{"id":14456,"date":"2025-06-04T09:27:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:27:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/?p=14456"},"modified":"2025-06-04T09:27:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T15:27:34","slug":"behind-the-print-south-east-dance-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/behind-the-print-south-east-dance-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Behind The Print: Stoking the Fire Between Dance as an Art and a Sport with South East Dance Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Welcome to the latest episode of <em><strong>Behind The Print<\/strong><\/em>, where we bring you the creative stories of industry leaders shaping the world of professional printing. In this episode of <em>Behind the Print<\/em>, we\u2019re stepping into the vibrant world of performance, print, and passion with <strong>Taylor Wilson, co-director and instructor at South East Dance Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina<\/strong>. From her roots in a family-owned dance studio to creating impactful recital keepsakes, Taylor shares how she blends art, education, and entrepreneurship. We talk about the emotional power of choreography, the value of printed materials like end-of-year program books, and what it means to lead with love in a competitive space. Whether you&#8217;re a <strong>studio owner, educator, or creative business leader<\/strong>, this episode offers insight into how to turn memories into something lasting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you&#8217;ll find the <strong>transcript of our conversation<\/strong>, edited for clarity to ensure easy reading. If you want the full, authentic experience, make sure to check out the <strong>video<\/strong> attached below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>10-minute read<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2290428b53ebf46b7b1a5c58a7ac784f\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><em>&#8220;So it is truly like the best way. I remember we&#8217;ve been doing a program book for as long as I can remember, and I have a stack of our program books and how they&#8217;ve evolved through the years.&#8221;<\/em> Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Behind the Print with South East Dance Academy\" width=\"1170\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PbCCaTZvnxc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcripts from Behind The Print with Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Welcome back to Behind The Print podcast<\/strong>, where we feature industry leaders and uncover the creative minds behind businesses in the professional printing world. Our mission is to provide you with inspiring, actionable resources to elevate your business projects and accelerate your journey to excellence in profit and print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today\u2019s episode is <strong>Stoking the Fire Between Dance as an Art and a Sport, <\/strong>and I\u2019m joined by<strong> South East Dance Academy co-director and instructor Taylor Wilson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> Hey Taylor, how\u2019s your day been?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> My day\u2019s been great, thank you for asking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-bf3284a6fab3c3cf195bb10e6bf56b23\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><em><strong>&#8220;Dance is art, and art is in our society to say the things that are uncomfortable and to bring awareness and to portray messages to people that might not have that perspective or access to that perspective.&#8221;<\/strong> <\/em><strong>Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> Of course. I\u2019m glad to hear that. Can you tell us a bit about Southeast Dance Academy and your role as co-director?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> Absolutely. South East Dance Academy is a family-owned dance studio in Wilmington, North Carolina. We\u2019ve been in our current building since I was in fourth grade. Since we\u2019re a family business, I did all of my informal dance training here growing up under my grandmother, Lynn Raley, who owns the studio. We started as two smaller businesses and eventually built our current location, merging everything into what is now Southeast Dance Academy. I now teach, co-direct the studio, assist our office manager, and direct our performing company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>That\u2019s awesome. What has dance meant in your own life, and how do your experiences show up in your choreography or teaching style?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson: <\/strong>Dance has always been my outlet. It helps me express whatever season of life I\u2019m in, whether that\u2019s personal relationships or just navigating life. It\u2019s healing and transformative. I believe dance is art, and art exists to say the hard things, bring awareness, and share perspectives. If someone sees my choreography and it resonates with their own story or opens their eyes to something new, then I\u2019ve accomplished my goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-1-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> I love that, and I bet it inspires your younger students too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson: <\/strong>I hope so. I work with all ages, and for the little ones, dance helps them express feelings they don\u2019t yet have words for. For older students, it gives them a safe outlet or helps them understand what someone else might be going through. It\u2019s valuable across the board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> How do you foster creativity and communication in a competitive space like dance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson: <\/strong>We\u2019re a dance family first and foremost. We foster healthy competition in a positive way. If one student gets a new skill, their peers are naturally motivated to try too. It\u2019s about teamwork and lifting each other up. We start that culture from day one. If one of us wins, we all win. And wins don\u2019t always mean trophies. Sometimes it\u2019s just finally nailing something you\u2019ve worked on for months. We celebrate those moments together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14460\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:840px;height:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-3-5-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>That\u2019s inspiring. What\u2019s a moment in your career that reminded you why you do this work?