The Blog by Kate Grazioli
Dance Dialogues
Honest conversations about teaching, running a studio and the wider dance industry. For dancers, parents, teachers and studio owners.
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Keeping the Legacy
Choosing a concert name that captures the essence of the year is never easy. I always try to find something that reflects the feeling or theme of the time. This year, the word Legacy felt right. It’s not…
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In Pursuit of Excellence
I was recently listening to an interview with serial entrepreneur Emma Grede, co-founder of SKIMS and Good American,…
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Planning a concert? Remember who it’s for…
I’ve always felt that planning a dance concert is much like planning a wedding. The organisation, the rehearsals,…
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Beyond the Studio Walls
When I look back on my dance journey, I can see clearly that it wasn’t a straight line…
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The True Value of Dance Exams
Like most dance teachers in Australia, I’m currently deep in preparations with my students for their upcoming exams.…
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It’s Only an Opinion
Competitions play an important role in a young dancer’s training, and the results often feel like a big…
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Where have all the teachers gone?
Owning a dance studio means I’m always on the lookout for teachers — and almost weekly, other studio…
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Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better
In the dance world, there’s a growing perception that bigger means better. Bigger studios, more students, flashier social…
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The Start of Something Special
On Friday morning, ten dance teachers and studio owners came together to share food, stories, ideas—and most importantly—connection.…
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Correction or Compliment?
While scrolling through Instagram the other night, I found myself in awe watching one of the greatest dancers…
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The Art of Choreography
One of the most important parts of dance is what we create. It’s where we take an idea…
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What’s the Best Dance School in [Insert Suburb]?
If you’re part of any local community Facebook group, you’ve probably seen the posts. “Looking for a dance…
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Collaboration Over Competition
The idea of creating a collaborative group for studio owners and dance teachers has been sitting in the…
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Let’s Talk About Ethics
I’ve been in this industry for over 20 years, and just when I think I’ve seen it all,…
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Dancing in the Age of Instant Gratification
Lately I’ve been noticing how much harder it seems for young dancers to practise outside the studio. Past…
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Thank You, Next
The dance industry is unlike any other. It’s a place where emotional investment is a key requirement of…
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Dance is a Marathon, Not a Sprint
Each year, the standard of dance continues to rise. With social media showcasing child prodigies, it can feel…
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For the love of dance
Being a dance teacher is one of those rare careers that often begins in early childhood. Many of…
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When did knowledge stop being enough?
We often say ‘knowledge is power,’ but lately, experience and true understanding seem overshadowed by catchy programs, social…
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Nothing changes… if nothing changes.
Once again, the dance world finds itself entangled in controversy. And once again, our community comes out with…
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More than steps: Growing Dancers and Future Teachers
Lately, I’ve been thinking about where we’re headed as a dance community, and I can’t help but feel…
About the writer
Kate Grazioli
Award-winning dance educator, founder of Coastal Dance and the Gold Coast Dance Alliance. Tapatak Oz Teacher of the Year, and ADEA finalist for Dance Teacher and Studio Owner of the Year. Read my story →
