Dance Teacher Web: Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome! Running a studio and planning classes year-round can feel like a grind. That is why we built a complete online ecosystem packed with smart tools for today's dance educator — including the new PRO TOOLS. Whether you want to plan the class, count the music, stage the number, find fresh choreography, or streamline your daily operations, you are in the right place. Explore the questions below to see how our memberships and exclusive resources help you go from exhausted to inspired — less time stressed in the office, more time doing what you love in the studio.

About Dance Teacher Web

What is Dance Teacher Web?

Dance Teacher Web is the online resource and training platform for dance educators and studio owners. Members get instant access to over 1,000 training videos, comprehensive articles, proven business operations tools, and the PRO TOOLS — StudioSync Pro, Count Sheet Pro and Formation Pro — built to plan the class, count the music and stage the number. Everything on the site is designed to help you grow your studio and inspire your students.

What makes Dance Teacher Web different from other dance education platforms?

Every resource, article and tool on Dance Teacher Web is built by industry professionals and backed by more than 40 years of hands-on dance studio ownership experience. We don't rely on unproven theory; we provide the exact strategies and resources that have been tested and proven to work in real studios — and now we build the tools that put them to work.

Can I access Dance Teacher Web on my phone or tablet?

Absolutely. The platform — including all three Pro Tools — is fully optimized for every device. On-demand training videos, read articles, plan a class or count a song from your computer, tablet or smartphone, and bring the resources straight into the studio with you.

The Pro Tools

What are the Pro Tools?

The PRO TOOLS are three working tools built for dance teachers and choreographers, included with your Dance Teacher Web membership: StudioSync Pro plans the class, Count Sheet Pro counts the music, and Formation Pro stages the number. They work together — name a section once in Count Sheet Pro and it carries into your formations and your class plan, so every printout reads as one document. Nothing to install: they run in your browser, and your music, rosters and routines never leave your device.

What does StudioSync Pro do?

StudioSync Pro is the teacher planner — your whole teaching week in one place. Plan every class against the clock, pull from a block library written for your style and level, track attendance and skills, see choreography status for every class, and print a substitute teacher plan in one click.

What does Count Sheet Pro do?

Count Sheet Pro maps any song into 8-counts — or 3s for a waltz. It finds the tempo and count 1 automatically, marks every section so you can attach the choreography, gives you a count click, section looping and slow-down for practice, cuts the music to a competition time limit without an audible join, and prints count sheets for the studio binder.

What does Formation Pro do?

Formation Pro stages the routine. Choose from 97 formations, place props to scale, preview every transition with collision warnings, set spike marks in feet, print cue sheets, and hand each dancer a printed storyboard so nobody asks "where do I go?" again.

Are the Pro Tools included with my membership, or do they cost extra?

They are included. Log in and all three unlock. Not a member yet? Join Dance Teacher Web and SAVE 90% ON YOUR FIRST MONTH —. You can open any Pro Tool and look around before you join; it unlocks the moment you are logged in.

Do I need to install anything to use the Pro Tools?

No. The Pro Tools run in your browser on any computer, tablet or phone — nothing to download, nothing to set up. Your music, rosters and routines stay on your device; the tools work on them right there in the browser.

Videos, choreography and training

Where can I find fresh choreography and lesson plans for my dance classes?

We take the stress out of lesson planning. Our video library features thousands of high-quality breakdowns covering multiple dance styles, technique training and fresh choreography from world-renowned master instructors, including Mandy Moore — plus hundreds of teacher articles and ready-to-use lesson plans. Then put it to work: plan the class in StudioSync Pro, count the music in Count Sheet Pro and stage the number in Formation Pro.

Are the online training videos suitable for all dance levels and ages?

Yes. Our massive video library includes content for every level, from early childhood creative movement to advanced pre-professional training. We provide comprehensive breakdowns that help teachers effectively communicate technique and choreography to students of any age or ability.

How can I effectively train my dance studio staff and faculty?

Dance Teacher Web is designed to be a complete staff training tool. Studio owners use our videos and articles to make sure their faculty is teaching safe, up-to-date technique, keeping the whole team aligned and motivated year-round. Give every teacher on staff the Pro Tools as well — StudioSync Pro keeps each class planned and on the clock, and Formation Pro lets any teacher stage clean, professional formations and hand each dancer a printed storyboard.

How often is new content added to the platform?

