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In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts

Robin Snyder-Wiencek

We’re diving deep into the transformative world of performing arts education. Twice a month, we chat with industry experts — from seasoned educators to acclaimed artists — who are passionate about nurturing responsible young leaders through the power of performing arts training.Twice a month we share a ‘What’s Happening At EMC’ segment so that you can hear all the amazingness going on as well as stay in the loop..Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or aspiring artist, you’ll discover actionable

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21:41

Ep 31 - Inside EMC: Tickets, Tutus, and What's the...

In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts ·

2025/10/28

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:Ticket Pre-Sale and what to expect Holiday Celebration Hub Ballet & Tap Basics in the Holiday Celebration Tutu Under The Tree and how to join us for this special gift of dance Free Form Friday Recap for What’s the Pointe? How to stop mindlessly scrolling using Brick Get Your Brick and Support the Podcast: For $10 off your brick and to give $10 to the podcast, click HERE. Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts

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65:31

Ep 30 - Hobby on Purpose: Choosing Joy in the Arts...

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2025/10/21

Robin reconnects with longtime friend Kendall Ludwig — Baltimore-born designer, founder of Curly Red, and creator of Jitterbug, an adult-first dance studio in Oakland, MD. Kendall traces a life steeped in musicals, early stage fright, and a pivotal decision to keep dance a joyful constant rather than a career mandate. She shares how moving to a small town revealed a gap for adult classes, why she launched a low-pressure, seasonal class-pack model, and what actually fills (and doesn’t) in a rural

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Ep 29 - Inside EMC: Crazy Buns, Socks, and Haunted Fun

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2025/10/14

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:Free Form Friday Reminders Crazy Bun & Mis-Matched Sock Week Haunted Halloween House Soccer is Winding Down, Join us at EMC Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram

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55:12

Ep 28 - From Dancer to Digital: How Santina Turned...

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2025/10/07

Robin sits down with longtime collaborator and co-host Santina Rigano-Lesch to trace an unexpected path: from shy “studio kid” in Adelaide to Au Pair in the U.S., to studio owner, and ultimately to a remote career supporting arts businesses.They unpack how multi-genre training builds adaptable leaders, why resilience matters more than perfection, and what happens when success arrives before feedback skills. Santina shares the decision to close her studio in 2020, the reinvention that followed, and

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Ep 27 - Inside EMC: Festivals, Fridays, and Fresh...

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2025/09/30

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:Shrewsbury Fireman’s Fest Class Mom Meeting Free Form Friday Class Openings Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram

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57:08

Ep 26 - The Rockstar Ballet Method and the Incredible...

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2025/09/23

On today’s episode, Robin sits down with Christian Richards of Rockstar Ballet, to talk about how he got started in the ballet world, the many benefits of dance for boys/men, and the intricacies of partner work in dance.Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn

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19:32

Ep 25 - Inside EMC: From Festivals to Fall Rehearsals

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2025/09/16

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:New Freedom Fest Halloween Rehearsal Class Openings Cirque Elementary Contemporary & AcroDance Open Gym Dress Code Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us

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47:56

Ep 24 - Scare School & the Stage with Jim Schopf of...

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2025/09/09

What do haunted houses, rock and roll, and creative leadership have in common?Everything — if you’re talking about Field of Screams. This week on In the Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts, I sat down with Jim Schopf, founder of America’s #1 haunted attraction. But this isn’t just about thrills and chills—it’s about a powerful community of young people finding purpose and identity through performance. We talk: 🩸 Scare School and theatrical training 🎭 Volunteer culture and creative

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Ep 23 - New Season Launch: New Classes, Big...

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2025/09/02

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Free Form Fridays and their themes/dates Fall Tour with a Discovery Gym Demo announcement Explore EMC Week & Spirit Week Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us

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56:44

Ep 22 - Raising a Dancing Daughter in the Performing...

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2025/08/26

Listen in as a long-time EMC mom talks about her journey as a performing arts parent… from choosing an activity for her little ones to how her dancing daughter is thriving as a teen in the studio setting.Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us

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42:24

Ep 21 - Summer Recap and What's Ahead

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2025/08/19

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat: Disney recap Camp recap Video Premiere Dance Intensive recap New season registration open New classes to be excited about Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us

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Ep 20 - DSO Connect Reunion: Where Are They Now?

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2025/08/05

Listen in as 5 Dance Studio Owners chat about the emotional rollercoaster that is studio ownership. We update our DSO Connect listeners with the latest in our lives, and also give performing arts parents a peek behind the curtain.What's Happening At EMC Notes: Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 32:29 and the episode will begin then. We talk about Rollover Registration (what it is & how it works), Specialty Classes, our new Dress Code Shop, joining EMC as a new student this coming

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22:10

Ep 19 - Inside EMC: The People Who Make It All Happen

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2025/07/22

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where Robin and Santina pull back the curtain on the incredible teaching team that makes it all happen. Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here

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Aesthetics, Athleticism and Artistry: Fueling Your...

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2025/07/10

Listen in as Tanya and Robin discuss the differences between the life of a company dancer vs. that of a freelance artist, healthy ways for dancers to interact with food, developing resilience in your performing arts journey and so much more.What's Happening At EMC Notes: Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 16:08 and the episode with Robin and Tanya will begin then. We talk about the baseline programs at EMC and what to add if you want MORE! About Tanya: Originally from Michigan, Tanya

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36:45

Ep 17 - Lights Down, Thoughts Up: Spring Concert 2025...

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2025/06/17

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:How the Spring Concert went Takeaways from the Spring Concert Celebrations and achievements from the Spring Concert Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here

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Ep 16 - The Impact Our Rising Leaders Training Makes...

In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts ·

2025/06/10

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:Rising Leaders Training And How it Connects to EMC Mini Intensive; Who Should Be Participating And Why Disney Primer Teaser Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here

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56:03

Ep 15 - How Parents and Studio Owners Work in...

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2025/05/27

In this episode, Robin and Lisa talk about the cooperative relationship that should exist between studio owners, teachers and performers, in order to help get the best results for the student. We also discuss the importance of a cohesive curriculum in studio programs, and how to know when the time is right to go “all in” on a particular activity to the exclusion of others.What's Happening At EMC Notes: Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 11:50 and the episode with Robin and Lisa will

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Ep 14 - End of Year Performance Season: Production...

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2025/05/13

Join us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:What to Expect During Our Spring Concert Production Rehearsals The Spring Fling Open Mic Night Theater Arts In-Studio Performance Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More

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Ep 13 - The Journey of a Musical Theater Performer...

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2025/04/29

Listen in as Robin and Caroline chat about her journey in the performing arts, which may be of particular interest to parents and students of Musical Theater. Caroline talks about dance as a healing modality, the current landscape of the arts world, and how she has successfully created and implemented a Musical Theater program in studios from Colorado to North Carolina.About Caroline: Caroline Younger-Liadakis is an actress, choreographer and teaching artist. She has also written three plays that

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Ep 12 - Guiding Grace: When Mom is Also the Teacher...

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2025/04/15

In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges and joys of parenting a child in the TV industry. Join us as we explore the highs and lows of auditions, the pressures of the spotlight, and the delicate balance of supporting a budding star while being a dance teacher to your own child. Tune in for insights, personal stories, and tips on navigating this exciting yet demanding journey!Meghan pursued her passion for dance at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), where she earned a

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