In this episode, Deborah sits down with the brilliant Rosina Andrews for her third (technically fourth!) appearance on the podcast — and this time they’re tackling a big topic many studio owners quietly wrestle with: What happens when competitions no longer feel right?

Together they unpack:

• ​Why so many studio owners continue competing long after the joy has gone
• ​How algorithms distort our perception of “what everyone else is doing”
• ​Practical ways to step back from competitions without creating chaos
• ​How to communicate changes clearly with dancers, parents, and teachers
• ​What to offer instead — from performance teams to Disney trips to community events
• ​Whether principals can outsource competition leadership to younger teachers
• ​How to navigate the fear of losing students (and why you may gain more)

Rosina and Deborah share honest reflections from inside the studio world, including how priorities shift as your life evolves, why boundaries matter, and how to make decisions that align with the future you actually want for your school.

This episode rounds off a brilliant mini-series with Rosina, giving you a full 360° view: getting into competitions, managing them well, and now — knowing when and how to let them go.

A must-listen for studio owners feeling the pull towards a new direction.

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