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Beyoncé Fever Quiz!
By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. Beyoncé just recently finished her “Mrs Carter” tour in the US, before performances in Europe next month, and her new, highly popular self-titled album was released in...
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Dance Studio Owners: Share Your Vision!
By Steve Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com and Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo. Over the years of coaching studio owners and talking to countless others at conferences and seminars, I have...
View ArticleDance Quiz – Dancing Popstars
By Rain Francis of Dance Informa. 1. Which single by Kylie Minogue became the highest-selling of the decade? a) I Should Be So Lucky b) The Loco-motion c) Can’t Get You Out of My Head d) Spinning...
View ArticleMust Read Broadway Biographies
By Mary Callahan of Dance Informa. What exactly does it mean to be a smart dancer? You show up to class, give one hundred and ten percent, and even practice more once you get home. But do you really...
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5 Steps to Ensure Your Students Return
It’s Time to Prepare for Next Season’s Enrollment! By Paul Henderson Everywhere we go this question inevitably comes up – “How do you get your students to re-enroll for next season’s classes?” Seems...
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Everything’s Okay! Until it Isn’t.
Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. Just don’t let it ruin your business. By Paul Henderson. A hush came over the audience seated in the quaint 600-seat theater near Union Square in San Francisco....
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Ignorance is bliss when you own a dance studio in the Internet age
By Paul Henderson. It’s April and you know what that means. It’s the time of year that jealousy and envy peak at your dance studio due to dance competition results. As studio owners, we find ourselves...
View ArticleDance Teacher Must Attend Event: Early Bird Discount Ends May 16
Attention Dance Teachers & Studio Owners – here’s your chance to enjoy an incredible getaway in Vegas just for you! Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo July 27 -30, Red Rock Resort, Las...
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To Inspire…You Must Stay Inspired! Advice for Teachers
By Steve Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com and Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo. Teaching over the long haul can be a drain, especially if you are teaching a lot of classes and are pushed to...
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Are your dancers coming to class naked?
By Paul Henderson. The biggest “aha moment” for my dance studio happened in 2006 when I noticed that our students never came to class naked. In all my years as the son of a dance studio owner, the...
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Studio Owners: This is No Time to Relax!
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin. By Paul Henderson. Your end of the season recital is over (or it will be in a matter of weeks), and you’re looking forward to...
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MOTION: A NEW view on an OLD problem
For those of you that haven’t heard, MOTION by TigerSix is the new dance studio management software for the industry. MOTION was designed to solve the specific “pain-points” of running and managing a...
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MOTION Dance Studio Management Software
MOTION [mo-shun] Noun The action or process of moving forward; Power of movement; The act or process of moving; The ability or power to move. The word “motion” is defined as the action of constantly...
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Dance Injury Prevention 101: Your Friendly Neighborhood Athletic Trainer
By Leigh Schanfein of Dance Informa. Who is an athletic trainer? The National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA) defines Athletic Trainers (AT) as “health care professionals who collaborate with...
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TutuTix is Too, Too, Awesome!
By Chasta Hamilton Calhoun, The Dance Exec. Dance studios have long explored the best way to offer recital ticket sales—whether it is in studio (lines, lotteries, etc.), via box offices, or with mail...
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7 Ways to Know it’s Choreography Season
By Paul Henderson. The other day I happened to glance down at my wife’s feet. No shoes and no socks revealed a big toe toenail so long that I immediately christened it “dagger toe.” She explained that...
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Dance Competition & Convention Guide!
Dance competition and convention season is starting! Where will you dance? Dance Informa has compiled a guide of the hottest dance competitions and conventions this season. Book your place! Dance...
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Dance Recital Costume Guide
Attention DANCE TEACHERS Dance Informa’s 2014 Recital Costume Guide is Out Now! The 2015 costume ranges are just stunning! Visit www.danceinforma.us/recital-costume-guide to be inspired and find the...
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Pointe Hurts…I Want to Quit!
By Laura Di Orio of Dance Informa. Dance students new to pointe are always excited. They’ve been watching their favorite ballerinas since they were little, or they watched enviously in past years as...
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How to Create Perfect Mime and Harlequin Makeup
Mimes painting the face white originated from stage shows dating back as far as 467 BC. This form of entertainment used gestures, mimics and dance, not words, to communicate and entertain. The purpose...
View ArticleTeachers: Win $1000 in Costumes for your Studio
Dance Informa, Weissman and Dancewear Solutions have recently partnered to create Steal the Spotlight – an exciting opportunity for your studio and dancers to team up and win amazing dancewear and...
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Dance Teacher Web Live Heads to East Coast
The ever-popular and highly anticipated Dance Teacher Web Live (DTWLive), a four-day event that caters to dance teachers and studio owners, will take place on the east coast for the first time since it...
View Article8 Ways to Make Ballet Fun For Boys
We all know the world of ballet needs more men. So how do we, as teachers, keep boys interested in ballet class, at any age? Rain Francis consulted Shaw Coleman, who is currently working as a freelance...
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Get the Cleopatra Look: Egyptian Make Up Tutorial
By Christine Dion of Mode Dion. Makeup in Egypt during the time of Pharaohs was more than just a beauty ritual. Both men and women sought youthful beauty and used many cosmetics and skin care products...
View ArticleWhen Is The Best Time To Market Your Studio?
By Steve Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com and Dance Teacher Web LIVE Conference & Expo. We have been asked this question many times. The answer is now! We need to think about our marketing in the...
View Article8 Ways to Prepare for Nationals (Teacher Tips Included!)
