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Private Equity in Competitive Dance - a Roundtable Discussion by No Starving Artists
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- No Starving Artists
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 3446
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Summary
This guided conversation brought together some influential voices in the competitive dance space to talk about: What happens when private equity, outside investment, and corporate acquisitions enter the world of competitive dance? We discussed:• Why investors are suddenly interested in dance • Rising costs for studios and families • The impact of consolidation on competitions, conventions, and studios • Whether artists are losing influence in the industry • New opportunities for studio owners looking toward retirement • How we balance business growth with artistic integrity • Who should have a seat at the table as dance continues to evolve This wasn't a debate about who's right or wrong. It was a conversation about transparency, education, and making sure dancers, families, educators, and artists remain at the center of an industry that's changing rapidly. Whether you're a studio owner, teacher, parent, dancer, or industry professional, this is a conversation worth listening to. Guest speakers:Menina Fortunatohttps://www.instagram.com/meninafortunato/ Rhee Goldhttps://www.instagram.com/rheegold/ Chasta Hamiltonhttps://www.instagram.com/chastahamilton/ Mandy Yiphttps://www.instagram.com/mandyjyip/ Jeff Homerhttps://www.ensembleschools.com/ Presented by No Starving Artists and hosted by Jason Pickettwww.nsadance.comhttps://www.instagram.com/heyitspickett/