As a dancer, your feet take plenty of abuse, so they may not truly ever be quite “happy.” But if you stay on your toes when it comes to proper foot care, you can avoid having to put your feet up for any significant amount of time. That starts with the basic maintenance steps we […]
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Online Marketing for Dance Studios: Facebook Contest Ideas
As we’ve discussed previously, each form of engagement with your social media accounts will increase their visibility. And visual content is key to encouraging that engagement. But it doesn’t hurt to occasionally dangle a little more of a carrot out there in front of your social media followers. Since online marketing and especially organic social […]
Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dance Competitions, Part 3
Dedicated dance instructors want their students to experience the highest quality education possible in the art of dance. How exactly to go about achieving that goal varies from instructor to instructor. Whether or not to engage students in competitions, how often they should compete, and at what level they should begin competition are all matters […]
100 Dance Quotes & Sayings for Social Media
Dance is more than just movement – it’s a language, a passion, and a way to express the inexpressible. Whether you’re a dancer, a parent cheering from the sidelines, or a studio owner guiding students toward their dreams, a few words of inspiration can make every step feel more meaningful. That’s why we’ve compiled 100 […]
Backstage Boundaries: Managing Coed Costume Changes for Young Dancers
A blog visitor writes: “Our dance company in Europe is mostly girls ages 8-16, with just a couple of boys who’ve been with us for years, so everyone’s very comfortable with each other. During performances, quick costume changes happen in a small room offstage, and dancers are constantly in and out changing – it’s just […]
Teaching Life Skills: Resilience, Part 3
Many of today’s parents are afraid to allow their children to fail; but if kids never fail, they won’t be equipped to face difficulties later in life. They won’t have the opportunity to learn resilience (see Parts 1 & 2). Your instructors need to realize that they’ll be swimming upstream in a culture where many […]
Transform Your Holiday Dance Recital From Predictable to Profitable, Part 1
If you run a dance studio, chances are that you’re always looking for creative new ways to make your business a success. One of the best potential profit-generating events you could host may catch you by surprise. It’s not a special fundraiser you’ve never thought of before that will take tons of extra preparation. It’s […]
Female Dance Hygiene Tips for Class: Helping Dancers Stay Comfortable and Confident
Dance classes are active, high-energy environments where hygiene plays an important role in both comfort and overall health. For female dancers – especially as they grow and develop – having good habits in place can make a big difference in how they feel during and after class. Studios and parents can work together to make […]
Happy Feet for Dancers: Maintenance Checklist
As you can see from the detailed images located below of the foot’s structure, the foot is a pretty complex part of the human body; in fact, your two feet include 52 of your body’s 208 bones. For most people, the foot’s purpose is already pretty significant, supporting the body and providing important propulsion and […]
What Parents Should Know About Boys and Girls in the Same Dance Class
If your child is in a dance class that includes both boys and girls – or is about to join one – you may have questions. That’s completely normal. For many families, especially those new to dance, a coed environment can feel unfamiliar. Understanding how studios approach this can help you feel more confident and […]
Dance Studio Tips: Keeping Staff Members Happy, Part 1
As a dance studio director, managing your staff is an important aspect of your role. Among the many responsibilities you have, the last thing you want is to have to take the extra time to hire and train new staff members more often than necessary. One way to encourage low turnover rates is to be […]
10 Ways Dance Studios Can Increase Enrollment Without Spending More on Ads
Running a successful dance studio often feels like a balancing act. Studio owners want to grow enrollment and bring in new students, but advertising costs can quickly eat into profits. The good news is that increasing enrollment doesn’t always require spending more money on ads. In many cases, the most effective strategies involve improving the […]
20 Things Only Dance Moms Understand
If you’ve ever spent hours in a dance studio lobby, rushed across town for back-to-back classes, or carefully sewn rhinestones onto a costume at midnight, you already know that being a dance mom is a unique experience. Dance moms play a huge role in supporting their children’s passion, often becoming chauffeurs, costume managers, snack providers, […]
The Hardest Things About Being a Dance Teacher
From the outside, being a dance teacher can look like a dream job. You spend your days in a studio surrounded by music, movement, and students who share a love of dance. You get to choreograph routines, watch dancers improve, and celebrate performances on stage. But anyone who has spent time teaching dance knows that […]
Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Dance Competitions, Part 1
In the realm of dance instruction, there are two different primary schools of thought when it comes to the topic of dance competitions. Some instructors, parents, and students are enthusiastic supporters of competitive dance. Others are adamantly against the practice. So who’s right and who’s wrong? There’s no simple answer to that question. Many people […]