Beyond the 8 Count

Beyond the 8 Count is where the dance world gets real. Hosted by sisters, studio owners, and competition directors Paige and Brianne, we dive into the stories, challenges, and conversations that happen behind the scenes of dance. From studio ownership and competition life to teaching, choreography, and the moments nobody talks about, we're saying what everyone is thinking. Whether you're a dance teacher, studio owner, dancer, or dance parent, you'll find honest conversations, plenty of laughs, and an inside look at the industry we love.

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  Episode #6

  Ep. 6 The Dance Competition Stories We Probably Shouldn’t Tell — Part 2

  Aug 28, 202635 minS1

  <p>Part 2</p><p>The dance competition chaos continues, and somehow, the stories get even crazier.</p><p>In Part 2, Paige and Brianne are back with more of the wild, hilarious, frustrating, and completely unbelievable things they’ve witnessed behind the scenes at dance competitions.</p><p>What happens when competition gets a little too competitive? From parents crossing the line to questionable tactics, judging frustrations, backstage drama, and moments that leave you wondering, “Did that seriously just happen?” we’re talking about the side of dance competitions that you definitely don’t see from the audience.</p><p>In this episod...

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  Episode #5

  Ep. 5 The Untold Chaos Behind Dance Competitions That Will Make You Question Everything - Part 1

  Aug 21, 202634 minS1

  <p>Part 1</p><p>You see the trophies, rhinestones, costumes, and packed auditoriums, but what actually happens behind the scenes of a dance competition?</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, sisters Paige and Brianne are spilling the stories from behind the curtain at Dance Nation Competitions. And when you’re the ones running the competition, you see everything.</p><p>From the chaos happening backstage to studio owners, judges, dancers, parents, technical problems, last-minute changes, and those moments that make you stop and think, Did that seriously just happen? Competition weekends are never boring.</p><p>Paige an...

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  Episode #4

  Ep. 4 We Thought We Could Run a Dance Competition Better… So We Did

  Aug 14, 202640 minS1

  <p>What does it REALLY take to start and run a dance competition? Turns out… a lot more than we thought!</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Paige and Brianne are taking you behind the scenes of how Dance Nation Competitions actually started. From Paige sitting at a competition thinking, “I could run this better,” to somehow turning that thought into an actual business.</p><p>And, of course, it didn't exactly go smoothly.</p><p>We're talking about the things you DON'T see from the audience: finding venues, hiring judges, organizing awards, building schedules, dealing with studio...

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  Episode #3

  Ep. 3 The Story We've Never Told Until Now

  Aug 8, 202637 minS1

  <p>In the world of dance, betrayal can shatter not just careers but also the very passion that fuels them. In this gripping episode, our hosts delve into the emotional turmoil of navigating a studio filled with hidden agendas and loyalty tests. If you've ever faced betrayal in your professional life, this conversation is a must-listen. </p><p>Join Paige and Brianne as they share their harrowing journey from trusted colleagues to unexpected rivals within the dance studio. They open up about a difficult transition period, revealing the complexities of managing relationships with instructors and parents while maintaining a clear...

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  Ep. 2 Running a Dance Studio: Boundaries, Backlash & Business

  Aug 1, 202630 minS1

  <p>Running a dance studio isn't just about teaching great dancers. It's about creating a culture where students, parents, and teachers can thrive.</p><p>In this episode of Beyond the Eight Count, we're having an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges studio owners face: navigating parent expectations while protecting the culture you've worked so hard to build. We discuss why clear policies matter, how to handle pushback professionally, and what happens when one toxic situation begins affecting an entire studio.</p><p>We also share our own experiences as studio owners, including lessons we've learned about setting...

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