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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

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Kimberley Davis, Ginette Guimond, & Debbie Steele

Preparing the Future of Your Studio

Preparing the Future of Your Studio Having a staff that can operate independently and answer questions correctly is a sign of a highly capable and valuable team member. It indicates...

Fall Dance Class Motivation

As the autumn season approaches, dance teachers often find themselves facing the challenge of keeping their students motivated amidst the distractions that come with back-to-school activities and impending holidays. Nurturing...

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 26

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Brian & Faye Foley

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 25

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Michelle Soutier

Coffee Talk: Season 3, Episode 24

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Liz Imperio

Let’s Create: Dance Composition

Play Video DOWNLOAD ACTION CARDS Andrea Trench is dedicated to helping dance teachers create and deliver content that is research-based and developmentally appropriate for children under the age of 6. Her...

Fourth Quarter Thoughts

Amongst the various business owners groups I've heard many experts talking about ramping up and smashing your goals in the 4th quarter of 2023, kickstarting your new year, Black Friday...

Rediscovering My Passion for Writing

Hello, everyone! I'm beyond thrilled to launch this blog and reconnect with my lifelong love for writing. Let me take you on a journey back to where it all began....

Healthy Fall Snack Ideas for Dancers

As the leaves turn vibrant shades of red and orange, and the crisp autumn air settles in, dancers everywhere are gearing up for a season filled with performances, rehearsals, and...

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 22

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Hedy & Liza Perna & Patty & Aubrey Neal

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 21

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Anna Marie Leo & Ashley Litwin.

Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 20

Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Drew Burgess, Michael Taylor, and Andrew Nemr.

Let’s Explore! Improvisation for All Ages

I am a big believer that every class we teach, no matter the age, stage of development, or style of dance, should include improvisation.    Every time we make space...

Dance Studio Safety

One of the best practices for studio ownership is having regular systems of safety reviews and checks to ensure a safe workplace for your employees, a safe place for your...

Best Advice I Ever Received

Best Advice I Ever Received I am a person who gobbles up and collects quips, one-liners, quotes, and verses.  I love gems of acuity, profound notions, and clever revelations.  Most...

Are You Really the Right Person for That Job?

In January of 2023 I delegated our social media presence.  What has transpired is more than I could have imagined.  When we took over the studio oh so many years...

Studio Essentials Kit

As we prepare to head back for another dance season, don't forget to create your studio essentials kit for each of your studio spaces. The studio essentials kit has anything...

Steps Toward Freedom as a Studio Owner

Just about every day I talk to other business owners and they share the up's and downs of ownership. We talk about recruiting, hiring, training and retaining staff and how...

Stepping into the Limelight

Hey there, dance teachers! The countdown has begun for an exciting new dance season. As the studio doors swing open, we have the incredible opportunity to inspire and uplift our...

It’s All About Vision

As I write this blog, I am sitting at a friend's home overlooking the Atlantic Ocean from his sprawling property in Nova Scotia on the east coast of Canada.  What...