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In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 50 - Trash the Trophies: What Dance Competition Gets Wrong and What to Do Instead with Chasta HamiltonIn this episode, Robin sits down with arts entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker Chasta Hamilton, founder and CEO of Stage Door Dance Productions, and founder of the nonprofit Girls Geared for Greatness.
Chasta shares how the performing arts became a stabilizing force after she lost both parents as a child, and how that experience shaped her mission to build dancers who are not only technically strong, but confident, resilient, and prepared to lead.
Robin and Chasta dig into big industry questions, including:
Why Chasta wrote Trash the Trophies and what competition culture can g...
2026-03-1045 min
Chasta & HueyClose Enemies & State Line Empire Rocked The Guild & What People Think Are The MChasta & Huey talk about going to see Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton from Aerosmith and State Line Empire at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. Plus, they discuss an article revealing a list of what people think are the most Gen X things. Connect with Chasta & Huey:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chastaandhueyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChastaAndHueySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdozplGAWNhd6zehEBzW5Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chastaandhueyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chastaandhueyTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/chastaandhueyThank you for the support.
2026-02-1950 min
107.7 The BoneClose Enemies & State Line Empire Rocked The Guild & What People Think Are The Most Gen X ThingChasta & Huey talk about going to see Close Enemies, featuring Tom Hamilton from Aerosmith and State Line Empire at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. Plus, they discuss an article revealing a list of what people think are the most Gen X things. Connect with Chasta & Huey: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/chastaandhuey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChastaAndHuey Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2kdozplGAWNhd6zehEBzW5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chastaandhuey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chastaandhuey Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chastaandhuey
2026-01-1350 min107.7 The BoneTony Brock Talks About Supergroup Close Enemies, Playing With Tom Hamilton From Aerosmith & MoreChasta & Huey talked to The Babys' drummer Tony Brock about his new supergroup Close Enemies featuring Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) on bass, Chasen Hampton (former Mickey Mouse Club member) on vocals, Peter Stroud (Sheryl Crow, Don Henley) on guitar, Trace Foster (AC/DC & Aerosmith & The Rolling Stones Tech) on guitar. Plus, what fans can expect on their debut west coast tour, how much fun the band is having, their singer, Chasen Hampton's role on the Mickey Mouse Club, Close Enemies' upcoming new album and more. Close Enemies & State Line Empire will be at The Guild Theatre in Menlo...
2026-01-0731 min
Dance Real PodcastBeyond the Trophy with Chasta HamiltonSeason Two
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Beyond the Trophy; It’s a must-listen for educators, parents, judges, and dancers who care deeply about growth, values, and creating lasting impact through dance. In this inspiring and expansive conversation, Dance Real host Kate Histon is joined by industry thought leader and author Chasta Hamilton, who shares her journey from high-stakes competition culture to building a more holistic, heart-led approach to dance education. Chasta, known for her acclaimed book Trash the Trophies, opens up about what led her to make bold changes in her studio model—and how those decisions ultimately crea...
2025-06-0955 min
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 128 EXPERT ROUNDTABLE (Part 1): Mom Boss Mode: Leading with Intention & Letting Go of GuiltMotherhood is a leadership role—one that requires resilience, self-awareness, and intentional habits. In this HER Health Collective Roundtable, experts and moms come together to explore how leadership strategies can help mothers navigate both personal and professional challenges while prioritizing their well-being.This insightful conversation is a must-listen for any mom looking to lead with intention, cultivate balance, and thrive in every season of motherhood. Tune in for practical advice, heartfelt stories, and the encouragement you need to prioritize yourself while leading your family with confidence.These are the top three things you will learn fr...
2025-03-2632 min
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 125 Views of an Expert: A Mother’s Main Worries & How to Tackle Them (Part 2), Roundtable DiscussionSeveral of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our fourth Roundtable discussion of 2024. This is Part 2 of our discussion on mothers' main worries and strategies to address them. In this episode, the experts discuss the importance of balancing extracurricular activities. They discuss managing children's anxiety in extracurricular activities and the need for healthy, non-toxic extracurricular environments. The experts talk about a mother’s concern over the health and well-being of their children when it comes to particular milestones and how it can become an overwhelming worry.
Make sure you listen to Part 1 where we...
2024-11-2740 min
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 124 Views of an Expert: A Mother’s Main Worries & How to Tackle Them (Part 1), Roundtable DiscussionSeveral of our experts from our Provider Directory have come together in our fourth Roundtable discussion of 2024. In part one of our Roundtable, we are distinguishing between typical worries and more serious mental health concerns like anxiety disorders and OCD. We also discuss maintaining physical stamina over time when parents need a lot of physical energy to handle the daily tasks of raising children, such as requiring constant energy, resilience, and flexibility.
The roundtable discusses mothers' main worries and strategies to address them. Experts highlight the importance of distinguishing between normal worries and serious mental health issues li...
