Turning Pointe Dance Creations

Educating, Encouraging, and Empowering the Dance Community

Beyond The Steps LIVE Podcast

Every Friday 2pm ET

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Join, TPDC Founder, Melissa McDaniel Grisham and Bri Zborowski, Co-Founder and CEO of Apolla Performance Wear, as they ask and answer the hard questions that impact the dance community. Beyond The Steps is designed to shift perspective, effect change, and support you as you take STEPS to create a safe, healthy, and loving dance environment for all!

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What We Do

Beyond The Steps Live Podcast

Turning Pointe Dance Creations and Apolla Performance have partnered to create Beyond the Steps a live weekly online show that is designed to spark discussion and dialogue around the important issues in the dance community. Each week, we dive into topics and give dance educators education and perspective from experts. Topics will cover racism, gender equity, sex abuse and prevention, nutrition and dance science. Our ultimate goal is to encourage people to go a step beyond and make an impact on the dance world by sharing perspectives. The series is hosted by Melissa McDaniel, of Turning Pointe Dance Creations and Brianne Zborowski, of Apolla Performance

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Trustep Dancewear
by TPDC

TruStep Dancewear is a unique footwear and apparel brand that answers the dance industry's demand for footwear, apparel, and specialty merchandise that highlight the diversity of the dance world. Our product line is designed to be a TRUE representation of today's dance community.

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Workshops and Education

Navigating the dance world is hard, but
you don’t have to do it alone. We offer workshops, e-course, and webinars and designed to inform and educate dance teachers, studio owners, dance parents, and dance students.

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Interested in classes, clinics, or audtion coaching?