5 Benefits of Practicing Dance Improvisation
Here are five noteworthy benefits of taking a less-than-structured approach to dance class.
How To Improve Posture in Dance: 5 Ways
As you teach your young dancers, it’s essential that you work with them to maintain proper posture.
How to Write a Dance Studio Mission Statement
An important part of branding that dance studio owners sometimes overlook is the mission statement.
4 Ideas for a Show-Stopping Dance Recital Finale
Need some inspiration for a killer finale? Here are four tips that will help you impress the audience this recital season.
Tips for a Backstage Bravo!
Some people think the “show” is what happens onstage at the spring recital, but every dance studio owner knows that the REAL show happens backstage! If you want to see a real symphony of choreography, watch the show from behind the curtains because that’s where the magic happens. Changing costumes, fixing makeup, getting kids lined […]
Teaching Stage Directions: 3 Tips
Here are three ways you can help your students learn about stage directions.
When is it Too Late to Start Dancing?
As a studio owner, you probably hear one burning question each year during registration: “Is it too late for my child to start dancing?”
5 Inspired Dance Studio Design Ideas
Here are five inspired design concepts that you may want to use in your new or existing dance studio.
Dance Recital Ideas: 7 Ways to Produce a Dance Recital that Pays
Can you imagine the following? A house builder works for nine months with clients to build a beautiful family home. The builder communicates and plans; hiring subcontractors, building walls, insuring the project, financing the materials and making the finishing touches just right. The builder takes draws from the clients for expenses along the way, but […]
Encouraging Dance for Boys in Your Studio
Here are a few steps you can take to make your school a welcoming place for males and females alike.
Seven Summer Savers: Summer Dance Camp Ideas and More
Remember this Broadway song? “Summertime….and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumping and the cotton is high.” Well, that may be true for Porgy and Bess, but in my world summer can be tough. If I were singing that song, the lyrics might go more like, “Summertime…and the livin’ ain’t easy. Students are jumping and […]
Take Note of These Big Dance Studio Trends for 2015
Dance studios need to keep up with the latest trends if they want to remain competitive, so think about how you can incorporate these changes into your business.
Dance Fundraising: Tips and Tricks
If you plan to hold a studio fundraiser this year, use these tricks to optimize your earnings and reduce headaches along the way.
Stand Out With Creative Dance Recital Themes
Here are a few ways that you can make this year’s showcase one to remember, starting with a creative and exciting theme.
5 Ways to Make Dance Competitions a Positive Experience
If you’re bringing your dance students to a competition for the first time, use these tips to get everyone in the right state of mind and make it an experience they’ll never forget.