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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2026 · 1H 4M

142- Tanya Jane: Founder of The School of Dreams, Cher, Nick Jonas, Bad Bunny, Will Smith, Marc Anthony, and Bebe Rexha.

from The Business of Dance · host MENINA FORTUNATO

Interview Date: July 12th, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Tanya Jane shares her journey from a young professional dancer in Australia to building a thriving career in Los Angeles—and ultimately transitioning into a seven-figure success energetics coaching business. After moving to LA at just 19, she navigated visas, broke into the industry without connections, and built a decade-long career performing on some of the world’s biggest stages alongside major artists.Tanya opens up about the realities of the dance industry, including rejection, audition pressure, and the mental resilience required to sustain long-term success. She shares practical advice on securing representation, standing out in auditions, and creating opportunities for yourself—emphasizing the importance of persistence, preparation, and taking bold action even when the path is uncertain.The conversation then shifts into her transition out of dance and into entrepreneurship, where she built a 7-figure coaching business rooted in mindset and “success energetics.” Tanya breaks down how shifting internal beliefs can transform external results, offering tools to help dancers overcome rejection, reframe setbacks, and step into aligned, expansive success. The episode closes with a Q&A, where she answers questions on moving cities, building confidence, and navigating fear in the entertainment industry.Show Notes 0:00 – Introduction and Tanya’s career overview2:30 – Early dance training and professional start6:05 – Moving to LA and visa challenges7:18 – Booking contract and preparing financially9:42 – First LA audition and getting signed11:31 – O-1 visa process and requirements14:41 – Securing sponsorship and staying in LA17:10 – Taking risks and asking for opportunities20:11 – Building credentials and industry positioning25:51 – Favorite jobs and performance experiences27:25 – Transition from dance to entrepreneurship30:00 – Mindset shift and career transformation34:41 – Four-step energy flip for rejection44:07 – Q&A: moving to a new city mindset53:27 – Q&A: fear, confidence, industry adviceBiography:Tanya Jane is a former professional dancer turned success energetics mentor for high-achieving women ready to 10x their life, business, and income—without burnout.Originally from Sydney, Australia, she moved to Los Angeles at 19 to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer. She went on to build a decade-long career performing on some of the world’s biggest stages and television productions, working with artists including Cher, Nick Jonas, Bad Bunny, Will Smith, Marc Anthony, and Bebe Rexha.Today, Tanya is the founder of a 7-figure coaching business where she blends her experience of pursuing “unrealistic” dreams with scalable wealth strategies and aligned action. Through her work, she helps women break through limiting beliefs, elevate their mindset, and create extraordinary success—while fully living an extraordinary life.Connect on Social Media:Website: https://www.thetanyajane.com/sodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetanyajane/

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