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Beyond the 8 Count

by Paige and Brianne
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About the show

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.

Latest episodes

  • Dance Parents: What Your Studio Owner Wishes You Knew

    October 2, 2026 · 36 min

    What do dance studio owners wish they could tell every dance parent? In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Brianne and Paige have the conversation studio owners everywhere can relate to. From team placements and parent communication to…

  • Would We Hire You? Dance Teacher Interview Red & Green Flags

    September 25, 2026 · 33 min

    What makes a great dance teacher? What should immediately raise a red flag during an interview? In this episode, Brianne and Paige break down the red and green flags they look for when hiring dance instructors. From teaching voice and…

  • Dance Teachers Deserve Better Pay… But Are You Worth Hiring?

    September 18, 2026 · 34 min

    A viral TikTok sparked a bigger conversation: Why are so many dance teachers still being underpaid? In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Paige and Brianne get honest about dance teacher pay, the challenges studio owners face when setting…

  • I Never Wanted to Own a Dance Studio… Until I Found Out She Was Selling Hers

    September 11, 2026 · 37 min

    In this episode, Paige and Brianne compare two very different paths to studio ownership. Brianne shares how it all began when she was asked to teach a small dance class for her friends’ children at a church building. What started as one…

  • After 10 Years, She Walked Away From Her Dance Studio...and I Took Over

    September 4, 2026 · 36 min

    What really happens when one sister is ready to walk away from the dance studio....and the other decides to take it over? In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Paige and Brianne get into the real story behind the transition of their…

  • Dance Competition Horror Stories: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

    August 28, 2026 · 35 min

    Part 2 The dance competition chaos continues, and somehow, the stories get even crazier. In Part 2, Paige and Brianne are back with more of the wild, hilarious, frustrating, and completely unbelievable things they’ve witnessed behind the…

  • The Ugly Truth About Dance Competitions | What Really Happens Behind the Scenes

    August 21, 2026 · 34 min

    Part 1 You see the trophies, rhinestones, costumes, and packed auditoriums, but what actually happens behind the scenes of a dance competition? In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, sisters Paige and Brianne are spilling the stories from…

  • We Started Our Own Dance Competition… Here's What We Got Wrong

    August 14, 2026 · 40 min

    What does it REALLY take to start and run a dance competition? Turns out… a lot more than we thought! In this episode of Beyond the 8 Count, Paige and Brianne are taking you behind the scenes of how Dance Nation Competitions actually…