Guest Contact Information
Kelly Kirkpatrick
Owner
OnYour Toes Dance Studio
OnYour Toes Dance Studio
Links from the Episode
Show Notes
Kelly’s Entrepreneurial Journey (00:00 – 13:07)
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Kelly started selling crafts door-to-door at age 8-9
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At 13, began teaching dance in a subdivision clubhouse
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Moved dance lessons to her basement, running it through high school
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Started bathing dogs at grooming salons while in high school
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Pursued dance degree at Webster University after brief stints in zoology and business
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Dance Studio Ownership and Philosophy (13:08 – 28:34)
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Kelly owns ‘On Your Toes Dance Studio’ for 27 years
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Focuses on teaching life skills, responsibility, and teamwork through dance
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Emphasizes personal best rather than winning at all costs
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Created a family-like culture at the studio
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Deals with challenges of social media influence on dancers’ expectations
Impact on Students and Community (28:34 – 01:04:34)
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Former students return, often wishing they had worked harder
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Kelly recognized as a local celebrity in her community
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Strives to build ‘good humans’ through dance education
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Balances being a technician and a nurturing teacher
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Shares story of students persevering through power outage during performance
Personal Growth and Business Challenges (01:04:35 – 01:16:07)
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Kelly experiences self-doubt and compares herself to other choreographers
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Relies on staff and family for support during challenging times
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Emphasizes the importance of pivoting and learning from mistakes
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Discusses the fear of letting people down and the need for validation
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Recognizes the cyclical nature of her doubts and challenges
Reflection on Career and Impact (01:16:07 – 01:22:26)
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Kelly reflects on the impact she’s had on students’ lives
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Emphasizes the importance of being a good role model
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Discusses the challenges and rewards of owning a dance studio
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Shares contact information for her dance studio and dancewear business
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Encourages listeners to share the podcast if they found it inspiring
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