In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Steve Sirico sits down with Bob Singh, tech entrepreneur, professor, dance studio owner, and principal product manager at CircleRam. With a unique blend of tech expertise and firsthand studio experience, Bob shares how AI can revolutionize the way studios operate, from class scheduling and parent communication to marketing and student growth tracking.

Bob also opens up about his journey from software engineering to studio ownership, why identity matters in business, and how his team is helping studio owners save time, increase efficiency, and embrace innovation without fear.

You'll discover:

• The top ways AI can enhance studio operations and cut hours of admin work
• How studio owners can leverage online classes to grow enrollment fast
• Why community, service, and identity are at the heart of sustainable success
• A sneak peek into CircleRam's new Smart Studio Circle and upcoming tools

👉 Learn more and join the Smart Studio Circle at smartstudios.circleram.ai
👉 Explore more tools and strategies for studio success at DanceTeacherWeb.com

In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, Angela and Steve D'Valda Sirico sit down with the legendary Liz Imperio—Emmy Award-winning director and choreographer who has worked with icons like Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Gloria Estefan, Madonna, and more.

Liz shares her journey from the big stage to her passion for shaping the next generation of dancers, with a special focus on the vital role parents and teachers play in a dancer's growth. She dives into themes from her new book Parenting Their Passion, offering powerful insights on how parents can support their children in dance without losing sight of the bigger picture.

In this conversation, you'll discover:

• How parents' words and attitudes impact a dancer's confidence and performance
• Why self-awareness and critical thinking are as important as technique
• The difference between "dance parents" and "parents of dancers"
• How educators can better align with families to create lasting success
• Why the lessons of dance extend far beyond the studio and stage

👉 Explore more expert insights and tools to grow your studio at DanceTeacherWeb.com.

In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, host Angela sits down with Don Mirault—Broadway veteran, performer, and founder of Theater Arts Preparatory School (TAPS)—and Jamie Tenbass, former professional dancer and agent, who will be leading TAPS East Coast in 2026.

Don shares why he created TAPS as a "trade school" for dancers, designed to prepare them for the realities of the professional job market. Jamie offers her perspective from years as a talent agent, explaining why TAPS graduates stand out—not just for their technique, but for their professionalism, marketing savvy, and readiness to work.

👉 Learn more about TAPS at theaterartsprepschool.com and tapseast.com
👉 Explore more tools to grow your studio at DanceTeacherWeb.com