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Surviving the Summer: Four Ways to Maintain Dance Studio Revenue Throughout the Year Ask any studio owner about one of the greatest challenges they face and they will agree that the dry, insecure period from the recital in May or June until classes resume in the fall drains them emotionally and financially. Most studios show a steady income for at least nine months but inevitably face the reality that they are in a seasonal business. Summer will decrease income . . . keep reading 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 How to Easily Add Social Media into Your Dance Studio Marketing and Branding Want to know why just having a website isn't enough anymore to fully reach your current and potential students? In this teleseminar and powerpoint presentation you'll hear the myths, confront the fears, and learn ways to handle the privacy concerns associated with social media. Break free from the old model of doing business, be a leader, and connect with your fans to grow your dance studio. . . . keep reading How to Get Organized and More Productive Running Your Dance Studio Business It's easy to get so busy with the day-to-day tasks of running a dance studio. Often this leads to overwhelm and frustration. In this teleseminar learn how to keep your website up to date, simply and easily. You'll hear how to utilize a planning calendar to keep you on track with important dates and deadlines, plus find out some free productivity tools that can save you time and money. . . . keep reading 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 More

Hair and Makeup Instruction Sheet Performance, competition and recital season means students need clear instructions on how you want their hair and make up worn for certain pieces or for an entire show. Many parents do not know how to make a bun! Here's a sheet you can use and customize for your dance studio to help parents and dancers arrive ready to dance. . . . keep reading The Sugar Plum Teddy Bear - A Tiny Tot Ballet for Ages 3 to 5 This downloadable routine with suggested musical score: "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (From Baby Einstein) is a tiny tot ballet piece using a teddy bear as a prop. This routine is suggested for Pre-Ballet ages 3-5. These selections are age appropriate and are designed to be easy to read. . . . keep reading "Be A Rock Star" from DancesToGo.com for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11 This downloadable routine with suggested music, "Rock Star" by Hanna Montana is a junior tap piece using an imaginary air guitar as a prop. This routine is suggested for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11. . . . keep reading Student Registration Form Template This is a registration form template that you can customize for your dance studio. Modify and add to it as you prefer, it is a helpful tool and can save you time. Plus it includes some tips on how to word waivers and request signatures for policies and procedures at your dance studio. . . . keep reading Teacher Availability Worksheet Use this simple form to organize and plan your teaching schedule. Gather information on class styles, levels, ages plus date and time availability. Having all of your faculty interests and times available can help you plan the best schedule for your dance studio and keep students coming through the door consistently. . . . keep reading More