Why I Trashed the Trophies…

Rethinking Success in Dance Studios

The Webinar

In this thought-provoking webinar, we’ll challenge the notion that dance competitions are a necessary component of dance training.

  • Is the expense necessary?

  • How does participation impact the culture, community, and environment of the dance studios?

  • Are there other ways to succeed that offer equal or stronger returns on investment?

  • What are red flags to consider?

We'll explore how to shift the narrative from a “win-at-all-costs” mentality to one that values effort, learning, and resilience, cultivating a competitive mindset that is more far reaching, curious, and creative.

With practical strategies, we’ll discuss how to implement healthier, safer, and more sustainable approaches for dancers (and dance studios) to thrive.

Perfect For

  • Parents:  Seeking to transparently understand how to support their dancer’s development in a way that prioritizes well-being alongside achievement.

  • Dance Educators & Choreographers: Looking to create healthier and more balanced classroom environments.

  • Dance Studio Owners: Interested in fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment for students that correlates to a stronger, happier, and more sustainable institution.

  • Community Leaders: Aiming to rethink how success is measured in dance, while creating safer, more productive spaces for young artists.

About Chasta Hamilton

Nearly a decade ago, Chasta made the bold decision to extract her dance studios from competitive dance culture while keeping the dancers competitive in technique, performance, community, and character. She felt this would strengthen their community and intrinsic motivation; therefore, providing a more competitive foundation for future success, onstage and off. It proved to be true, and her 3 books (Trash the Trophies, Handle the Horrible, and The Trophy Trap)  all focus on this journey. 

Since then, she's specialized in reconceptualizing the infrastructure and return on investment of competitive youth activities while also consulting corporations on creative, winning cultures. She's on a mission to help parents understand the extracurricular infrastructure so they can advocate and make decisions in the best interest of their child alongside encouraging progress (and peace) for educators, institutional owners, and stakeholders.

The Webinar:

Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Time: 9pm EST

  • Zoom Webinar and Zoom Group Q&A Links will be sent via email by 9pm Eastern on 3/3 (enrollments after that time will receive links by 8pm on 3/4).

  • "The Revolutionary Playbook for Better Dance Performance" download will be available after the webinar.

  • Ebooks will be sent within 48 hours of receiving the order request (we recommend reading prior to the webinar).

  • 1-on-1 Q&A Booking Links will be sent within 48 hours of receiving the order request and will be scheduled between 3/5 and 4/4, 2025.

Webinar Tier 1:

Webinar + Download

Price: $67

Content: 90-minute webinar, complimentary download of "The Revolutionary Playbook for Better Dance Performance." 

Webinar Tier 2:

Webinar + Download + Book

Price: $97

Content: 90-minute webinar, complimentary download of "The Revolutionary Playbook for Better Dance Performance", ebook of Trash the Trophies, Handle the Horrible, or The Trophy Trap. 

Webinar Tier 3:

Webinar + Download + Book +
Group Q & A

Price: $147

Content: 90-minute webinar, complimentary download of "The Revolutionary Playbook for Better Dance Performance", ebook of Trash the Trophies or Handle the Horrible, 45 minute group Q&A session immediately following webinar (with opportunity for questions to be submitted in advance)

Webinar Tier 4:

Webinar + Download + Book + 1-on-1 Q & A

Price: $499

Content: 90-minute webinar, complimentary download of "The Revolutionary Playbook for Better Dance Performance", ebook of Trash the Trophies or Handle the Horrible, 45 minute group Q&A session immediately following webinar (with opportunity for questions to be submitted in advance), private 45-minute 1-on-1 Q&A with Chasta Hamilton (to be scheduled via Zoom between 3/5 and 4/4, 2025).