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11 Low Cost Marketing Tips and How to Mix them into Social Media The old model of marketing your dance studio isn't producing results like it used to. It's time to find out how the four C's of marketing will help you get more students and have more people talking about your business. These are tips that come from studio owners small and large who are achieving results in the new economy. . . . keep reading The Top Five Most Popular Download Resources to Grow Your Dance Studio Business Is your dance studio business thriving? Are you and your staff a team with a vision and purpose? Is it easy to do business with you? Do you receive rave reviews from parents and students for dancers of all ages and levels of experience? Running your business requires innovation, creative . . . keep reading Jane Grech, Studio Owner and Founder of Jane Grech Dance Centre in Australia, Shares Her Secrets of Success In just four years Jane Grech has grown her dance studio from just 33 students to over 500. Her expertise is in Classical Ballet and Pre School Movement programs. Most recently her school was shortlisted in a National Business competition and was named one of the top 4 small businesses within her region in Australia. In this interview learn how she balances being a mom, teacher and successful dance studio owner. . . . keep reading Using a Customer Satisfaction Exit Survey to Gain Valuable Feedback from Students Who Leave Your Dance Studio There will always be students that come and go at your dance studio. Can this be a good thing? Absolutely! One really helpful way to make improvements at your dance studio when a student leaves is to ask the parent if he or she would be willing to fill out a short survey. Parents are usually very impressed that you care and are therefore willing to participate. . . . keep reading How to Craft Your Dance Studio Mission Statement and Code of Ethics Kathy Blake Your dance studio mission statement and code of ethics guide your vision, choices and decisions as a director. Kathy Blake's popular live seminar on this topic at the Dance Teacher Summit was based on this document. You can edit it or use it as inspiration to craft your own! . . . keep reading More

Download: A Class-Teacher-Studio Evaluation Feedback Form for Parents This is an evaluation form that you can use to gather wonderful feedback on the quality of instruction, interaction with students, studio facility and more. Giving the evaluation to parents about six weeks into the start of a new school year and then again a few months before your year-end will allow you to make adjustments and measure progress. . . . keep reading Class Size Limits Chart Wondering what size class is manageable for teachers at each age? This chart is a helpful tool based on years of teaching experience. Use it as a guide based on your studio space and size and comfort level with each age group. . . . keep reading Hair and Makeup Instruction Sheet Performance, competition and recital season means students need clear instructions on how you want their hair and make up worn for certain pieces or for an entire show. Many parents do not know how to make a bun! Here's a sheet you can use and customize for your dance studio to help parents and dancers arrive ready to dance. . . . keep reading The Sugar Plum Teddy Bear - A Tiny Tot Ballet for Ages 3 to 5 This downloadable routine with suggested musical score: "The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" (From Baby Einstein) is a tiny tot ballet piece using a teddy bear as a prop. This routine is suggested for Pre-Ballet ages 3-5. These selections are age appropriate and are designed to be easy to read. . . . keep reading "Be A Rock Star" from DancesToGo.com for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11 This downloadable routine with suggested music, "Rock Star" by Hanna Montana is a junior tap piece using an imaginary air guitar as a prop. This routine is suggested for Intermediate Tap Ages 8-11. . . . keep reading More