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Sample Articles from Our Site
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the topics and information you'll find in the Member Area of this site. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.
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Negotiate Your Dance Studio's Commercial Lease
For many dance studio owners, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. Dance studio tenants may go through the leasing process once or twice in their entire lifetime -- yet they have to negotiate against seasoned professionals who . . .
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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 . . .
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The Price is Right
By: Jen Jones
Is there a science to setting class fees? To help you decide the right balance for your studio, DT approached several studio owners from around the country to discover there is a method to the madness: rates, payment schedules, methods of payment and more! . . .
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How Do I Create A Successful Fundraiser For My Dance Studio?
Karen Silvers
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? . . .
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How to Partner With Parents at Your Dance Studio
When asked what the biggest challenge of owning a dance studio is, one of the most common answers is always "parents!" Dealing with stage parents, parent concerns and problems can be tricky because if the parents aren't happy, their kids won't be coming back. It's easy to look at parents as the antagonizers since they often voice their comments . . .
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Chaos-free Costuming
By Jacqui Gal
It's never too early to start thinking costumes! With the United Dance Merchants of America's Dance Resource and Costume Show just around the corner--and the dance year already underway... . . .
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"It's my #1 source for help, support, and knowledge on how to run a successful dance studio." - G.M., School of Dance, CA
“I just want to thank you for taking the time to share your words of wisdom for this industry. This is truly appreciated as a new owner of a dance studio.” - Gladys K.
"You have helped me and my new studio venture so much. I would not know what I would have done without your support. I just finished my student handbook and noticed last night that you have support for that as well. You really do know exactly what studio owners need!!" - C.M. Performing School of Dance, LA
This website has helped me organize my life and I love it! I really look forward to the forms, new cool marketing tips, and reading about how successful studio owners handle the different aspects of their studio operations. I just can't get enough! It's like you read my mind. When issues arrive with parents, students or with my staff, I feel like I am prepared to handle each situation because your articles have covered it all!" -S. Gonsman,
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