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DanceStudioOwner.com's Panel of Experts
Our panel of experts ongoingly contributes to this site. They are experts on the business of dance and are here to help you!
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Kathy Blake
Kathy Blake is a dance studio owner in her 35th year of success. She has over 1,000 students at her school and a loyal faculty, some of whom have been with her for over 20 years. Her experience has taught her all the ins and outs of the dance studio world, and her expertise is shared with you only on DanceStudioOwner.com! . . .
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Suzanne Blake Gerety
Suzanne Blake Gerety owner of On Pointe Media LLC, the parent company of DanceStudioOwner.com, is the daughter of Kathy Blake and Vice President of Kathy Blake Dance Studios. Suzanne brings a combination of expertise in the publishing and event planning industry. . . .
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Liz Calabria
Liz Calabria brings the experience of being both a talented choreographer and artistic director to DanceStudioOwner.com. She specializes in children's programs and has been teaching Tap, Jazz and Ballet for over 20 years. Most recently Liz developed and implemented a Multicultural Dance Education Program for Montessori Schools' physical education program. . . .
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Nichelle Strzepek
Nichelle Strzepek holds a B.A. in Dance from Slippery Rock University, has taught and performed professionally for over 10 years and has danced nearly all of her life. Her inspiration for beginning a blog was fueled by her desire to . . .
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Kelly Wanlass
Kelly Wanlass is a Senior Public Relations Consultant with more than thirteen years of proven success getting immediate results for clients in their respective markets, including dance and dance wear, as well as in various segments of the high-tech industry. Kelly started her career as a writer for The Associated Press, giving her a unique and valuable understanding of what journalists are looking for in a story. . . .
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Venita McLemore
Venita is the Founder and Director of Operations for DanzEmergencee LLC as well as the Operations and Events Management Consultant for several Fortune 500 companies. Originally from Columbia, SC, she earned one year towards her MFA in Dance from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She received a BA in Biology and a BFA in Dance Performance and Choreography from Columbia College. . . .
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Jill Tirone
Jill Tirone founded VAMatrix Virtual Assistance in 2008. Jill provides marketing and administrative support to dance studios, fitness centers, dance companies, and small businesses. She helps her clients reach their goals by providing assistance during busy seasons as well as with the day-to-day operation of their businesses. . . .
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Lisa Graves
Lisa Graves has been an illustrator and graphic artist for over ten years. After working with national clients such as Bed Bath & Beyond, Waterford, and Nicole Miller, Lisa left her role as Creative Director for NYC Design firm to raise her two young children. . . .
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Frances Hellens McDonald
Frances began her Fine Arts career as a classical pianist at a young age of 11 years. She was asked to perform in front of large audiences at festivals and events throughout Ontario, Canada. She was invited during the same year to begin her intensive . . .
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Rachel Harrison
Ever since her first taste of dance at age four, Rachel has not been able to stop. She began training in tap, ballet, jazz and lyrical in British Columbia and then Southwestern Ontario. As a young student she underwent a teacher . . .
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Brian Huyser
Brian is the founder of Main Street Sites, a website hosting and online registration service built specifically for dance studios and similar businesses. Brian and the team at Main Street Sites are passionate about delivering and supporting a powerful, user-friendly service... . . .
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Susan Godwin
Susan resides in New York City, where she works as an actor in films and TV series, such as "All My Children", "Ugly Betty", "Lipstick Jungle" and previously "Analyze That", "Sex & the City" and "The Sopranos". Susan has also worked as a stand-in for Bernadette Peters, . . .
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Ed Gerety
At 22 years of age Ed Gerety established Gerety Presentations, a company dedicated to helping teenagers discover, develop, and strengthen their leadership skills. Since that time, as a keynote speaker and leadership trainer, he has spoken to audiences in all 50 states, Canada, and Europe. . . .
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Mago Lauritzen
Aaron "Mago" Lauritzen is a successful studio owner, teacher, and the marketing director for Compete Services, Inc., a tuition billing and studio consulting company. Through his consulting efforts, Mago has helped many studio owners dramatically increase their enrollment and income. His particular areas of expertise include web development and Internet marketing including search engine optimization, . . .
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JoAnna Haugen
JoAnna Haugen is a professional copywriter and freelance writer and editor who creates and dreams from her home base in Las Vegas, Nevada. A former dance student who took tap, jazz and modern classes growing up, she still finds herself quietly tapping her toes when she stands in line at the grocery store. JoAnna has written for a number of publications... . . .
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Debbie Moulton
Debbie Moulton founded A Step Up Bookkeeping Services in 2005. A Step Up's mission is to empower small businesses to succeed by helping them handle the details of their financial record-keeping. . . .
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