Dance Studio Owner Archives - Page 6 of 11

From wood floor to Marley: How Stagestep came to be

In the beginning, all we had were wood dance floors, and if we were lucky, a basket-weave floating subfloor underneath. Linoleum was...

Dancers at Universal Studios. Photo courtesy of 42nd Street Tours and Travel.

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8 travel tips for your dance destination vacation

Ever considered mixing work and play? Taking your dance group on a destination training vacation is a great way to do just...

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Dance Teachers: Dealing with summer heartbreak

You ended your dance season on a high note after a successful recital, attended an inspirational dance teacher conference, and took a vacation...

University of Delaware's StageStep dance flooring

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Staying Safe on the Dance Floor

Whether you’re a dance teacher or studio owner looking for the perfect studio floor, or a parent or dancer seeking an at-home...

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Person First, Dancer Second: Keys to developing a strong dance curriculum

It’s summer break, and amongst the pool time, cocktails and summer parties, there’s the niggling call of the new dance year fast...

how to avoid music copyright infringement

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How to find music that won’t land you in copyright trouble

Dance and music are inextricably linked. Even during pieces set to silence, everyone’s listening to the sound of the footsteps on stage,...

Misty Lown on stage. Photo courtesy of Dance Teacher Summit.

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Are you prepared for your financial future?

Is there actually such a thing as financial freedom, or is that a myth like the Tooth Fairy? Is financial freedom, or...

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What do you bring? Michael Ian Cedar guides dance competitions and studios

In life, how often do we slow down and think about why we do what we do? How much does the answer...

Dame Darcey Bussell, President of the RAD

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Royal Academy of Dance approaches its centenary and looks toward the future

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is one of the largest and most influential dance education and training organizations in the world....

Brandi Nichols. Photo courtesy of OnDeck.

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New studio owner Brandi Nichols: Taking a leap of faith

Brandi Nichols grew up in Newport, Oregon, where she regarded herself as mainly a tap dancer, with a toe dipped into the...

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Dancing through a diagnosis: Using dance to manage Parkinson’s disease

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. If you are not familiar with it, Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the central nervous...

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Spotlight on the Teacher: Marcia Dale Weary

In this month’s installment of Spotlight on the Teacher, Dance Informa recognizes renowned ballet teacher Marica Dale Weary, who recently passed away...

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Win Behind-The-Scenes Guide to Producing the Perfect Dance Recital!

Studio owners, how would you like to learn a few tips on making your dance recital season run smoother? Then be sure...

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Grosh Cares Grant: Amplifying performing arts, theater and more

As the technology continues to advance, there have been more innovative ways for the theater and dance studios to bring shows to...

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Spotlight on the Teacher: Max Stone

As part of Dance Informa’s series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature contemporary teacher and Artistic Director of NYC-based company Sexy Beast,...

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Dance teachers: Expanding your choreographic horizons

In writing this article, I was motivated by the fact that as I travel around the U.S. judging competitions and doing master...

Tony Bougiouris in Mats Ek's 'The Appartement'. Photo courtesy of Bougiouris.

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Choreography Online: Catalyzing dance connections

Iconic tech giant Steve Jobs once downplayed the importance of technology itself, surprisingly enough, stating that “what’s important is that you have...