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In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 18 - Aesthetics, Athleticism and Artistry: Fueling Your Body for All Aspects of Your Life, Redefining Your Definition of Success, and All The Things with Tanya TromblyListen 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 holds a B.A...2025-07-101h 05
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 17 - Lights Down, Thoughts Up: Spring Concert 2025 EditionJoin 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
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2025-06-1736 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 16 - The Impact Our Rising Leaders Training Makes In Our Mini Dance Intensive, How They Benefit Each Other, and Disney PrimerJoin 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
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Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here
2025-06-1016 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 15 - How Parents and Studio Owners Work in Partnership To Help Students Reach Their Goals with Lisa KellerIn 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 begin then.
We talk about summer study and...2025-05-2756 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 14 - End of Year Performance Season: Production Weeks, Spring Fling, Open Mic Night, and Theater Arts In-Studio ShowcaseJoin 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
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EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook
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Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More Ab...2025-05-1314 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 13 - The Journey of a Musical Theater Performer with Caroline YoungerListen 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 were produced in NYC and is currently working on a new piece of fiction.
...2025-04-291h 07
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 12 - Guiding Grace: When Mom is Also the Teacher with Meghan BullsIn 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 degree in Dance Education. She holds certification in the Cecchetti Method...2025-04-151h 05
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 11 - Doing the Work in Every Class, Cheering for Friends and Showing Empathy, and Pathways MeetingsJoin us this week for our What's Happening at EMC segment where we chat:
Doing the Work in Every Class
Cheering for Friends and Showing Empathy
Pathways Meetings
Let’s Connect on Socials:
EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook
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Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here
2025-04-0223 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 10 - Helping Young Performers to Become Internally Driven in Their Dance Training, with Maria CottoListen in as Robin chats with Maria Cotto, dancer, teacher, choreographer, mom and more!
We talk about the performing arts and how it has impacted both our lives. We reminisce about dancing at Baltimore School for the Arts and what lessons we learned there…and how the arts has influenced our parenting. Maria also shares about helping her students become internally driven as opposed to externally driven.
What's Happening At EMC Notes:
Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 17:25 and the episode with Robin and Maria will begin then.
We ta...2025-03-181h 17
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 9 - How to Stay in the Loop and Updated with all things EMC, How to Navigate our Socials, and an Exciting Announcement Happening Inside EMC’s WallsJoin us this week for a housekeeping segment where we chat:
How to stay in the loop with all things EMC
How to navigate our socials
An exciting announcement inside the EMC walls
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 He...2025-03-0419 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 8 - Real Talk with Former Studio Owner and Musical Theater Director, Brett BogardusRobin and Brett get controversial in this episode, so buckle up! Listen in as they discuss performing arts training today in contrast to the training we received ”back in the day”. Get ready to hear the politically incorrect opinions from the traditional and conservative perspective.
What's Happening At EMC Notes:
Our What's Happening at EMC segment finishes at 21:05 and the episode with Robin and Brett will begin then.
We talk about all things summer offerings within our Summer Hub on our website, our new Adult Fitness Class 'MOMentum' starting in March, and share a re...2025-02-191h 19
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 7 - Open Marley Festival Preparations, The Musical Experience Update, Imagine That! Events, and Rockette Visits!Join us this week for a housekeeping segment where we chat:
Open Marley Festival and the Preparations Taking Place
The Musical Experience Updates and What's to Come
Reminder of our Upcoming Imagine That! Events
Incorporating Rockette Visits in the Dance Studio
Let’s Connect on Socials:
EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook
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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 Ab...2025-02-0428 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 6 - Letting Go of Ego and Working as a Team While Teaching in a Dance Studio Setting with Elisabeth SimmonsListen in as Robin chats with long-time EMC community member, Elisabeth Simmons.
Once a student at EMC, now a Team Member and EMC parent, Elisabeth has experienced our culture from multiple angles.
The conversation meanders from what the performing arts experience did for Elisabeth as a young person, to where her dance studio training led her, wrapping up in a full circle moment where she is now contributing to curriculum development and stage managing our productions.
House Keeping Segment Notes:
Our EMC housekeeping segment finishes at 23:16 and the episode with Robin...2025-01-211h 24
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 5 - The Process of Making Art and Creative Problem Solving with Jeffrey GunsholRobin sits down with long-time friend and dance educator, Jeffrey Gunshol, to discuss how his students have benefitted from performing arts training over the years, and tells tales about how a dance education builds character traits that carry young people confidently into the future.
JEFFREY GUNSHOL
Jeffrey Gunshol has danced with many different artists including, Liz Lerman, Mark Dendy, Melanie Stewart, and Kattie Duck and collaborated with Vincent Cacalano, Adrienne Clancy, Reggie Crump, Stephanie George, and Michaela Cannon. He began dancing at the Baltimore School for the Arts then headed to New York City and...2025-01-071h 06
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 4 - Lights Down, Thoughts UpJoin us this week for a housekeeping segment where we chat:
Show Recap: Stories (both highs and lows) of EMC Performing Arts' Holiday Celebration
Sparkle Days: What they are and when they are running
When Classes Resume
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EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook
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Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here
2024-12-2426 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 3 - Developing Personhood, Goal Setting and Patience Through Ballet Training with Deborah EngermanIn today’s episode, Robin chats with Deborah Engerman about how dance training has helped her students grow into the very best versions of themselves.
DEBORAH ENGERMAN
Returning to the United States after touring Europe as Ballet Mistress with "Rock The Ballet," Deborah Engerman took on the role of Director of Maryland Classical Dance Academy, along with teaching at Charm City Ballet, Dance Conservatory of Maryland, and Susquehanna Dance Center. She trained early in life with the Baltimore Ballet under Wendy Robinson in the RAD (Royal Academy of Dance) tradition, passing her graded exams. Her cl...2024-12-101h 09
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 2 - Cultivating Home Grown Teachers at Your Dance Studio with Britt MerglerGet to know EMC Performing Arts Studio’s preschool dance program director, Britt Mergler, and listen in as we talk about the advantages of a student teacher training program in local studios.
Our EMC housekeeping segment finishes at 16:53 and the episode with Robin and Britt will begin then.
Let’s Connect on Socials:
EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook
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Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here
2024-11-2649 min
In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing ArtsEp 1 - Yes, That's My Job! Discussing our Greater Mission in the Performing Arts Studio with Kathy Jones and Jaime FergusonIt’s our very first episode! Woo-hoo! Join us as Robin chats with Kathy and Jaime, her left and right hand Team Members who truly make the world go around at our performing arts studio.
Jaime and Kathy chat about their roles at EMC and how much they love working in a place where we contribute to and witness the growth of young performers every single day!
We also discuss our greater mission as performing arts educators and what it’s really all about!
Our EMC housekeeping segment finishes at 28:30 and the episode with...2024-11-101h 10