2024-11-2032 min
WPTF Morning NewsChasta Hamilton, Stage Door DanceAs we get into the Holiday Months, we wanted to start to highlight local businesses throughout the triangle and what they are doing for our communities to help encourage you to shop local this holiday season, in particular with Small Business Saturday coming up in just a couple of weeks. Chris Edwards begin our series this morning with Chasta Hamilton, owner of Stage Door Dance in Raleigh.
2024-11-1504 min
JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastJAM with Chasta HamiltonSend us a textWelcome back Jam Fam! We are excited to finish this season with the wonderful, Chasta Hamilton. Chasta has so much insight into the world of dance and has recently been named to the Advisory Board of Dance Teacher Magazine! A great conversation with a great friend, we hope you enjoy this episode with Chasta Hamilton!About Chasta:Orphaned as a child, Chasta found comfort in the creativity, play, and catharsis of the performing arts. This led to a life as an arts entrepreneur where she has developed a niche in...
2024-08-2044 min
The Parenting Coach PodcastS08|23 - Growth Mindset, Fixed Mindset, and Toxic Achievement CultureSometimes the best prize of all isn’t a trophy. In a culture where outcome production and tangible results are celebrated, how do we teach our kids to accept all parts of themselves- mistakes, bumps in the road, big emotions, and all? Join this conversation with Chasta Hamilton and me, as we discuss this topic and her new children’s book “The Trophy Trap”. Orphaned as a child, Chasta found comfort in the creativity, play, and catharsis of the performing arts. This led to a life as an arts entrepreneur, where she believes that everyone has the power to...
2024-06-1725 min
Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching24| The Undoing with Chasta HamiltonOur guest for this episode is the amazing Chasta Hamilton, talking about dance and our role as adults passing on the traditions of this great art form. Chasta talks about undoing so many of the things we think, do and say in the dance world. She's known as the one that left the dance competition world with her book "Trash the Trophies" but there's so much more that she has to share. About Chasta Orphaned as a child, Chasta found comfort in the creativity, play, and catharsis of the performing arts. This led to a l...
2024-04-0428 min
Talk of the TriangleChasta Hamilton: How Dance Can Change the WorldChasta Hamilton is an entrepreneur who believes everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential. She is also an author, owner of Stage Door Dance and creator of the Girls Geared for Greatness nonprofit.Originally from Tennessee, Chasta relocated to North Carolina as a Park scholarship student at North Carolina State University, where she graduated summa cum laude in 2007 with a degree in Arts Applications (theatre) and a minor in Film Studies. In June 2009, Chasta opened Stage Door Dance Productions. The studio features two locations: Brier Creek and Lake Boone Trail.Chasta became a TedX speaker (while 36 w...
2023-02-0753 min
Lorraine Nilon's - Spiritual Explorer Podcast017-Chasta Hamilton - American Author of Handle the Horrible: Change. Triage. Joy. CEO of Stage Door Dance Productions. Recognizing what is causing harm and Reinventing new approaches. Episode017Join Lorraine Nilon and Chasta Hamilton, an Arts Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker who is the "Queen of Pivots, and Not Just Turns" as they discuss recognizing what causes harm in competition that no longer respect the children or adults performing. Chasta explains the reasons and the experiences of taking a new approach to an established expectation.
Empowering and inspiring conversation as the discuss the events that shape their ideals and their respect for people shining in their own unique, individual ways.
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2023-01-1145 min
Build Your Own FairytaleThe Show Must Go OnText Kristen your thoughts or feedback about the showHow do you push through when something horrible happens? Chasta Hamilton shares her story of perseverance and how it has led her to life as an arts entrepreneur. Orphaned as a child, Chasta found comfort in the creativity, play and catharsis of the performing arts. She believes that everyone has the power to reach their fullest potential and disrupt the status quo in an empowering and inspiring way. Fresh out of college, Chasta started her career by opening a dance studio. But where it ge...
2022-09-2944 min
2022-09-2822 min
Mama Needs A MomentEp. 25 Being the Queen of Pivots and Cultivating Exceptional Humans w/Chasta HamiltonKind, driven, and passionate are adjectives that describe Chasta Hamilton. She is also an entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator and mom, who believes in using her experiences to empower and inspire others to reach their fullest potential. Chasta is ambitious. She’s the owner of a non-profit called Girls Geared for Greatness and also owns two dance studios called Stage Door Dance in Raleigh, NC. Recently, she authored her first book called Trash the Trophies where Chasta discusses the competitive dance industry with its biased scoring, skimpy costumes, toxic rivalries, no regulation and standardization. A life in the performing arts ha...
2022-03-301h 03
Immerse Yourself in Your Favorite Audiobook Titles in Entertainment & Performing ArtsTrash the Trophies | Chasta Hamilton#ads Get premium access to stream any unabridged audiobook by starting your free trial:https://mediabooks.space/il-3866/Title: Trash the Trophies
Author: Chasta Hamilton
Narrator: Chasta Hamilton
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 03-10-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Business Aspects
Publisher's Summary: In the world of competitive dance, biased scoring, skimpy costumes, and toxic rivalries are the additional line items of a bill that exceeds thousands of dollars. Time and money are at stake for parents, but reputation is also at risk...
