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Dancer Life: What To Do When Bullying Happens To You, Part 2

Last updated on August 31, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 Life: What To Do When Bullying Happens To You, Part 1

Last updated on August 26, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Dancer Hair: What a Girl Needs To Know, Part 2

Last updated on August 24, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Dancer Hair: What a Girl Needs To Know, Part 1

Last updated on August 21, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

young ballerina fixing her hair into a bun before performance

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 […]

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Making Dance Recitals More Profitable Than Ever

Last updated on August 16, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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When it comes to the ideas and expertise behind your recital, we know you’ve got that covered! But when it comes to the business end of things, The Studio Guide is here to help. Not only do we have some strategies for increasing recital-related revenue, but we also give you the tools to make it […]

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Protein-Rich Snacks for Dancers

Last updated on August 14, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

Hopefully we’ve convinced you that protein is extremely important for a dancer’s diet! While healthy meals should mean that your dancer doesn’t need to snack often, there will be those times when she needs some extra energy. Instead of carb-heavy or sugary snacks, protein-rich ones can provide long-lasting energy without the spikes and drops in […]

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The Importance of Protein for Dancers

Last updated on August 11, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Nutrient-Rich Snacks for Dancers

Last updated on August 6, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Healthy Snacks for Dancers: Summer Edition

Last updated on August 4, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

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A Dancer’s Diet: 2 Ingredients to Avoid

Last updated on August 1, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

Eighty percent of a dancer’s physical fitness is determined by _________. If you had to choose one word to fill in that blank, what would you suggest? Well, if your guess is anything but “food” or “eating,” you’d be incorrect. No matter how dedicated her studio time and skillful her rehearsals, no dancer can be […]

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Reconnecting with Non-Returning Dance Students: How To Do It

Last updated on July 27, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

young beautiful girl dancer fixing ballet shoes

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: […]

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What Type of Dancewear Should I Buy?

Last updated on July 25, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

Dancewear. You may see it as a perk of having a dancer in the house — or the worst part of having a daughter in dance. Many parents ask what they should buy, and the answer — much to their frustration — is that it depends. There is no “best brand,” in our opinon, but […]

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Reconnecting with Non-Returning Dance Students: Why It’s Important

Last updated on July 22, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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Try as you might to be welcoming and warm as well as professional and polished, you won’t be able to retain every single student. Even when you implement priority enrollment  to express appreciation for returning students, not all of them will return. And if you care, each loss will sting. But how you respond—and that […]

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Tips for Dancers: Four Steps for Healthier Sleep

Last updated on July 17, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

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As a dancer, sleep is extremely important. Not only does it help you to be attentive and able to meet the physical demands of dance, but it also helps your body to remain healthy and able to perform well in the future. In addition to going to bed and getting up at regular times, allowing […]

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A Dance Studio Owner’s Guide to Insurance, Part 2

Last updated on July 17, 2023 by The Studio Guide Staff Leave a Comment

Insurance. It’s not a fun topic, but it’s still an extremely important facet of running your dance studio. While Liability Insurance coverage is probably the first type of insurance that many studio owners think about, it’s definitely not the only type of coverage you need to have in place. Equipment Insurance Coverage for Dance Studios […]

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