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There are times when we are in the studio teaching and progress seems to be at a halt, our dancers’ focus is lacking, the passion and spirit we want to see is dwindling and the frustration of it all can …
Beginning pointe is a super exciting milestone in a young dancer’s life. Receiving your first pair of pointe shoes is definitely a time students don’t forget and will always remember. It should certainly be celebrated and met with enthusiasm and …
Whether you’re tech savvy or not, one thing’s for sure - you probably have a website for your business. Now, what if I told you that having a mobile app today is just as important if not more important than …
When we head into competition season we are usually engulfed in setting pieces, rehearsing, ordering costumes and perfecting every last detail so that it is show ready. We spend countless months coming up with concepts for our dances, organizing schedules …
After teaching dance for 34 years, I have just about seen it all in students. How they learn, how they behave and how they retain information has changed dramatically.
It’s always inspirational as choreographers to walk into rehearsal and feel confident you have dancers who are both technically and artistically mature enough to handle the material you are about to give them. What excites us more is having those …
I have been asked many times from studio owners should I increase my fees? The answer in most cases is YES! Check out these 7 tips on how to proceed
As we begin a new year, after a time of reflection and pause, we look to where we were and where we are headed. As we look forward, we should be looking towards a direction of dance which is new, …
Countless people do this one simple thing each and every morning without fail. These people will swear that doing this has a definite positive effect on how the rest of their day unfolds. I’ve been doing this for a while …
As we embark on a New Year ahead we are all in search of some good news. Let's celebrate all of the good!
Dance teachers are clear on our role to teach students proper technique and performance skills. However, as generations continually evolve, so is the world in which they are growing up in. It is still my belief that certain etiquette, good …
One of the important things that every dance studio owner must do is to get away from your business so you can take an objective look from the outside and really see what you do well and what needs work.
Here is a version of my beginner musical theatre warmup. It’s always important to remember to include a solid technical warmup as well as stylistic, cardiovascular and performance elements into your class. This will create a well-rounded foundation and get …
In Part II we are focusing on referrals also known as word of mouth. Do you have a plan in place to actively solicit referrals? If not, you are losing out on this incredible money making tool for your business!
There are many components to teaching musical theatre effectively; technically, stylistically, historically and conceptually. This is especially true when introducing it to the preteen demographic. This genre is a real love of mine and where my heart is at, so …