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Dance Studio Owner Secrets Of Success

Learn secrets of success from dance studio owners. Each month a new interview will be posted. We'll interview studio owners from urban, suburban, and rural areas. From competitive to performance based studios to small and large we'll look at what makes these studio owners successful.

Jane Grech, Studio Owner and Founder of Jane Grech Dance Centre in Australia, Shares Her Secrets of Success
Jane Grech, Studio Owner and Founder of Jane Grech Dance Centre in Australia, Shares Her Secrets of Success In just four years Jane Grech has grown her dance studio from just 33 students to over 500. Her expertise is in Classical Ballet and Pre School Movement programs. Most recently her school was shortlisted in a National Business competition and was named one of the top 4 small businesses within her region in Australia. In this interview learn how she balances being a mom, teacher and successful dance studio owner. . . . keep reading
Maria Hanley Dance Educator and Studio Owner of Maria's Movers in New York, NY Shares Her Secrets of Success
Maria Hanley Dance Educator and Studio Owner of Maria's Movers in New York, NY Shares Her Secrets of Success Maria Hanley holds a Master's degree in dance education from New York University and a Bachelor's degree in dance performance from Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. An advocate for early childhood dance education, Maria is currently a teaching artist in public elementary schools for New York City Ballet and more. Maria has been selected to serve on the Dance/NYC Youth Advisory Committee for the 2010/2011 academic year. Maria is also author of the blog Move. Create. Educate. . . . keep reading
Tiffany Harmon, Owner and Director of Kathy Marfin's Dance School in San Antonio, Texas Shares Her Secrets of Success
Tiffany Harmon, Owner and Director of Kathy Marfin's Dance School in San Antonio, Texas Shares Her Secrets of Success Tiffany Harmon grew up at Kathy Marfin's Dance School, looking up to her step-mother Kathy who was a great inspiration and wonderful dance teacher. In this interview Tiffany shares how she has grown her dance studio despite the tough economic times we've been experiencing. Plus she shares the one big piece of business advice that she says makes a difference when it comes to standing out from the crowd. . . . keep reading
Robin Snyder-Wiencek Shares Her Secrets of Success
Robin Snyder-Wiencek Shares Her Secrets of Success Robin is the founder and director of Experimental Movement Concepts. In this candid interview she shares her secrets to running a successful dance, art, gymnastics and music center. Robin graduated from the Baltimore School for the Arts where she studied ballet extensively under Norma Pera. From there, she went on to Montclair State University in New Jersey and discovered improvisational dance and choreography. She supplemented her training by studying in New York at Steps and the Broadway Dance Center. . . . keep reading
Sheryl Dowling, Co-Owner and Studio Director of The Dance Club in Orem, Utah Shares Her Secrets of Success
Sheryl Dowling, Co-Owner and Studio Director of The Dance Club in Orem, Utah Shares Her Secrets of Success Enjoy this interview with Sheryl Dowling, her goal at The Dance Club is to provide students not only with the technical dance skills to pursue a professional dance career, should they be interested, but more importantly arm them with essential life skills that lead to success in whatever they pursue. Growing up in Burley, Idaho, Sheryl balanced her time between . . . keep reading
Meghan Kelly, owner of the Kelly School of Irish Dance in Rhode Island Shares Her Secrets of Success
Meghan Kelly, owner of the Kelly School of Irish Dance in Rhode Island Shares Her Secrets of Success Meghan Kelly is the founder and primary choreographer & instructor for The Kelly School of Irish Dance. Meghan began her training and her love of Irish Dance in 1990 with The Goulding School. In 2006, at the age of 22, . . . keep reading
Robin Bleasdale, Artistic Director and Owner of Dance Fusion Dance Studio near Toronto, Ontario Shares Her Secrets of Success
Robin Bleasdale, Artistic Director and Owner of Dance Fusion Dance Studio near Toronto, Ontario Shares Her Secrets of Success In this candid interview with Robin Bleasdale an in demand teacher, choreographer and adjudicator throughout North America, you'll hear how she balances the many roles of a successful teacher and dance studio owner. Robin graduated from York University with a BFA Hon. in Dance, she has danced professionally for the Toronto Blue Jays (MLB), . . . keep reading
Shawna Seale, Owner and Instructor of Footnotes Dance Studio in Lewiston, Idaho Shares Her Secrets of Success
Shawna Seale, Owner and Instructor of Footnotes Dance Studio in Lewiston, Idaho Shares Her Secrets of Success Shawna began her dance career at age three in her hometown of Lewiston, Idaho. She studied ballet, tap, jazz and eventually pointe. Shawna graduated from the University of Idaho where she studied a variety of subjects including dance, music and theatre arts. She was the choreographer from . . . keep reading
Joharah, Owner and Instructor of BellyUp Belly Dance Studio in Ontario, Canada Shares Her Secrets of Success
Joharah, Owner and Instructor of BellyUp Belly Dance Studio in Ontario, Canada Shares Her Secrets of Success Joharah's passion for performing Oriental Dance is infectious. She dances from the soul and with feeling which is what Egyptian Raks Sharqi is all about. Learn her secrets of success when it comes to running a specialty dance studio and what it takes to break down the barriers and stereotypes of a dance form that deserves great respect. . . . keep reading
Carole Royal, Owner and Director of Royal Dance Works in Phoenix, Arizona, Shares Her Secrets of Success
Carole Royal, Owner and Director of Royal Dance Works in Phoenix, Arizona, Shares Her Secrets of Success Carole Royal, Director of Royal Dance Works, has over 33 years of teaching experience in both the public school systems and private sector. Carole has been responsible for training national championship dancers, Star Search winners, and professional performers who've appeared in the U.S., Japan, France, Australia, and Caribbean. In this candid interview learn her secrets of success. . . . keep reading
Cynthia King, Owner of Cynthia King Dance Studio and CK Vegan Ballet Slippers in Brooklyn, New York Shares Her Secrets of Success
Cynthia King, Owner of Cynthia King Dance Studio and CK Vegan Ballet Slippers in Brooklyn, New York Shares Her Secrets of Success Cynthia King, a dancer and choreographer for over 30 years, received her dance training at the Boston Conservatory, The Ailey School and beyond. Discover her secrets of success as a studio owner in this candid interview. She shares what has worked for her studio in a urban location, how she finds time for family, plus ways to discover your identity as a dance studio owner and business. . . . keep reading
Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater's, Owner and Director, Tricia Lavoie's Secrets of Success
Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater's, Owner and Director, Tricia Lavoie's Secrets of Success Tricia Lavoie is the owner and founding director of Southern New Hampshire Dance Theater in Bedford, NH. Discover her secrets of success as a studio owner in this candid interview. She shares how to balance the many demands of a performance based studio plus tips that any studio owner can use to grow their business. . . . keep reading
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