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It's All Relative

Relative Motion

17 episodes

6 days ago

How can dance teachers recognize early signs of injury before it happens? In this second part of our injury prevention series, we uncover the timing, science, and simple in-class techniques that keep dancers strong and safe. Welcome to Episode 16 of It’s All Relative — the continuation of last week’s powerful conversation with Kate Pano, licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, dance educator, and member of the Relative Motion team. In Part 2, Cara and Kate pick up where they left off in Episode ...

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How can dance teachers recognize early signs of injury before it happens? In this second part of our injury prevention series, we uncover the timing, science, and simple in-class techniques that keep dancers strong and safe. Welcome to Episode 16 of It’s All Relative — the continuation of last week’s powerful conversation with Kate Pano, licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, dance educator, and member of the Relative Motion team. In Part 2, Cara and Kate pick up where they left off in Episode ...

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Performing Arts

Episodes (17/17)

It's All Relative

Ep16: Top Training Without Top Injuries (Part 2) with Kate Pagano

How can dance teachers recognize early signs of injury before it happens? In this second part of our injury prevention series, we uncover the timing, science, and simple in-class techniques that keep dancers strong and safe. Welcome to Episode 16 of It’s All Relative — the continuation of last week’s powerful conversation with Kate Pano, licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, dance educator, and member of the Relative Motion team. In Part 2, Cara and Kate pick up where they left off in Episode ...

6 days ago

18 minutes

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Ep 15: Top Training Without Top Injuries (Part 1) with Kate Pagano

How can dance teachers train dancers to their highest potential while preventing injury? This episode uncovers the science behind safe, powerful, and sustainable training. In Episode 15 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon welcomes back her teammate and friend Kate Pano, an experienced dance teacher, performer, and licensed Physical Therapy Assistant. Together, they kick off Relative Motion’s new monthly series on injury reduction, where science meets artistry. Cara and Kate discuss how understan...

1 week ago

26 minutes

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Ep 14: The Top 3 Responsibilities of Dance Teachers

What are the top three responsibilities every dance teacher should carry? This episode breaks them down with clarity, purpose, and heart. In Episode 14 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon unpacks the top three responsibilities of dance teachers: to train, teach, and protect. These three pillars form the foundation of great dance education and lasting impact. Cara explains how teachers can build strong technique, create safe learning environments, and foster discipline and character in their stud...

2 weeks ago

20 minutes

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Ep 13: The Timing of Purpose with Gina Pero (Part 2)

How do you build a mindset strong enough to support your purpose? This episode continues the powerful conversation on aligning with the right season of your life. In Episode 13 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon continues her conversation from Episode 12 with special guest Gina Pero, author of Lipstick Lashes and God. Picking up where the last episode left off, Cara and Gina dive deeper into how perspective, coaching, and empowered choices help dancers, teachers, and leaders step fully into the...

3 weeks ago

19 minutes

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Ep 12: The Timing of Purpose with Gina Pero (Part 1)

What if the delays in your journey weren’t setbacks, but part of the exact timing of your purpose? In Episode 12 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon sits down with special guest Gina Pero to talk about purpose, timing, and how delays often lead to deeper alignment. Drawing from Gina's book and her own experiences, the two unpack what it means to walk through seasons where progress feels slow, yet preparation is happening behind the scenes. This episode encourages dancers, teachers, and leaders t...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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Ep 11: The Wasted Moments

How much time is wasted in your dance classes without you even realizing it? This episode shows you how to turn those wasted moments into powerful opportunities for growth. In Episode 11 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon digs into the “wasted moments” inside the studio, those times when dancers are present but not progressing. From marking choreography incorrectly to standing in line without engagement, Cara explains how to flip those moments into vital training opportunities. She shares pract...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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Ep 10: The Secret to Spotting

What’s the real secret behind clean turns? It all comes down to mastering spotting — and teaching dancers to focus with precision. In Episode 10 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon reveals the secret to spotting and why it’s the foundation of higher-level dance training. Spotting isn’t just about whipping the head — it’s about mechanics, rhythm, and focus. Cara breaks down the MR Method (Mechanics and Rhythm) that helps dancers spot with accuracy, improve their turns, and build stronger alignmen...

