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It's All Relative
Relative Motion
21 episodes
2 days ago
In this episode, Cara breaks down the real behaviors that make a dancer desirable vs. unhirable in class, auditions, and professional environments. After teaching across studios and conventions nationwide, she’s sharing the patterns she sees over and over again, the habits that make dancers stand out and the mistakes that cost them opportunities. This episode gives teachers and dancers a clear strategy to transform class behavior, improve professionalism, and become more desirable to choreogr...
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In this episode, Cara breaks down the real behaviors that make a dancer desirable vs. unhirable in class, auditions, and professional environments. After teaching across studios and conventions nationwide, she’s sharing the patterns she sees over and over again, the habits that make dancers stand out and the mistakes that cost them opportunities. This episode gives teachers and dancers a clear strategy to transform class behavior, improve professionalism, and become more desirable to choreogr...
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Performing Arts
Arts,
Education
Episodes (20/21)
It's All Relative
Ep 20: Desirable VS. Unhireable
In this episode, Cara breaks down the real behaviors that make a dancer desirable vs. unhirable in class, auditions, and professional environments. After teaching across studios and conventions nationwide, she’s sharing the patterns she sees over and over again, the habits that make dancers stand out and the mistakes that cost them opportunities. This episode gives teachers and dancers a clear strategy to transform class behavior, improve professionalism, and become more desirable to choreogr...
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2 days ago
18 minutes

It's All Relative
Ep 19: Training Through Body Awareness with Kelsey Nelson
What if the biggest technique breakthrough your dancers need has nothing to do with more hours… and everything to do with deeper body awareness? In this episode, Cara sits down with educator and movement strategist Kelsey Nelson, whose Pilates-inspired, mind–body conditioning approach has helped dancers strengthen smarter, train safely, and unlock technique they’ve been chasing for years. This conversation is packed with practical strategy, alignment insight, and simple shifts you can bring s...
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1 week ago
34 minutes

It's All Relative
Ep 18: The Hidden Issue - Pinpointing Musclular Imbalances
In this episode, Cara uncovers one of the most overlooked obstacles in dance training: muscular imbalances. These hidden issues often disguise themselves as lack of flexibility or mobility, but in reality, they’re what’s holding dancers back from reaching their true potential. Cara breaks down how to recognize, assess, and correct muscular imbalances — so you can unlock cleaner lines, better extensions, stronger turns, and injury-free training. This conversation blends anatomy, alignment, and...
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2 weeks ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
Ep 17: Strategy: The Secret to Real Success
Discover how to stop “winging it” and start building real, lasting success with strategy that aligns with your creative mind. In this episode, Cara dives deep into what truly drives long-term growth — strategy. As creatives, it’s easy to lean into spontaneity and “go with the flow,” but real success in your studio, your teaching, and your artistry comes when you build intentional strategy that works with your creativity, not against it. Cara shares the behind-the-scenes story of Total Techniq...
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3 weeks ago
20 minutes

It's All Relative
Ep 16: 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 ...
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1 month ago
18 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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1 month ago
26 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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2 months ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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2 months ago
16 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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3 months ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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3 months ago
18 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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3 months ago
20 minutes

It's All Relative
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,...
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4 months ago
27 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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4 months ago
19 minutes

It's All Relative
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...
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4 months ago
18 minutes

It's All Relative
In this episode, Cara breaks down the real behaviors that make a dancer desirable vs. unhirable in class, auditions, and professional environments. After teaching across studios and conventions nationwide, she’s sharing the patterns she sees over and over again, the habits that make dancers stand out and the mistakes that cost them opportunities. This episode gives teachers and dancers a clear strategy to transform class behavior, improve professionalism, and become more desirable to choreogr...