Well, the performances have come and gone and as I take a look at the studio I can see that it needs some work to get it ready for the fall. Some of you may take the summer off and …
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Over the years when I have talked to other studio directors there have been some strong opinions about the pros and cons of entering students into competitions. There are a huge number of dance competitions out there and it is …
Summer time is a great time to catch up on all that reading we were eager to get to but were too exhausted to after late nights in the studio! Below, have compiled a list of some of my favorites …
When we hear the word Pilates we think of a workout that has been designed for women.This is just not rue. If we go back in the history of Pilates we learn right away that Joesph Pilates, a man, designed …
Whenever we market our business we are always striving for one thing and one thing alone, to build our client base and to do so by getting people to come in to our business. If you can get interested individuals …
Once a child reaches the age of 3 they are well able to grasp the idea of coordination. I like to start with eye hand coordination which also develops musicality in a student. Training young dancers to watch their hand …
One of a group of well known motivational writers is a man named Napoleon Hill. I have found his books extremely helpful not only for myself but also in my teaching. In our business, as in really any business we …
Last month I wrote about your year in review. How did you do? Were you happy with your progress? Did your faculty and staff meet your expectations? I often receive emails from members wanting to know more about the process …
Dancers spend a huge amount of time in front of mirrors looking at themselves critically. It’s rare for them to admire themselves or engage in positive self talk while they take class or rehearse. It’s more common for them to …
With the summer season quickly approaching, a lot of dance teachers and studio owners will be able to engage in a bit of down-time as recital and competition season comes to a close and before summer sessions commence. Before you …
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Over the years we have trained a few of our students to become teachers and then have gone on to hire them when they are of a suitable age and have sufficient knowledge. It can be a great situation when …
Each year at the beginning of May we send out recommendation forms and the fall schedule to all of our customers. The recommendation forms are made up from all the evaluations that we receive from each teacher regarding every student. …
There are a variety of ways to prevent injuries for dancers on pointe. Much of it is common sense but it is also helpful to have a checklist of things that are important for a dancer to remember when they …