1 month ago

19 minutes

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Ep 9: Called Higher - Stepping Into Your Highest Purpose

What does it really mean to be called higher? This episode explores how to step into your highest purpose with clarity, courage, and peace. In Episode 9 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon shares three powerful elements that help dancers, teachers, and leaders step into their highest calling. Through a mix of personal reflection, studio parallels, and spiritual insight, Cara encourages listeners to stop judging others, surround themselves with high achievers, and release the pressure of carrying...

1 month ago

16 minutes

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Ep 8: The Real ROI

What if the true return on investment in your studio has less to do with money and more to do with impact, culture, and service? Today, Cara redefines ROI for studio owners, teachers, and dancers. While most people think ROI is about financial return, Cara reveals that the real ROI is about return on investment and rate of impact. From the way parents experience your studio the moment they walk through the door, to the cultures you create among teachers, dancers, and families, this episode un...

2 months ago

21 minutes

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Ep 7: Building a Feedback Culture

How do you balance nurturing dancers while still pushing them to their highest potential? This episode shows you how to build a feedback culture that does both. Cara unpacks the idea of building a feedback culture inside the studio. A feedback culture is more than just giving dance corrections, it’s creating an environment where dancers expect feedback, look forward to it, and grow from it. Cara shares her process for assessing dancers, challenging them to reach their potential, and nurturing...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Ep 6: The Technique Treadmill

Do you ever feel like your dancers are working hard but not moving forward? This episode reveals why — and how to break free from the technique treadmill. The “technique treadmill” that dancers, teachers, and studio owners often experience. It’s the cycle of endless effort without real results, running hard but staying in the same spot. Cara explains why this happens, how to spot the patterns that keep dancers stuck, and what strategies can transform the way training seasons, classes, and eve...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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Ep 5: The Greatest Gift

What if the hardest day in the studio turned out to be the greatest gift in your dancer’s journey? In Episode 5 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon shares a deeply personal story that reshaped how she viewed hard corrections, emotional moments, and teacher feedback. Through a powerful experience with her ballet teacher, and the wise response from her mother — Cara unpacks how trust, belief, and perspective can completely transform the way young dancers receive corrections. This episode is a must...

2 months ago

18 minutes

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Ep 4: Transform the Correction Cycle

Cara Dixon takes you into the heart of one of the most overlooked challenges in dance training: how dance corrections are received, processed, and repeated. This isn’t just about saying it louder or more often. It’s about transforming how corrections are communicated and understood so that dancers not only hear them, but truly integrate them into their movement. If you've ever felt stuck in a loop of repeating cues without lasting change, this episode offers real, applicable insight to finall...

2 months ago

20 minutes

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Ep 3: The Demands of Delay with Kate Pagano

Are we rushing dancers too soon and delaying the development that truly matters? In Episode 3 of It’s All Relative, Cara Dixon is joined by longtime friend and fellow Relative Motion team member, Kate Pagano, to talk about the physical and developmental cost of rushing dance training. With Kate’s extensive experience in physical therapy and dance education, the two dive deep into what happens when dancers skip fundamentals for the sake of fast results. They discuss the demands of delay,...

3 months ago

27 minutes

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Ep 2: Does Talent Really Matter?

Is natural talent the biggest factor in a dancer's success? This episode uncovers the deeper layers of what talent really means and how teachers can unlock the potential in every dancer. In Episode 2 of It’s All Relative, Cara unpacks the complex topic of talent in dance training. Does talent really matter? Absolutely. But what we often label as “talent” goes far beyond leg extensions and clean turns. Cara explores the different types of natural talent — from technical skill to resilience, wo...

3 months ago

19 minutes

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Ep 1: The Foundation Formula

Is your dancer's technique built to last or to fall apart? In this debut episode, Cara Dixon uncovers the powerful truth behind "The Foundation Formula" — a strategic approach to building technical excellence in dancers that’s built to endure. Whether you’re a dance educator, studio owner, or busy parent juggling life and business, this episode gives you more than just steps and stretches. It equips you with mindset shifts, proven analogies, and actionable movement strategies to develop dance...

3 months ago

18 minutes

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Welcome to It’s All Relative

🎧 Welcome to It’s All Relative: the dance education podcast for teachers, dancers, and studio owners who want more than just movement. Hosted by professional dancer and educator Cara Dixon co-founder of Relative Motion, this podcast blends high-level dance technique with purpose-driven strategy to create real momentum in the studio and beyond. Whether you're: 👉🏼A dance teacher looking for fresh cues and corrections 👉🏼 A dancer craving more clarity and consistency i...

4 months ago

1 minute