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Yes, this is an old saying! BUT many dance studio owners don’t consequently apply this important life fact. In business, it is vital to help you stay even keeled and to keep stress levels in check.
The dance season ahead may look a little different for everyone this year. Setting numbers may take some creativity, yes, but it doesn’t mean it has to be boring or can’t be done. Time to turn it into a positive! …
I can spend hours defining the technical and physical benefits of ballet; I find a reason for that discussion in almost every dance setting I’m in. What doesn’t get discussed as much is the level of discipline our students gain …
In part III of our dance studio reopening series we will explore how to reengage with your customers and where you should consider renegotiating to save some of your hard-earned money
So many things often get generalized, glossed over, breezed by and given half-hearted attention to sometimes when we teach. There’s only so much we can get to and we try to deliver as much information as possible to our students. …
In part II in our seven-part series for dance studio owners we will focus on how your customers perceive your business during these extraordinary times
I am the first person to barrel through pain, injury, illness, etc. It’s not only in my nature, it’s how I was trained as a young dancer. It is what I have always done throughout my career and was also …
Enjoy this month's featured article as Jessica Rizzo-Stafford offers an approachable intermediate modern lesson plan for all. Read ahead for more!
Dance Teachers are currently experiencing extraordinary times. While some studio owners have heartbreakingly had to shut their doors after a lifetime in business, those that remain open now face the new methodical measures necessary to run and keep our dancers …
This is Part I in the new weekly series for dance studio owners on re-opening. This series is a MUST read for all studio owners... enjoy!
Teachers, we all recognize that core strength is essential to any strong, technically sound dancer. While we aim to teach our students to always move from the inside out vs. from the extremities (i.e. arms, legs, etc.,) getting started to …
Ever think of what you can do to enhance the learning curve in your dance class? While dancers are often taught “how” sometimes we forget the “why’s,” “when’s,” and “where’s” things came from and happened…. In a time of abundant …
With over 30 years in the Dance Studio Business and teaching worldwide for over 40 years. Steve and Angela share their expertise and knowledge with Dance Teacher Web members
As dance teachers and artists, we are our own worst critics. We scrutinize every detail and go over things with a fine-tooth comb every day we’re in the studio. Why? Dancers aim for perfection. It is a lofty, unobtainable goal, …
As I have been providing virtual lessons for my own students, I have compiled a list of sample lessons that I have created that are both effective, and efficient. Keeping the goal of safe learning in any environment at the …
Below is one, “base,” version of my intermediate musical theatre center warmup. I often use this as a foundation and add more nuanced details to it, based on the focus of the class or choreography. It’s always important to remember …
