In episode 17 of The Real Smile Podcast, Sharon is joined by Clare Williams, owner of Dance Passion in Liverpool, for a conversation about a lifetime in dance and finding where you fit as your life and career evolve.

Clare looks back at growing up completely immersed in dance before discovering a love for Latin and ballroom. She shares how competing opened the door to some incredible opportunities, including representing the UK internationally and appearing on Strictly Dance Fever, as well as what being in the public eye at a young age was really like.

They chat about the journey behind Dance Passion, teaching children and adults, the growing world of solo Latin and ballroom and why Clare would love to see these styles become a bigger part of mainstream dance training.

Clare also shares how dance can mean so much more than learning steps — from adults finding a new social circle to children struggling at school coming alive when they walk into the studio.

The conversation turns to confidence, family, balancing life as a mum and dance school owner, continuing to challenge yourself and finding your place in the industry as you get older.

And when asked what she would tell her 12-year-old self, Clare’s message is simple: believe in yourself and don’t be afraid.

A warm conversation about the joy of dance, lifelong learning and having the confidence to keep evolving at every stage of life.

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