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Many of our accomplishments and innovations at our dance studio have been derived from parent and student complaints and concerns. We're here to help you partner with parents and students to grow your studio.

Increase Retention By Using Student-Parent-Teacher Concern Forms
Increase Retention By Using Student-Parent-Teacher Concern Forms Learning to handle complaints and criticism with grace and professionalism is a necessary part of good studio management. The ability and willingness to address dissatisfaction from parents, students, teachers and staff gives you the access to improving services and programs. Regardless of how successful your studio is, there will always be a parent or student who has a concern! . . . keep reading
Social Media Savvy: Another Channel For Communicating with Students at Your Dance Studio
Social Media Savvy: Another Channel For Communicating with Students at Your Dance Studio At a dance studio, serving your customers doesn't just refer to teaching your students how to dance. It also is about making things easy for parents, providing appropriate feedback channels and letting everyone know what is going on throughout the year. Many of these things can be managed well by . . . keep reading
How to Streamline and Simplify Communication with Students, Parents, and Staff
How to Streamline and Simplify Communication with Students, Parents, and Staff How do you keep up with and manage the hundreds of pieces of information and important communications that come into and out of your dance studio each week? Learn ways to streamline and simplify the multitude of information coming in via email, phone, text messages, social media, postal mail, face to face communication and more. . . . keep reading
How to Overcome Negativity, Rumors or Harsh Reviews of Your Dance Studio
How to Overcome Negativity, Rumors or Harsh Reviews of Your Dance Studio What do you do if a negative comment from a parent or former student is posted online in a review or spread on social media? There are three important groups of people you communicate with that can have an impact on how you monitor and manage your online and offline reputation. Find out what to do if you face the unfortunate challenge of disgruntled former faculty, angry parents . . . keep reading
9 Ways to Effectively Handle Negativity and Dissatisfied Customers at Your School of Dance
By: Kathy Blake
Every business is going to have a certain percentage of dissatisfied customers. It is important to know that with every exchange you have, every conversation, every class, and every performance people are talking. What you can do as a studio owner is to be responsible for providing a sensitive interaction with people. . . . keep reading
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