Dance Studio 411

In our latest episode, our special guest, Ginger Haithcox shares 3 benefits of implementing a student assistant program at your dance studio. Student assistants help with student retention and progression, they help create a future pipeline for dance studio staff, and they enhance the customer experience. Listen as Ginger provides insight into her successful program and how you can get this comple...

Facebook Advertising can be a huge source of stress for dance studio owners. Let's be honest, there aren't many of us who have the time or energy to manage our dance studio's social media accounts. In this episode, Jill Tirone sits down with Kristian Altuve of Dance Motion Marketing and they discuss three simple ways to help you with your social media and get the most out of your online advertisin...

In this episode, Brad Bingham of Enrollio shares his top tips to fill your summer camps! These proven methods and ideas are easy to implement and, best of all, can be used all year round. Enrollio is the #1 Growth & Reputation Accelerator for Dance Studios, Swim Schools & After School Programs. Enrollio helps studio owners worldwide capture more website enrollments, reduce task load, & elevate bra...

In our latest episode, Jill Tirone sits down with Sean Dever, CPA to answer financial questions directly from our member group. Sean explains the intricacies of pricing discounts and profitability, why a non-profit may not be right for your studio, and how dance studio owners can benefit from selling additional items like costumes and dancewear. Listen in as he shares his expertise and financial a...

In our latest episode, Suzanne Blake Gerety sits down with Misty Lown of More Than Just Great Dancing to discuss what's on the hearts and minds of dance studio owners. Misty explains that key developmental experiences in dance help students become healthy, high-functioning adults and how to communicate the value of dance to families. Listen in as she shares her definition of success, her love of g...

Are you ready to have your best season yet? In this podcast, Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone reflect on the past season and get focused for the new. Learn to identify the obstacles standing in your way and how to use them as a starting point to help you achieve your goals. They're also covering ways to battle burnout and sharing tips to increase your tuition and fees with confidence. Join us...

It can be difficult to raise your prices and fees, and many dance studio owners worry about how it will affect their business. In this podcast, Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone are sharing ways to navigate rising costs and inflation. You'll learn how to earn extra income through dancewear and costumes while adding extra value to your studio. Through their support and encouragement, you'll get...

As a busy dance studio owner, you probably feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day to get everything done. Luckily, with some helpful tips and productivity hacks, you can take back some of those lost hours and create an environment that promotes efficiency and increased organization at your dance studio. All it takes is a little bit of planning, and by implementing these strategies int...

Enrolling preschool-aged students can be one of the most difficult parts of running your own dance studio. Our research shows that studios are the most flexible on enrollment deadlines with this age group; therefore making the full-season commitment less predictable. Thankfully, there are several different ways you can find more preschool-aged dance students without spending your entire marketing...

In this episode, Tiffany Henderson is sharing expert tips for producing a crowd-pleasing holiday performance on a short timeline that brings out the best in your youngest dancers! Holiday shows matter more than ever and we're here to help you make participation easy. Learn what to include in your holiday performance package, how to budget for your show venue, and how to leverage done-for-you chore...

In this episode of Dance Studio 411, Patty Rielley shares her top projects and tips that busy studio owners can share with their office managers. She believes a little planning goes a long way and organization is the key to delegation. As a former studio owner for 17 years and currently a dance studio office manager, Patty draws from her extensive experience and gives specific, real-life examples...

In this episode, you'll hear expert tips on establishing and maintaining a dress code program that parents and dancers love. Tiffany Henderson is an industry leader and dance business expert who owns and operates seven Tiffany's Dance Academy locations in Northern California. Her video-based teacher training system and curriculum, Twinkle Star Dance, is currently implemented in 300+ dance studios...

Dance studios are known for creating comfortable, safe environments where dancers can experiment with self-expression. However, many of us feel unprepared to support students as they come into their identities as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Samm Wesler is no stranger to leading diversity and inclusion training. As a gay woman who grew up in studios, she knows firsthand how language can shap...

