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Knowing Your Worth (Without the Drama)
"Knowing your worth isn't about walking into a staff meeting with demands. It's about walking into your work with clarity." A Conversation Years in the Making Earlier this Spring, I...
Emotional Resilience: A Skill We All Need
"Life doesn't get easier-you just get better at handling difficult situations." What I've Learned About Emotional Resilience One thing that I've learned as I grow personally and professionally is what...
Keep Everyone Engaged: Fun and Focused Caregiver & Tot Dance Class Activities
Consistent Lesson Planning is Key When planning my early childhood dance classes, I always build activities around a consistent lesson plan framework. This approach not only creates a reliable structure...
Making the Most of Your Show Lobby
Use your recital theater lobby as a place to make your entire studio shine! Your Show Lobby is a First Impression When it's showtime, we focus so much of our...
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...
25 Last-Minute Easy Camp Crafts
Hosting a summer dance camp and still don't have a camp craft?? Don't worry, I've gathered 25 easy (and cheap) craft ideas to share with you today. Most of these...
Give AI a Try
I just wrapped up a great session of the Certificate of Dance Entrepreneurship program where I was discussing marketing with other studio owners and one of the fun topics we...
Maximizing Summer Break
As dance teachers, we have a unique opportunity to recharge and reflect on the past year's teaching experiences during the summer. It is a great time to analyze your teaching...
Rediscover Your Joy
You're in The Done Club, and it sure feels good. Doesn't it? People are singing the praises of the performances. Oddly, you're not even sure you want to hear it....
Everyone’s Succession Plan Looks Different
In March of 2022 I wanted out. Burnout was very real after two years of shutdowns, our business hanging in limbo and the sense that our hands were not steering...
Self Assess for Class Success
The hard work of the year may be over, but the most important work you could do as a teacher has arrived. Since the memory of your classes is still...
Summer Refresh
Don't you love when things get a refresh? Whether it's your home, your studio or organizing files, paperwork and information it's a great feeling. Here's my list of five things...
Building a Strong Classroom Community
Building a strong and vibrant community within a dance classroom requires a deliberate focus on creating a positive culture, nurturing environment, and recognizing the power of shared values. By fostering...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 19
Play Video Check out this special Coffee Talk episode featuring Melissa Hoffman.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 18
Play Video We are excited to welcome Michelle Loucadoux, representing Danscend, an organization committed to bringing mental wellness to the forefront of performing arts training by providing a space for...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 17
Play Video By combining her two loves, African Dance and Personal Development, Audrey has helped transform women of all ages into empowered Goddesses destined for greatness.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 16
Play Video Three studio owners at three different stages of studio ownership. Whatever stage you are at, this Coffee Talk will make you think and inspire you.
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 15
Play Video Dance is for everyone! We are excited to welcome Eric, who continues to break boundaries when it comes to self-confidence and body image. Every body is a dance...
Coffee Talk: Season 2, Episode 14
Play Video Mentoring teachers and studio owners is what Stacey is all about. Joining us from Australia, she will inspire and share her experience and passion for the dance education...
3 Ways to Get to the Finish Line
We're almost there, teachers! I find the last couple of weeks of the season to be some of the most challenging. Between the stress of recital coming quickly to the...
Reducing Friction in Your Studio
We've all seen it, we've all experienced it, and we all have looked for ways to combat it - its friction in your studio! Friction is a complicated process that...
Keeping the Spark Alive!
Dance Teachers... Let's keep the spark for yourself and your students and finish the season strong! Spring is in the air. The flowers are starting to bloom and the sun...