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> One that stands out was when I taught an adult dance class in Chicago right before the pandemic. I was pretty young and unsure how to teach adults, but I came into it with love and authenticity. On the last day, one of the students gave me a beautiful letter thanking me, and it really showed me the impact of showing up with kindness. I still keep that letter in a keepsake box and look at it when I need a reminder of why I do this work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-124e882d8a78286191fb00a2c8a87a73\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><em>&#8220;It brings our teams together\u2026 it\u2019s a big deal. They\u2019re in a magazine, like, so it\u2019s worth it.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>That\u2019s beautiful. You never know the mark you\u2019re leaving. What about fundraising\u2014how does your studio approach that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> We fundraise primarily for our competitive teams through our 501(c)(3) booster club. The club organizes fundraisers and distributes the proceeds among participating students. It\u2019s completely separate from our main business, and the directors aren\u2019t involved in the club\u2019s finances. The funds go toward covering costs like entry fees and team meals, and they really help bring our teams together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-1536x1009.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-2048x1346.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-4-5-1170x769.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>Tell me about your printed materials. Are there any your dancers especially love?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson: <\/strong>Our most loved item is definitely our end-of-year program book. It features ads purchased by families\u2014everything from baby ballerinas to graduating seniors. We\u2019ve done these books for years, and people collect them like memory albums. We also do a raffle for the cover photo, which gets everyone excited. The book is given to every recital participant, and it\u2019s something they can keep forever. It\u2019s more lasting than a t-shirt because it captures their growth in pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2f31dc5afb50211e59e7c6c6c38592b2\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><em>&#8220;You can outgrow a t-shirt\u2026 there&#8217;s just a difference in pictures and it&#8217;s all saved right here in this book.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong>\u200b <strong>Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> That sounds so special. Any advice for others looking to create something similar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> Start early. Make a plan and stick to it. Be clear about deadlines for ads and materials. Have someone on your team design the pages and work with a trusted partner for the cover. Review the book thoroughly before printing. Allow room for learning. There\u2019s always going to be something you didn\u2019t catch. But it\u2019s 100% worth the effort. Our goal is to make something beautiful and timely that families will treasure. When they hold that book in their hands before the show, it all comes together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher:<\/strong> I love that, and the inside design really shows how much work you all put in. So if you had a totally free day, how would you spend it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> I\u2019d spend it with my family. That\u2019s part of why I moved back to Wilmington. I\u2019ve got my parents, grandparents, siblings, husband, and son here. On a day off, we\u2019ll go for coffee, hang out at the beach, or just relax together. I try to avoid a to-do list when I can and just enjoy the people I love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Mockup-5-2-1170x780.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>That\u2019s so sweet. Where can our listeners follow along with you and South East Dance Academy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> We\u2019re on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SouthEastDanceAcademy\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sedadance\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/strong>, and our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sedadance.com\/social-media\/\">website<\/a><\/strong>. We just redesigned our site to better reflect our studio culture. We also post end-of-year concert videos, slideshows with parent-submitted photos, and updates from our competitions and conventions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>Amazing. Thank you so much for joining us and sharing more about the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Taylor Wilson:<\/strong> Thank you for having me. It\u2019s been a pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-af34b044d5a48ed298946197d6658dc0\" style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong><em>&#8220;It reminded me that the work we do in the studio transfers into the webs of the rest of the world and how we see things and approach things, and I just never had thought of my teaching to be impactful in the way in which it impacted him.&#8221;<\/em><\/strong> <strong>Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Zoe Fisher: <\/strong>Amazing. Everyone, be sure to check out this incredible dance academy. It\u2019s truly amazing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s a wrap on another episode of <em>Behind The Print<\/em>. Thanks to our listeners for joining us as we explore the artistry and innovation of the printing world. Remember, have a strong vision, build the right strategy, and use tools like print to amplify your message and make your brand stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed today\u2019s episode, be sure to get your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/request-samples\">sample pack<\/a><\/strong> today from <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/\">PrintingCenterUSA.com<\/a><\/strong> and share it with your fellow business enthusiasts. Until next time, keep your creative sparks flying, and remember, there\u2019s always more to discover behind the print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where Dance Meets Design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From shaping young artists to creating keepsakes that capture years of growth, Taylor Wilson and the team at South East Dance Academy are turning movement into memory. Through beautifully crafted program books and heartfelt storytelling, they show how print can preserve the magic of performance and build community across generations. Whether you&#8217;re publishing recital programs, team yearbooks, or creative marketing materials, you can bring your own story to life with high-quality printing that celebrates every step of the journey. