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Dance Decoded

Dance Decoded

By: Gabriel Stoltz & Veronique Hall
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Dance Decoded: No Choreography, Just Truth is a South African dance podcast created for the people who shape dancers behind the scenes — dance moms, guardians, and teachers.

Based in South Africa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the local dance industry, unpacking the truths, myths, and unspoken realities that affect our dancers every day. From studio culture, competitions, contracts, training pathways, and costs, to wellbeing, professionalism, and long-term sustainability — nothing is off-limits.

Dance Decoded exists to inform, empower, and protect. We break down industry practices, address common concerns, and provide practical insights so parents and educators can make confident, informed decisions for the dancers in their care.

This is not about choreography or trends — it’s about clarity, accountability, and community. Honest conversations. Real experiences.

South African dance, decoded.

2026 Gabriel Stoltz & Veronique Hall Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • Couch Convo: Julia Smit

    Couch Convo: Julia Smit
    Mar 3 2026

    We are sitting down with the iconic Julia smit to hear the full story, her journey, including behind the scenes TEA on "Hop, Hop, Spinnekop" with Kurt Darren.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Synthesis Dance Convention

    Synthesis Dance Convention
    Feb 23 2026

    Introducing the Synthesis Dance convention - followed by a small but insightful tangent on workshop culture.

    Synthesis Dance Convention - please follow on instagram for updates

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    28 mins
  • Toxic Studio Culture

    Toxic Studio Culture
    Feb 13 2026

    In today's episode we discuss how to spot when studio culture gets toxic, why this happens, and a viewpoint from both sides.

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    58 mins
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