What Are Dance Teacher Responsibilities?
When outlining responsibilities of your studio’s instructors, take these considerations into account to establish fair expectations that are in line with the compensation.
Encouraging Dance for Boys in Your Studio
Here are a few steps you can take to make your school a welcoming place for males and females alike.
Dance Studio Policies: Should You Have a Social Media Policy?
Social media guidelines can be beneficial for studios, but there are a few considerations to take into account when creating policies.
Dance Questions to Ask Your Child After Class
At the studio, the dance experience can be enriched when parents bring the experience full circle with a post-class conversation. The conversation can be based around one or multiple questions listed below. Asking dance questions will enhance the familial experience, and dancers will undoubtedly appreciate their parents’ interest and involvement in their activity and extracurricular. Tell […]
Tips for Dance Competitions: Handling Parent Negativity
If parents are unhappy during or after dance competitions, their complaints can be hard to handle. Use these tips to make the most of an uncomfortable situation.
Tips for Dance Teachers: Hosting Parent Observation Classes
If you’re thinking about implementing a parent observation period, use these tips to establish best practices that will make the experience positive for all parties involved.
Download a Dance School Progress Report Template
Use this guide to make the most of progress reports and fully address your dancers’ needs.
5 Ways to Make Dance Competitions a Positive Experience
If you’re bringing your dance students to a competition for the first time, use these tips to get everyone in the right state of mind and make it an experience they’ll never forget.
Should Your Studio Offer a Dance Class for Adults?
Consider the following questions if you’re thinking about expanding your class offerings to accommodate an older crowd.
Dance Studio Dress Code: Proper Studio Attire
Use these tips to ensure that your dancers stay in dress code and accept the rules of the studio.
Encouraging Healthy Self Esteem in the Dance Studio
Here are a few ways to balance self-esteem and humility in your studio, so you can mold your students into talented dancers and kind individuals.
The Dos and Don’ts of Advancing Dance Students
When it comes time to bump students up to a more advanced class, use these tips to make the transition a smooth one.
Dealing With Helicopter Parents
Use these tips to handle parents who are always peeking in the studio window or hovering in the doorway, trying to watch their child’s every move.
Conflict Resolution for Students
Use these strategies in your studio to resolve student fights quickly and get everyone back to doing what they love.
How to Communicate Better While Teaching Dance
Adjusting your language when communicating with dance students can turn good pupils into great ones.