Dynamite Studios’ Artistic Director Abbe Bradbury gives you an all-access pass into the dance and performing arts industry. Hear from leading professionals, up and coming talent and many more as they tell you their stories, achievements, challenges, tips, tricks and everything in between.
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Friday Feb 06, 2026
Friday Feb 06, 2026
In this episode of Backstage Pass, Abbe dives into the reality of ego, power trips, and fear-based leadership in the performing arts industry. From blacklisting myths to what real leadership actually looks like, this is an empowering conversation for creatives, parents, and educators navigating the industry in 2026.
Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
In this episode, Abbe dives deep into what truly shaped one of the biggest growth years at Dynamite Studios not talent, not luck, but work ethic, consistency, discipline and intentional training. Fresh off the graduation shows, she unpacks the mindset shifts, culture shocks, class etiquette, quiet improvement, and the strategic approach required to turn big dreams into real, professional outcomes. Whether you’re a student, parent, or emerging artist with massive goals, this episode is your reminder: talent gets you noticed, but work ethic keeps you in the room.
Friday Nov 07, 2025
Friday Nov 07, 2025
These days, everyone has an opinion, but not everyone takes the time to understand the full picture. In this episode, Abbe dives into the difference between giving feedback that helps and criticism that hurts. She unpacks how to lead with empathy, respond instead of react, and create a culture built on grace, honesty, and understanding.
Friday Oct 31, 2025
Friday Oct 31, 2025
In this episode of Backstage Pass, Abbe dives into the power of celebration and what it really means to lift others as you climb.She unpacks how celebrating someone else’s success can fuel your own growth, why genuine support is magnetic, and how using your wins to uplift others creates lasting impact.Because real success isn’t just about what you achieve it’s about what you share.
✨ Celebrate others. Pay it forward. Keep the energy generous.
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Wednesday Oct 22, 2025
Abbe dives into why being coachable is the secret to long-term success — staying open, curious, and ready to grow no matter where you are in your journey.
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Friday Oct 10, 2025
Abbe shares the rituals, mantras, and positive practices that bring the Dynamite community together on stage, in the studio, and beyond.
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
This week, Abbe shares what really goes into Dynamite’s $250,000+ scholarship program — who it’s for, how it’s funded, and why gratitude matters. Plus, a look behind the scenes at recent comps, visiting choreographers, and the powerful rituals that ground Dynamite dancers before they hit the stage.
Friday Sep 12, 2025
Friday Sep 12, 2025
In this episode, we explore what it really takes to keep all the balls in the air when life and the industry hit peak season. From balancing energy and managing time, to setting systems, protecting breathing space, and choosing priorities over perfection, it’s a real look at how to stay grounded when everything is moving at once. Whether you’re heading into competitions, travel, or just a packed calendar, this is your reminder that it’s not about doing it all perfectly — it’s about keeping what matters most in focus, and picking things back up when they fall.
Friday Aug 22, 2025
Friday Aug 22, 2025
In this empowering episode, Abbe Bradbury challenges the idea that success in the performing arts has to follow a set formula. Drawing on real stories from students — both of whom took bold, unconventional steps in their careers — Abbe unpacks the pressure of comparison and the fear of straying from the “expected” path.
Whether you're navigating early career decisions, considering unexpected opportunities, or redefining what success means to you, this episode is a heartfelt reminder that there’s no one right way — only your way.
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Friday Aug 15, 2025
Today’s episode is going to be a little different. I’m going to be talking about some of the biggest business fails. The ones that cost metime, money, tears, and my sanity. We’re talking missing invoices, $100,000 worth of undelivered costumes, missed opportunities,and all the ‘oh no’ moments that you think only happen to other people and the lessons that came out of them.
Dynamite Studios’ Artistic Director Abbe Bradbury gives you an all-access pass into the dance and performing arts industry. Hear from leading professionals, up and coming talent and many more as they tell you their stories, achievements, challenges, tips, tricks and everything in between.
"Abbe Bradbury is a wife, mother, business owner, dreamer, boss babe — the list does in fact go on, believe it or not. Abbe Bradbury had an extensive performing career in the entertainment industry before returning home to the Gold Coast from Sydney to set up Dynamite Studios at the age of twenty-one, a one of its kind Performing Arts Academy that offers a broad range of exciting opportunities for over 900 students. Abbe’s passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence in the Performing Arts Industry is as strong today as it was when it began in 2007 and most certainly contributed to the powerhouse Dynamite Studios has become.
Over ten years later, She is now the owner of six major businesses. Her love for what she does and her persistence has been the foundation of this empire which she is so proud to call her own. These businesses are Dynamite Studios, Evolution, Unfold and Emerge agencies, Living Your Best Life, Vocal Development Program, Dynamite Studios Creative and the Creatif House arts incubator. Working with the next generation of artists, and being able to create and provide them with opportunities to express themselves and to work within this industry inspires Abbe to no end. The hundreds working within this industry, the thousands she has been able to connect with, this is what inspires her. Dreams that unravel to become realities — that is her vision."