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Marketing for Every Month of the Year at Your Dance Studio Dance studio owners face the ongoing challenge of getting more students. How do you find time to create a consistent marketing plan? In this 30-minute audio teleseminar replay and power point slide show presentation you'll learn what events bring in new students throughout the year. Plus hear how to breathe new life into your bring a friend, visitors week, and open house opportunities. . . . keep reading Carole Royal, Owner and Director of Royal Dance Works in Phoenix, Arizona, Shares Her Secrets of Success Carole Royal, Director of Royal Dance Works, has over 33 years of teaching experience in both the public school systems and private sector. Carole has been responsible for training national championship dancers, Star Search winners, and professional performers who've appeared in the U.S., Japan, France, Australia, and Caribbean. In this candid interview learn her secrets of success. . . . keep reading Recital Themes Done for You: Suggested Music, Artists, Style and Ages Too Enjoy access to complete recital themes. Why are these helpful and different than just a list of songs? These documents list the theme for real recitals that we actually produced. You can see the song name, artist, and most importantly the style of dance and age group we set the numbers to. Use these in any way that you like, draw some inspiration, modify, or duplicate the whole show. . . . keep reading Creative, Collaborative, and Stress-Free Choreography for Recitals and Performances Enjoy this replay of our live teleseminar and a power point slide show presentation where we share our tips on how to keep it simple yet have your choreography stand out for young dancers ages ten and under. Learn how we use a system . . . keep reading Cynthia King, Owner of Cynthia King Dance Studio and CK Vegan Ballet Slippers in Brooklyn, New York Shares Her Secrets of Success Cynthia King, a dancer and choreographer for over 30 years, received her dance training at the Boston Conservatory, The Ailey School and beyond. Discover her secrets of success as a studio owner in this candid interview. She shares what has worked for her studio in a urban location, how she finds time for family, plus ways to discover your identity as a dance studio owner and business. . . . keep reading More

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 VIDEO: How to Create a Facebook Fan Page for Your Dance Studio, A Two-Part Step-by-Step Tutorial A Facebook Fan Page, otherwise known as a Page is a great way for you to post announcements, connect with current and potential students, and encourage social networking with your students and parents in a positive way where you can control the content. This two-part video tutorial will show you step-by-step how to set up your page. . . . 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 Teacher Availability Worksheet Use this simple form to organize and plan your teaching schedule. Gather information on class styles, levels, ages plus date and time availability. Having all of your faculty interests and times available can help you plan the best schedule for your dance studio and keep students coming through the door consistently. . . . keep reading More