Ever found yourself stuffing dinner into a lunchbox because there's no time to sit down as a family? Yep, us too.

In this week’s episode, Amanda and Bec get real about how becoming dance mums changed everything: from the way they teach to the way they run their studios. Turns out, juggling comp hair and homework gives you a whole new level of empathy.

They share behind-the-scenes stories from their own lives, like Amanda's daughter Zali dancing five nights a week (goodbye family dinners), Rebecca softening her stance on comp makeup for under-6s, and the reality of being seen as “just a dance mum” by new parents.

If you’ve ever taught your own child, questioned your studio policies after becoming a parent, or felt the tug-of-war between home and studio life, this one’s for you.

In this chat:

• How parenting made us less rigid (and way more understanding)
  
• Why comp mornings can break even the most organised mum
• What happens when your student is also your kid
• The tiny things that stress out parents, and how to ease them
• Creating safer spaces for parent-teacher convos
• How to spot (and stop) sneaky miscommunications
  
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What’s it really like growing up in a dance studio...especially when your mum owns it?

In this raw, funny, and heartfelt episode, Amanda sits down with BeBe Liu-Brennan (daughter of studio owner and Dance Principals United Podcast co-host, Miss Bec) for a deep dive into the real life of a studio kid.

From early-stage recitals at 18 months old to teaching classes and prepping for Europe, BeBe shares the highs, lows, and surprising lessons she’s learned from being immersed in the dance world her entire life.

They chat about:

• What most people don’t understand about studio kids

• How BeBe handles pressure, parent whispers, and proving herself in front of the line

• Her dreams of being a pop star and business owner (yes, she’s already thinking like a CEO at 15)

• The powerful mindset tricks she’s learned from watching her mum in action

• Why she treats her Instagram like a business, and why your students probably should too

This one is for every studio owner who’s ever worried they’re not doing enough as a parent, and every young dancer figuring out who they are beyond the barre.

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Your midyear concert just gave you a goldmine of content, connection and insight, so why let it disappear into the term 3 chaos?

In this episode, Amanda and Bec unpack exactly how to turn this year’s concert into a full-blown marketing strategy for 2026. We share real stories (yes, including that bus story), smart content ideas you can still grab right now, and the exact plan we use to make midyear magic last way beyond one night on stage.

Whether your concert was perfect, or perfectly chaotic, there are powerful lessons sitting in it (if you know where to look.)

We cover:

• Why backstage content works better than on-stage photos

• What to capture for maximum reach and real engagement

• How to turn parent + kid moments into powerful transformation reels

• How to brief teens, staff, or even yourself to get better content

• Our best tricks for capturing testimonials and creating buzz for next year

This episode will help you stop thinking of your concert as a one-time event and start using it as the starting line for future enrolments, engagement and growth.

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