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Keeping your dance studio staffed with the right people is key to running your business smoothly.

Here are some great tips and techniques on how to inspire loyal faculty and staff - plus develop your leadership skills in your role as dance studio owner.

How to Craft Your Dance Studio Mission Statement and Code of Ethics
Kathy Blake

Your dance studio mission statement and code of ethics guide your vision, choices and decisions as a director. Kathy Blake's popular live seminar on this topic at the Dance Teacher Summit was based on this document. You can edit it or use it as inspiration to craft your own! . . . keep reading

Evaluation of Choreography and Performance for Dance Teachers
This is a form you can use to evaluate your teachers as they are producing successful students. The areas of choreography, execution, technique, and overall performance are measured on this form. It can be edited to meet the needs of your studio. . . . keep reading

Encouraging Loyal Dance Studio Faculty and Staff With A Year End Evaluation and Performance Review
As the owner of a small business in which customer service and faculty loyalty are extremely important to your success, you need to cultivate a linear business model in which employees have an opportunity to be heard . . . keep reading

How to Set Teacher Pay Rates and The Importance of Contracts at Your Dance Studio

There are various ways to set and negotiate teacher pay rates at your dance studio. Learn why certain pay structures de-motivate faculty and what you can do to inspire loyalty. Hear the mistakes to avoid when it comes to contracts and hiring faculty and staff. Plus get tips on how to establish agreements with volunteers to full time staff. . . . keep reading

Progress Report
By: Fiona Kirk

Kathy Blake of Kathy Blake Dance Studios in Amherst, New Hampshire, initiated a performance review process two years ago. "It was extraordinary," she says. "The entire culture of my studio shifted." So to help you use staff evaluations to your studio's advantage, we asked several veteran studio owners to . . . 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

AUDIO: A Simple System for Scheduling Classes at Your Dance Studio For Maximum Enrollment and Customer Satisfaction

A big challenge that many dance studio owners face is determining what schedule to set for their classes. There are multiple factors to consider and often times it can get overwhelming. Learn some ways to maximize the space you have to fill your classes and some great tips on what to do with those that may not. . . . keep reading

DOWNLOAD: A Sample Dance Teacher and Staff Contract for Your Dance Studio
It's never a good idea to have anyone work for you, for any reason, without a contract. An employee, whether you are hiring a faculty member or office staff, should have clear guidelines and expectations. This download can be modified to suit your needs. . . . keep reading

The DanzEmergencee Story: How a Cutting-Edge Temporary Substitute Staffing Agency Began and How They Can Help
One conversation with Venita McLemore and you know you have found a star. Venita took time to sit down with us here at DanceStudioOwner.com and offer a behind the scenes look at how her company, DanzEmergencee began. . . . keep reading

Solving the Substitute Problem at Your Dance Studio: Key Tips from the Experts at DanzEmergencee
By Venita McLemore
As a studio owner, what do you do when a teacher calls out and you need to find a sub right way? This article shows just how important it is to have a plan in place and what to look for in finding the best staff for your dance studio. . . . keep reading

How to Hire a Great Dance Teacher
By: Kathy Blake

Hiring a new dance teacher is a daunting task, especially because the person you hire will inevitably play a vital role in the success of your business. . . . keep reading

How to Handle a Dance Teacher Who Disappoints, or Betrays: Part 2 of Staying Strong
By: Kathy Blake

Teachers arriving late, making excuses, quitting mid-year, or leaving you and opening a studio down the street - what do you do when you are confronted with these all too common problems? When it comes to the teachers you hire and fire, there is always a risk and you may make some mistakes along the way. . . . keep reading

How an Intern can help double and triple your productivity without impacting your cash flow as a dance studio owner
By: Suzanne Blake Gerety

Does the urgency of the day often take up the majority of your time? Are there projects at your dance studio that you would really like to tackle -- but just can't because of other demands? . . . keep reading

9 Tips to Finding New Dance Teachers
By: Kathy Blake

Hiring a new dance teacher is a daunting task, especially because the person you hire will inevitably play a vital role in the success of your business. . . . keep reading

Keeping Your Faculty Together: The Importance of Faculty Meetings at Your Dance School
By: Kathy Blake

No business can run smoothly unless everyone is on the same page. Faculty meetings give you and your teachers the opportunity to . . . keep reading

10 Tips for a Great Dance Studio Office Staff
By: Kathy Blake

Your office staff is an integral part of your business. They deal with a lot of behind-the-scenes stress so you don't have to. . . . keep reading

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