#1. Rehearse, rehearse, then rehearse some more. I cannot stress enough the importance of running dances. I know it can get a bit monotonous and tedious, but judges love a clean, well-rehearsed dance....
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How the pianist chooses music: A discussion with Patrick Gallagher
When I was younger I grew up dancing at a school that used ballet class music from CDs. The songs became intimately familiar, every track memorized, and every song seeming to fit just right to the...
View Article8 Ways to Make Pointe Pain-Free
If you’re a professional dancer wearing pointe shoes all day long, you may experience some pain with pointe work. However, it is possible for pointe to be pain-free, especially for the beginner. If you...
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The Dangers of Social Media for Dancers
Social media can be an excellent learning tool, but it also comes with physical dangers – ones that could affect your health and your career as a dancer. Like most dancers, your Instagram feed is...
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Studio Owners: How To Deal With Difficult People
By Angela D’Valda Sirico of DanceTeacherWeb.com. All businesses have customers. Many have staff and business associates that you will have to work with. Sooner or later you will have to deal with a...
View ArticleBack to Dance Guide
Sadly summer break is over, but that means it’s time to get back to dance class! Dance Informa’s Back to School Guide includes great products and studio solutions to start your dance year off right....
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Fierce and Genuine: Convention Teacher Meghan Sanett
Fierce, sassy, fabulous, and genuine. Those are the first four words that come to mind when I think of up and coming dancer/teacher Meghan Sanett. With a recent nomination for an Industry Dance Award,...
View ArticleStudio Owner Tips: 3 Ways to Enroll More Students FAST!
Welcome to the first episode of Dance Informa’s new video series, Studio Owner Tips from Studio Expansion. If the enrollments in your studio could do with a boost, here are three ways to get more...
View ArticleDance Competition & Convention Guide
WHERE WILL YOU DANCE THIS SEASON? The 2015/16 Competition and Convention Guide is out now! See the hottest dance competitions and conventions this season. Check what events will be in or near your city...
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Dance Informa’s 13 Favorite Dance Costumes This Season
Whether you’re shopping dance costumes for competition, a Christmas show, spring concert or recital, there are a ton of reliable, fabulous costume companies to choose from. In no particular order, here...
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Sound Wisdom: A Guide to Tap Dance from Tony Coppola
As I removed my tap shoes and sat down to write this article, I thought, “What is the most important thing I’d like my readers to get from this article?” Well, obviously, I would wish for you all to...
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9 Reasons to Thank Our Dance Teachers This Thanksgiving
Being thankful is a great mindset to adopt all year round. But Thanksgiving, in particular, is a great reason to vocalize what we’re thankful for. Emily Bufferd teaching at Joffrey Ballet School Summer...
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Dance Studio Owners: A Plan for Weekly Productivity
How many times do you get to the end of the week and feel like you’ve been so busy teaching and taking care of everyone in the studio that you haven’t had a moment to yourself? Just “keeping up” with...
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Studio Owners: Keep your finger on the pulse
Introducing Studio Pulse Software Running a dance studio requires one to wear many different hats. An owner must look out for the students, offer great training, gather together a good group of faculty...
View Article2016 Recital Costume Guide
It’s already time to start getting organized for recital season – can you believe it? Dance Informa’s popular Costume Guide is now released! See the latest costumes from the industry’s top costume...
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Longtime Ballet Teacher Publishes Lesson Workbook
Connie Bellingshausen has taught dance since 1972, giving her over 40 years of experience in creating and executing lesson plans. While she has also taught jazz, tap and even period dancing (including...
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Allegro Performing Arts Academy: Secrets to Success
Several elite protégés at PULSE dance convention, numerous awards, and a win for Best Musical Theatre number at this past August’s Industry Dance Awards (for the third year in a row). That smells like...
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A letter to my students: Create Stories that Matter
Vincas Greene was Chair of the Department of Dance at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, and worked there for 21 years. Students adored him and affectionately referred to him as “Master...
View ArticleDance Studio Owners: Are you making this mistake?
The BIGGEST mistake Dance Studios are making in their marketing right now… Here’s a BIG question for you this week, lovely Dance Informa readers! When it comes to your studio, are you marketing what...
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This new year, take ‘I’m too busy’ out of your vocabulary
This new year, take “I’m too busy” out of your vocabulary for healthier body and mind, and dive with your whole self into a richer life. “Oh my goodness, how are you?” an old friend squeals when I see...
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CLI Studios: Inspiration, Collaboration and Education
Note: CLI Studios has recently revised its products and services to provide them all through its Studio Partnership Program, where CLI works directly with dance studios. Stay tuned for a new article on...
View ArticleCostume Inspiration: Dance Costume Guide Out Now
It’s time to get inspired and excited for your next recital, so start looking at costume choices! This season there are so many gorgeous styles and looks to choose from, with hundreds of elegant, fun,...
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What should students choose? College, concert or commercial dance?
As dancers chassé toward their senior year of school, they begin to decide where dance will take them. Where will they take that next step, or leap, to make their dance dreams a reality? There are so...
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Getting its Groove back: Groove Dance Competition and Convention extends the...
Much of the dance competition circuit has been on hold for months as the U.S. (and the rest of the world) grappled with COVID-19 restrictions. Dancers everywhere are itching to return to the stage, so...
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Fighting stage fright: How to spot and soothe performance anxiety
Let’s talk about stage fright. Whether you’re new to performing or you’ve been in front of audiences for years, everybody can admit it’s at least a little nerve-wracking. And yet, it’s the culmination...
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