In this inspiring episode of Step Up Your Studio, we welcome the incredible Julie Kay, a beloved veteran of the dance education world and longtime friend of Dance Teacher Web.

Julie shares her journey from building one of the most successful studios in California - Revolution Dance Center with over 1,300 students and 30+ employees - to transitioning out of ownership and stepping into a mentorship role. Discover how she grew her business with intention, built a strong team culture, and learned to let go with love by passing on her legacy.

Inside This Episode:

• The unexpected way Julie entered studio ownership
• How she scaled to 144 weekly classes and two studio spaces
• Tips for hiring a strong team (Hint: Hire people smarter than you!)
• Why vision board meetings changed everything
• The importance of preserving your studio’s culture and community
• How to keep students and teachers creatively inspired—even during the “grind season”
• And the beautiful parallels between studio leadership and planting seeds for growth

Whether you're a seasoned studio owner or just starting out, Julie’s story will remind you why you started - and how to lead with heart, passion, and purpose.

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