DanceFit Biz Builders

DanceFit Biz Builders

Real Strategies to Get More Students, Earn More, and Build a Thriving Biz

Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 17m
Activity Moderate
Since Feb 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
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About This Podcast

If you're a dance or fitness instructor who wants to grow your classes, increase your income, and turn your passion into a real business, you’re in the right place. Each week, I’ll break down the exact strategies, lessons, and behind-the-scenes truths I learned from building a thriving bellydance fitness brand. No fluff, no guessing, just real talk on instructor marketing tips, how to fill your classes, student retention, branding and class growth, so that you can build a profitable instructor career. Lace up those dance and fitness shoes — it’s time to build the business you deserve. Let’s do this Hit subscribe now and for kick-ass business success! #BellydanceBiz #BusinessMomentum #DanceEntrepreneurship #Podcast Links DanceFit Biz Builders group facebook.com/groups/bellydancebizbuilders SharQui Instructor Academy sharqui.kartra.com/page/sia My Dance Channel youtube.com/channel/UCHiBfVYhmOPhTYr948ShiEA SharQui Virtual Studio sharqui.kartra.com/page/online Facebook facebook.com/SharQuiworkout Instagram instagram.com/sharquiworkout TikTok tiktok.com/@sharquiworkout

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Recent Episodes

The 3 Types of Dance Fitness Instructors - (Which One Are You?) | 101

Mar 18, 2026 8m

A demo class with three instructors turned into a fascinating teaching experiment.One instructor brought huge energy.Another relied on full combos and follow-along choreography.And I approached it…

Marisa Interview Me - What 30 Years in Dance & Fitness Really Taught Me | 100

Mar 11, 2026 42m

This episode is a special one — it’s the 100th episode of the DanceFit Biz Builders podcast.Instead of me asking the questions, the tables are turned. Marisa Gusatella, Director of Professional…

Fitness Trends for 2026 - Why ETM Isn't the Future | 99

Mar 04, 2026 8m

Fitness trends for 2026 are shifting — and constant novelty isn’t what’s driving growth anymore.In this episode, I break down why exercise-to-music (ETM) is no longer the leading growth model in…

Social Media Trends for 2026 - What Dance & Fitness Instructors Need to Know | 98

Feb 25, 2026 7m

Social media is changing - and for dance & fitness instructors, the old advice isn’t working anymore.In this episode, I break down the social media trends for 2026 and what they actually mean for…

Teaching More Classes Won't Make You More Money - Real Talk for Dance & Dance Fitness Instructors | 97

Feb 18, 2026 40m

I am honored to be interviewed by Jessica of The Stage. We talk about how many dance fitness and fitness instructors believe the answer to increasing income is teaching more classes. In reality,…

Why Aren't My Class Growing? | 96

Feb 11, 2026 7m

If you’re a dance fitness instructor or dance instructor wondering why your dance fitness classes aren’t growing, this episode breaks down what’s really happening. Class growth is rarely about social…

Just Got Certified? Here's the First Thing You Need to Do (If You Have Zero Business Experience) | 95

Feb 04, 2026 5m

Getting certified is exciting.What comes next can feel overwhelming.In this episode, I break down the very first thing you need to do after certification if you have little to no business experience.…

Why This Article Went Viral and What it Teaches Us About Visibility | 94

Jan 28, 2026 6m

This episode is my response to my When Performance Replaced Teaching article that received over 130 shares, over 250 comments, and almost 700 likes.I read my reply in full - but this isn’t just a…

A Fitness Certification is Not Optional for Dance & Dance Fitness Instructors | 93

Jan 21, 2026 6m

There’s a belief floating around the dance world that experience alone is enough to teach.“I’ve been dancing for years. I know my body. I don’t need a fitness certification.”But if you’re teaching…

A Curriculum Is Not Optional for Dance & Dance Fitness Instructors | 92

Jan 14, 2026 6m

Safety is the foundation. Always.But safety alone isn’t the goal.Once bodies are safe, the real responsibility begins: progression.In this episode, I talk about the difference between classes that…

You Don't Need Social Media to Fill Your Dance & Fitness Classes | 91

Jan 07, 2026 8m

Everyone’s been sold the same lie:“If your dance or fitness classes aren’t full, it’s because you’re not posting enough on social media.”Nope. That’s not the real issue.In this episode, I break down…

Likes Don't Fill Classes... Views Do | 90

Dec 31, 2025 12m

Most instructors are chasing the wrong thing.Likes. Comments. Engagement.And then wondering why their classes still aren’t filling.In this episode, I break down what actually grows your classes —…

Why Copying Influencers is Hurting Your Business (and How to Grow Instead) | 89

Dec 24, 2025 7m

Influencers are playing a completely different game - and if you’re trying to do the same strategies, it may quietly holding instructors back.In this episode, we break down why “viral tactics” don’t…

The January Mistake Instructors Always Regret that Hurts Income and Growth | 88

Dec 17, 2025 9m

Every January, dance and fitness instructors brace for the “new year rush”… and then wonder why their income is not growing by February. In this episode, I’m breaking down the January mistake…

Knowing Your Why & Staying in the Game for Dance & Fitness Business Growth | 87

Dec 10, 2025 39m

In this week’s episode, Soraya — founder of Raqisa and creator of Raq The Barre — opens up about the realities behind building a unique movement method, developing a strong dance fitness brand, and…

What the Top 1% of Fitness Instructors Do Differently in December | 86

Dec 03, 2025 6m

Let’s be real - most dance and fitness instructors slow down in December.But the top 1%? They use this month to grow their dance classes, boost student retention, and lock in a profitable dance…

Reinvent to Thrive: How to Build a Long-Term Dance & Fitness Instructor Business | 85

Nov 26, 2025 38m

What keeps a dance or fitness instructor in the game for the long haul? It’s not luck. It’s reinvention, resilience, and smart business moves.In this episode of DanceFit Biz Builders, I’m joined by…

Boost Your Income: Smart Business Moves for Dance & Fitness Instructors (Because Your Class Deserves a Bigger Stage) | 84

Nov 19, 2025 47m

Ever wonder how some instructors are fully booked and making real money online… while others are grinding for pennies?If you’re trying to grow your dance classes, increase student retention, and…

The Pricing & Upsell Mistakes Costing You Students and Income (And How to Fix Them Fast) | 83

Nov 12, 2025 35m

Let’s talk about the thing no one in our industry seems to do enough of - upselling.Yeah, I said it.Most instructors work their butts off building trust, filling classes, and giving value… and then…

How Suhaila Salimpour Built an Iconic Bellydance Empire (And What You Can Learn From It) | 82

Nov 05, 2025 49m

In this powerful episode, I sit down with the legendary Suhaila Salimpour, whose name is synonymous with the evolution of modern bellydance. We dive into both sides of her brilliance — the method…

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DanceFit Biz Builders has published 101 episodes since February 2024, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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