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Your Role as a Communicator

As we know, owning a studio is very demanding, ever changing and always challenging. That is nothing new to most of us. Many times things become complicated when there is a lack of communication. Perhaps it is the communication link …

Where Does Creativity Come From?

Sandra couldn't sleep all night. Not that this was any different from the rest of her week as she'd been up tossing and turning in her bed trying to figure out where a much needed wave of creativity was going …

Figuring It Out For Themselves: Taking Note Of Teaching Hab…

Very often as teachers, we get to a point in our educating that we are so subconsciously determined to ensure a dancer's comprehension that we ourselves forget it is up to them to do the learning. There have been times …

Ballet Barre For 8-9 Year Old Students

Evaluation In The Studio Sector

Assessment in the K-12 arena is a high priority and instilled requirement. It seems every which way you turn students are always being evaluated for their work as a way to assure the state or national "standard" is being met. …

Start Planning NOW!

For many of us this is the time of year when are season is winding down and we are either immersed in the end of year performances or trying to recover from the pressures of producing choreography that makes our …

Creating Staff And Faculty Contracts

As this dance season is coming to an end for many schools around the world it is an important time to decide who will be coming back for next season. Once you have made your decisions it is important to …

It Really Is Your Turn! Your Team-Your Dream!

This article is an excerpt from the book "It's Your Turn! The Success Blueprint For The Dance Studio Owner available at www.raisethebarreconsulting.com

Ballet Centre Work For Students Ages7-8

Preparing for Next Year’s Performing Groups

Introducing Site-Specific Dance

Dance Quotes to Share With Your Students

Preparation - It's How You Go About It!

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