Ep 58: A Positive Place to Grow: Inside Etoile Dance Competition with Carrie Milliken-Euker

Dancer, director, choreographer, and dance educator Carrie Milliken-Euker, joins todays episode for a wide-ranging conversation about building dancers, not just performances. Carrie shares her journey from a kid who knew she wanted to dance professionally to a leader shaping training environments where dancers of all abilities can thrive. We talk about what great ballet education really requires: intellectual engagement, clear communication, and helping students (and even parents) understand the “why” behind the work. Carrie also takes us behind the scenes of her inclusive, education-forward approach, from leading Susquehanna Youth Ballet to creating innovative performance experiences, to founding Etoile Dance Competition, a ballet and concert dance competition designed to be positive, constructive, and community-centered (with warm-up classes, repertoire sessions, and thoughtful audio/video feedback). If you care about raising confident, capable artists, and creating dance spaces where people feel seen, this episode is for you. Connect with Etoile Dance Competition: Website Facebook Page Instagram Page Let’s Connect on Socials: EMC Performing Arts Studio on Facebook EMC Performing Arts Studio on Instagram In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Facebook In The Spotlight: Raising Leaders in the Performing Arts on Instagram Interested in Classes at EMC? Learn More About Us Here