When it comes to hiring dance teachers, you know what you’re looking for. You either need a staffer to handle administrative tasks at your studio, an energetic teacher who is going to help inspire students and improve their technique, or anything in between. You know the qualities that make a
Whether you are planning an exciting summer camp program or you are preparing for the registration rush of a new dance season, you’ve likely had discussions with your staff around your studio’s policies, such as: Which policies should we keep? Which policies need to be updated? What policies should be
What’s one way you can ensure that your customers stay engaged with your dance studio? Make it easy. That’s why the Jackrabbit team makes every effort to help your studio connect with customers through a single location – the Jackrabbit Dance Parent Portal. With a new season of dance underway,
Everyone wants to be at your studio at the same time. It makes sense. The peak activity windows are the after school into evening and Saturdays. But you have a limit to the number of classes you can reasonably hold and the number of students you can actually (and legally)
Is it OK to make money from ticket sales for your holiday shows? The answer is yes! It’s your business and you need to profit from the holiday dance recitals you produce. Online ticketing software is a sure way to make selling tickets easier for you and to provide a
When you started your dance studio, you probably did it to share your love of dance with children. You didn’t dream about burying your head in paperwork and spending endless nights manually collecting your tuition, scheduling your classes, maintaining your website and marketing your studio. It takes time, patience and
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
Dance costume plays such a significant role in how your students are received, both by their audience and the judges. You have 100% control of choreography. You and your dance studio staff put in unlimited effort to prepare the students. Still, it’s a bit nerve-wracking that dancewear is one area
Traditional fundraisers aren’t what the used to be. In order to give your dancers the best experience for the upcoming year, however, you need to raise money for costumes, travel and the like. The truth is, you (and your students and their parents, for that matter) would rather not resort
It is always good for teachers to keep on top of all the latest dances and teaching methods. One great way to do have continuing education is to attend a dance convention, conference or workshop. These provide many benefits, including networking with other teachers, dancers and choreographers. Tips for attending