• When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 51 mins
  • Podcast

When Your Student is Also Your Child - The Journey as a Dance Teacher & Parent

  • Summary

  • Guests - Lori Fields and Andrea Zerilli

    Hosted By - Courtney Ortiz and Lesley Mealor


    In Episode 214 of Making The Impact - A Dance Competition Podcast, we chat with two dance educators who have had the unique experience of having their own children (and in Lori's case, her grandchildren!) as students in the dance studio!



    Topics Include:

    • If favoritism is really a thing when your child is on the team
    • Challenges faced by dance teachers who teach their own children
    • Advice for other dance teachers with their own kids in class



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