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Ballet teachers are faced with the dilemma each year as to which of their dancers are ready to go on pointe. There are always the pressures of both students and their parents pushing their teachers to let them go on …
Dancers are always so consumed with movement that very often they completely forget to take deep breaths when they are dancing. It is common for dance students to become red in the face, short of breath and easily fatigued all …
Studio owners have a tough job because not only do we have to motivate ourselves but we also have to motivate our staff, faculty, students and even parents to help everyone stay on the same page and to ultimately make …
Why is subflooring so important?
Tis the season for Christmas Holiday shows and of course the most popular of all, the Nutcracker, will be presented by studios across the country. In many cases this will be presented on a large stage and may require a …
Why is it that some people almost always succeed?
Who you choose to hire to be part of your studio family says a lot about the tone you set for your business and the kind of training being offered. I’ve seen many directors go through massive teacher turn-over year …
As dance teachers we are clear on our role to teach our students proper technique and performance skills. However, as generations are continually changing, so is the world in which they are growing up in. Perhaps a traditionalist to some …
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As dance teachers we are faced each day with not only nurturing our students from a technical aspect but more importantly from a psychological one too. The majority of dance teachers do not hold degrees in psychology and yet we …
Did you know that you are 97% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down?
There are really only two materials used for dance floors; vinyl and wood. Fortunately or unfortunately, each offers a dazzling array of options, styles and colors. Before exploring those options, there are materials you should never use as a dance …
At the beginning of any season, the energy felt in the air when students return to class can be exciting for all. Dancers realize how much they missed dancing or for those who studied over the summer they are eager …
The basics of setting a goal is an open secret known by top-caliber athletes and dancers, successful businessmen and businesswomen and all types of achievers in all the different fields. Dance teachers need to set goals not only for themselves …
Let us continue on from last month’s article of, 'Mistakes that you need to avoid in your dance studio business'.
