As a teen dancer, your body is changing – and that can affect how you feel during class, rehearsals, and performances. One area that often gets overlooked is breast support. Learning how to stay comfortable and confident is just as important as your technique. Feeling secure allows you to focus on your movement, your performance, […]
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Dance Studio Tips: Hiring Quality Staff Members
As director of your dance studio, you have a multi-faceted role that requires plenty of skills and oversight of many areas. Managing your staff is one of those areas you probably didn’t anticipate taking up so much of your time — especially if you have a high staff turnover rate. Not only does high turnover […]
What Turnout Actually Is (And What It Is Not)
Turnout is one of the most recognizable concepts in dance. Even people with little dance experience often associate ballet and many other dance styles with dancers standing with their feet turned outward. Yet despite how common turnout is in dance training, it is also one of the most misunderstood concepts among students, parents, and sometimes […]
How to Encourage Healthy Habits in Young Dancers
Raising a young dancer comes with both joys and challenges. While dance can be incredibly rewarding, it also demands discipline, physical stamina, and emotional resilience. Encouraging healthy habits early not only supports your child’s growth as a dancer but also helps them develop lifelong wellness skills. Foster a Balanced Relationship with Food Proper nutrition is […]
Dancers: What It Means When Your Body Snaps, Crackles & Pops, Part 1
If you’ve been a dancer for any length of time, you no doubt have noticed that your body can be a bit noisy. This is especially true when you’re practicing in the studio or performing on the stage. If you’re new to dancing, you may be alarmed by this phenomenon. Dancers Can Expect Their Bodies […]
Private Ventriloquism Coaching for Teens: Building Confidence Through Creativity & Performance
Ventriloquism is one of the most unique performance arts in the world. It combines creativity, character development, humor, communication skills, voice control, timing, improvisation, storytelling, and stage presence in a way few other activities can. For many teens, ventriloquism becomes much more than simply “learning how to throw their voice.” It becomes a creative outlet […]
Overcoming Stage Anxiety in Stand-Up or Sketch Comedy
Stage anxiety is something almost every comedian experiences, whether performing stand-up or acting in a sketch. That rush of nerves before stepping in front of an audience can feel intense – but it can also be managed and even used to your advantage. With the right mindset and techniques, you can turn anxiety into energy […]
Dance Studio Etiquette for Parents
For parents of dance students, the studio can be both exciting and overwhelming. Watching your child learn, perform, and grow is a joyful experience. Yet, dance studios have unique environments and expectations that can feel unfamiliar to newcomers. Understanding proper studio etiquette ensures a positive experience for your child, the teacher, and other families. It […]
Dancer Life: Putting Competitions in Perspective
What’s your general take on dance competitions? This topic seems to be fairly polarizing among students and parents as well as studio owners and instructors. Whether you’re an enthusiastic proponent of competitions, a definite nay-sayer, or undecided, we think you’ll find this information helpful as you consider the best path for you, your daughter, or […]
How to Deal with Parent Confrontations, Part 3
If you haven’t read Parts 1 and 2 in this series, those provide the background necessary for fully appreciating this segment. No matter how much we prefer to avoid conflict, the best way to resolve it is not to avoid it entirely or pretend it hasn’t happened: it’s to address the issue in a calm, […]
Tips for Encouraging Your Young Martial Artists to Progress, Part 1
If your dojo is anything like a typical youth dojo, you probably have belt tests on a fairly regular basis. Allowing these periodic intervals for students to mark their progress can really boost motivation to achieve higher levels of mastery. The following series of 4 articles will explore some helpful strategies for encouraging your students […]
How Old Should a Child Be to Begin Competitive Swimming? Part 2
A strong desire to swim competitively is extremely important when it comes to deciding if a child is ready for this rigorous sport (see Part 1). If your child seems eager to join a competitive swim team even after you’ve explained in detail the type of commitment level involved, they may be ready. But first, […]
How to Deal with Parent Confrontations, Part 2
Whatever your field of expertise, if you work with children, you’ll necessarily have to interact with their parents. And that interaction won’t always be positive. You may not have control over how and when an angry parent approaches you with a concern (see Part 1), but you always have a choice when it comes to […]
Building Your Business: E-mail Marketing, Part 2
Sending e-mails through your dance studio management software can help your youth activity center operate more efficiently as well as grow! While we’re focusing on using e-mails to build relationships with current participants (see Part 1), it can also be used to re-connect with former students as well as prospective ones. Each interaction with your […]
Building Your Business: E-mail Marketing, Part 1
When it comes to marketing, it’s easy to see dollar signs and simply shake your head, knowing that you don’t have the money for that kind of thing. Television, billboards, and other expensive marketing options may not be in your budget, but you know what? E-mail is actually one of the most effective ways to […]