Make Dance Fun

In Episode 90, we're sharing ALL the details about our two brand new Camp Confetti themes which are available now to pre-order! You don't want to miss out on the K-Pop trend this summer, and we've got you covered with not one but TWO fun K-Pop camps...one for preschool and one for elementary ages!  You can read all about these fun new camps on our blog ! Don't miss out on our K...

In Episode 89, we're back with our 5 Fun Things series! After a very busy stretch at Rhythm and Confetti, we’re excited to reconnect and share what we’ve been up to. Here are 5 Fun Fall Festivities we've been up to at Rhythm since our last episode! 1. Year-End Show Reveal Our annual Reveal continues to be one of the most anticipated events of the entire season. With a large graduating cl...

In Episode 88, we’re diving into 5 Fun Things from our annual Staff Kick-Off—a tradition that helps us reconnect, realign on our mission, and set the tone for a great season. With our big move coming up, we kept this year’s meeting intentionally lighter, knowing a more intensive training is on deck soon. 1) Staff Lunch Away from the Studio A cozy, cute space that keeps setup and cleanup simple—per...

Episode 87 – Dance Teacher Summit Recap  In this episode of Make Dance Fun , Becca and Dani share a recap from Dance Teacher Summit in New York City . Dance Teacher Summit Highlights: New York Energy: Being back in NYC was a highlight in itself—the food, style, and nonstop inspiration brought fresh energy to the experience. Connecting with Friends: They reconnected with industry friends, fellow te...

In Episode 86, we welcome back Melissa McGee from Lineage Dance in Columbus, Ohio. Melissa has had incredible growth since opening her studio just a few years ago, and she’s here to continue our 5 Fun Things series and share what she’s doing at her studio right now that you might want to try, too! 1. Back-to-Dance Merchandise Boxes Melissa noticed there weren’t many local dancewear shopping option...

We’re heading back to New York City for Dance Teacher Summit, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode of the Make Dance Fun Podcast , we’re sharing the top 5 things we’re looking forward to as we prepare for this incredible event. Whether you’re attending DTS this year or just dreaming of a trip to NYC, this episode will inspire you with ideas and tips for making the most of your experien...

In Episode 84 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast, we're back with another edition of our “5 Fun Things” series—this time, highlighting some of our favorite resources that we use at our studio on the regular!  Here are 5 fun resources that make our studio lives easier, more creative, and more fun! Check out our blog post for links ! 1. Canva Print Services Yes, everyone uses Canva but have you expl...

Welcome to Episode 83 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast! It’s the middle of summer, and while we’re all squeezing in a little time off between camps and competitions, it’s also a great window to knock out a few things around the studio—and actually make them fun! We’re continuing our Five Fun Things series with this week’s topic: 5 Fun Things to Freshen Up Your Studio before the new season begins. The...

Welcome to episode 82 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast! Today, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Five Fun Things —a collection of episodes where we’ll share creative ways to bring more FUN into different parts of your dance season. Because, after all, our mission is to help you Make Dance Fun! In this episode, we’re focusing on five fun things you can do during company intensives, summer ca...

Welcome back to Make Dance Fun ! In episode 81, we’re diving into something BIG: our brand-new dance studio space! Now that nationals are behind us, we’re shifting focus to prepping for the upcoming season—and at the top of our list is building out our brand-new studio! This week, we’re sharing more about the journey that’s been 32 years in the making. We’re reflecting on where we started (hello,...

In Episode 80, we’re diving into what happens once the show begins —from loading the truck to the final confetti blast!! If you caught Episode 79, you already heard all the behind-the-scenes prep that goes into our show season. If not, make sure to listen to that one as well! In this episode, we're covering: The week of the show : Friday truck load-out Tuesday–Wednesday: lobby decor, tech, re...

In episode 79, we're taking you behind the scenes of our 7-month journey from our October Year-End Show Retreat all the way through dress rehearsal week! We’re sharing how we plan, what gets done when, and how our team brings it all together to create a magical show experience. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of our show planning timeline: November: Met with full staff to recap retreat plan...

We’re back with Episode 78! And we’re recapping six big things that have happened over the past six months at Rhythm and Confetti on the Dance Floor — and giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming this summer. From new Camp Confettis to our biggest announcement ever (we’re moving!), this episode is packed with all the fun, chaos, and sparkle you expect from us. Here's what we cover: 1. New Cam...

