Interview with Emi Lou

Jeanne-Marie Branche is the Founder & Creative Director of Relevé Marketing- a social media and digital marketing agency for dancers, dance brands, and dance businesses. Jeanne-Marie graduated from the University of Tampa with a B.A. in Communication and a B.A. in Dance. Aside from her business, she is active in the dance community teaching, choreographing, and writing for her dance blog Dancers of the Light.   Social Media Handles and Links @relevemarketing / @dancersofthelight / @jeannemarie.branche (all instagram)  

Ali Phillips is a passionate Dancer, Teacher and Leader from Brisbane, Australia now living in Toronto, Canada.   Her experience in dance started at the young age of 3 years old where her local dance studio quickly became her 2nd home. Feeling a deep sense of belonging and having her confident personality nurtured by her dance teachers, Ali developed a deep passion for teaching that carried into her high school years. At the age of 17 she was invited to begin a dance class for adults with disabilities and parallel to completing her Bachelor of Dance at The Queensland University of Technology, she went on to create her current legacy - Bust a Move Dance - a dance company running classes for kids, teens and adults with disabilities.   Throughout her 20s BAMDance acted as the vehicle for Alis blossoming passion for creating safe dance spaces, intentional dance education and Conscious Dance Leadership. She guided her company to perform at the Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles in 2015 as well as being personally invited by Nigel Lythgoe to perform on both So You Think You Can Dance US and at the Dizzy Feet Gala. As a result BAMDance grew extensively across the greater Brisbane area and in 2017 Ali made the move to Toronto Canada where she began its 2nd branch.   With directing BAMDance at an international level, Ali now spends the majority of her time training dance teachers on how to create more inclusive dance spaces. In addition she founded the Conscious Dance Leadership Collective which supports dance professionals in turning their passion into profit by making conscious and aligned choices. She is deeply passionate about personal & professional development and is excited to bring her 15 years of knowledge and experience to as many international dance communities as possible.   Social Media Handles and Links https://www.instagram.com/aliphillips.official/ https://www.instagram.com/bamdance_/ Come on into our free Facebook Group - The Conscious Dance Leadership Collective  

Learn how to strategize, organize, and create your online marketing content like a PRO and start seeing actual results from your efforts! Amy’s breaking it all down for you in this episode. This is how we do it in the agency, and you can do it too!   Connect: Instagram Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Website FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners Easy Content Creation Course for DBOs (Learn how to use ChatGPT like a pro!)  

ChatGPT is a great tool to help you create more marketing content, faster! In this episode Amy talks about using AI plus content repurposing for a streamlined strategy that is going to make content creation so much easier for you.   Connect: Instagram Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Website FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners Easy Content Creation Course for DBOs (Learn how to use ChatGPT like a pro!)  

Emi Matsushita is a movement artist, speaker, educator, and creative entrepreneur. She is a mindset & business coach for freelance dancers; to encourage owning one’s artistry to thrive sustainably. Over 25 years of training, performing, teaching, and choreographing in various styles worldwide, she has also facilitated classes, workshops, and established her own performance team. She curates and produces events & performances that bridge the gap between artists and the community. While getting an MFA in dance science, she conducted research in the hip hop dance battle culture. She loves celebrating and harnessing art as a medium through which powerful, positive growth can affect individuals and communities. She currently teaches at the University of North Texas, hosts her own workshops, and is a corporate strategist-in-training with EXECT Talent Source. She is also a wife, mother, and student of life; continually chasing curiosities and stirring it in others.   Connect with Emi Lou: @levelup_emilou (IG) https://www.linkedin.com/in/emi-matsushita/ (LinkedIN) https://www.emilou.co/ (website) Connect with Amy: Instagram: @a18media  Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Work With Us FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners Easy Content Creation (w/ ChatGPT) Course  

Kendall is a personal trainer for dancers located in Los Angeles, CA. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance Science from California State University Long Beach where she trained in ballet and modern dance, and a Master of Science degree in Dance Science from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, UK where she completed dance science research involving perfectionism and self-efficacy in online dance classes and trained in contemporary dance.   Kendall is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with a dance specialization. She is also a Certified Health Coach through Dr. Sears' Wellness Institute. Kendall works with dancers all over the United States on strength, conditioning, and flexibility to enhance performance and prevent injury through her online business, BodyKinect. Find out how Kendall uses social media marketing to grow her thriving training business.   Connect with Kendall: https://bodykinect.org  https://instagram.com/trainwithkendall  https://tiktok.com/@trainwithkendall  https://facebook.com/trainwithkendall  https://pinterest.com/trainwithkendall  Connect with Amy: Instagram: @a18media  Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Work With Us FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners  

Your dance business needs a strong brand identity to stand out in a competitive market. A memorable brand identity helps potential customers remember your business and sets you apart from your competitors. In this episode post, you’ll leave with a step-by-step guide on how to create a strong brand identity for your dance business.   Connect: Instagram: @a18media  Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Work With Us FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners  

Word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most powerful tools for growing your dance business. A referral program can help encourage your current customers to refer their friends and family to your business, thereby expanding your reach and attracting new customers. In this episode, we’ll provide tips on how to create an effective referral program that incentivizes current customers to refer their loved ones to your business.   Connect: Instagram: @a18media  Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Work With Us FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners

Email marketing is a powerful tool for promoting your dance business and connecting with potential customers. A lead magnet is a powerful tool to grow your email list by attracting potential customers to your dance business. This podcast teaches you how!   Connect: Instagram Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Website FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners  

On the first episode of Online Marketing for Dancers, your host, Amy Leisner, gives you a run-down of her background in dance and marketing and lets you know what to expect on this show.   Connect: Instagram Online Marketing for Dancers FB Group Website FREE Leadership Hypnosis for Dance Business Owners