One of the most powerful forms of advertising is the use of a testimonial. Most people are much more impressed and find it more credible when one of your clients says something good about you than when you say how …
Every year, around this time we start to work on our program for our student showcase. We have found this to be a great way not only to connect with other business owners but also a way to raise funds …
There are many pressures to put a student on Pointe. First of all, of course, the students themselves are always very eager, especially if one of their friends is doing it or if they have the perception that they are …
We are very pleased to present a series of articles written by Dr. Steinman. He has worked closely with not only our dancers but also professionals in the world of Dance and Sports. All of the articles will be technical …
I have recently read articles written by teachers who talk about teaching by using only positive reinforcement. Teachers who feel that a student should never be told that they are doing something incorrectly and that somehow it is wrong to …
Each year it seems that we start the new semester in September and all of a sudden it's that time again! Recitals or as we call them Student Showcases are an extremely important part of the studio life. An exciting, …
Yes, that line has been made a bit more famous by Donald Trump on the apprentice but in the real world it may be the single hardest thing to say to an employee. If you have owned your studio for …
The never-ending issue of trying to expand and grow your business constantly looks you in the face. Who hasn't asked the question, "How do I boost my bottom line?" As a business owner, there are several ways to approach growth. …
Through the years have we have found ways to keep that all important cash coming in year round! The beauty part of our type of business is that we can look at our slow cash months in advance and build …
One of the best compliments I have ever received as a teacher was at a convention that I was teaching for. At the end of the class, one of the teenagers came up to me to thank me. She told …
Getting your students to have the right mind set will help them exceed their goals! This may seem simple enough but is not easy when a class or student has a poor attitude. Your joy, love and energy can be …
Follow the "Three B's" rule to improve your position and increase your value at any studio where you teach. Be on time, Be professional and Be reliable! Sound's easy enough! Yet there are teachers who, for whatever reason, do not …
Practice a few of these must-know marketing tips every day and build up your guerilla-marketing muscles. Part of the guerrilla marketing mindset suggests that you should be thinking about marketing all the time. Not just quarterly, not just monthly, not …
Every year, we run our Valentine Character Party for children from three to six years old. At the party, the children make Valentine cards, learn a dance to do with a popular costume character and then have their photo taken …
Improving your students flexibility will not only enhance their lines and fluidity but will also help protect them from injury. Students that do not have good flexibility will almost always stretch the wrong way. They will strain, be out of …
For many teachers, just getting a student to stand up straight, is a major accomplishment. Often, a student will have enormous trouble with their pirouettes and will be unhappy that they never seem to improve. The problem for most is …
