Dance It Out

In this weeks episode Maggie sits down with professional choreographer, teacher, and published author Michelle Leagans. Most of you may know her as the bright positive reminder in the dance world on instagram, but in this episode you get to learn even more about her. Michelle and Maggie discuss attitude in class, being a team player, what her new book is about, and how to have a positive dance experience for both student and teacher. This was a great conversation and I know you will all enjoy it as well! Be sure to follow Michelle on instagram, and purchase her new book "Hey Dancers... Let's Talk About It." available now on Amazon! Enjoy! 

This weeks episode is a little different. I am not interviewing anyone but instead talking about some things that I think help make a dance competition weekend a positive and fun one. ENjoy! 

In this episode Maggie and Michaela sit down to discuss the dynamics and differences between competitive dance at a studio and a high school dance team. They also go down memory lane and laugh at all the music dance teachers have on their phones. Enjoy! 

Maggie gets to FINALLY sit down with one of her best friends Tiffany to talk about being a studio owner, her relationship with her sister, and how everyone deserves a chance to dance. We can't wait to record the second episode, so stay tuned!! 

In this episode Maggie sits down with influencer and convention teacher Miss Natasha Jade for a brief discussion on tips for conventions and how covid was really a huge time of success for Natasha with her career. Enjoy!! 

Maggie and Megan have known each other for nearly 20 years and this short episode you get to catch a glimpse of their past, how Megan has gone through dance in college and out in LA, and why they both love teaching so much! Enjoy! 

Maggie gets to sit down with her former student KK and discuss her amazing professional dance career out in LA, how she got on tour with The Weeknd, what shes learned from competition dance, and how to just enjoy life! This was such a sweet conversation and one that Maggie feels blessed to be able to do. 

In this weeks episode I sit down with a fellow Iowa dance studio owner. Kym discusses her love for conventions, and the beauty of a smaller studio. Enjoy! 

In this episode Maggie sits down with Ian Howe and they discuss a lot about what Ian and his dance studio went through during covid, what he did growing up that helped his career, and what he likes to do to stay relevant in the dance world. Enjoy! 

In this episode Maggies husband, Adam interviewed her and had a raw, deep, vulnerable conversation about Maggies history with dance, how she manages a studio and being a mom and a wife, and her plans for the future. Enjoy! 

This episode with Makaihlah is a great conversation about dancers mental health and how her intensive, The Branch, helps dancers throughout the country with having a weekend full of dance and mental health courses. Makaihlah has experience in competitions, choreographing, teaching, judging, and so much more. Please enjoy a delightful conversation with Makaihlah Stover! 

Maggie and Jordan get to have a great conversation about dance conventions, how special it is to have people help and support you along the way, how the dance world is evolving, and also both realize that neither one of them are Taylor Swift fans. This is my first podcast conversation with Jordan, but it won't be our last! EDM loves Jordan and I am so blessed to find a friend through all of this! 

Maggie sits down with choreographer Brooke Lindquist to discuss contemporary dance, how great mental breaks are sometimes, and how to make dancers feel comfortable and noticed in classes. 

I sit down with my husband on this first podcast we recorded... we were making sure zoom and recording would work before my first guest interview later in the week. He is such a trooper and I am so blessed with the husband I have. He talks about what its like being married to a dance studio owner, what he has learned along the way, some of his tips for a positive environment, no matter the business, and his love of dance movies! 

Welcome to the first episode of the Dance It Out Podcast! On this episode you'll get to know Maggie, her brief dance history and why she decided to go down this new adventure. We hope you learn a thing or two and continue to join us every week for a positive dance conversation.