Thinking of starting an Acro Dance program at your studio, but aren’t sure where to begin? In this episode, Melissa Klassen shares: What acro dance is and how it differs from gymnastics How to know if acro is right for your studio How to find and retain good acro teachers How to ensure your students' safety How to make sure your acro program is profitable Grab your free ebook: https://www.acrodanceteachersassociation.com/adtachecklist For more info and to register: https://www.acrodanceteachersa...
Nov 11, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode, Misty Lown shares her commitment to setting standards that support the goal to keep kids happy, healthy and safe in dance. With the relaunch of Youth Protection Advocates in Dance, she shares how it is more important than ever for studios and teachers to be informed and equipped to create a healthy environment for students. Through the use of online courses, YPAD courses educate dance studios and communities worldwide on the core elements in constructing an environment focused o...
Nov 07, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 19
The trouble with owning a dance studio is that students quit. It takes more than passion and hard work to keep students and families engaged in your studio programs. This podcast gets at the heart of the industry trends and issues. You will hear three techniques to help attract students year-round and help grow your enrollment by boosting your retention rate. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Running a dance studio is hard work, and growing your studio is even more of a challenge. No matter if you're just start...
Oct 19, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Join Kathy Blake as she empowers you to address the topic that seems to be everywhere in dance….drama! There is a normal amount of emotion we can expect from our students, parents and faculty, however, there can be times when real drama starts to tear down the overall culture of your studio. In this podcast, hear tips to help you effectively solve problems in the areas of bullying, gossip or threats. You’ll hear how to set professional and personal boundaries and know when to draw the line and h...
Oct 03, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 17
How do you stay healthy, strong, and focused when everyone and everything needs your time, energy and there is so much to do? In this episode Jill Tirone and Suzanne Blake Gerety share different strategies and techniques used by studio owners to manage their time and daily activities to get things done! You'll be inspired to take control and direct your energy and time wisely.
Sep 19, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We've found the quickest route to success as a dance studio owner isn't traveled alone. Yet it's not always easy to find the answers to what you need because this is a very personal business. Dance studio ownership is not one size fits all. In this episode hear tips on starting a studio from scratch and how you can accelerate your success with Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone. Get your free start up mini-course: http://www.DanceStudioOwner.com/startup...
Sep 05, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
I love my preschool students but it seems like there are a lot of pre-class meltdowns in the waiting room at various points in the year. I'm worried some parents are dropping dance because they don't even want to deal with their young dancer complaining or fussing about going to class. How can I prevent this and help parents see that some of this is normal? Hear tips on how to prepare and educate your preschool parents when it comes to successful class transitions with Andrea Trench of Discover ...
Aug 20, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Are you wondering if it is it better to have different classes for kids with special needs or include them in your regular classes? In this podcast, Tricia Gomez, Global Director of Rhythm Works Integrative Dance and creator of the popular Hip Hop In a Box shares tips that make a difference if currently have or are exploring a special needs program. Through her Rhythm Works Integrative Dance certification program, Tricia is blazing a new path of opportunity for students who have learning differe...
Jul 24, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 13
You may think producing a holiday show is too much work and you just can’t add a full blown production to your plate during the already busy time of year. In this episode, hear how Lindsay Baker of The Dance Centre in Williamsburg, KY and creator of go•dazzle brings a production to life using creative story-telling at the holidays. She'll share how easy it is to create a lovely show that is low-stress yet full of beauty and magical moments for your families to enjoy.
Jul 03, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we help you make sense of sales tax with Jessica Scheitler of Financial Groove. Where do you begin? What if you know nothing about sales tax and want to better understand what is the right strategic decision for you and your studio? And of course what to expect from the registration process from your state? How do you get a reseller certificate to avoid paying sales tax to vendors at the time of purchase?
Jun 13, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I hate tricks, do I have to add Acro to my programming? In this episode, Mandy Yip shares great tips on how to navigate this common challenge for dance studios who see tricks at competition and at events. Mandy manages the staff and delivery of all training programs, and the Acrobatic Arts syllabus in over 4500 dance studios in USA, Canada, UK, Australia and over 25 other countries. She heads the Acrobatic Arts examination program, and trains and certifies adjudicators to administer exams in stu...
Jun 06, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode, Jenilee Houghton, Senior Director of Creative Development for Revolution Dancewear shares how you can solve any costume emergency with the help of some easy-to-find items. From blotting out blood to fixing hems with tape, you'll be prepared for anything and send your dancers on stage looking their best.
May 16, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
What are the results when we don’t create a safe, positive, supportive, inclusive environment, or role model our values or don’t have a plan to deal with conflict in a resilient way? Unhealthy behaviors. Or worse, kids giving up and losing hope. So let’s be proactive. In this episode, Jessica Michaels, Global Program Director of Wingman for Dance shares way to create a positive inclusive studio environment.
May 03, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Up until now, we write off or dismiss the physical anxiety symptoms by telling ourselves that somehow this is the price we pay to make the world a better place, one dancer at a time. In this episode Tiffany Henderson, owner of seven dance studios and creator of Twinkle Star Dance explores the impact of continued stress and anxiety on us and what we can do to change for the better and for our health.
Apr 25, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
You put all your energy into creating a memorable and fun dance recital. It is very disheartening when you struggle to get many of those dancers back again in the fall. In this episode, hear tips on how to prevent post-show fallout and keep those students engaged all year long with Tiffany Henderson, owner of 7 dance studios and creator of Twinkle Star Dance.
Apr 24, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The longer a balance is left unpaid the harder it is to collect, especially when a student has been allowed to participate in classes or competitions past your stated policy for accounts overdue. Our personal connection to our dance families can make these type of conversations uncomfortable however, learning to run a business and holding people accountable financially is important for the future success of your studio. In this podcast get tips on how to properly charge fees to cover the cost of...
Apr 18, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What do you charge for recital tickets? I just had a parent ask me what the money goes towards from the ticket sales and it really took me by surprise that I had to give that information out." That's the tricky topic we're covering in this episode with Joe Naftal from Dance Connection, Long Island, NY and author of "Standby in the Wings: A behind the scenes guide to producing the perfect dance recital". He offers practical tips on how to powerfully answer this question and get back to loving you...
Apr 01, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 4
"What can I do when the other studio in town copies everything that I do? Maybe I'm overreacting but its just so frustrating, especially when I have all these great ideas and I'm trying to be innovative and exciting." In this episode hear how to create your own unique brand that differentiates you from you competitors with Jill Tirone, community manager of Dance Studio Owner and digital marketing expert for dance studios.
Apr 01, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
"What should I do about a 10-year old dancer who was a competition no-show because their parent is completely disorganized and doesn't follow our rules for arrival times? At our last event we even held up the event and forced an unscheduled judges break and the parent never even answered our frantic calls. We feel bad for the dancer but the other parents and dancers were livid and all upset." Join Kathy Blake as she navigates this very personal policy issue to help you gain clarity on how to pro...
Apr 01, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the Dance Studio 411, where we answer your real life questions about your toughest studio life predicaments. Parent-problems, teacher turnover, student challenges, policy dilemmas, and much more. Let’s talk about what is keeping you awake at night and what you can do about it! Get to know your hosts, Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone.
Apr 01, 2019•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1
