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, […]
Management
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 […]
How to Deal with Parent Confrontations, Part 1
Criticisms. Angry parents. Confrontations. No doubt, these aren’t your favorite part of your profession, but we’re guessing that they happen for you, just like they do for anyone who works with kids. No matter how cautious you may be to provide your students with only the highest level of respect and instruction, confrontations with your […]
A Dance Studio Owner’s Guide to Insurance, Part 2
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 […]
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 […]