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Dancing Through Life with Kathy Costa McKeown
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Meet Kathy Costa McKeown as she takes us behind the scenes of DanceWorks Studios, revealing how dance education builds resilience, community, and lifelong connections for students of all ages. Through her 27 years as a studio owner, choreographer, and "Mama Kath" to over 467 students, she demonstrates how movement becomes both art and therapy.
In this episode you will learn:
• Kathy's dance origin story
• Danceworks Studios philosphy
• How dance style and teaching have changed through the years
• How to help students navigate body image issues and emotional development through dance
• To balance technical training with an emotional connection to movement
• To encourage students to process disappointment as a temporary part of life
• Preparing for the inaugural Montclair Dance Festival on May 31st
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Chapters
1. Meeting Kathy Costa McEwen (00:00:00)
2. From Ballet Student to Dance Studio Owner (00:07:20)
3. Creating Community Through Dance Education (00:13:10)
4. Teaching Growth Through Disappointment (00:19:25)
5. Performance vs Competition in Dance (00:26:15)
6. Body Image and Dance Costumes (00:33:05)
7. The Jersey Shore and Final Thoughts (00:38:20)
117 episodes
Manage episode 475845706 series 3468062
Meet Kathy Costa McKeown as she takes us behind the scenes of DanceWorks Studios, revealing how dance education builds resilience, community, and lifelong connections for students of all ages. Through her 27 years as a studio owner, choreographer, and "Mama Kath" to over 467 students, she demonstrates how movement becomes both art and therapy.
In this episode you will learn:
• Kathy's dance origin story
• Danceworks Studios philosphy
• How dance style and teaching have changed through the years
• How to help students navigate body image issues and emotional development through dance
• To balance technical training with an emotional connection to movement
• To encourage students to process disappointment as a temporary part of life
• Preparing for the inaugural Montclair Dance Festival on May 31st
Danceworks Studios Instagram
Follow us: Website | Apple | Spotify | Audible | Youtube | Youtube | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok
Chapters
1. Meeting Kathy Costa McEwen (00:00:00)
2. From Ballet Student to Dance Studio Owner (00:07:20)
3. Creating Community Through Dance Education (00:13:10)
4. Teaching Growth Through Disappointment (00:19:25)
5. Performance vs Competition in Dance (00:26:15)
6. Body Image and Dance Costumes (00:33:05)
7. The Jersey Shore and Final Thoughts (00:38:20)
117 episodes
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