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Welcome to Dance Real;
a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the dance industry to explore what really goes on behind the scenes. I’m your host, Kate Histon, former dancer, teacher and studio owner to now mindset and leadership coach as well as international adjudicator. I am someone who’s lived through the pressure, perfectionism, and unspoken harm that too often defines the dance world. This podcast is for dancers, teachers, and parents who are ready to hear honest conversations about everything from artistry to crossed boundaries, competition, community, intuition to industry norms and start reimagining a healthier, more progressive approach to dance education and employment. We’re here to talk about what’s real. Because only when we tell the truth can we change the story.
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S4E12 That's a Wrap on Season 4!
Season 4 of the Dance Real Podcast, Going Global, explored what it really means to move through the dance world across countries, cultures, and life transitions. Across this season, Kate Histon spoke…
S4E26 How Do Judges Shape Dance Culture? Leadership, Ethics, and Artistry
Season 4 Ep:11 In this episode of The Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon sits down with Finnish dance leader, educator, and international adjudicator Marco Bjurström to explore what it means to lead,…
S3E8 Behind the Dance Adjudicators Desk (solo Episode)
Season 4 Ep:10 Behind the Adjudicator’s Desk: What I Look For in Dance Competitions In this solo episode of The Dance Real Podcast, international adjudicator and mindset coach Kate Histon offers an…
S4E10 Are We Pushing Dancers Too Far? With Dr.Melanie Fuller
Season 4 Ep:09 In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate speaks with physiotherapist, researcher, and former dancer Dr Melanie Fuller about the growing physical demands placed on young dancers…
S4E8 What Ballet Took From My Body: Fertility, Fuel, and Life After the Stage
Season 4 Ep:08 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate Histon speaks with former principal dancer Jenna about the long-term impact of a professional ballet career on the body, identity, and life beyond…
S4E7 Why This Dance Studio Refuses to Film Classes - Judging, artistry, and leadership in dance education with Suvi Salmi
Season 4: Ep 07 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate speaks with Finnish dance educator, studio owner, and international adjudicator Suvi Salmi about studio leadership, the realities of running a…
S4E6 Nervous System Regulation: The Missing Link in Dance Performance and Leadership
Season 4: Ep:06 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate explores nervous system regulation as a foundational element of high performance in dance. Drawing on lived experience as a dancer, teacher, and…
S4E5 Leaving Home to Dance: What No One Prepares You For
In this episode of Dance Real, Kate speaks with Spencer Bloomfield, an 18-year-old dancer from regional New South Wales who has relocated to Germany to undertake full-time tertiary dance training at…
S4E4 Power, Trauma and Safety in Dance with Nicole Perry
Season 4 Ep: 04 In this episode of Dance Real, Kate Histon is joined by intimacy director and educator Nicole Perry for a grounded conversation on consent, power dynamics, trauma-informed practice,…
S4E3 Effective Dance Studio Leadership: Communication, Boundaries, and Emotional Intelligence
Season 4: Ep: 03 Effective leadership in a dance studio requires more than management skills. It requires emotional intelligence, clear communication, strong boundaries, and systems that support…
S4E2 The Making of UNBOUND - Ballet abused them and now they are fighting back
Season 4 Ep:02 In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon speaks with Co-Founder of Otoxia Productions John English, who co-director of Unbound, a powerful film following a group of…
S4E1 The Dance Journey of Adam Scown
Season 4 Ep:01 The Dance Journey of Adam Scown Choreographer, Educator & International Dance Adjudicator In this episode of the Dance Real Podcast, Kate Histon sits down with Adam Scown for an…
S4 Season 4 Commences Monday 2nd February!
After a year of recording The Dance Real Podcast, this new introduction felt necessary. When I began, I knew what I wanted to question. Over time, I became clearer about what I was here to build: a…
Forget New Year Resolutions! Dancers and Leaders Try this!
Happy New Year! As we enter 2026, many people begin the year with resolutions. Kate opens this episode with a different view. She does not subscribe to New Year’s resolutions because they imply…
A Guided Meditation for Reset and Renewal
A Guided Meditation for Reset and Renewal This short guided practice is offered as a gift to listeners during the holiday season. It creates a quiet space to settle the body, steady the breath, and…
S3E13 That's A Wrap on Season 3
www.katehiston.com - Join the Newsletter for more info. Season three has come to a close, and I want to acknowledge what this season represented. The theme was paving a new way. Each conversation,…
S3E12 Creating Child-Safe Dance Studios with Dance Arts Alliance Co-Founder, Melanie Gard
Season 3 Ep:12 In this episode of The Dance Real Podcast, Kate speaks with Melanie Gard, co-founding member, chair and spokesperson of Dance Arts Alliance (DAA) and director of Peninsula School of…
S3E11 How to Spot and Stop Bullying in Your Dance Studio
How to Stop Bullying in the Dance Studio Description Bullying in dance studios rarely looks dramatic. It often grows through small exclusions, subtle alliances, and unspoken hierarchies that shape…
S3E10 Georgina Pazcoguin: The Rogue Ballerina Breaking Ballet’s Old Moulds
In this episode, Kate Histon is joined by Georgina Pazcoguin, soloist, author, and advocate for change in the performing arts. Known as The Rogue Ballerina, Georgina made history as the first Asian…
S3E9 What Shapes a Dancers Mindset with Terry Hyde MA MBACP
Season 3 Ep: 09 In this episode, Kate speaks with Terry Hyde MA MBACP, a former professional dancer with The Royal Ballet and English National Ballet who later retrained as a psychotherapist. Terry…
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Dance Real Podcast has published 52 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Arts, Performing Arts.
Dance Real Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 33m.