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.printingcenterusa.com\/\">Order today<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to the latest episode of Behind The Print, where we bring you the creative stories of industry leaders shaping the world of professional printing. In this episode of Behind the Print, we\u2019re stepping into the vibrant world of performance, print, and passion with Taylor Wilson, co-director and instructor at South East Dance Academy in Wilmington, North Carolina. From her roots in a family-owned dance studio to creating impactful recital keepsakes, Taylor shares how she blends art, education, and entrepreneurship. We talk about the emotional power of choreography, the value of printed materials like end-of-year program books, and what it means to lead with love in a competitive space. Whether you&#8217;re a studio owner, educator, or creative business leader, this episode offers insight into how to turn memories into something lasting. Below, you&#8217;ll find the transcript of our conversation, edited for clarity to ensure easy reading. If you want the full, authentic experience, make sure to check out the video attached below. 10-minute read &#8220;So it is truly like the best way. I remember we&#8217;ve been doing a program book for as long as I can remember, and I have a stack of our program books and how they&#8217;ve evolved through the years.&#8221; Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy Transcripts from Behind The Print with Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy Welcome back to Behind The Print podcast, where we feature industry leaders and uncover the creative minds behind businesses in the professional printing world. Our mission is to provide you with inspiring, actionable resources to elevate your business projects and accelerate your journey to excellence in profit and print. Today\u2019s episode is Stoking the Fire Between Dance as an Art and a Sport, and I\u2019m joined by South East Dance Academy co-director and instructor Taylor Wilson. Zoe Fisher: Hey Taylor, how\u2019s your day been? Taylor Wilson: My day\u2019s been great, thank you for asking. &#8220;Dance is art, and art is in our society to say the things that are uncomfortable and to bring awareness and to portray messages to people that might not have that perspective or access to that perspective.&#8221; Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy\u200b Zoe Fisher: Of course. I\u2019m glad to hear that. Can you tell us a bit about Southeast Dance Academy and your role as co-director? Taylor Wilson: Absolutely. South East Dance Academy is a family-owned dance studio in Wilmington, North Carolina. We\u2019ve been in our current building since I was in fourth grade. Since we\u2019re a family business, I did all of my informal dance training here growing up under my grandmother, Lynn Raley, who owns the studio. We started as two smaller businesses and eventually built our current location, merging everything into what is now Southeast Dance Academy. I now teach, co-direct the studio, assist our office manager, and direct our performing company. Zoe Fisher: That\u2019s awesome. What has dance meant in your own life, and how do your experiences show up in your choreography or teaching style? Taylor Wilson: Dance has always been my outlet. It helps me express whatever season of life I\u2019m in, whether that\u2019s personal relationships or just navigating life. It\u2019s healing and transformative. I believe dance is art, and art exists to say the hard things, bring awareness, and share perspectives. If someone sees my choreography and it resonates with their own story or opens their eyes to something new, then I\u2019ve accomplished my goal. Zoe Fisher: I love that, and I bet it inspires your younger students too. Taylor Wilson: I hope so. I work with all ages, and for the little ones, dance helps them express feelings they don\u2019t yet have words for. For older students, it gives them a safe outlet or helps them understand what someone else might be going through. It\u2019s valuable across the board. Zoe Fisher: How do you foster creativity and communication in a competitive space like dance? Taylor Wilson: We\u2019re a dance family first and foremost. We foster healthy competition in a positive way. If one student gets a new skill, their peers are naturally motivated to try too. It\u2019s about teamwork and lifting each other up. We start that culture from day one. If one of us wins, we all win. And wins don\u2019t always mean trophies. Sometimes it\u2019s just finally nailing something you\u2019ve worked on for months. We celebrate those moments together. Zoe Fisher: That\u2019s inspiring. What\u2019s a moment in your career that reminded you why you do this work? Taylor Wilson: One that stands out was when I taught an adult dance class in Chicago right before the pandemic. I was pretty young and unsure how to teach adults, but I came into it with love and authenticity. On the last day, one of the students gave me a beautiful letter thanking me, and it really showed me the impact of showing up with kindness. I still keep that letter in a keepsake box and look at it when I need a reminder of why I do this work. &#8220;It brings our teams together\u2026 it\u2019s a big deal. They\u2019re in a magazine, like, so it\u2019s worth it.&#8221; Taylor Wilson, Co-Director at South East Dance Academy Zoe Fisher: That\u2019s beautiful. You never know the mark you\u2019re leaving. What about fundraising\u2014how does your studio approach that? Taylor Wilson: We fundraise primarily for our competitive teams through our 501(c)(3) booster club. The club organizes fundraisers and distributes the proceeds among participating students. It\u2019s completely separate from our main business, and the directors aren\u2019t involved in the club\u2019s finances. 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