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Dance Decoded

Dance Decoded

By: Gabriel Stoltz & Veronique Hall
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Dance Decoded: No Choreography, Just Truth is a South African dance podcast created for the people who shape dancers behind the scenes — dance moms, guardians, and teachers.

Based in South Africa, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the local dance industry, unpacking the truths, myths, and unspoken realities that affect our dancers every day. From studio culture, competitions, contracts, training pathways, and costs, to wellbeing, professionalism, and long-term sustainability — nothing is off-limits.

Dance Decoded exists to inform, empower, and protect. We break down industry practices, address common concerns, and provide practical insights so parents and educators can make confident, informed decisions for the dancers in their care.

This is not about choreography or trends — it’s about clarity, accountability, and community. Honest conversations. Real experiences.

South African dance, decoded.

2026 Gabriel Stoltz & Veronique Hall Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • "WHOS MOTHER IS THIS" With Justone du Plessis

    "WHOS MOTHER IS THIS" With Justone du Plessis
    Apr 22 2026

    In this episode we sit down with the one and only Justone du Plessis, international dancer and choreographer - born and raised in South Africa.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Couch Convo: Julia Smit

    Couch Convo: Julia Smit
    Mar 3 2026

    We are sitting down with the iconic Julia smit to hear the full story, her journey, including behind the scenes TEA on "Hop, Hop, Spinnekop" with Kurt Darren.
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    1 hr and 46 mins
  • Synthesis Dance Convention

    Synthesis Dance Convention
    Feb 23 2026

    Introducing the Synthesis Dance convention - followed by a small but insightful tangent on workshop culture.

    Synthesis Dance Convention - please follow on instagram for updates

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    28 mins
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