Amy Greaves: The Real Dance Chat
Real talk about dance, life, and everything in between!
Join Amy Greaves — dance school founder, iPath examiner, and all-round dance lover — for real talk, laughs, and insider stories from the world of dance. Packed with tips, inspiration, and behind-the-scenes moments for anyone who teaches, learns, supports, or simply loves to move.
Episodes
19 episodes
I Married a Dance Teacher… What Was I Thinking? 😂
What’s it actually like being married to someone who owns a dance school?In this episode, I’m joined by my husband for a very honest (and probably slightly dangerous 😂) conversation about what it’s like living alongside a dance ...
Icks and Green Flags in Dance!
My Dance Icks & Green Flags 💚🚩Every dancer has them… those little things in the dance world that make you think “please, just no!” 😂In this episode of Amy Greaves: The Real Dance Chat, I’m sharing my big...
How it all started!
Episode Title: How It All Started: The Story Behind Amy Greaves School of DanceEvery dance school has a story, and this is mine.In this episode, I'm taking you right back to the beginning—how Amy Greaves School of Dance wen...
What Needs to Change in Dance Education in the next ten years?
Dance education has come a long way—but is it keeping up with the needs of today's dancers? In this episode, I explore the changes I believe our industry needs to make, from putting wellbeing before perfection and creating more inclusive ...
Real Dance Chat: Listener Questions
Welcome back to The Real Dance Chat! Today, I'm answering your questions—the ones you've been sending in about dance training, mindset, confidence, teaching, performing, and everything in between. These episodes are always some of my f...
Why Art Has Always Been Political? Did Bad Bunny Change The Super Bowl?
Did Bad Bunny just change the Super Bowl forever?When Bad Bunny took to the Super Bowl halftime stage, he didn't just perform—he made history. As the first solo Latino artist to headline the show with a performance that was almost...
If I Could Go Back In Time! This Is What I Would Tell My Younger Self!
If I could sit down with my younger self for just one conversation, what would I say?In this episode, I reflect on the lessons life has taught me. This isn't about changing the past—it's about recognising how every challenge has shaped t...
The Acro Training Gap Nobody is Talking About! With Cheryl Dodd!
How do you grow a dance school from a single location to 20 venues and 800 students?In this episode of The Real Dance Chat, Amy sits down with Cheryl to discuss the realities of building and scaling a successful dance business. Cheryl sh...
Are Ballet's Traditions Holding Us Back?
Are ballet traditions helping your dancers thrive… or quietly holding them back?In this episode of The Real Dance Chat, I explore some of the long-standing traditions in ballet training and ask the difficult questions. From outd...
The Business of Dance with Louise Brough
What does it really take to build a successful dance school in today's world? In this episode, I'm joined by Louise, The Dance Business Coach, for an honest conversation about the realities of running a dance business. We dive into leadership, ...
Talking all things Drama with Rebecca
This week on the Real Dance Chat Podcast, I'm joined by our wonderful drama teacher, Rebecca, for an inspiring conversation about her journey in the performing arts industry.We dive into Rebecca's training, how she built her career, and ...
From Diddy Dancer to Teacher: Ellis Jay's Dance Story
This week on the Real Dance Chat Podcast, I'm joined by Ellis Jay, whose dance journey has come full circle. Starting with us as a Diddy Dancer, Ellis Jay grew up through the school, developed her love of dance, and is now making the exciting t...
Lifted: Exploring Ariel Dance with Dakota Sanders
In this episode of The Real Dance Chat, Amy sits down with Dakota to talk all things aerial dance and the journey behind creating our exciting aerial programme. From building confidence in the air to the strength, artistry, and trust that aeria...
Philip Joel: Life Lessons from the Industry Floor
In this episode of The Real Dance Chat, I sit down with Philip Joel — dancer, choreographer and casting director — for a real, honest and inspiring conversation about the dance industry. From his journey through the industry to the lessons he’s...
Competition Star to Studio Manager: With Becky Daniels
In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Becky to talk about her inspiring journey from dance competition star to studio manager.Becky shares how she competed at championship level, developing the dedication, ...
The dancers guide to preventing injury! With Kate Farmer
In this episode, we’re joined by the amazing Kate Farmer, sports massage therapist, to talk all about injury prevention for dancers.Kate shares her expert advice on how dancers can look after their bodies, reduce the risk of injury, and ...
Five Ways to Get Unstuck in Your Dance Progress
Feeling stuck in your dance progress can be frustrating — especially when you’re showing up, working hard, and still feel like you’re not moving forward.In this solo episode of Amy Greaves: The Real Dance Chat, Amy talks through f...
Beyond The Stage: Shaping The Next Generation Through Dance Education. With Megan Haynes
In this episode, we sit down with Megan Haynes, an experienced performer, dancer, and highly respected educator whose career has spanned both the stage and senior leadership in education. From performing professionally to becoming Head of Depar...
Debunking the biggest myths in the dance industry!
In this first episode of The Real Dance Chat, I’m debunking some of the biggest myths in the dance industry—from body shape stereotypes to the idea that dance isn’t a “real” job, and the misconception that dancers aren’t intelligent. I s...