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Welcome to Episode #2 of our very special podcast series, “At The Barre” with your hosts, Jane Grech and Melanie Gard.
The only podcast for dance studio owners, by dance studio owners.
Jane Grech and Melanie Gard both run successful dance studios of their own, while also raising families and navigating the ups, downs and inbetweens of being a business owner – and they have a whole lot of fun along the way!
Jane and Melanie share a unique insight into the world of the dance studio owner, and each week will dive into the very real issues, challenges and changes that are facing the business owners and teachers in our industry every day.
In This Podcast
Episode two in this 8-part series dives into the topic of Motherhood for dance studio owners, and navigating the various demands and expectations that are placed on studio owners who are raising a family while growing a business.
With husbands and 3 children each, Jane (aka – Alana, Caitlin and Liam’s mum/mom) and Mel (aka Olivia, Austin and Ruby’s mum/mom) have a refreshing and unique take on their role as a mother and studio owner, and don’t hold back about sharing the challenges that they face each day, month and year both in business and at home.
In this raw and real insight into the pressures that studio owners are facing, Jane and Mel share their own stories of what it has been like through various stages of parenthood and business growth. From babies to teenagers, the pair talk share the highs and lows that studio owners from all over the globe will relate to, as well as the constantly evolving nature of your business and how it fits into your family and not the other way around.
Jane and Mel share their tips on planning and organization that keeps them sane inside and outside of the studio, as well as their strategies for combating ‘mother guilt’ and consciously role-modelling for their own children and families.
You also won’t want to miss Jane and Mel’s top 3 tips for growing a thriving studio and a happy, healthy family.
About Your Hosts
Jane Grech is the co-founder and Creative Director of the JG Creative Company, an Australian company dedicated to the development and provision of high quality services to Dance and Education. Her businesses include Jane Grech Dance Centre, Pirouettes Dancewear, Dance Studio Success and DanceStep Student Teacher Training.
Embracing opportunities to encourage and support other dance studio owners Jane works as a Leadership and Studio Growth Coach with Dance Studio Owners Association.
An author and speaker on the topics of dance education, entrepreneurship and leadership, Jane is passionate about engaging, motivating and inspiring others. Jane is a regular contributor to Dance Informa Magazine, Dance Studio Owners Association and her own blog Dance Studio Success.
Jane has three children and runs JG Creative with her husband, Brian. She is a passionate campaigner for cultivating a joy filled life.
Melanie Gard is Director of Peninsula School of Dance a dance studio located on the Mornington Peninsula, Australia. She is Mum to 3 children, wife to dance-dad extraordinnaire Robbie, and a lover of the beach and good coffee.
Melanie Gard is a passionate dance educator and has grown her school from a small ballet school running in a community hall, which she purchased in 2006, to a vibrant dance and performing arts studio that caters for over 450 students each week. Melanie leads her teaching and administration team with passion and a huge determination to ensure the studio remains at the forefront of dance education.
Melanie is a respected Licentiate with Cecchetti Ballet Australia, holder of a Cert IV in Dance Teaching & Management and has a Bach of Arts in Disability Studies (Deakin University) and is an affiliate member of Australian Teachers of Dance (ATOD).
“I have lead PSD students and staff over the last 10 years and I am incredibly proud of the many great achievements inside and outside of the dance studio. Whilst these achievements are wonderful they are not certainly not our only definition of success. As a Director, I am most proud of the kids that have struggled with confidence, faced learning challenges, suffered with anxiety, felt shy or even been bullied at school. I am proud of those kids more than anything, for getting in and having a go and being the best versions of themselves. Time and time again I have conversations with parents who tell me “dance is his/her happy place”. I am so proud of the nurturing culture at PSD and it is this in which I will continue to invest the most energy in.” – Miss Mel
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About Us
The Dance Studio Owners Association is for studio owners who are ready to commit to building their dream studio through taking consistent action while accepting guidance and advice. It’s for new studio owners and experienced studio owners alike. No matter what stage you’re at in your business, you’ll gain valuable information to take your studio to new levels while becoming a go to studio in your area.
DSOA members also have exclusive access to some of the greatest minds in business through our expert masterclasses, one-on-one mentoring through our member makeover experience and a monthly Q&A session that directly answers all your pressing questions about being a Studio Owner.
Our association is a community. It’s a community of dance studio owners who have seen what Clint has not only produced with his own studio but his Studio Owner clients and program members over 6 years. They’ve seen the results and they want to be a part of the action!
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