The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast
Episodes
Building a business is about taking risks with Sarah Clements from Unlimited Dance Company
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah sits down for a chat with studio owner Sarah Clements, who shares her entreprene...
Your social media is NOT going to bring you more students
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this latest episode of The Ultimate Dance Bus...
What does 'Inclusivity' really mean for your Dance School?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode, Deborah sits down with the passion...
Are These Classes Draining Your Dance School Profits?
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah tackles one of the hardest decisions dance school owners face: keeping low-attenda...
If You Don’t Have Systems, You Are the System | Dance Studio Growth & Automation
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your dance school relies on you remembering everything, chasing every enquiry, and holding the admin together, growth gets exhausting fast. In this...
How to Plan Your Dance Studio Year for Growth, Calm & Balance
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Running a dance studio shouldn’t feel like constant firefighting — but without a clear plan, that’s exactly where many studio owners end up.In t...
If This Then That: The Systems Thinking Every Dance School Needs
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most overlooked areas of dance school growth: what happens next. From enquiries and follow-ups to...
Studio Culture That Keeps Families For Life With Heather Buelow
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are people really saying about your studio when you are not in the room?In this episode, Deborah is joined by studio owner and culture super fan ...
Failing Forwards: How to Be Bold, Brave & Unstoppable in Your Dance Business
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring solo episode, Deborah explores what it really means to be bold, take risks, and fail forwards in your dance business. Drawing on the...
Should You Quit Competitions? How to Transition Your Dance School Without Losing Your Soul
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Deborah sits down with the brilliant Rosina Andrews for her third (technically fourth!) appearance on the podcast — and this time t...
Have You Created a Monster? Rediscovering the Joy in Running Your Dance School
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has your once-beloved dance school turned into something that drains your time, energy, and joy? In this solo episode, Deborah Laws explores what she ...
Maintaining Momentum: Keeping Your Competition Team Inspired
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of our competition mini-series, host Deborah Laws is joined once again by dance educator and entrepreneur Rosina Andrews to talk about wha...
Know Your Numbers: How to Track Profit, Retention & Growth in Your Dance School
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you really know what’s happening inside your dance school — or are you running with the headlights off?In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Bu...
Starting a Competition Team: Planning, Parents & Pitfalls with Rosina Andrews
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of a brand-new mini-series, Deborah welcomes back dance educator and choreographer Rosina Andrews to dive into the world of comp...
What Vineyards Taught Me About Your Dance School’s Customer Journey
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Deborah reflects on an unexpected source of inspiration: a day of wine tasting in rural France. Visiting three very different vi...
Franchising Your Dance School - Expert Insights from Elite’s Tim Beynon
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 In this episode of The Ultimate ...
From Purple Walls to Walking Billboards: Heather Buelow on Smart Studio Branding
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 In this guest-hosted episode, st...
Social Media That Sells: Sally Prendergast on Dance Studio Marketing That Works
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 Struggling to make your social m...
Creating WOW Moments in Your Dance School
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planHow do you turn a good experience into a truly ...
Cerys Keneally on School Outreach That actually Works
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Po...
The Most Important Class in Your Studio: Parent & Tot Dance
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this guest-hosted episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Heather Buelow—owner of Dancer’s Edge in Alberta, Canada—dives deep into on...
Growing Future Dance Teachers with Emma Bright from Embody Dance
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode, Deborah sits down with the inspiri...
What if YOU could be the Richard Branson of the dance industry?
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this solo episode, I share how a recent post by ...
Money Mindset & Dance Business Growth: Are You Blocking Your Own Success?
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful return interview, Deborah welcomes back money mindset and confidence expert Lesley Thomas — founder of the Money Confidence Academy...
Should you stay small or grow your Dance school
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planAre you wearing every hat in your dance school and ...
The Real Secret to Dance School Growth: YOU! With Sales Coach Hannah Walker
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podc...
