http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com Dance Studio Owner tools and resources to make your dance school profitable en-us webmaster@DanceStudioOwner.com http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/625.cfm It is very important for the health of your dance studio business to know what makes a student drop out of class. Strong student retention is a goal for studio owners and by having a system in place to track those that discontinue dance lessons you can make improvements where necessary. Tue, 06 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -08 http://www.dancestudioowner.com/public/department79.cfm Enjoy access to complete recital themes. Why are these helpful and different than just a list of songs? These printable 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 for each numbers. Use these in any way that you like, draw some inspiration, modify, or duplicate the whole show! Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/655.cfm Do you wonder what it will take to transition to an online registration system at your dance studio? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of the costs or how much time it will take to learn a new software or system? You're not alone! Hear how a studio with hundreds of students and Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/653.cfm Love that song but need to cut out a few counts or edit the lyrics? You can easily edit purchased music when you learn the simple way to convert the files. Here's how to download and use a favorite free music editing software for a PC. Plus watch a song edit in action. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/642.cfm For every dance studio owner out there, getting and keeping students is an ongoing part of the challenge of our business. Students will always be coming and going, but we have the opportunity to creatively fill classes year round. Here are seven ways to boost enrollment at your dance studio. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/public/623.cfm Free Teleseminar hosted by DanceStudioOwner.com Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/public/621.cfm Using promotional products to market your dance studio is a great way to increase student enrollment and get the word out about your business. Did you know that the average promotional product is kept for seven months?* Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/618.cfm How do you keep from getting burned out as a dance studio owner and dance educator? What can you do when you give your very best every day but it still doesn't seem like enough, especially when you receive criticism or complaints from parents and students? Find out how to beat burnout, stay energized, and love the business year after year. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/public/563.cfm Robin is the founder and director of Experimental Movement Concepts. In this candid interview she shares her secrets to running a successful dance, art, gymnastics and music center. Robin graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts where she studied ballet extensively under Norma Pera. From there, she went on to Montclair State University in New Jersey and discovered improvisational dance and choreography. She supplemented her training by studying in New York at Steps and the Broadway Dance Center. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/562.cfm What do you do if a negative comment from a parent or former student is posted online in a review or spread on social media? There are three important groups of people you communicate with that can have an impact on how you monitor and manage your online and offline reputation. Find out what to do if you face the unfortunate challenge of disgruntled former faculty, angry parents Mon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/561.cfm 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. Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/517.cfm Want to know why just having a website isn't enough anymore to fully reach your current and potential students? In this teleseminar and powerpoint presentation you'll hear the myths, confront the fears, and learn ways to handle the privacy concerns associated with social media. Break free from the old model of doing business, be a leader, and connect with your fans to grow your dance studio. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/public/508.cfm We can all agree that last year was a tough year for many businesses, including dance studios. With the new year and fresh start, NOW is the perfect time to start picking up the pieces and creating revenue for your studio immediately. What can you do to offset some of the costs for competition teams, performance groups, or festivals? Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/504.cfm This downloadable routine is a good Recital or Production number: "The Cat is Back" with suggested music, "The Cat Came Back" by Laurie Berkner is a tiny tot Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/503.cfm It's easy to get so busy with the day-to-day tasks of running a dance studio. Often this leads to overwhelm and frustration. In this teleseminar learn how to keep your website up to date, simply and easily. You'll hear how to utilize a planning calendar to keep you on track with important dates and deadlines, plus find out some free productivity tools that can save you time and money. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/498.cfm To dance as fairy princesses do is as exciting as Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/488.cfm The start of a new calendar year often spurs people to try a new activity, start a new exercise program, or put their children into new activities during the long winter months. So how do you get them to take action and register for classes now so that you can feel confident going into a new year and that your classes will be full? Here are a few tips Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/484.cfm 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. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/483.cfm 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. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/public/482.cfm It's amazing how fast the time goes by this time of year, one of my favorite dance friends on Twitter says she measures this time of year by Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -08 http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/members/480.cfm This downloadable routine with suggested musical score: "Funky Town" (from Alvin and the Chipmunks) is a junior jazz piece. This routine is suggested for Junior Jazz students in grades 1 to 5, ages 5 to 8. These selections are age appropriate and are designed to be easy to read. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -08