Tag: dance studio life

Ask the Experts: How Do I Encourage Parents of Competition Dancers to Pay Their Bills on Time?

Q: What policies do you put in place to encourage parents of competition dancers to pay their bills in a timely manner? A: After many years of feeling the pinch of not being paid on time, we set clear guidelines in our team agreements and made a payment schedule that requires all expenses to be […]

4 Ways to Boost Your Studio Enrollment

Enrollment is an issue that plagues brand-new and veteran studio owners alike. Without a steady stream of revenue from new students coming through your doors, your studio won’t survive—no matter how crisp your dancers’ technique is or how well-produced your recitals are. Enrollment—in biz speak, customer acquisition and retention—depends on your business’ investment in marketing. […]

Here Are 6 Tips For Keeping Your Sub List Stacked This Summer Vacation Season

Rarely does a week in the summer go by without at least one of your classes needing a substitute teacher. Your team of teachers has worked tirelessly all year, and after surviving Nationals (or your studio’s big summer intensive) they deserve to take a family vacation or two. But filling those classes with substitutes can […]