Maximising Your Marketing: The Power of Repurposing Content
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Pod...
Rosina Andrews dance teacher, dance school owner, author
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podc...
Why you have to go live on social media
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planAre you spending hours creating social media posts ...
How to Build & Lead a Winning Dance Studio Team
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-planIn this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podc...
The number one reason people buy from your dance school
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
📢 The Number One Reason People Buy from Your Dance School | Dance Business Growth & Sales PsychologyAre you struggling to attract more students...
From World Champion to Entrepreneur: Megan Kerrigan's Journey in Irish Dance
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Dance Business Lab, Deborah chats with the amazing Megan Kerrigan, a three-time World Champion Irish dancer and former performer w...
Vision vs need - What are the actual steps you need to take to move your school forward
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business P...
Will Polston - best selling author, entrepreneur, award-winning business strategist and performance coach
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Polston is a best selling author, entrepreneur, award-winning business strategist and performance coach who leverages his personal journey from a...
First Impressions Matter: Creating an amazing welcome for new dance students
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan In this solo episode of The Ultimate Dance Busin...
Work-Life Balance and Growth Strategies for Dance School Owners – With Chris Colebrooke from Colebrooke Productions
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business P...
Creating Freedom and Choice in Your Dance School Business
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business P...
Strategy, Time Management & Letting Go with Demi Medley from Total Dance Leeds
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://go.dancebusinesslab.com/dance-school-success-plan In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business P...
How I Earned £30k in 6 Hours: Dance School Special Offers
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah https://calendly.com/dancebusinesslab/30-minuteevolutioncall?month=2024-04 In this episode of The Ultimat...
Scaling Your Dance School: with Kelly Marie Gibbs from Azure Theatre School
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of *The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast*, Deborah Laws sits down with Kelly Marie Gibbs, owner of Azure Theatre School - a dance schoo...
How to follow up like a pro and accelerate the growth of your dance business
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Deborah explores the true power of following up on enquiries and helps you avoid some of the common pitfalls. Thank you for listenin...
How to use social media to supercharge your Dance Studio's marketing strategy
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With over 30 years of dance teaching experience and 20 years as a successful dance studio owner, Sally Prendergast has learned the power of social med...
How to avoid having to cancel a show!
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, I explore how to plan and prepare for those worst case scenarios in your dance business...
"You get to choose who you get to be" with The Sisterhood Club founder, Cally Stewart
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cally Stewart is my guest on this week's episode. Cally is the founder of The Sisterhood Club "The SISTERHOOD CLUB Membership is more th...
The Hidden Tools Successful Dance Schools Use to Get Ahead!
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the Ultimate Dance Business Podcast! In this episode, Deborah Laws, the dance business expert, dives deep into the world of automation to h...
All Boys Can Dance with Natalie Pearl
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Natalie Pearl has been running her own dance school for 20 years. In 2017, due to the small number of boys attending, she started a boys-only class to...
Imposter syndrome and fear of your competitors
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business podcast Deborah discusses the natural fear we can all have for our competitors and how this links to ou...
Mike Michalowicz, legendary entrepreneur and author (Classic episode)
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast the show that aims to give you that extra spark of inspiration to turn your passion into profit. In eac...
Mastering Dance School Marketing: 7 Storytelling Tips to Skyrocket Your Enrollment!
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today's podcast where I share my top seven storytelling tips for writing compelling marketing copy to boost your dance school's enr...
Kirsty Carr, business consultant and strategist
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You can find out more about this week's guest, the incredible Kirsty Carr at the link below... https://commerciallysassy.com/ Book an evolution c...
Should you being taking on new students before a show?
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Book an evolution call with Deborah Thank you for listening. This show is brought to you by Dance Business Lab. Dance Business Labs founder Debora...
Acrotrix founder Peter Pearson
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Pearson has a passion for sports, a curious mind for science, and a knack for finance. He pursued his love for gymnastics and became a successfu...
