Ready to Dance Into Your 2025 Goals? Let’s Do This! 💃✨

Happy New Year, you fabulous dance teacher! 🥂 

Shawn here. With a deep thought:

“Your team will follow your leadership—or your lack of it. Let’s make sure you’re leading with purpose this year.”

Last week, we talked about this year’s theme: STOP Doing Everything Yourself. And guess what? That applies to your goals too. It’s time to STOP carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders and start leading with clarity, purpose, and yes—help!

Because let’s be real:

…if you’re trying to juggle all the things (lesson plans, recitals, choreography, team building, music editing, social media, and somehow still having a life), your goals will feel more like a mountain than a marathon.

But as they say in those old timey movies, Fear Not!

Here’s how we’ll make 2025 the year you crush your goals, without the overwhelm:

5 Ways to Turn Your Goals Into Reality (And Keep Your Sanity!)

1. Reflect, Refine, and Realign

Before diving into what’s next, pause. What did you absolutely slay last year? What made you want to pull your hair out? Write it down, and let it guide your 2025 vision.
💡 Pro Tip: Turn those “hair-pulling” moments into goals. Example: If last year’s recital planning was chaos, aim for “Streamline recital prep with a detailed timeline by March.”

2. Make It S.M.A.R.T. and Sexy

Your goals should be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. But who says they can’t be fun too? Instead of “get better at marketing,” try “Create and post one Instagram Reel weekly, that shows off my studio’s personality by February.”

3. Self-Care = Studio Care

This one’s non-negotiable. I can tell you first hand: A burnt-out teacher can’t inspire their students. Schedule YOU time. Whether it’s a long walk, a spa day, or even just binge watch Ozark or Is It Cake? without guilt. Remember: Your energy fuels the room.

4. Delegate Like a BOSS (Pronounced “Bawse” in our house)

Here’s the hard truth: You don’t have to do it all. Empower your team, involve your dancers, and lean on your community. Whether it’s asking your assistant to lead warm-ups or outsourcing costume orders, delegation is your secret weapon.

5. Celebrate Small Wins (With a Squad!)

Goals don’t have to be lonely. Share your vision with your team and dancers, and celebrate every milestone, big or small. Got your class choreo locked in early? That’s a reason to dance.

Motivational Quote Break:

Pre-Comp Masterclass: Fix It BEFORE the Judges See It

Here’s the truth: judges don’t want to spend their time repeating the same ol’ feedback we’ve been giving for years. “Stretch your knees,” “use more plié,” or “watch your spacing.” Those things you can correct before you step on stage. So why aren’t you?

That’s why my Pre-Comp Masterclass is here—to give you insider insight into the most common corrections judges see across all dance styles. We’ll tackle those issues head-on so your dancers show up prepared, polished, and ready to wow.

✨ The Goal? To free up the judges’ focus so we can give your team fresh, higher-level feedback that pushes their artistry and technique to the next level.

Think of it as a cheat sheet for competition success! Address the basics now so your dancers can truly shine later.

Your dancers deserve feedback that takes them to the next level. Not the same old critiques. Book your Pre-Comp Masterclass and wow the judges this season!

(Check out the link for info, or just reply here)

Reminder:

You’re not in this alone. Last week’s newsletter theme wasn’t just a catchphrase. Make it your new mantra. It’s one of my personal 2025 goals.

And here’s my challenge to you: look at your 2025 goals and ask yourself, “What can I delegate, simplify, or ask for help with?”

Because you deserve to lead with joy, not stress!

Let’s make this year your best one yet,

Shawn B

PS: ✨ Hit reply and share one of your top 2025 goals with me. I’d love to hear it and help you make it happen!

P.P.S. Keep an eye out for my upcoming Dance Teacher Playbook. It’s jam-packed with tools to make your life easier. Eeek, release is getting close!

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