15 inspirational dance quotes to begin the new season
Words are powerful. So it’s no surprise that inspiring your dancers through appropriate language is one of the best gifts you will ever give them. If you’re looking for words to ignite that spark in your dancers this season, we’ve compiled our top 15 inspirational dance quotes that are sure to have your students werking […]
Reverence is More than a Ballet Move
Ballet dancers are likely to have heard of reverence and know what it is. Reverence (ray-vay-rahnss), in general, is a French word that refers to paying respect to something or someone in authority (such as a teacher) by performing an act of reverence. There are 4 classical and contemporary acts of reverence that include: Traditional […]
The Key to Music Selection for Dance Teachers
Selecting music is a critical process for dance studios. Music helps to define style and shape attitude. It supports dancers’ emotional expression and inspires their passions for the moves and combinations. Needless to say, music selection can be very different from studio to studio, and even teacher to teacher. There was an interesting piece in […]
How You Can Really Be the Rockette
I recently saw an article in Dance Teacher Magazine that shared some secrets: the secrets of how to get hired as a Rockette. My mind traveled back to childhood. I started dance lessons at a young age and became enamored by the Rockettes. I wasn’t simply enamored with the way the Rockettes looked or danced, […]
Jackrabbit Helps Krupinski Academy of Dance Focus on Family
When you first meet the staff at Krupinski Academy of Dance, you get a sense of family. After all, practically everyone on staff is related. Husband, wife, daughter, niece, aunt – even the in-laws are part of the amazing team that runs the Krupinski operation! But when you get to know them, you get a […]
Top 20 Inspirational Dance Quotes
Everyone hits rough patches from time to time. Hearing inspirational words can be a moving and effective way to get refocused and re-motivated. In other cases, the words of iconic and legendary dancers and choreographers can broaden our horizons, spark our creativity, or just remind us that everyone has their struggles. Here are some quotes […]
Jackrabbit Helps No Limits Dance Company Push Technology Out to Those Who Need It
No Limits Dance Company started small and found that Excel worked just fine – until student count reached 15. In addition to her dance studio, Amanda Carter’s business has a gym component, so she obviously had a couple of powerful components driving her need for greater efficiency through using computer software. Automated billing was Amanda’s […]
Jackrabbit Enables Owners of The Academy of Music & Dance to Run Multiple Studios and Still Live Their Lives
www.musicanddance.org 3 studio locations, 3875 students, 15 instructors Owners, Sam and Val Beckford Sam and Val’s preferred system would help them efficiently manage their three Acadmy of Music and Dance locations without needing to be present all the time. They also preferred a system that would keep them current with the latest features, provide near perfect […]
Update Skills on the Studio Floor with the New Class Skills Worksheet
Class Skills Worksheet Now Available – Release Date: February 19, 2019 While the Staff Portal has great functionality for dance studio instructors, it is too risky to have a mobile device or tablet on the floor. If you track skills/levels within Jackrabbit, the Class Skills Worksheet can be a valuable resource no matter where your […]
Fundraising Ideas for the New Dance Studio Owner
Every small business has its financial challenges. It’s easy to feel like you’re always behind the eight ball to keep up with extra costs that you incur. Fortunately, dance studios aren’t just businesses – they also have emotional connections within their communities. These emotional connections provide opportunities for dance studio fundraising that may not be […]