Growing your Dance business - Trust and Control
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah explores the relationship between trust and control and how they relate to the growth a...
Best Selling Author, Multi-Award Winning Entrepreneur, International Speaker and Publishing Expert, Chloe Bisson
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If there is only one thing you need to know about Chloë, it is this — She believes that everyone has what it takes to be successful and create thei...
Email marketing for your Dance Business
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah discusses the benefits of email marketing and offers you some fantastic tips on how to ...
Mums in Business International CEO and founder, Leona Burton
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In July 2020, amid the uncertainty of a global pandemic, on a modest startup budget and with the help of a few friends, Leona Burton founded MIB Inter...
Feeling Stuck?
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever felt stuck in your own business as a dance school owner, this is the episode for you. In this episode Deborah shares some advice and ...
Manuka Media founder, Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rosalia Lazzara-Tilley is a social media manager, brand strategist, content creator, public speaker, and podcast host of The Money Honey. Giving the...
Bragging rights & promoting your business
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah challenges you to reflect on your promotion of your business and yourself! Tha...
Matt Fiddes, entrepreneur, speaker & bodyguard to Michael Jackson
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Fiddes is a respected expert in the international world of martial arts, fitness, and entrepreneurship. He first discovered a talent for martial ...
How do you define success?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does success mean to you? This week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast explores 'success'. How do you define it? How do...
Performing Arts Business Coach, Josephine Lancuba
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Josephine is an award winning performing arts business and talent management professional. She is an Educator, Speaker, Talent Agent, Writer, and has ...
Marketing your dance business
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah asks if you are a 'professional winger' or a professional marketer when it com...
Bringing the circus to your dance school with Showtime Circus founder, Jess. Hill
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Deborah is in conversation with the amazing Jolly Jess, the founder of Showtime Circus to chat about how incorporating the ...
Teaching early years dance classes with Fiona Ramasami
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fiona has been teaching preschool dance to 3-4 yr olds for 20 yrs, going from having no clue what to do with them, to LOVING this age group and having...
How to create a truly 5 star experience at your dance school
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does a truly 5 star experience for your students and their parents, grandparents or guardians look, sound and feel like? In this episode of The U...
The power of networking with IntroBiz founder, Tracey Smolinski
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tracey Smolinski is a serial entrepreneur, property investor, and founder of award-winning global business network Introbiz, author of Master Networki...
Planning Your Exit Strategy – A Dancepreneur's Guide to Moving On
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a dance school owner with big dreams beyond your current venture? Deborah has got you covered! She's diving deep into the art of planning ...
Public speaker, entrepreneur & Queen Bee, Dani Wallace
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Former serial self-saboteur, having grown up on the council estates of Preston, Dani has survived the adversity of domestic violence, homelessness and...
Building YOUR community
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah discusses the topic of community & how as a Dance School Owner your comm...
Are you easy to buy from with Matthew Elwell
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt has spent his entire career in sales. At 18 years of age he took a telesales role in the highly competitive photocopying industry. By tenaciously...
The importance of professionalism
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many dance school owners tell me they routinely get asked what their 'real' job is, as opposed to running a dance school and on occasion I hav...
Author & entrepreneur, Penny Power OBE
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Penny is a UK entrepreneur, international public speaker, author, and community builder. She is the mother of three adult children and has been marrie...
How are YOU?
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Deborah asks the question 'How are YOU?' as well as challenging your perception of what, or who is the biggest asse...
The Butterfly Mind with founder, Kim Rogers
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Rogers is the founder of The Butterfly Mind. She is a Mindset Coach, Mental Health First Aider, NLP practitioner and a dance teacher with a passio...
The truth about what your Dance School really sells!
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Deborah lifts the lid on what it is you actually 'sell' as a dance school owner. Is it a service? Is it a product? Or is it a ...