We are constantly updating the vault to keep you ahead of industry trends. New choreography, business articles and teaching tools — like the Terminology Vault and the new Pro Tools— are added regularly, so members always have fresh, relevant, innovative resources to stay current in their studios.

For studio owners

What are the best business tools for growing a dance studio?

Dance Teacher Web is the premier resource for dance studio owners because we provide a complete ecosystem designed to help you lead, create and thrive without the weight of the daily grind. Members get exclusive business growth tools — such as the    STUDIO VALUATION MASTER TOOL DESIGNED BY DANCE TEACHER WEB and the STUDIO OPS COMMAND CENTER — built to streamline your operations and maximize your success. Owners who want the full strategic growth suite should also look at Studio 360 (see the last section below).

Do you offer free business tools for dance studio owners?

Yes. Our ELEVATE Studio Owner series is a free 4-part resource hub dedicated strictly to helping owners scale without financial stress — start with Week 1. Owners can also read a free sample of THE DANCE PARENT PLAYBOOK before joining.

What is the Dance Parent Playbook?

Most dance parents will never read a handbook. They will read a clear, get-to-the-point outline — and that is what THE DANCE PARENT PLAYBOOK is. It is part of the STUDIO VIP SUITE, included in the Studio Owner and VIP memberships along with 50+ downloadable studio forms. The full suite comes as editable Word documents, so you can put every page in your own studio's voice before you hand it to a parent. Want to see it first? Read the free sample: Parents won't read a book. They'll read this.

Conference and certification

Are there professional development conferences for dance teachers and studio owners?

Yes! In addition to the online platform, we host the annual DANCE TEACHER WEB CONFERENCE AND EXPO. The 2027 event — FIRED UP TO UNSTOPPABLE — takes place July 27–30, 2027 at Caesars Forum, Las Vegas. Four days in Vegas, unstoppable all year: catch Steve Sirico, Angela D'Valda Sirico and a faculty of master teachers live, network with hundreds of dedicated studio owners and teachers, and discover the business solutions that take your facility to the next level. Sessions replay on demand for six months after the event. Register now and save. 

Do you offer in-person Dance Teacher Certification Programs?

Absolutely. Check out the DANCE TEACHER UNIVERSITY (DTU) program held in conjunction with the Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo. This comprehensive, hands-on certification offers Level I and Level II curriculum designed to sharpen your craft, expand your teaching toolkit and give your studio a competitive edge.

Studio 360 (for studio owners)

What is Studio 360?

Studio 360  is our strategic growth software for dance studio owners — ten tools built by studio owners, not a chatbot, that run alongside the management software you already use. It doesn't replace you and it doesn't replace your software; it takes the hats off. Run your studio smarter — without switching software.

Is Studio 360 part of my Dance Teacher Web membership?

No — Studio 360 is a separate product on its own site, and it is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Founders pricing is $497 once, capped at the first 200 studios, and every future tool is included at no extra cost. Details and sign-up:

What tools are in Studio 360?

Ten tools, all live now:

Studio Empire 360 — Unlock hidden revenue, track your financial pulse, and generate a custom growth plan from your real numbers. 

Virtual Assistant 360 — Your 24/7 studio lifesaver — scripts for tough conversations, conflict frameworks, confident decisions on demand.

Front Desk Concierge 360 — Turn your front desk into command central with daily agendas, a master playbook and training assets. 

ChoreoCouture 360 — From choreography concept to couture reality — visual illustrations, technical specs and smart sourcing on budget. 

Safe Song 360 — Audit lyrics, themes, sensory triggers, clean versions and age fit before choreography begins. 

Director's Playbook 360 — Choose one monthly focus and turn it into a clear 3-step action plan with copy-ready support. 

CostumePro 360 — Measure once, order with confidence — brand-accurate size recommendations, growth-aware advice and order sheets by routine. 

Student Success Roadmap 360 — Score dancers in minutes, print branded parent progress reports, and catch drifting families before they leave. 

Recital Generator 360 — 5,700+ themes, a routine title curator and a production vault for Broadway-level recitals. 

Master Valuation 360 — True SDE, a future value simulator, a buyer matchmaker and a branded exit-readiness roadmap. 

How do I find out if Studio 360 is right for my studio?

Book a free 30-minute Studio 360 intro call with Steve or Angie, or go straight to Studio 360 and take the tour.