Goal Setting For Dance Studio Owners Part 1

Did you know that you are 97% more likely to achieve your goals if you write them down?

Stagestep: Flooring Made Easy

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 …

The Lesson Within the Lessons

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 …

Here We Go Again

Business Groups - Market for Maximum Effectiveness

Did you know that most towns have business groups where entrepreneurs get together to discuss business ideas, trends and share marketing ideas? Business groups like the Chamber of Commerce provide many excellent marketing opportunities. The members of these types of …

Keeping the Energy Level Up

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 Effective Leader - Is There a Leader In You?

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Dont Make These Small Business Mistakes Part II

Let us continue on from last month’s article of, 'Mistakes that you need to avoid in your dance studio business'.

Exercises to Keep the Knee Healthy

Knee injuries are very common for young dancers and athletes either through growth, overuse or because of accidents not generally linked to dancing or a sport. The most important advice and help that I can give to my students is …

Setting Your Goals - Easier Said, Easily Done

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 …

Technical Notes On The Fundamental Movements Of Acrobatics …

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Rainy Day Ideas for Droopy Dancers

We all know those days…. The gaggle of teenage dancers who come dragging into the classroom with years of teenage angst on their faces. They enter the room with the obvious vibe of 'Don’t ask us to do anything difficult …

How To Achieve Every Goal...And Not Get In Your Way

We've all been there.You set a goal for yourself but somehow along the way, you don't make it to the finish line...and there's no one to blame but yourself. Somehow, you've stood in your own way. Many people consider the …

Dont Make These Small Business Mistakes Part I

Here’s an interesting notion: Do you realize that there are mistakes you can make at various stages of your business’ growth that can be slowly killing it for months or even years if you don’t watch for them?

Enjoy Your Life: Change Your Point of View

"Two men look out through the same bars: One sees the mud, and one sees the stars."- Frederick Langbridge, A Cluster of Quiet Thoughts