Dance Studio 411

Dance studio owners want, and most importantly need, to be found online through local search. In this episode featuring Matt Horner, founder of Class Manager and Stage Stubs, he shares the easy things you can do and enhance to improve your online presence. Starting with your Google My Business listing, you'll hear how key it is for new customers to see what people love about your studio. Plus Matt...

Dance students who take voice or piano gain extra skills to progress in dance. It is a win for the studio and the student. And the new reality is dance studios may need to add additional revenue without adding cost or risk. In this episode featuring Sam Beckford, creator of OnlineMusicLessons, you'll hear how his program allows dance studios to offer music lessons to their student base simply by r...

In this episode, Tricia Gomez, Global Director of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and creator of the popular Hip Hop In a Box shares candidly how we can develop our soft-skills to become the best teacher and studio owner that our students need now. In this time of change, let's chat about looking for hidden opportunities to enrich your staff, finding an untapped population of new students, and crea...

In this episode Cynthia King, Owner and Director of Cynthia King Dance Studio of Brooklyn, New York shares how she has created engagement with new students through virtual meet and greet events over Zoom. You'll hear how she has created an innovative solution to build enrollment during a time when traditional in-person open house events are not possible. Cynthia shares technology tips on how to se...

In this episode Sean Dever shares how to best determine your studio pricing and strategy given the current economic conditions. With many schools needing an online and in-person tuition model, Sean gives tips on how often you should raise prices and by what percentage. He shares how to roll out new pricing and what percentage of customers you can afford to lose if you raise tuition to meet your fi...

Thinking about virtual dance camps? Need some tips for success to keep dancers engaged and enrollment coming in? In this episode we're joined by Kelly Pfeiffer and Lindsey Alesh who are the dynamic sister-duo who own Megleo's School of Dance in Illinois. They had over 60 preschoolers in their first virtual "Moana-themed" camp. Listen as they share ideas for days, times, fees and how to keep those...

Get expert advice from Jessica Scheitler of Financial Groove in this episode on how to best track and prepare for your PPP loan forgiveness. She provides useful tips for studio owners as we navigate our dance season and the timing of funding. According to the PPP fact sheet, the loan proceeds are used to cover payroll costs, and most mortgage interest, rent, and utility costs over the 8 week perio...

In this podcast with Katie Groven of Dancer-Fitness.com you'll get tips on how to help students stay safe and strong while dancing at home. Hear some practical exercises that don't take up much space or require special equipment. Katie offers guidance on three key areas to focus on to strengthen to help avoid injury when our dancers are ready to come back to class and go full out again. ~~~~~~~~~~...

You are not alone when it comes to navigating this unprecedented and ever-changing period of business disruption. In this episode we highlight the growing resource list of time-saving and idea generating information available to you. We look forward to supporting and encouraging you so that you can get back to doing the work you love! Dance Studio Support Resources: http://www. DanceStudioOwner.co...

In this podcast featuring Frank Sahlein, of 3rdLevelConsulting, you'll hear tips and best practice advice on how to keep your dance studio business running in the event of any sort of emergency that is out of your control. Learn what a contingency plan entails and what you should be thinking about as a business owner so that you can keep your operations underway even if you have a sudden loss of i...

Who owns the choreography? Studio owners and teachers typically don't know! In this podcast we tackle the tricky, yet important topics of choreography ownership and copyright infringement. Should you be concerned about copyright infringement if you run a summer dance camp called "Frozen" or "Trolls". Hear what considerations you should keep in mind for running a theme that ties into the success of...

You wear so many hats as a dance studio owner! We want you to focus on what matters when it comes to being the leader, manager and awesome #danceboss of your studio. In this episode, you'll hear how to calculate what your time is really worth and where to focus your time, energy and resources in the most effective way. Plus learn how to keep growing as a business owner both in your skills and mind...

Backstage organization is key to a successful dance recital, especially when it comes to keeping dancers safe. Parents today seek up-to-date information on their child and want reassurance that they can be notified in case of an emergency. Joe Naftal grew up backstage at his mother's dance studio and he knows that technology can help make life easier and your business better when it solves an impo...

Stay ahead of trends, be informed, and use this information to better your business in 2020 and beyond. In this episode Jill Tirone and Suzanne Blake Gerety highlight what they see happening at studios and in the industry around social media, customer communication, dance programs, studio culture and more. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Running a dance studio is hard work, and growing your studio is even more...

Finding ways to stay artistically inspired as a dance teacher and studio owner can be hard especially when most of the day is spent doing all the things that take away from time to be creative. In this episode you'll hear from Lizzie Makenzie who has been dancing, teaching, coaching and choreographing in the Chicagoland area for over 20 years. She's the co-founder of Extensions Dance Company and E...

Extreme flexibility is becoming the new normal. We're inundated with images on social media of dancers sitting in oversplits or contorting themselves into circus-like positions. But is it safe? As a dance studio owner, you want to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and do it safely. So if you're looking for more clarity around what to stretch, when to stretch and how to stretch, t...

There are so many details that go into costuming your dancers. Parents don't see nor do they understand the time you put in receiving, sorting and distributing costumes to your students. In this podcast you'll hear how to gain back some of your precious time so you can put your focus on the things that matter most. Josh Black, Managing Director for Nimbly, shares how one of the biggest problems st...

Thinking of starting an Acro Dance program at your studio, but aren't sure where to begin?  In this episode, Melissa Klassen shares:  What acro dance is and how it differs from gymnastics How to know if acro is right for your studio How to find and retain good acro teachers How to ensure your students' safety  How to make sure your acro program is profitable Grab your free ebook: https://www.acrod...

In this episode, Misty Lown shares her commitment to setting standards that support the goal to keep kids happy, healthy and safe in dance. With the relaunch of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, she shares how it is more important than ever for studios and teachers to be informed and equipped to create a healthy environment for students. Through the use of online courses, YPAD courses educate d...

The trouble with owning a dance studio is that students quit. It takes more than passion and hard work to keep students and families engaged in your studio programs. This podcast gets at the heart of the industry trends and issues. You will hear three techniques to help attract students year-round and help grow your enrollment by boosting your retention rate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Running a dance stud...

Join Kathy Blake as she empowers you to address the topic that seems to be everywhere in dance….drama! There is a normal amount of emotion we can expect from our students, parents and faculty, however, there can be times when real drama starts to tear down the overall culture of your studio. In this podcast, hear tips to help you effectively solve problems in the areas of bullying, gossip or threa...

How do you stay healthy, strong, and focused when everyone and everything needs your time, energy and there is so much to do? In this episode Jill Tirone and Suzanne Blake Gerety share different strategies and techniques used by studio owners to manage their time and daily activities to get things done! You'll be inspired to take control and direct your energy and time wisely.   

We've found the quickest route to success as a dance studio owner isn't traveled alone. Yet it's not always easy to find the answers to what you need because this is a very personal business. Dance studio ownership is not one size fits all. In this episode hear tips on starting a studio from scratch and how you can accelerate your success with Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone. Get your free st...

I love my preschool students but it seems like there are a lot of pre-class meltdowns in the waiting room at various points in the year. I'm worried some parents are dropping dance because they don't even want to deal with their young dancer complaining or fussing about going to class. How can I prevent this and help parents see that some of this is normal? Hear tips on how to prepare and educate...

Are you wondering if it is it better to have different classes for kids with special needs or include them in your regular classes? In this podcast, Tricia Gomez, Global Director of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and creator of the popular Hip Hop In a Box shares tips that make a difference if currently have or are exploring a special needs program. Through her Rhythm Works Integrative Dance certi...