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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.

The Price is Right
Jen Jones
The Price is Right 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! . . . keep reading
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? . . . 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
How to Partner With Parents at Your Dance Studio
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 . . . keep reading
Dance Studio Owner Spotlight Interview with Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Author and Illustrator of "My Dance Recital"
Dance Studio Owner Spotlight Interview with Maryann Cocca-Leffler, Author and Illustrator of "My Dance Recital" Maryann Cocca-Leffler is the author and illustrator of over 40 books for children. She has worked with most major publishers including Random House, HarperCollins and Scholastic. Enjoy this behind the scenes interview about the inspiration for her new book, My Dance Recital . . . keep reading
Guest Artist in Residence Program: Bring a Summer Intensive to Your Dance Studio with the Help of DanzEmergencee
Guest Artist in Residence Program: Bring a Summer Intensive to Your Dance Studio with the Help of DanzEmergencee If you can't get to NYC this summer - you can bring NYC to your dance studio! The good news is that you don't have to do this alone and it CAN be done on a budget that works for studios both small and large.A summer intensive at your dance studio can really make a difference in terms of re-energizing your students, attracting new students, . . . 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
Chaos-free Costuming
By Jacqui Gal
Chaos-free Costuming 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... . . . keep reading
EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD: First Position Coloring Page
EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOAD: First Position Coloring Page Our coloring pages have been custom designed by artist Lisa Graves, studio owner and consultant Kathy Blake, and artistic director and curriculum writer Liz Calabria. . . . keep reading
Advertising Your Dance Studio Wisely: What You Should Know to Stay Profitable
By: Kathy Blake
Advertising Your Dance Studio Wisely: What You Should Know to Stay Profitable The only thing that absolutely guarantees your failure as a dance studio owner is a lack of students. It is the most obvious single thing all owners need to get their studio off the ground--and keep it going--yet how to get your students is often overlooked. The key is to always, always keep your name out there. . . . keep reading
3 Simple Ways to Handle the Pre-Registration Fears that both New and Experienced Dance Studio Owners Face Each Year
3 Simple Ways to Handle the Pre-Registration Fears that both New and Experienced Dance Studio Owners Face Each Year "I wonder if my students will return in the fall?", "I'm afraid I won't have enough students to meet my expenses!", "Will the economy have an effect on my enrollment?" Do you go to bed at night worried about these things? If so, you are definitely not alone. So how do you deal with the stress, anxiety, and concerns that both new and experienced dance studio owners face? . . . keep reading
Transcript: Dance Studio Owners and Recital Anxiety - How to Transform Your Stress into Success
Even after 35 years as a dance studio owner, the anxiety over recital time does not fade. Just ask Kathy Blake... . . . keep reading
Audio: Dance Studio Owners and Recital Anxiety - How to Transform Your Stress into Success
Audio: Dance Studio Owners and Recital Anxiety - How to Transform Your Stress into Success Even after 35 years as a dance studio owner, the anxiety over recital time does not fade. Just ask Kathy Blake. Now you can get a FREE audio download of the candid conversation with Kathy that will offer tips on how to banish that recital anxiety. . . . keep reading
How to Inspire Loyal Faculty at Your Dance Studio: Implement the Pay Grade Formula
How to Inspire Loyal Faculty at Your Dance Studio: Implement the Pay Grade Formula Studio owners often make a critical error in determining how to pay their faculty -- they pick an hourly rate and think that it is all a teacher needs to stay happy. Paying a teacher at a regular, standard, hourly rate never works in the long term. . . . keep reading
3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Dance Studio's Summer Income
By: Kathy Blake
3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Dance Studio's Summer Income Whether you're just learning how to start a dance studio or you've been in business for years,one of the biggest obstacles for a studio owner is finding ways to bring in summer income. This is always a challenge, as students are more interested in playing outside, teenagers have jobs and parents are planning vacations. Motivating students to keep dancing all summer long may seem like a daunting task, but it is very possible. . . . keep reading
How to Prevent Burnout: Part 1 of Studio Owners Who Do Too Much
By: Kathy Blake
How to Prevent Burnout: Part 1 of Studio Owners Who Do Too Much Most studio owners take on too much, leaving no time for rest, relaxation or even family. It's understandable to want to be in full control of your business--after all, it's your livelihood . . . keep reading
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