Dance teachers have a lot of strengths (communicating corrections, choreographing gorgeous movement, planning excellent recitals, cleaning technique—just to name a few) but when it comes to interior design—talent isn’t exactly a given. So when studio owners remodel or build, worrying about the decor can feel a little overwhelming (you’ve got just a few too many […]
After years of throwing summer parties at your studio, you’re likely fatigued by coming up with themes and event details. You want your students to have a good time, but you’re also up to your eyeballs in choreography and costume decisions. Never fear! We’ve come up with party themes and activities to do during the […]
Q: I’m trying to think of ways to maximize studio space and revenue during the summer. What has worked for you? A: We do private and semiprivate classes four to six weeks out of the summer. During these weeks our staff sets up 30-minute sessions of jazz, acro, tap or ballet that run from noon […]
In 2019, dance parents are more eager than ever to observe their child’s progress, and stay up-to-date with the ins and outs of what’s happening in the classroom. That means yearly recitals aren’t always enough to keep them satisfied—especially if you have rules against visitors observing class from week to week. The solution? Visitor observation […]
It’s summertime, which means we’re all starting to feel HOT! HOT! HOT! While a warm room is certainly better than a cold room when it comes to dancing, you don’t want your students to get heat stroke at your studio. To help you survive this sweaty time of year, here are tips and tricks that […]
If you’re not prepared, studio picture day can be a real headache. But, if done right, it can provide you with gorgeous photos that will make your students and parents happy, while simultaneously providing you with marketing content you will be able to use for years to come. Here are five tips that will help […]
Q: I have an amazing group of polite and dedicated dancers, but their moms are constantly at each other’s throats. What’s worse, they spend all of their time at the studio, stirring the pot. It really changes the mood here. What can I do to stop this? A: Ah, yes—we call these ladies “studio-lobby moms.” […]
Q: Our dancers’ parents want to observe class, but students won’t focus if I let them in the room. I’ve tried having them observe the last 10 minutes of class, but even that can be disruptive and bring the dancers’ progress to a halt. Do you have any advice on how to handle this? A: […]
Running your own studio often comes with a pull-yourself-up-by-your-bootstraps mentality. After all, you’re the one who teaches class, creates choreography, collects tuition, plans a recital, calls parents, answers e-mails, orders costumes—plus a host of other tasks, some of which you probably don’t even think about. But what if you had someone to help you, someone […]
The one thing that can unite all of us on April 15 is the fact that everyone hates doing their taxes. Though they are necessary, they are exhausting and time-consuming, and just plain no fun for anyone! To help you cope, we’ve captured what doing taxes feels like through a series of dancer memes. YOU’RE […]