Dance Informa Magazine
Dance Studio Owner
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10.7KStaying 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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7.2KPerson 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...
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9.9KHow 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,...
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3.3KAre 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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2.6KWhat 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...
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3.8KRoyal 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....
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4.2KNew 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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2.7KDancing 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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3.0KSpotlight 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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4.3KWin 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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3.2KGrosh 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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4.4KSpotlight 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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7.3KDance 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...
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5.1KChoreography 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...
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6.7KCater to your older students with RAD’s Silver Swans
As a studio owner, you’re probably so consumed with your young students, offering them the best classes and opportunities, preparing for their...
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2.8KSet the scene: 10 favorite recital backdrops
A recital or end-of-year performance is not just about the dancing. It’s about the whole package – costumes, lights, themes and eye-catching...
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3.3KImpact Dance Adjudicators make competition a positive experience
Dance competitions often get a bad rap. You either love them or you hate them. Fans will tell you that dance competitions...
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3.6KSpotlight on the Teacher: Richard Pierlon
As part of Dance Informa’s new series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature jazz, theater and lyrical teacher Richard Pierlon, who teaches...
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2.9KGrosh Backdrops and Drapery: Bringing stories, recitals and more to life
When we think of the word “artist”, there are many pictures that come to mind. Artists span anywhere from music, to painting...
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1.7KAre your students overripe bananas or delicious mangoes?
Today, we’re asking a very important question: Are your students overripe bananas or mangoes? Now, before you think I’ve totally lost it, let...
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4.0KSpotlight on the Teacher: Ginger Thatcher
We are dancers. Maybe we’re born that way, maybe we fall into the art form and it becomes our passion. And with...
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3.2KWant to Save Time and Money While You Clean?
If you are responsible for the cleaning of your studio’s dance floors, it’s important to realize which maintenance methods are correct and...
