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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...
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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...
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