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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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The Price is Right
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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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. . . .
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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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3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Dance Studio's Summer Income
By: Kathy Blake
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. . . .
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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
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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,
The Dance Stop, CA |
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