From Dancer to Global Leader: How Jane Grech Built a Dance Empire and Revolutionised Student Teaching
Episode 3, Sep 21, 08:02 AM
In this insightful conversation with Jane Grech, dance educator, entrepreneur and industry trialblazer, we explore the personal journey of a passionate dancer who reflects on the responsibility of staying committed to her art. "It was my job to keep myself at dance," Jane shares, unpacking how her love for dance wasn't about external motivation but an internal drive that kept her returning to class—even when it felt tough.
Drawing parallels between her childhood experiences and today's different parenting styles, she touches on independence, the financial sacrifices her family made, and the role these factors played in her long-standing career in dance.
With over 25 years of experience in dance education, Jane has dedicated her career to not only teaching but also empowering others to lead. As the founder of DanceStep, the world's first formalized dance student teacher education program, she has revolutionized the way young dancers transition into teaching roles, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the studio.
Jane's influence extends globally, working with over 300 studios and impacting the lives of more than 4,000 students. Jane's days are filled passionately supporting dance studio owners, sharing power and powerful strategies designed to build purpose, people, profits and policy.A mother of three, Jane is also passionate about cultivating a joy-filled life, and she brings that same energy and enthusiasm to her work, inspiring everyone she meets to do the same.
You can find Jane at @dancestudiosucess on Instagram or join her free Facebook group “The Collective” here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517939674967824
Drawing parallels between her childhood experiences and today's different parenting styles, she touches on independence, the financial sacrifices her family made, and the role these factors played in her long-standing career in dance.
With over 25 years of experience in dance education, Jane has dedicated her career to not only teaching but also empowering others to lead. As the founder of DanceStep, the world's first formalized dance student teacher education program, she has revolutionized the way young dancers transition into teaching roles, creating a ripple effect that reaches far beyond the studio.
Jane's influence extends globally, working with over 300 studios and impacting the lives of more than 4,000 students. Jane's days are filled passionately supporting dance studio owners, sharing power and powerful strategies designed to build purpose, people, profits and policy.A mother of three, Jane is also passionate about cultivating a joy-filled life, and she brings that same energy and enthusiasm to her work, inspiring everyone she meets to do the same.
You can find Jane at @dancestudiosucess on Instagram or join her free Facebook group “The Collective” here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1517939674967824