Business Coach & founder of DMOT Nation, Rymel DMOT
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to coaching, Rymel DMOT is one of the best. Rymel is the founder of DMOT Nation as well as a member of the Expert Empires team. Rymel i...
How to Become an Outstanding Dance Boss
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah shares some top tips to help you unlock the 'outstanding' dance boss...
How to effectively market your Dance School with Codebreak co-founder, Joel Stone
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Deborah chats with co-founder of the UK’s leading direct response marketing company, Codebreak, Joel Stone. Joel & hi...
How to combat rising costs & create financial stability in your dance school
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah shares some essential tips for dance school owners worried about the rising cost...
Selling is EASY with entrepreneur & sales expert, Charlie Day
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Day sales is a multi award winning entrepreneur and Sales expert. Charlie has built up three multi six figure businesses from the ground up an...
Are you charging your worth in your dance business?
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Deborah shares some thoughts on pricing fairly in your Dance Business & asks you some questions that just might get you rea...
Business coach, author, world champion martial artist, Gordon Burcham
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode Deborah chats with the one & only Gordon Burcham. Gordon Burcham has been training, teaching, and working in the Martial Ar...
How not to lead your dance business team!
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah shares the benefit of her experience in leading small & large dance business...
Expert Empires Founder & CEO, Nick James
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nick James is the founder & CEO of Expert Empires. Since starting out in business in 2009, Nick has built four separate seven-figure businesses in...
Why every business owner needs a mentor
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast Deborah shares some thoughts around the importance of mentorship to business leaders. No...
Magnetic Marketing & Spiritual Entrepreneurship with Amanda Daniels-Allen
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda is an Award-Winning International Marketing Architect, working with passionate and purpose led Business Owners with small teams who struggle to...
How to take your Dance Business beyond the single studio
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast, Deborah shares with you all some essential tips to help you take the leap from one Dance studi...
How & why a YouTube channel may be the key to growing your Dance Business
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Walsh is a certified YouTube expert marketing expert. David works with a host of businesses like yours to increase: your Exposure your Brand Awa...
How to effectively manage relationships with your students’ parents
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many dance school owners and principals the relationship with the parents of their students can be the thing they find most challenging about thei...
Could bees could be the business mentors we didn't know we needed? An interview with Paula Carnell
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Carnell is a Bee expert and Honey sommelier. Working with companies and landowners around the world to keep bees in a sustainable way. Through h...
How to spot students who are thinking of leaving your school and what you can do to retain them
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many dance school owners and principals the first time you become aware that a student is looking to leave your school is when they have already s...
An Interview with Dance Boss Podcast host and DancePreneur Academy founder, Erin Pompa
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Erin Pompa (Pride) is the host of the Dance Boss Podcast and helps dance professionals beat burnout through creating a group program in their ar...
How to retain students and maximise the growth of your dance business
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Measuring the growth of your dance business by totalling the number of new students joining you each term without taking into account those that have ...
Unleashing your inner Maverick. An interview with Shari Teigman
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shari is a performance mentor and creative business strategist. She helps The non-Average Joes and Janes of the world unleash their Inner Maverick and...
How to create organisational structure in your Dance Business and take it to the next level
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There comes a time for many dance school owners where they can no longer teach all of the classes they offer if they intend for their school to contin...
Author, money mentor and 'Money Bootcamp' creator, Denise Duffield-Thomas
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world. She helps entrepreneu...
After show buzz and getting kids to trial new classes
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Ultimate Dance Business Podcast the show that aims to give you that extra spark of inspiration to turn your passion into profit. In eac...
Best Selling Author, TV presenter & founder of This Girl is On Fire, Andrea McLean
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea was born in Scotland and grew up in Trinidad in the Caribbean. After moving to England, she finished her education, backpacked around the world...
An Interview with Starz Ballet Co-founder, Cheryl Dodd
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cheryl is proud mum to Ethan and Isabella who love to dance! Cheryl attended toddler dance classes herself, from 2 years, through to her teens. Dancin...