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We Are Always On Stage: Leading by Example in Dance Class
In the world of dance education, teachers are more than just instructors; they're role models and leaders in attitude, discipline, work ethic, and character. This job really brings to life...
Dance Education: A Future of Diverse Voices and Visions
Dance Education: A Future of Diverse Voices and Visions One Approach? Not in Dance Education! In the world of dance education and school ownership, the concept that there is one...
What to Teach When You Don’t Feel Like Teaching
We've all been there. It's dance day and you just don't feel like teaching. Perhaps you're not feeling well, you have had a rough day, or you are working through...
Elevating Dance Education: Values, Community, and Impact
Elevating Dance Education: Values, Community, and Impact In the world of dance, competition is undeniably a part of what we do, but it should never be the sole focus. Dance...
Be That Teacher or Studio Owner Like Susie: Embracing the Future
In a small town where everyone knows each other's names, Susie has been the leader of dance education for 25 years. Her studio stands as proof to her passion for...
Spring Into Dance: Inspiring Growth and Motivation in Your Students
As spring blossoms, dance teachers face the challenge of keeping their students motivated amidst a flurry of activities, both in and outside the studio. With recitals and performances on the...
Unlocking Studio Growth: Rhee’s Simple Recipe for Success
In my role as a coach for studio owners, I often encounter a narrative that echoes across studio ownership. While the names and places may change, the core challenge remains...
Redirect Recital Madness w/ “3 Before Me”
When's the recital? How do I order tickets? What shoes do they wear? How should we fix their hair? It's the most wonderful time of the year, isn't it?? If...
The Confidence to Focus Inward: Why Your School’s Journey Is Unique
In the world of dance and beyond, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of competition. We often find ourselves glancing sideways, worrying about what others are doing,...
Financial Goal Setting
If there's one topic bus owners don't like to talk specifics about with each other, it's finances. Sure, we make jokes and comments about collecting money, speak in general terms...
The Dance of Professionalism: Balancing Relationships in the Studio
The dance studio serves as a hub where teaching meets personal connections. It's a place where relationships between teachers, students, parents, and even the teachers' own families intertwine. Navigating these...
Organization 101
One of our goals this year was to document our "systems". It adds great value to your organization, and it provides a template to how your studio runs from the...
Navigating Betrayal in the Dance Studio World: Healing and Moving Forward
In our close-knit dance world, the studio often becomes a second home-a place where bonds are formed, and trust is implicit. So, when betrayal occurs, its impact reverberates not just...
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 6
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Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 5
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Empowering Dance Students
As dance teachers, we have the unique privilege and responsibility to mold not just skilled dancers but also resilient individuals who carry the love of dance throughout their lives. With...
Dance with Integrity: The Heartbeat of Our Teaching Philosophy
In the world of dance, an unseen force profoundly shapes our craft: integrity. Brené Brown, a voice of wisdom on vulnerability and strength, writes, "Integrity is choosing courage over comfort;...
A Heartfelt Note to Dance Parents Everywhere
Dear Dance Parents, This journey we're on-supporting our young dancers-is about so much more than the steps in the classroom or on the stage. It's about nurturing their passion, their...
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 4
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Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 3
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Andrea Trench
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 2
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Susie McColl, Kristi Breen, Ann Bettonvil, June Lawrence & Rebecca Brettingham-Filice
Coffee Talk: Season 4, Episode 1
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Sandi Duncan.
What it Costs to Replace You as CEO
Recently, I was discussing business finances with some of the Studio Owners in the Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship program. We landed on the topic of what to pay ourselves as...
Honoring Every Student’s Unique Path
As I often write, we're not just teaching dance; we're nurturing individual growth and witnessing the unique evolution of each student. It's a truth in dance education that no two...