These days, Chantelle Bruinsma of Studio Expansion helps studio owners around the world find unprecedented freedom in running their businesses. But once upon a time, she was…
These three experienced early-childhood dance educators say that running classes for infants and tots isn’t exactly child’s play—but it could end up being well worth the extra effort and expense.
Cynthia King wanted to shape her studio around her own value systems, not what might make her customers happy. So she did.
From fires to break-ins, these studios’ horror stories are lessons in resilience and disaster preparedness.
Seven strategies to turn your post-recital high into strong fall enrollment for new and returning students
You planned your recital week to a T—so don’t forget about making a post-show plan, too. Your future self will thank you.
After 2020’s virtual end-of-year performances, studio owner Chasta Hamilton decided to go big with her recital plans this year. The result: A three-day event run like an outdoor music festival, complete with 14 shows, plus concessions and festivities.
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.
Should the availability of vaccines (most recently for 12- to 15-year-olds) and new mask guidance from the CDC change anything for your studio? Yes and no.
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.