Encouraging healthy habits and preventing injuries is key to building strong minds and bodies in your dance studio. Dr. Lisa Schoene is a Dance and Sports Podiatrist and a Certified Athletic Trainer who is passionate about keeping dancers in tip-top shape. In this episode, Dr. Schoene shares her expertise on nutrition, emotional support for your dancers, injury prevention, and the importance of se...

Cory Sterling is the founder of the heart-leading law firm Conscious Counsel and the author of the book The Yoga Law Book: Legal Essentials For Yoga Professionals . He's worked with hundreds of clients in the dance, health and fitness industries. In this episode, he discusses the legal essentials every dance studio should be aware of. The idea of "the law" can be scary, but Cory helps break throug...

Planning is the key to not feeling overwhelmed in your marketing and program offerings! In this week's episode, Meagan Ziebarth and Colleen Rubio of Resourceful Dance share their best marketing strategies to capture the attention of busy parents.  Meagan and Colleen offer their easy-to-follow framework to help you better market, and communicate, your summer dance programs  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Runnin...

Alison Jones is the Founder of Dancewise Studios, the home of some of the most inspirational dance classes of a wide variety of different dance styles since 2005. Alison teaches students of all ages and was one of the first studios to be certified in authentic street dance in the UK. In this week's episode, Alison shares some of the special, and unique, things she's doing to showcase how grateful...

As a dance studio owner it's not if you're going to need a new dance teacher, it's when! In this podcast hear tips from Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone on how to source, find, and hire teachers for subbing, guest teaching, on short notice, for the long term, and every situation in between. You'll hear how you can easily get in the habit of consistently sourcing great talent so you never feel...

Kim Black is the Owner of Miss Kim's in Burlington, North Carolina. She was selected as Dance Teacher Magazine's Dance Teacher of The Year in 2020 and is a Preschool Dance & Creative Movement presenter. Kim opened her studio during the pandemic and while most instructors would be shaking in their boots, Kim was confident she could fill her space... and she did! Six months after opening her doors s...

In this episode, Jill Tirone and Suzanne Blake Gerety highlight key data that every studio owner should know to position their studio for growth in 2021 and emerge from the pandemic. They share insights on enrollment trends, performances, website analytics, social media metrics, and local marketing to set you apart and be ready to bring more dancers back to class. This information is based on curr...

In this episode, Molly Stroud of Jackrabbit Dance shares the three areas of focus you need to ensure studio growth in 2021. Tune in as she shares why it is more important than ever for studios to focus on customer service, automation, and tracking key metrics to thrive. Through the use of reliable, cloud-based dance studio software, Jackrabbit Dance's mission is to help studio owners take control...

Get expert advice from Jessica Scheitler of Financial Groove on the PPP loan forgiveness application. This is a follow up to her Tips For Tracking PPP Loan Spend podcast episode . Jessica speaks candidly about the confusion many studio owners are facing over bank communication regarding the timing of when to begin the process. Her advice? Have patience. This year has taught us how quickly things k...

Passion-driven and caregiving roles are some of the most susceptible to burnout. In this podcast episode, you'll hear from Suzanne and Jill, where they share the six causes of dance studio owner burnout and how to prevail. With chronic stress, we often don't realize we are about to "hit the wall" until it's too late. This episode is full of actionable ideas and support that will help carry you up,...

In this episode, Josh Olson of Dance Recital Ticketing shares how studios are pivoting to sell tickets in this pandemic environment. Hear how to set pricing for your event and considerations for live-streamed or pre-recorded with a watch party. Josh has expert advice and must-hear tips on how you can make your re-imagined performance an audience event to be remembered using their virtual platform....

The challenges that dance teachers face from this pandemic are many. The ones impacting preschoolers most include less movement, more screen time and a multitude of distractions at home. This is taking a toll on their behavior and listening skills when they come to dance class. In this episode, Andrea Trench, Dance Educator and creator of Discover Dance shares tips to create an enriched learning e...