2022-03-104h 47Begin This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.Trash the Trophies by Chasta HamiltonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/83444to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Trash the Trophies
Author: Chasta Hamilton
Narrator: Chasta Hamilton
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 03-10-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 15 ratings
Genres: Business Aspects
Publisher's Summary:
In the world of competitive dance, biased scoring, skimpy costumes, and toxic rivalries are the additional line items of a bill that exceeds thousands of dollars. Time and money are at stake for parents, but reputation is also at risk. For Chasta Hamilton, six years of sending dancers to competitions was six years too many. She swore off competitive dance...
2022-03-104h 47
Passion for Dance35. How to Win Without Losing Your Soul with Chasta HamiltonDo you feel like competing is an important part of your dance life? What would it look like if your dancers didn't compete? My guest today is Chasta Hamilton. She is the author of Trash The Trophies: How To Win Without Losing Your Soul, and the owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions. Chasta is reinventing the dance education model by focusing on character development and community involvement over the traditional competitive approach. Chasta and I agree that dance is a wonderful mechanism for teaching our dancers important life lessons, and I bet many of you agree...
2021-10-0725 min
Bloom WithinChasta Hamilton: How to become your own bossChasta and I chat about her story and the book that she wrote about her journey called Trash the Trophies. Chasta has an incredible story that everyone can relate to. She has a determination, outstanding work ethic, and the ability to speak her truth and go against the norms in her industry. Chasta is an inspiring woman that I am so thankful to know and celebrate all that she has accomplished and will continue to accomplish in her life. Take a listen...I promise you will be inspired!
2021-02-2826 min
Dance Behind the ScreenEpisode 71 | Trash The Trophies w/ Chasta HamiltonOn our second episode of ‘dance organizations’ month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions, Chasta Hamilton. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her Amazon #1 Best Selling book ‘Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul’, Girls Geared For Greatness a Non-Profit Organization, unhealthy perceptions of winning in the dance world, and business leadership advice for those interested in an entrepreneurial approach to dance and creativity. Show kNOwtes: https://www.knowboxdance.com/post/71-chastahamilton-stage-door-dance-productions
2020-12-0945 minDance Behind The ScreenEpisode 71 | Trash The Trophies w/ Chasta HamiltonOn our second episode of 'dance organizations' month, your co-hosts Martheya and Azaria interview owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions, Chasta Hamilton. In this episode, we go behind the screen and talk about her Amazon #1 Best Selling book 'Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul', Girls Geared For Greatness a Non-Profit Organization, unhealthy perceptions of winning in the dance world, and business leadership advice for those interested in an entrepreneurial approach to dance and creativity. Show kNOwtes: https://www.knowboxdance.com/post/71-chastahamilton-stage-door-dance-productions
2020-12-0945 min
Building Confidence in Young AthletesEnsuring Dance Serves Kids' SoulsChasta Hamilton, author of "Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul" was seeing "red flags" In the dance scene, so decided to offer young dancers an alternative that feeds their souls. She instructs students to focus on the process, give back to their communities and embrace collaboration, among other issues. She tells Ultimate Sports Parent Radio how kids have grown from this program--and how kids in sports in general can benefit from this approach.
2020-11-2325 min
The Breaking Free ShowGear Girls Up For Greatness - Chasta HamiltonThis week on the Breaking Free Show we have a conversation with author and speaker Chasta Hamilton about "Girls Geared For Greatness" -- the organization she founded in 2018 to empower and inspire girls ages 7 - 18 through unique and meaningful training opportunities, workshops, and seminars.
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2020-09-221h 01
My Creative DistrictRadical Change Brings About Radical Results with Chasta HamiltonIn this episode of the My Creative District podcast, host and founder of My Creative District, Jesse Paul Smith, esteemed professional dancer and creator of the Worldwide Dance Challenge, interviews successful entrepreneur, educator, choreographer, director, and author of the book Trash the Trophies: How to Win Without Losing Your Soul, Chasta Hamilton. Chasta is the owner of Stage Door Dance dance studio. Show HighlightsChasta tells the story of how she transitioned from her path to becoming a lawyer into becoming a successful dance studio owner.Jesse and Chasta discuss t...
2020-09-0732 min
Movement GuidanceBONUS EPISODE: Chasta HamiltonOn this BONUS episode of Movement Guidance we talked with Chasta Hamilton! She is the owner and artistic director of Stage Door Dance Productions where she reinvented the dance education model by focusing on character development and community involvement in addition to technique and performance attributes. She is the founder and president of the nonprofit, Girls Geared For Greatness and has been featured in the Triangle Business Journal. You can also buy her new book, Trash The Trophies, on Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Thank you to our sponsor TSpheres! Check them out at www.tspheres.com...
2020-08-1023 min