Why Your Students Aren't Coming Back (Even If They Like You) | 112

Why Your Students Aren't Coming Back (Even If They Like You) | 112

Your students might love your energy, your music, and your class… and still not come back. In this episode, we talk about the real reason student retention struggles in dance and dance fitness classes - and why it’s usually not a personality problem or motivation issue. It’s a confidence issue. I break down what actually keeps students coming back, how inconsistency and over-complication quietly destroy confidence, and why repetition, structure, and clear teaching create stronger retention than constantly changing choreography. If you’re a dance instructor or dance fitness instructor trying to grow your classes and improve retention, this episode will completely shift the way you think about confidence, repetition, and the student experience. Because students don’t return just because they like you.They return because they feel successful. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, How I Teach 7 Classes Per Week Without Memorizing An Ounce Of Choreography , https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and community? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling and start filling your classes: sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why MORE Isn't Helping Your Dance Fitness Class (And What To Do Instead) | 111

Have you ever explained something in class over and over… and your students still looked completely lost? In this episode, we’re talking about the real reason students struggle to follow in dance and dance fitness classes - and why explaining more often makes it worse. I break down the concept of cognitive overload, how over-cueing overwhelms students, and why layering movement step by step creates faster learning, more confidence, and better retention. We also talk about the difference between giving students more information versus giving them information in the right order. If you’re a dance instructor or dance fitness instructor who wants students to feel more successful, engaged, and confident in class, this episode will completely shift the way you think about teaching and cueing. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How Fitness Professionals Can Diversify Their Income and Stay Relevant in the AI Era | 110

In this episode, I’m joined by Lindsey Passamonte - personal trainer, educator, and AI app developer - for a conversation about what it really means to grow and diversify as a fitness professional. We talk about building multiple income streams beyond teaching classes, adapting to technology and AI in the fitness industry, and why relying on one revenue stream can leave instructors burned out and stuck. Lindsey shares her journey from personal training into education and tech, along with insights on staying relevant, curious, and sustainable in a rapidly changing industry. If you’re a dance or fitness instructor wondering how to grow beyond trading time for money, this episode will expand the way you think about your business and what’s possible for your future. Lindsey’s FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583434777644 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583434777644] Lindsey’s IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseypassamonte/ [https://www.instagram.com/lindseypassamonte/] Lindsey’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypassamonte/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseypassamonte/] Lindsey’s AI app for Fitpros: https://app.aifitpro.io/score [https://app.aifitpro.io/score] 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Why Your Dance or Fitness Class Doesn't Flow (And How to Fix It) | 109

If your classes feel choppy, stop-and-go, or like the energy never fully builds… this is for you. In this episode, I break down one of the biggest problems many dance and fitness instructors face: classes that don’t flow - even when the music and choreography are good. We talk about: * why choreography is not the same as structure * how random sequencing creates hesitation and confusion * why students can’t relax when they don’t know what’s coming next * and how building movement in clear, repeatable blocks changes everything Because when your students stop overthinking…they start moving with confidence. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly stopping, restarting, and explaining during class, this episode will help you understand why - and how to create smoother, more connected classes that actually flow. Structure isn’t boring.It’s what creates freedom. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t), https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online (https://sharqui.com/online [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2lDaUF0d29uS3RDamNIRmNMNnplWDhLUWM4QXxBQ3Jtc0tuRlZmZWc2MjFpbTUyeFlfbmNXQXlBa3lwd0ZfRU1DNzhiSXJLVzRZSFJHWGNiSUI3Zk5Wb1pvSU0yZEdOemQ4UnhTUkJSNm9kaVlxeHJ5S0ZLWWU3QlpQejlFZTU0RDNNQXZFMlRabDNHYzJQSzNuVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fonline&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach (http://sharqui.com/teach [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhYbFRVX19lSjVnSjQ1UmJtNGIzT0hIdU5VQXxBQ3Jtc0tuZUxmZXlWRy1tTTNZWVZmRkhPYlFhRE82N3dKZDQ1YjdJaVV5aXVYdUVVQ0RuSXd0NGNCM3B5Sl84ckFfWm1mcElrSThKS3ZoUXVwLXg2V2d6a2tKbjBUU3l3bFM3RjE3bUxXR0pXRFVWT2w5cVVoOA&q=http%3A%2F%2Fsharqui.com%2Fteach&v=ix8TjMvsORk]) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

How to Open a Yoga & Dance Studio - From Idea to Reality | 108

Thinking about opening your own studio? In this episode, I sit down with Najmah - a dancer and yoga instructor who turned that vision into reality by opening her own yoga and dance studio. We break down what it actually took to make it happen: * how she knew it was the right time to start * the first steps she took to bring the idea to life * the challenges she didn’t expect This isn’t the highlight reel.It’s the real process of going from idea to opening your doors. If you’re a dance instructor, yoga teacher, or fitness professional wondering what it takes to start your own studio, this episode gives you a clear, honest look at what’s involved. 🔹 Grab your seat for my FREE training, The 4 Things I Do To Sell Out Every Class (that other instructors don’t): https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB [https://sharqui.kartra.com/page/SBB] 🔹 Need a boost of joy, sweat, and sisterhood? Dance with us in the SharQui Virtual Studio! Get started at sharqui.com/online [https://sharqui.com/online] 🔹 Stop hustling for pennies — start teaching with power. Your journey starts at sharqui.com/teach [http://xn--%20need%20a%20boost%20of%20joy,%20sweat,%20and%20sisterhood-zp293d/?%20Dance%20with%20us%20in%20the%20SharQui%20Virtual%20Studio!%20Get%20started%20at%20sharqui.com/online!] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit oreet.substack.com [https://oreet.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]