We have noticed an interesting trend over the past couple of years. More people are using online services to find local businesses. This has impacted our advertising budget and where we need to spend the more. If you do not …
Let's start at the very beginning, always a very good place to start. Everything begins with that spark of inspiration that leads a choreographer to take a piece of music, combine it with a group of performers and create a …
Ad writing is always a challenge. Finding the right words that will attract the right customers is what we all strive for. We don't need to appeal to everyone, just the ones that will be good for our business and …
As we all know a very important part of learning to dance is by having constant repetition in class. Many times students tend to zone out by losing their focus and just going through the motions and as a result …
Now that you are back in the swing of things and you are learning your student's names and finding out who is able to understand what you are trying to teach them and who will be having a struggle with …
Using seasonal events to do costumer appreciation is a great way to show your costumers that you value their business. If done correctly you can also use these events to get your name out and bring in new students. Halloween …
As judges for the past 15 years we have seen a lot of great numbers and some that have missed the mark. Here are a few observations that we and fellow judges have noticed that could be the difference maker …
Cash flow is the life blood of any business and will be one of the important keys to the success of your studio. Without it you will have lots of sleepless nights and unwanted stress. Over the years we have …
Every year the endless search for music starts and is never ending. As we begin the new year we would like to present a list of music that we have found to be different, age appropriate and exciting. If you …
As we approach a new season, presumably with some new and some existing faculty and staff, we are faced with the decision on what to offer each one and how to present the offer to them. Many studio owners feel …
1) Look at the age of the dancers. Sometimes it can be interesting to mix the ages but obviously if some of the dancers are younger that will certainly influence your style of choreography, music and costumes.
Every student can really benefit from the use of core barre exercises. Not only will they become very much stronger and less susceptible to injury but they will have a better understanding of how to place their bodies and will …
This is always a fun topic. Don't you just love it when you see a student do something wrong and you excitedly give them the correction only to be told "I didn't do that" Oh really, then what am I …
You just finished a great class and you are on that high that only teaching can give you. The students are leaving the room and the energy is high only to be crushed by an irate parent ready to pounce …
It is very important to set ground rules for all levels of classes, from pre-school to adults. We call this dance studio etiquette because it is more than what takes place in the class room. This is all part of …
This one is not about waking up in a sweat because the students you taught all year can't remember their routine for your year end show. Oh no, it's worse! One of your teachers, has turned into a nightmare! Now …
