Your Recital, Your Brand: The Complete Dance Recital Checklist
Thanks to Chasta Hamilton Calhoun, founder and creator of the Dance Exec, we’ve put together a complete dance recital checklist to help studio owners get ready for their big event. DOWNLOAD this extensive guide here! As studio owners, we know the power that the recital has on your brand. At the end of each year, […]
Dance Recital Organization Tip: Laundry Baskets
Recital and performance season is here! Looking for an inexpensive (and easy) dance recital organization tip? 🙂 When I was dancing, I always kept all of my belongings in a laundry basket which helped in transporting items to and fro. I encourage all of my students and backstage volunteers to follow suit- when everything is labeled […]
Three BIG Ideas to Make Your Recital More Profitable
At a recent conference, I recently had the chance to share a presentation with studio owners on producing a profitable dance recital. I wanted to share it here; hopefully it will be of value to our blog readers as well! The major points of the dance conference presentation are below. Let us know if you’d like more […]
Stage Makeup for Kids: How to Do Recital Makeup on Young Dancers
Applying stage makeup for kids and younger dancers requires a slightly different approach.
Dance Recitals: Checklist for 2 Weeks Out
Before you drive yourself crazy running around, take a breather and take a look at this checklist of the things you need to do over the next two weeks.
Event Safety: Dance Recital Safety Tips
Here are some smart safety tips to keep in mind this recital season.
Backstage Management: 3 Tips for Organizing Dancers Backstage
On stage during a recital, audiences see the result of months of hard work. What they don’t see is all the chaos going on behind the scenes.
Event Volunteers: Recruiting and Managing Help for Your Dance Recital
Read on for some tips that will help you have success with recital volunteers this spring and beyond.
Planning A Dance Recital: 4 Weeks Away From the Big Show
This checklist will help you stay sane with one month left to go.Â
Backstage Management Tools for Dance Recitals
As a studio owner, I have three lists running in my brain at all times. I’m always asking myself the following three questions: What needs to be done today? What needs to be done in the next 2-6 months? What can I make for dinner without going to the store? (Not kidding on that last […]
Dance Recital Stress? Great Ways For Dancers To Relieve Stress Before A Recital
Consider these tips on how to relieve your recital stress as quickly as possible.
6 Tips for Dancers: Surviving Dance Recital Week
Consider these suggestions on how to survive recital week.
5 Ways To Perfect Your Dance Makeup On A Budget
Consider these tips on how to perfect your makeup on a budget.Â
Profitable Recital Costumes Start Now
No one in our industry would question that producing a recital takes the TOP spot for biggest project of the year. Coming in at a close second, however, is the process of ordering recital costumes. From concept to selection, from measuring to ordering, from try-ons to exchanges and alterations, recital costumes can be almost as […]
What’s Trendy for Dance Costumes 2016
Let your dancers shine in these costume trends for 2016.