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Author: Avichai Scher

Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onJune 30, 2021June 30, 2021

Boost Your Business’ Brain Trust With These Arts-Focused Resources

Lean dance businesses and solopreneurs may not have the budget for in-house experts or administrators. Luckily, these four organizations offer resources and support on everything from digital marketing to finances to compliance—often for free.

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Owning a Dance StudioPosted onJune 8, 2021June 10, 2021

A Nutcracker in June

Last winter, Ballet Academy of Pittsburgh made the bold decision to postpone its annual Nutcracker. The result: an out-of-season (but no less festive) production with fewer COVID restrictions and some unexpected benefits.

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Owning a Dance StudioPosted onMay 19, 2021May 19, 2021

The Dos and Don’ts of Master Classes

Master classes at local studios have taken on new importance as conventions and intensives continue to be limited. Here’s how to make sure your program serves your students—and has sound business backing.

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Owning a Dance StudioPosted onMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021

6 Ideas to Boost Your Recital’s Revenue Potential This Year

After the mostly unprofitable virtual and distanced recitals of 2020, 2021 is the year to make up for lost revenue with these clever, studio-owner–approved tips.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onApril 12, 2021April 15, 2021

Pilobolus’ Pivot: Inside the Company’s New Digital Classes for Older Adults

How the company known for testing the limits of physical prowess parlayed its brand into programming for older adults—and a new digital revenue stream.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onMarch 16, 2021March 16, 2021

Ballet Hispánico’s Eduardo Vilaro on What Compassionate Leadership Looks Like

The artistic director and CEO was recently recognized for his compassionate leadership. We asked him what it means to be a compassionate leader in dance, and how that’s changed since the pandemic.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onMarch 8, 2021March 8, 2021

A Year Into COVID-19, What Are the Biggest Lessons for Dance Businesses?

6 dance business leaders on what they’ve learned in the past year, and what they’re changing for the long haul.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onFebruary 16, 2021February 20, 2021

Yes, You Can—and Should—Monetize Your Digital Performances

When the pandemic hit, Dallas Black Dance Theater was one of the few dance companies that chose to charge for their virtual performances from the get-go. Executive director Zenetta Drew shares how they did it—and why more companies should try.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

How COVID-19 Has Changed Fundraising’s Bottom Line: General Operating Expenses

General operating funds are what keep the lights on at dance nonprofits. But before COVID-19, they could be difficult to procure, with big donors wanting to designate gifts for pet projects and foundations wary of giving unrestricted cash. Here’s how COVID-19 is changing that.

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Managing a Dance BusinessPosted onJanuary 21, 2021January 22, 2021

In a K-Shaped Economic Recovery, What Does Funding for Dance Look Like?

While the current economic picture is grim for many Americans, the “K-shaped” recovery means high earners may have even more wealth than before the pandemic. For nonprofit dance organizations, this is good news—if they can successfully leverage their asks.

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