In this episode, Michelle and Laura sit down with the incredible Cheeks Carr, owner and founder of Manchester’s leading dance studio, 0161 Studio. 💃

Cheeks shares her inspiring journey from being a passionate dancer to building a thriving studio and community — one that’s empowering young dancers and changing the game in Manchester’s dance scene. We dive into her transition from performer to business owner, hear her advice for aspiring dancers, and learn how she’s creating a movement bigger than dance itself.

✨ Cheeks is currently fundraising to take 17 dancers to LA for the experience of a lifetime — you can support their dream here: https://gofund.me/82f96c76c

Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes of a dance school show? In this episode, Laura and Michelle pull back the curtain on the months of planning, creativity and hard work that goes into bringing a dance school show to life.

In this episode Michelle and Laura share the things parents say, the funny, the relatable, and the moments that remind us why we love what we do!

They've heard all of the classics, from forgotten shoes to lost competition tickets — but behind every comment, They know there is parent doing their best. So today’s episode is a mix of laughter, love and a few shout-outs to the amazing families who keep our dance school going.