D.D.T- Dani’s Dance Talk
This is a podcast all about dancers, and the world of dance! Dance moms, Dance dads, dancers, judges, professional dancers, and more! There will be so much dance content for you to come back for every week!
Dani has 24 years of experience in the dance world, as a dance mom and dance photographer. Her daughters both teach dance and her son is a competitive dancer currently.
Episodes
41 episodes since 2023
mothers who do it all
On this episode we have Kelly Nelms a dance mom, studio owner, dance clothing line owner and mom of Lola who will be starring in that girl lola on we the studios network, talking to us about how she does all of it and what is important to remem...
September 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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22:15
Branching out as a choreographer with Brinley Linton
In this episode I talk with choreographer Brinley Linton who talks about the steps she took as a choreographer to branch out and travel to different studios.
August 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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22:39
Dancing for Film with Athena Davis
Athena is a local dancer, videographer and photographer. She explains why she got into dancing in films and how you can start and find resources.
August 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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18:01
Acting for Dancers with Bemomager
on today's podcast I talk with Annie Semenova owner of Bemomager. She talks about how important it is to get your dancer into acting and how she can help moms be their own manager to make things happen for your child.
July 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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28:50
Boundries with parents
Today's show I have Leah Hoskinson from Washington, talking with me about Boundaries with parents. When to let them in, draw the line and how their behavior impacts the dancer.
July 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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46:24
Do I stay or do I go? (teacher addition)
in this podcast myself, Melanie Durham and Miquela White talk about teachers who are deciding whether to stay at their current studio to teach or move on. We discuss the red flags and green flags for these decisions.
June 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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53:24
Building Resilient Dancers
This week I have the owner of The Vibe dance Studio in Utah (Erin Rich) talking with me about how to build Resilient Dancers. How to support them as owners of Studios, teachers and parents.
June 15, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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39:11
All about Tap
So excited for this episode on Tap with Melanie Durham and Mike Wittmers a well accomplished and well known tap expert. Todays topic is all about TAP. I am so excited because tap has recently become more exciting to me.
June 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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48:44
Chin Up Buttercup
This week Melanie Durham will be helping me out by doing an episode all on her own. This episode is kind of an ending the dance season on a high note episode. It is for Dancers, Dance teachers, Dance parents and Dance studio owners. Do not miss...
May 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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39:26
to much to soon
We are seeing an increase in what our little dancers can do but is it too much to soon or too fast? Melanie is back to discuss this topic with me.
April 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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57:05
Coming to Dance Sick
Please let me know your thoughts on this matter. I talk about my feelings on bringing your children to dance sick.
March 29, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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11:10
The Food at Competitions
Competitions are lacking when it comes to healthy options for our dancers and spectators. Please hear our cry for better choices. Join me as I discuss what some people are doing to keep their kids healthy.
March 19, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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20:17
Charity Anderson from World of Dance & Derek Hough tour
I am so excited to welcome one of my favorite people Mrs. Charity Anderson (Reid) to the podcast this week. I have known Charity for many years and to say she is just as nice and humble as she is a great dancer is an understatement. Charity And...
February 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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32:13
Bullying in Dance from Dancers, teachers, owners etc.
This topic is so needed. Every dance studio has issues with this, which is why I will not say names etc. of my guests. We as Parents, dance teachers, Dance studio owners, etc. Need to be aware of what is going on and try to find a solution inst...
February 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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1:09:46
Starting a dance Competition with Randi Carter
On this episode, we have Randi Carter, owner of Hustle Dance Events a new competition. She will talk with us about Why and how she started a dance competition and how keeping up with the times is What is going to set her apart.
January 26, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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22:38
Traveling with your dance/theater groups
I am so excited to welcome Corina Johnson from all point travel. Corina was part of the dance community for many years, She now owns a travel company that specializes in dance group travel. This is the way to go for all your large or small grou...
January 12, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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53:16
Best apps for Dance owners, teachers and dancers
It is our very last podcast of 2023. 23 episodes for 2023. Melanie and I go over the best apps for you to get as a dance studio owner, dance teacher, dancer, or dance parent. These are apps that have worked tremendously for your peers. Join us!...
December 28, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:00:44
How adding Performing Arts to your dance studio can Help your dancers
On this podcast, I join with the owner of Steps Performing Arts Center, Susan Crowther. Susan talks about the benefits of her studio being a Performing Arts studio. We talk about the benefits it has for auditioning and other life skills. We als...
December 15, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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26:59
When you don't make the team/ Being a good looser at competitions
On this episode I have Hillary Howard, former studio owner and coach to Dance owners on to discuss how to handle it when you or your child do not make the team they want. We also discuss how to be a good looser at competitions, not only for dan...
December 01, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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31:05
Davis Performing Arts Collective and the performance of Scrooge.
We have Meredith and Mallory Wright from Davis Performing Arts Collective talking with us about their program and the positivity it brings to the Dance world. They talk about their performance of Scrooge coming up on Thanksgiving weekend. It so...
November 10, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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38:02
Q&A With Jason Pickett
We are fortunate enough to have the Amazing Jason Pickett from No Starving Artists on our podcast today. Jason answers questions about male dancers, Hip Hop, Conventions, Acro tricks, and more. Do not miss this episode.
October 27, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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58:13
Competition Etiquette Part 2 and giveaway.
This episode is a continuation of last week's episode on competition etiqueete. I have three guests with me, Melanie Durham, Chris Rutledge, and Ian Howe. Do not miss this episode, so many topics are brought up for dancers, studio owners as wel...
October 13, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:34:18
Audience Etiquette at Competitions etc for adults
Part 1- This is a topic that has had a lot of comments and conversations to me about. Etiquette at competitions, recitals, or any event is lacking. You may not be familiar with these things and so you do not know what to do, that is why this po...
October 06, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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1:00:14
Ian Howe- How He struggled with mental health
Ian Howe is a well-known person in the dance community. He not only owns a dance studio but is a judge and teaches masterclasses around Seattle and surrounding areas.Ian talks about the importance of taking care of your mental health and hi...
September 22, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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58:38
Versatility- being ambidextrous
Our expert is back, and she wants to talk about versatility in dance. It is becoming a problem how many dancers are not ambidextrous. You must have a good balance between your right and left side. This is what judges are looking for!
September 10, 2023
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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37:13