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Here is a list of all the easy-to-use forms and templates we have. In this department, you will find everything from permission slips to costume order forms to teacher contracts. We've done all the work for you!

How to Craft Your Dance Studio Mission Statement and Code of Ethics
Kathy Blake
How to Craft Your Dance Studio Mission Statement and Code of Ethics Your dance studio mission statement and code of ethics guide your vision, choices and decisions as a director. Kathy Blake's popular live seminar on this topic at the Dance Teacher Summit was based on this document. You can edit it or use it as inspiration to craft your own! . . . keep reading
Top 10 Ways to Increase Student Retention at Your Dance Studio
Top 10 Ways to Increase Student Retention at Your Dance Studio Student retention is a part of the business that dance studio owners report as one of their biggest challenges. You put a lot of time and effort into building your student base and it's disappointing and frustrating when students leave. The key to a growing, thriving and successful studio is to have students that come back year after year. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Questionnaire for Students on Dance Related Internet Resources
This survey will provide insights and information useful to you, the dance studio owner, on the dance related topics that your students are searching for online. This survey was created to accompany the response from Kathy Blake's Dance Teacher Magazine Meet the Experts Q & A regarding advice online. . . . keep reading
Payments and Tuition: What is Your Policy?
Payments and Tuition: What is Your Policy? It is important that you have specific instructions for parents regarding payments. A carefully laid out section in your student handbook will ensure that parents know when and how to pay their bills. There is a lot to consider when determining how you will accept payment . . . keep reading
Download an Example Calendar
Download an Example Calendar When setting your studio calendar for the year will you observe only major holidays or follow an academic calendar that mimics your local public schools? Once you've decided how your school schedule will run, it is a good idea to provide your customers with a comprehensive calendar at the time they register. . . . keep reading
Studio Policies Download
Studio Policies Download Your studio policies should be available for your students to refer to whenever necessary. The policies we listed are appropriate for all dance studios but can be tweaked to fit yours. . . . keep reading
Welcome Letter Download
Welcome Letter Download This welcome letter should be included near the beginning of your student handbook. It will set the tone for the handbook and welcome students to your studio. . . . keep reading
Child Trip Disclaimer
It's absolutely necessary that you have all your parents sign and date a disclaimer that will protect you and your faculty from anything that may happen on an extended trip with your dancers. . . . keep reading
Student/Parent Concern Form
Regardless of how successful your studio is, there will always be problems and complaints to handle. What gives your studio a great reputation is when customers know that you will take care of their problems quickly and willingly. Customers want you to value their suggestions. . . . keep reading
Adult Trip Disclaimer
It's absolutely necessary that you have all your parents sign and date a disclaimer that will protect you and your faculty from anything that may happen on an extended trip with your dancers. . . . 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
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Dance Studio Owners Make (And How to Fix Them) E-Book
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Dance Studio Owners Make (And How to Fix Them) E-Book The 10 Biggest Mistakes Dance Studio Owners make will help you figure out if you're doing something wrong- and how to fix it! This E-book will help you recognize hidden pitfalls of the business and give you tips and tricks to help you sidestep them all. Kathy Blake shares what she has learned from 35 years as a studio owner so you don't have to wait 35 years to be the most successful you've ever been! . . . keep reading
Kathy Blake: How she Became a Successful Dance Studio Owner
Kathy Blake: How she Became a Successful Dance Studio Owner In this transcript of an interview with Kathy Blake, you can read about what motivated her to open a dance studio and how she turned it into a successful business in its 35th year. She shares what inspired her and how you can stay motivated when the business gets you down. . . . keep reading
Profit Sharing Pay Grades Download
Profit Sharing Pay Grades Download This chart will take out all the hard work involved in creating a profit sharing payscale for your teachers, which will incentivise them to be the best they can! . . . keep reading
Interview with Kathy Blake: Paying your Teachers: Moving from an Hourly Rate to a Profit Sharing Pay Scale
Interview with Kathy Blake: Paying your Teachers: Moving from an Hourly Rate to a Profit Sharing Pay Scale A profit sharing pay scale will motivate and incentivise your teachers to step it up and create a reputation for themselves at your studio. Listen in as Kathy Blake explains her tried and true method used make to salaries fair for everyone and keep teachers working hard. . . . keep reading
Parent Backstage Help Handout
Parent Backstage Help Handout Having parents to help you backstage on recital day will allow you the freedom to take care of the important things! . . . keep reading
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