Oct. 21, 2024

Transforming the Dance Teacher | Olivia Mode-Cater

A one of a kind company disrupting the industry, led by a one of a kind CEO and dance educator, pioneer and community builder.

Dance education is often likened to a Chinese proverb: 'A minute of work seen on stage takes 10 years of work off stage.' And while talent plays a role, education stands as the primary pillar shaping a dancer's journey. In our exploration of dance education during our first season, we delved into academia and the art of learning. Now, we take a closer look at the business of education, focusing on the creation of teaching resources essential for dance educators in the form of Dance Ed Tips.

Enter Olivia Mode-Cater, the visionary behind DET, founded in 2017 to empower dancers and dance teachers across the nation with a rich array of teaching resources and learning materials. With a solid background as a seasoned dance educator and entrepreneur, Olivia is a sought-after presenter, sharing her expertise on both national and international platforms. Her journey as Director of Dance Education at Hofstra University established the institution's dance education program among the Top 30 in the United States, recognized for its high-quality teacher preparation training.

Continuing a brand new season and month of Dance Education, this episode explores Olivia's trailblazing journey while unveiling the secrets behind her innovative transformation in dance education. Ready to discover the educator within you? Join us as we foreground dance in the background!

Soundtracks:

Birds - Tyler Twombly
Poison Ivy Yard Work - Uncle Milk
Morning garden acoustic chill - Olexy
Waterfall - Roman Senyk Music

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Chapters

02:03 - Introduction

13:32 - View the teacher and the students as knowledge holders and absorbers.

24:17 - Connect what you’re teaching to the dancers.

37:32 - Build the kind of business YOU are interested in running.

Olivia Mode-Cater

Educator / Entrepreneur / Writer

Olivia Mode-Cater (she/her) is an industry leader in dance education and dance entrepreneurship and the Director of the Dance Studio Owners Association, the largest community of dance studio owners in the world.

Olivia is also the Founder of Dance Ed Tips, the leading dance education resource company whose products are used by thousands of teachers and students in over 25 countries and all 50 states. Best known for her expertise in dance pedagogy, dance business profitability, marketing, and automation, Olivia has trained thousands of dance teachers, studio owners, and entrepreneurs worldwide. Her insights have been featured in Dance Teacher Magazine, Dance Business Weekly, Dance Studio Life Magazine, the Australian Dance Festival, and the Transform My Dance Studio Podcast.

Previously, Olivia launched the marketing department at DanceStudio-Pro, the world's preeminent dance studio software. She led the team through a complete rebrand, strategic communication planning, and lead generation diversification and automation. Her mission is to create the world's best training, resources, and technology for dance educators so they can transform their teaching and their business.