Weakness of Port De Bras is a common occurrence in young dancers. Very often students concentrate so much on the legs and feet that the arms get lost in the shuffle. Telling dancers to hold their arms in a certain …
You are most likely getting them without even trying. Moms talk to moms and before you know it, you are the talk of the town. When it comes to getting a significant amount of business by way of referral some …
We have written many articles about issues with unruly students and how to get them over the hump and in line with the class structure. Students who are problems from a behavioral point can disrupt your entire class, ruin your …
This month we will focus on how to build your preschool program.
It’s real easy to destroy a dance floor during installation, transportation or storage. The good news is that it is just as easy not to destroy it. Here are some do’s and don’ts for handling your floor.
Each student has his or her own way of learning. As the teacher, your role is to find the right way to reach each student!
In our ballet classes we are constantly looking for ways to help our students increase their turnout in a safe way. The extent of any dancer’s turnout is governed in some part by the structure of their bones, joints and …
People have been dancing almost since the world began. Dancing began as a means of self-expression and it was only later that it began to be used to entertain others. Today dancers are trained to have a technique that they …
Yes, it takes time, effort and money to keep your dance floor looking good, but there are many good reasons to have a maintenance program to keep your floor in top condition.
It is difficult sometimes to keep our students grounded and sometimes even more challenging to help parents understand that they do not need to speed their children’s training ahead. In this very competitive time that we live, every parent wants …
For those of you who have finished your dance year, now is the time to really take a good look at your business and find ways to get everything in order. I know that in some states and in some …
To grow your school and build your business you need to not only work to retain your current students, but also reach out to past students to try to inspire them to return to your studio.
Summer is here is full swing and now it’s time to adjust your makeup colors for the bright light and protect your skin from the burning rays. Here are tips to keep you looking and feeling cool and radiant.
It’s times like these, when your competitors are distracted, that you can get the jump on them. If your competitors have had to lay off staff, or cut expenses, they may be just limping along. Marketing was probably one of …
Sometimes as studio owners we get so caught up in the moment with each day rushing by, that we slowly start to become more and more disorganized without even realizing it. The end result of this is that everyone is …
