I’ve always been a workaholic. Since starting my first business at 15-16yrs of age, I’ve always juggled multiple commitments along with some sort of a business venture. I used to think that I wasn’t capable of relaxing. Even now, if I get a day off, I’m already antsy two hours in because I’m desperate to […]

If you’ve ever been”studio-shopping” then you’d understand the excitement and the frustration. Selecting the location of your dance studio can be an emotional process! The butterflies in your stomach every time you step into a potential premise; the ideas that immediately flow through your mind as you’re mentally-measuring floorspace and visualizing reception areas; that sinking feeling […]

Nearly every dance studio manager I’ve consulted or talked to has mentioned having at least one problem employee. The one that calls in sick regularly, makes up excuses for endless mistakes, causes drama and headache within your studio. The most unfortunate thing is that most managers get held hostage to these individuals; spending disproportionate time, energy […]

If you’ve grown up dancing, it’s natural to want to share that passion with the rest of the world. Many dancers dream of starting their own studio, to teach the next generation of young performers and to not have to work a “day job” they hate. However, setting up a dance studio is tough work! […]

Most dance studio owners will tell you their main goal is to get more new students. Of course, the more students they have the more profit they’d stand to make. It makes sense. However, I personally believe that the main goal of any studio should be to retain the students they currently have first. You’ve […]