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Surviving the Summer: Four Ways to Maintain Dance Studio Revenue Throughout the Year
Surviving the Summer:  Four Ways to Maintain Dance Studio Revenue Throughout the Year Ask any studio owner about one of the greatest challenges they face and they will agree that the dry, insecure period from the recital in May or June until classes resume in the fall drains them emotionally and financially. Most studios show a steady income for at least nine months but inevitably face the reality that they are in a seasonal business. Summer will decrease income . . . keep reading
Robin Bleasdale, Artistic Director and Owner of Dance Fusion Dance Studio near Toronto, Ontario Shares Her Secrets of Success
Robin Bleasdale, Artistic Director and Owner of Dance Fusion Dance Studio near Toronto, Ontario Shares Her Secrets of Success In this candid interview with Robin Bleasdale an in demand teacher, choreographer and adjudicator throughout North America, you'll hear how she balances the many roles of a successful teacher and dance studio owner. Robin graduated from York University with a BFA Hon. in Dance, she has danced professionally for the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), . . . keep reading
How to Easily Add Social Media into Your Dance Studio Marketing and Branding
How to Easily Add Social Media into Your Dance Studio Marketing and Branding 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. . . . keep reading
How to Get Organized and More Productive Running Your Dance Studio Business
How to Get Organized and More Productive Running Your Dance Studio Business 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. . . . keep reading
Shawna Seale, Owner and Instructor of Footnotes Dance Studio in Lewiston, Idaho Shares Her Secrets of Success
Shawna Seale, Owner and Instructor of Footnotes Dance Studio in Lewiston, Idaho Shares Her Secrets of Success Shawna began her dance career at age three in her hometown of Lewiston, Idaho. She studied ballet, tap, jazz and eventually pointe. Shawna graduated from the University of Idaho where she studied a variety of subjects including dance, music and theatre arts. She was the choreographer from . . . keep reading
The 7 Secrets to Generate Word-of-Mouth Advertising for Your Dance Studio
The 7 Secrets to Generate Word-of-Mouth Advertising for Your Dance Studio What are your students and parents saying about your dance studio? Some of the greatest advertising you can generate comes from word-of-mouth. It starts by simply giving your students and parents a great overall experience -- both on and off the dance floor. . . . keep reading
Six Ways To Encourage Students to Register for Dance Class in the New Year - Now!
Six Ways To Encourage Students to Register for Dance Class in the New Year - Now! 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 . . . keep reading
Joharah, Owner and Instructor of BellyUp Belly Dance Studio in Ontario, Canada Shares Her Secrets of Success
Joharah, Owner and Instructor of BellyUp Belly Dance Studio in Ontario, Canada Shares Her Secrets of Success Joharah's passion for performing Oriental Dance is infectious. She dances from the soul and with feeling which is what Egyptian Raks Sharqi is all about. Learn her secrets of success when it comes to running a specialty dance studio and what it takes to break down the barriers and stereotypes of a dance form that deserves great respect. . . . keep reading
Carole Royal, Owner and Director of Royal Dance Works in Phoenix, Arizona, Shares Her Secrets of Success
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
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
Cynthia King, Owner of Cynthia King Dance Studio and CK Vegan Ballet Slippers in Brooklyn, New York Shares Her Secrets of Success
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
Seasonal Dance Coloring Pages - Set of Five
Seasonal Dance Coloring Pages - Set of Five Our seasonal coloring pages have been custom designed by artist Lisa Graves, studio owner and consultant Kathy Blake, and artistic director and curriculum writer Liz Calabria. This set of five coloring pages include: Happy Halloween, Thanksgiving, Jingle Bells, Winter Wonderland, and Nutcracker Ballet. . . . keep reading
Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater's, Owner and Director, Tricia Lavoie's Secrets of Success
Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater's, Owner and Director, Tricia Lavoie's Secrets of Success Tricia Lavoie is the owner and founding director of Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater in Bedford, NH. Discover her secrets of success as a studio owner in this candid interview. She shares how to balance the many demands of a performance based studio plus tips that any studio owner can use to grow their business. . . . keep reading
5 Mistakes that Dance Studio Owners Make with Their Website and the Simple, Easy Fix to Turn More Visitors into Potential Students
5 Mistakes that Dance Studio Owners Make with Their Website and the Simple, Easy Fix to Turn More Visitors into Potential Students The data shows that you only have seven to ten seconds to get new visitors attention on your website. Your website is and will continue to be one of your most important tools for attracting new students at your dance studio. The internet is still growing and now more than ever, parents are looking online first when it comes to finding . . . keep reading
How to Easily Add a Preschool Hip Hop Program at Your Dance Studio with Tricia Gomez
How to Easily Add a Preschool Hip Hop Program at Your Dance Studio with Tricia Gomez Hip hop is one of the most popular dance styles today. Unfortunately, many dance studio owners shy away from offering a preschool hip hop program because of the negative stigma that can come with this dance form. Another challenge is finding hip hop teachers that specialize in teaching younger students. Hip Hop In a Box was created by Tricia Gomez, former LA Laker Girl and star of CBS's "Dance Revolution." . . . keep reading
Twenty Prop Ideas for Teaching Your Preschool Dance Classes
Twenty Prop Ideas for Teaching Your Preschool Dance Classes Props add fun and interest to your preschool dance classes. We compiled this list to help save you time! Props encourage unique movement choices, spark imaginations, and most of all keep your dancers excited about learning. Here is a list of twenty prop ideas plus the movement and methods taught when they are used. . . . keep reading
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