Conference | Events | Public Speaking | Podcasts
Dance Business Coach, Speaker & Industry Educator
For more than 30 years, Jen Dalton has been one of Australia’s most respected voices in the dance studio industry. With experience building, growing, buying and selling multiple studios — including her flagship 1,000+ student campus — Jen brings a unique blend of high-level strategy, lived experience and real, practical teaching that resonates with studio owners at every level.
From national conferences to industry expos, professional development events and podcast interviews, Jen is known for delivering clear, actionable and relevant education that empowers studio owners to lead with confidence and make meaningful change in their business.
She speaks with warmth, honesty and a deep understanding of what studio owners face — because she’s lived it.
Where Jen Has Presented
Jen has been invited to speak at major dance and business events across Australia, including:
- Australian Dance Festival (ADF)
- Victorian Dance Festival (VDF)
- Dance Teacher Expo (DTE)
- Dance industry conferences & training events
- Dance teacher & studio professional development days
- Business leadership workshops
- Multiple podcast interviews & guest expert appearances
- Dance studio events and live training
Jen’s sessions are known for being practical, engaging and instantly implementable — with strategies that dance studio owners can use the moment they walk out of the room.
Jen may be able to assist your next event or conference
Business Conference Presentations & Key Note Speaking
Jen speaks on a range of dance business and leadership topics, including:
- Studio growth and scaling
- Leadership and team culture
- Systems and studio operations
- Retention and enrolment strategy
- Studio experience and communication
- Financial clarity and planning
- CEO mindset for studio owners
- AI for studio growth and productivity
This may also include custom topics specifically designed to suit your particular event, training session or conference.
Podcast Guest Appearances
Jen is a sought-after podcast guest in both the dance industry and small business space on topics such as:
- Studio growth insights
- Leadership and mindset coaching
- Industry trends and challenges
- Practical tools for retention, systems and communication
- Conversations around burnout, boundaries and sustainable success
If your audience includes dance studio owners, creatives, small business leaders or educators, Jen brings depth, clarity and real-world experience to every interview.
Why Book Jen for your next event?
Jen blends three decades of studio ownership with modern business strategy, AI innovation and a calm, confident teaching style. Studio owners trust her because she speaks from lived experience, not theory.
Your audience will walk away with:
- Practical strategies
- Clear direction
- Immediate next steps
- A renewed sense of confidence and capability
Whether it’s a keynote, a workshop, a panel, or a podcast conversation — Jen delivers.
WORK WITH JEN...
To enquire about availability for your event, conference, workshop or podcast, please contact Jen at:
[email protected]
Let’s work together to empower more studio owners with the clarity, support and strategy they deserve.
LISTEN TO MY PODCAST
DANCE STUDIO SCALED PODCAST
Innovative Marketing | Student Retention | Business Growth Strategies for Dance Studio Owners
Dance Studio Scaled is the leading podcast for dance studio owners, studio directors, and performing arts business entrepreneurs who want to grow a successful, sustainable studio. Hosted by Dance Business Coach Jen Dalton, a trusted industry expert with over 30 years of experience in dance education and studio management, this podcast shares proven strategies to increase enrolments, boost studio profits, and retain students year after year.
Each episode offers a blend of marketing advice, leadership development, and operational systems designed to help you simplify your workload, streamline your processes, and scale your studio with confidence. Whether you’re looking to enhance your studio’s culture, improve financial performance, or create more work-life balance, Dance Studio Scaled provides the insights, inspiration, and step-by-step strategies to help your dance business thrive.
Are you ready to simplify and scale your studio for more growth, impact and profit?
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