I am constantly looking for ways to help my dancers express themselves not only through the movement of their bodies, but also through their facial expressions. The student who is able to communicate all of this is a rarity and …
It’s a new season of dance and time to start thinking about putting your best face forward again.Of course you're perfect but you can enhance that even more with good makeup application. Have an imperfection you would like to diminish? …
Here are my next 7 tips for running a successful studio. As with last month’s suggestions, I encourage you to stop after each point and consider it carefully. Think about your business and how it applies to what you are …
For anyone in business, learning how to negotiate will not only be an invaluable tool, but might also mean the difference between making your business a financial success or not. Before we start let get into the right mindset. Here …
With the summer of 2010 now behind us, it’s now time for dance teachers and studio owners to rev up for the new season. From personal experience, the fall always seems to be the time of year when my energy …
Dance in itself is a discipline simply because in order to learn and master technique and steps, it is necessary to discipline the mind and the body to be able to control the necessary movements and thoughts. Discipline in dance …
Don’t Stand In The Way Of Your Own Best Efforts
In this special 2 part series we will explore tips to running a successful studio. While you read through the list I encourage you to stop after each point and consider it carefully. Think about your business and how it …
Connections are a large part of what keeps businesses not only surviving, but also growing. The reality is that people still prefer to do business with their friends because there is always more trust involved. Good relationships lead to success, …
Summer is generally a time when dance teachers can sit back, relax and actually have a few free moments to read. If you are in any way like me, you look forward to the undisturbed moments when you can read …
It’s real easy to destroy a dance floor during installation, transportation or storage. The good news is that it is just as easy not to destroy it. Here are some do’s and don’ts for handling your floor.
We have written many articles about issues with unruly students and how to get them over the hump and in line with the class structure. Students who are problems from a behavioral point can disrupt your entire class, ruin your …
You are most likely getting them without even trying. Moms talk to moms and before you know it, you are the talk of the town. When it comes to getting a significant amount of business by way of referral some …
Weakness of Port De Bras is a common occurrence in young dancers. Very often students concentrate so much on the legs and feet that the arms get lost in the shuffle. Telling dancers to hold their arms in a certain …
This month we will focus on how to build your preschool program.
