers in our classes. All dancers are not built the same. Striving for balance is the goal!

This is an informal commute talk. The question on Facebook was, "What would you like to see change in the dance competition industry next season?"  It was interesting how the responses came in. 

I am Mr. Richard and I am a dance professional. I started this podcast to give the dance industry a reliable resource from industry leader with the same values. I will introduce dance professionals from all areas of the industry and give my perspective on all the questions that listeners find important. Find me  on social media for additional information.  www.360dancefestival.com