136 | Going on Sabbatical in 26-27 Season + The Life We Build Series Coming Soon

In this episode of Dance Studio Owner Life Coaching, Ginger shares the personal story behind her decision to take a teaching sabbatical for the 2026–2027 dance season after more than 25 years of teaching. She talks honestly about what led to this decision, why it feels both exciting and unfamiliar, and how slowly handing off choreography and classroom responsibilities has opened up space for a new season of leadership. Ginger reflects on the joy of watching her staff step forward, seeing dancers perform in the community, and realizing that stepping back from teaching does not mean stepping away from the studio. Instead, this sabbatical is about rest, renewal, curiosity, and allowing herself to discover what comes next. This episode also introduces the upcoming podcast series, The Life We Build, a collection of honest conversations with dance studio owners about identity, relationships, motherhood, divorce, transition, second careers, and life beyond the business. The series is designed to highlight the real stories of women in the dance studio industry and create space for deeper conversations that are often left unspoken. Join The Leadership Roundtable Newsletter and get two emails of inspiration and life coaching per month: https://thestudioownerlifecoach.com/newsletter