Episode 008: From Studio Floors to Social Scores: Marissa Powers' Rise in Dance & Digital

In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, host Steve sits down with powerhouse dance educator and social media sensation Marissa Powers. From her early days at a small studio in Massachusetts to choreographing for NYU and teaching across NYC, Marissa shares how she built a dance brand that now inspires over 100K followers across TikTok and Instagram. She opens up about her creative process, how a viral Harry Styles tap rehearsal changed everything, and offers real-world tips for dance teachers and studio owners who want to grow their reach online. Plus, get a sneak peek into the exciting class she's bringing to the Dance Teacher Web Conference, where she'll guide attendees on filming and editing content that connects and converts. 🎧 Highlights: How Marissa went from teaching in Fairfield to choreographing in NYC The TikTok video that changed her career Simple, doable tips to grow your studio's online presence Preview of her content creation workshop at DTW Conferenc Ready to take your dance studio to the next level? 👉 Visit DanceTeacherWeb.com to discover top-tier training, business tools, and community support that help studio owners and teachers thrive—on and off the dance floor.