It happens to us all, we teach so many classes and set so much choreography, that our material starts to become stale. As a master class teacher traveling around the country, this is the number one complaint I hear from …
As we prepare for the end of the season it is important, as teachers, to connect with each and every one of our students before the year is over. It is easy to have a connection with the eager, talented …
Early childhood summer programs are an excellent way to not only keep existing students but also to bring new students in. It gives them a chance to become familiar with your studio and what you have to offer, so that …
To help make your business grow, create a retention plan and keep your customers coming back for more! One of the biggest mistakes we can make as business owners is to constantly be looking for new customers and not to …
In a recent study, dancers in a number of Ballet Companies around the world were surveyed to find out the reasons for the significant increase in injuries. It was discovered that one of the primary causes was simply that the …
Having been a competition judge for the past sixteen years my eye is trained to look for details. It is no secret that attention to detail always pays off. It does, in fact, make the difference between something being mediocre, …
"The way you dedicate yourself to the way you think is the definition of attitude, either positive or negative. The Only difference is the choice you make about the way you think." Jeffrey Gitomer "Until you think with a positive …
I have recently read articles written by teachers who talk about teaching by using only positive reinforcement. Teachers who feel that a student should never be told that they are doing something incorrectly and that somehow it is wrong to …
We are very pleased to present a series of articles written by Dr. Steinman. He has worked closely with not only our dancers but also professionals in the world of Dance and Sports. All of the articles will be technical …
There are many pressures to put a student on Pointe. First of all, of course, the students themselves are always very eager, especially if one of their friends is doing it or if they have the perception that they are …
One of the most powerful forms of advertising is the use of a testimonial. Most people are much more impressed and find it more credible when one of your clients says something good about you than when you say how …
It is easy when you are running a dance studio to get so caught up in what you are doing day to day that you forget to look at the big picture. We can get so involved in the everyday …
As we all approach the time of year for our showcases and recitals we are always looking for ways to make this year's show better than last year's. One way to make your show look like a professional production is …
Every year, around this time we start to work on our program for our student showcase. We have found this to be a great way not only to connect with other business owners but also a way to raise funds …
Each year it seems that we start the new semester in September and all of a sudden it's that time again! Recitals or as we call them Student Showcases are an extremely important part of the studio life. An exciting, …
Follow the "Three B's" rule to improve your position and increase your value at any studio where you teach. Be on time, Be professional and Be reliable! Sound's easy enough! Yet there are teachers who, for whatever reason, do not …
