Dance Real Podcast
Podcast Description
Dance Real Podcast is hosted by Kate Histon-Behrend a former dance studio owner of 23 years, now international dance judge, mindset coach to dancers and leadership mentor to teachers and studio owners.
Join in on real conversations exploring the trickier sides of the dance industry with tips and tricks and featuring stories of resilience, triumph, and growth. From dancers and professional performers to teachers and often-overlooked dance parents, each episode dives deep into their unique journeys. With expert insights and reflections from Kate’s years of experience, this podcast sheds light on the full spectrum of the dance world—both on and off the stage
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes within the dance industry such as mental health, body positivity, and communication among dancers and educators. Episodes like the first one, which discusses the challenges male dancers face and the significance of fostering supportive environments, highlight personal stories of resilience and growth while offering practical tips for dancers and educators alike.
Welcome to Dance Real;
a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the dance industry to explore what really goes on behind the scenes. I’m your host, Kate Histon, former dancer, teacher and studio owner to now mindset and leadership coach as well as international adjudicator. I am someone who’s lived through the pressure, perfectionism, and unspoken harm that too often defines the dance world. This podcast is for dancers, teachers, and parents who are ready to hear honest conversations about everything from artistry to crossed boundaries, competition, community, intuition to industry norms and start reimagining a healthier, more progressive approach to dance education and employment. We’re here to talk about what’s real. Because only when we tell the truth can we change the story.
www.katehiston.com
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Season 5 of The Dance Real Podcast comes to a close. In this short final episode, Kate Histon reflects on the conversations that shaped Season 5 and looks ahead to what may be coming in Season 6.
This episode is being released one week before Kate presents her workshop, “Trauma-Informed Leadership in Competitive Dance Training Environments”, at the International Association for Dance Medicine & Science (IADMS) conference.
Kate shares a little about the focus of the workshop and asks listeners whether they would like to see some of this work brought into Season 6 through a workshop-style podcast episode exploring trauma-informed leadership, psychological safety, communication, power dynamics, relational patterns, and leadership within competitive dance environments. The Dance Real Podcast will now take its usual six-week break between seasons.
During the break, you can continue following Kate on Instagram and read the Dance Real blog on her website www.katehiston.com, where she shares ongoing reflections, research, and conversations from within the dance industry. Thank you for being part of Season 5. See you for Season 6.
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