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Maria Hanley Dance Educator and Studio Owner of Maria's Movers in New York, NY Shares Her Secrets of Success Maria Hanley holds a Master's degree in dance education from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in dance performance from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. An advocate for early childhood dance education, Maria is currently a teaching artist in public elementary schools for New York City Ballet and more. Maria has been selected to serve on the Dance/NYC Youth Advisory Committee for the 2010/2011 academic year. Maria is also author of the blog Move. Create. Educate. . . . keep reading Your Website: How to Upgrade, Switch Hosting and Important Questions to Ask When Hiring a New Company to Build a Site for Your Dance Studio Your website is one of the most important tools you have as a business owner. The challenge for many dance studios is that upgrading or getting a new website built can seem impossible due to unknown costs and lack of time. Find out how to . . . keep reading How To Maximize The Four Stages of the Decision-Making Process to Turn Potential Students into Registered Students What can you do to stand out when it seems that the words and text on the websites of dance studios are similar? In fact there are some popular reports and articles that if you actually Google a few sentences from them you produce hundreds of results of dance studios using the exact same strategies for encouraging registration or helping make the decision process easier for potential students. . . . keep reading Tools Of The Trade - Curriculum And Syllabus Resources Requests for class curriculum resources are made all the time by teachers. Whether you are looking for a codified syllabus to follow or simply some new ideas, we've scoured the internet looking for links to assist you in your search. Included are links for online dictionaries, syllabi, links to complete curriculum and examination resources, books, DVDs, and more. . . . keep reading How to Generate Early Fall Revenue and Create Urgency for Enrollment at Your Dance Studio -- the Four- Week Open House Model By: Kathy Blake Bridging the financial gap between the end of your school year and the start of the next is stressful. Summer programs are helpful but they typically just help you get by. When I finally made the switch to an open house model that covered . . . keep reading More

Class Size Limits Chart Wondering what size class is manageable for teachers at each age? This chart is a helpful tool based on years of teaching experience. Use it as a guide based on your studio space and size and comfort level with each age group. . . . keep reading Hair and Makeup Instruction Sheet Performance, competition and recital season means students need clear instructions on how you want their hair and make up worn for certain pieces or for an entire show. Many parents do not know how to make a bun! Here's a sheet you can use and customize for your dance studio to help parents and dancers arrive ready to dance. . . . keep reading The Sugar Plum Teddy Bear - A Tiny Tot Ballet for Ages 3 to 5 This downloadable routine with suggested musical score: "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (From Baby Einstein) is a tiny tot ballet piece using a teddy bear as a prop. This routine is suggested for Pre-Ballet ages 3-5. These selections are age appropriate and are designed to be easy to read. . . . keep reading "Be A Rock Star" from DancesToGo.com for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11 This downloadable routine with suggested music, "Rock Star" by Hanna Montana is a junior tap piece using an imaginary air guitar as a prop. This routine is suggested for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11. . . . keep reading Student Registration Form Template This is a registration form template that you can customize for your dance studio. Modify and add to it as you prefer, it is a helpful tool and can save you time. Plus it includes some tips on how to word waivers and request signatures for policies and procedures at your dance studio. . . . keep reading More