In episode 77, we're talking about our annual year-end show retreat, sharing our top takeaways, organization hacks, and some creative touches we add to make our year-end show is a fun and unique experience! Annual Year-End Show Retreat Highlights Pre-Retreat Prep Review last season’s recap to set clear goals. Streamline props and sets; reduce and repurpose where possible. Pre-plan with team:...

In Episode 76, we're talking all things HALLOWEEK and sharing fun things we do at our studio to make dance extra fun!  Some of the things we talk about are: Encourage dancers to dress as a character from our show theme and give out a special sticker if they do Staff Pumpkin Pizzazz party Staff photo - everyone chooses a character from our theme to dress as and we have an annual group and indi...

In Episode 75 of Make Dance Fun, we continue our Confetti Conversation with the amazing Melissa McGhee, Head Coach of The Ohio State Dance Team who also owns her own studio, Lineage Dance in Columbus, Ohio!  Make sure you listen to Part 1 if you haven't listened yet! In Part 2, Melissa talks all things team mentality, leadership, how she scouts, recruits, what she looks for in her team member...

In episode 74 of Make Dance Fun, we are SO excited to have a Confetti Conversation with Melissa McGhee, studio owner and Head Coach of The Ohio State Dance Team!  If you do not already know Melissa, you are in for a treat to learn about her background, how she became head coach of the nation's top dance team, and all about her own studio which is now in its third season! You'll also get...

In this podcast episode, we introduce our new TWIST program, sharing why we created it and how it fits into our dance studio, along with the many class options we offer for our K-2 dancers. We start by giving an update on our "State of Confetti" meeting, an annual planning session for our 9th Confetti season. During this meeting, we planned two Camp Confetti events, chose our marketing t...

Episode 72: From Year-End to Start Over Again: A Big Recap! - **Welcome Back!**    - After a long break, we’re excited to return with Episode 72! Our last podcast was about planning your summer, and now we're sharing what came next—a lot has happened in the past six months! - **CAMP CONFETTI Success**   - Launched our most successful camp ever, “In My Sparkle Era.”   - Other popular camps inc...

Welcome to Episode 71 of Make Dance Fun! Today, we're diving into summer planning. Summer Launch Introduce theme with decorative elements  Fun game and prizes for engagement. Next Steps: Use a Google Form to gauge teacher interest and skills, allowing for new opportunities and assistant training. Maintain weekly promotion of camps via email schedules, posters with QR codes, and coordinated so...

In this episode, we are sharing details on our amazing "team behind the scenes" and their roles! We share a short description of our ELT (Executive Leadership Team) and how each person's role contributes to Rhythm.  These employees are key in our success and keeping the studio running smoothly!  Let's Get Social! Join our FREE Confetti Circle Request to join our private Faceboo...

In Episode 69, we're covering our busy holiday season and our focus for launching summer at our studio in early 2024! Things to Focus on for Summer Preparations: Summer Camp Planning Meetings: Scheduling camps and determining closed weeks. Identifying camp types and durations. Emailing staff for summer availability. Initial discussions on communication and marketing strategies. Determine What...

Episode 68 of the Make Dance Fun podcast is a special Q&A episode inspired by your DMs and emails! Studio Wall Creativity : We delve into our studio's vibrant walls, offering insights on creating a fun wall space. From seamless photo backdrop paper to teachers' bulletin board paper and fabric, we share different bases and tips to make your studio walls pop. Summer Dance Camps Sneak P...

In episode 67, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal the magic that went into our recent photoshoot extravaganza! We cover what we did, how we did it, how it all went, and what's coming up next. What We Did: A comprehensive overview of the various scenes and setups we created. Highlighting key moments and campaigns, including a Taylor Swift-themed backdrop. Shelley's dedication t...

In Episode 66, we're sharing details about our Recital Planning Retreat you can use when you host your own! We dive into the highlights of our recent retreat and share 5 fun and 5 practical tips that made our retreat a huge success. 5 Fun Things: Decor: Create a colorful theme with napkins, plates, cups, and more incorporating elements related to your show theme. Cocktails & Candy: Design...