Bullying in the dance studio is definitely not fun. But it happens (see Part 1). And the first step to dealing with it is to realize what’s happening and to name it (to both yourself and others). Bullying, or a pattern of relational aggression, definitely doesn’t have to turn physical in order to be hurtful. […]
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Dancer Hair: What a Girl Needs To Know, Part 1
Part of the dancer life includes having pretty dancer hair! No matter how healthy your hair may be, you won’t be able to keep it up without giving your hair some extra TLC! If you’re pulling your hair up into a classic “ballerina bun” day after day, you’re putting a lot of tension on both […]
The Importance of Protein for Dancers
Keeping nutrient-rich foods like fruits and vegetables handy might seem easier than adding in protein-rich ones. But protein is so very important for a dancer’s body! And once you come up with a few great options for keeping protein-rich snacks accessible, it can easily become second nature — honest! Realize the Importance of Protein Protein […]
Reconnecting with Non-Returning Dance Students: How To Do It
As we discussed in a previous post, hopefully we’ve convinced you that it’s important to connect with non-returning students, making sure to let them know you’ve noticed that they’re missing and would welcome them back. This step is an important aspect of any welcome program as you develop positive customer relationships. But we get it: […]
A Dance Studio Owner’s Guide to Insurance, Part 1
You love dance. That’s why you opened your own dance studio, right? The last thing you want to do is get bogged down with the nuts-and-bolts details of the business. And yet, you realize the importance of being properly insured. After all, without proper insurance, all your dreams and hard work could easily vanish if […]
Online Marketing for Dance Studios: Creating Your Own Unique Visual Content
The importance of including visual content in your dance studio’s marketing cannot be overstated. We already discussed how you can find images that you can legitimately use to post on your dance studio’s website or Facebook page. Now we’re going to discuss ways to simply and inexpensively create your own visual content — and offer […]
Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dance Competitions, Part 2
We’ve already considered how competitive dance can help students develop positive peer relationships as well as become more focused and driven in their approach (see Part 1). In this article, we’ll consider some of the other benefits that dance competitions have to offer students who engage in them. These include networking, maturing in their character, […]
Dancer Life: What To Do When Bullying Happens To You, Part 1
To bully someone is to “intimidate” or “domineer” over that person, and a bully can be defined as someone who “habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.” Sometimes bullying takes the form of physical abuse, but it doesn’t necessarily have to turn into that in order to be a problem. Can you think of […]
Nutrient-Rich Snacks for Dancers
Your dance studio can offer the best of everything — well-organized classes and teams, exceptionally talented instructors, varied and frequent recital and competition opportunities — and still fall short of helping your dancers reach their full potential. Why? So much of what allows any dancer to perform at his or her top level is contingent […]
Online Marketing for Dance Studios: Your Facebook Page, Part 3
You already know that simply having an online presence isn’t enough today. Just setting up a Facebook page for your studio isn’t enough, either. When it comes to having an active Facebook presence, we’ve already discussed the importance of making sure someone posts to it regularly. Whether that someone is you or someone to whom […]
Healthy Snacks for Dancers: Summer Edition
As summer approaches, and your dancers may take a break from their usual classes and teams, it’s important for them to maintain a healthy diet. So many fresh fruits and vegetables are available, yet so are summer treats and sugary drinks that can drag them down. Increase Your Water Intake Because approximately 60% of our […]
Dancer Life: What To Do When Bullying Happens To You, Part 3
Bullying is definitely not something anyone of us wants to experience. But when we learn how to respond in a way that deescalates the situation, it can be truly empowering. And learning how to handle various forms of relational aggression will certainly be a life skill you’ll be glad to have honed early on. Sometimes, […]
Tips for Taking Dance Photos in Fluorescent-Heavy Studios
A reader recently submitted this question: “I am a photographer about to do some photo shoots inside a dance studio which has multiple small and medium sized rooms with few windows and lots of overhead fluorescent tube lighting. Do you have any tips?” Dance studios are flattering places to photograph movement, but the realities of […]
Breast Care for Dancers: Comfort, Support, and Confidence in Class & Performance
As dancers grow and their training becomes more demanding, their physical needs naturally evolve. One area that deserves thoughtful attention – but isn’t always openly discussed – is breast support and comfort during dance. When dancers feel secure and supported, they can focus fully on movement, technique, and performance rather than distraction or discomfort. Addressing […]
Dancer Hair: What a Girl Needs To Know, Part 2
A dancer’s feet aren’t the only aspects of a dancer’s body that require extra TLC. As we discussed in Part 1, a dancer’s hair takes a lot of abuse. Between the sweat and the tightly wound coif that the dancer life requires, a dancer’s hair takes a bit of a beating. Today, we’ll look at […]