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Studio Facility

This department covers topics ranging from leasing and renting your studio. Also included are topics caring for your facility itself.

A Dance Studio Flooring Product Guide
A Dance Studio Flooring Product Guide Choosing a dance floor is a big investment and a very important part of dance studio ownership. This helpful guide gives you a headstart and saves time when it comes to researching the right floor for your needs. From sprung floors to floating wood to snap together you'll be glad you have this guide to refer to when making your choice of dance studio flooring. . . . keep reading
Considering Options When Choosing Ballet Barres for Your Dance School
Considering Options When Choosing Ballet Barres for Your Dance School The ballet barre is an important feature in any dance school. The number of options regarding this piece of equipment can be daunting for those looking to open or renovate a studio. To help you make decisions we've outlined some of these alternatives. While many choices you make will depend on . . . keep reading
Dance Floors 101: Anatomy, Considerations, Cost and Terminology
By: JoAnna Haugen
Dance Floors 101: Anatomy, Considerations, Cost and Terminology Your dance studio floor will likely be one of the most expensive items you have to purchase for your business. It is so easy to go with the less expensive model just to keep a few pennies in the bank, but before you decide to push the "buy" button, remind yourself that your floor is an investment... . . . keep reading
Sample Contract for Teaching Dance at a Preschool or Day Care
Sample Contract for Teaching Dance at a Preschool or Day Care This is a sample contract you can customize and use when working with an outside school such as a preschool or daycare. Teaching at local preschools or daycares are a great way to expand your offerings and get your dance studio name out into the community in a positive way. . . . keep reading
Dance Studio Ownership: Renegotiating Your Current Studio Lease
Mago Lauritzen
Dance Studio Ownership: Renegotiating Your Current Studio Lease Let's suppose you like the current location of your studio. You are coming to the end of your lease and you don't want to move. Commercial leases usually place a cap on the amount that your monthly payment can be raised each year. But, once that lease runs out there is a good chance you'll see a significant increase in that monthly payment. . . . keep reading
Dance Studio Ownership: Negotiating Commercial Leases
Mago Lauritzen
Dance Studio Ownership: Negotiating Commercial Leases Let's face it. There is a really good chance that when you get ready to sit down and negotiate your commercial lease that the person sitting across the table from you has done it more times than you have. This starts you off at a disadvantage. Read this article to learn what you can do to level the playing field. . . . keep reading
Good Practices for Great Studios: The 4 Most Important Parts of Your Classroom
By: Kathy Blake
Keeping everything in your classroom maintained and up to date is one-hundred percent necessary for running a successful studio. Students expect to have access to a space that contributes to their dancing and has the required amenities to help them learn. There are four key areas that are the most important parts of your classroom space. . . . keep reading
The Importance of Your Waiting Room
By: Kathy Blake
The Importance of Your Waiting Room A user-friendly waiting room should be clean, comfortable and child friendly. People should feel that they're in an environment where they can comfortably read, wait for a child or wait for a class to begin. Sometimes studio owners dismiss the importance of the waiting room. . . . keep reading
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