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Students at Stagestep ballet barres at Margo Reed Studio. Photo courtesy of Stagestep.

Complete your studio with Stagestep’s new ballet barres

Ballet class begins at the barre. It is the important place where dancers work on their balance, alignment and strength. It is...

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42nd Street Tours: Studio owners chat the benefits of a tour

From the earliest years of doing creative movement to taking the leap into dancing competitively, there is a spirit of enrichment involved....

A Broadway masterclass. Photo courtesy of Stage Door Access.

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Stage Door Access: Bringing Broadway to your studio

Planning your new studio year calendar? Looking for something to add some extra sparkle and excitement to this season of dance? Why...

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Studio owners talk traveling with 42nd Street Tours

Dance studio trips can offer truly once-in-a-lifetime occurrences. They have a unique kind of magic, one that all involved aren’t easily going...

CK DanceWorks recital. Photo by IT Cinemas.

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From students to studio owners: Managing performance anxiety

The end of the school year is one filled with celebratory events to commemorate the achievements made. Whether it’s recognizing individuals at...

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2024 UDMA tickets are now on sale

Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA) shows. UDMA will be holding four regional shows...

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10 things that you might not have thought of: Planning a seamless NYC studio trip

Trains, planes, automobiles; hotels, subway, restaurant reservations; classes, shows, educational tours…the details involved with an NYC studio trip can go on and...

The Radio City Rockettes in New York. Photo courtesy of 42nd Street Tours.

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Dance tour destinations for every season with 42nd Street Tours

Happy 2024, studio owners – have you solidified your studio’s schedule for the year yet? Fitting in all the performance opportunities, educational...

Steve Sirico and Angela Sirico of Dance Teacher Web

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Dance Teacher Web offers monthly hot topics and tips

Running a successful dance studio takes focus, energy and the right team in place. And sometimes, we need just a little extra...

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Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson: Tapping into learning styles

In Dance Informa’s series, Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson, we hear from master studio owner and dance business expert Tiffany Henderson,...

Art of Motion Dance Center student in performance. Photo courtesy of Andrea Kolbe.

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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...

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Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson: Use of voice in a preschool dance class

In Dance Informa’s series, Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson, we hear from master studio owner and dance business expert Tiffany Henderson,...

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Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson: Perform for your dancers!

Dance Informa starts a new series, Preschool teaching tips with Tiffany Henderson, where we hear from master studio owner and dance business...

Dance studio floor. Photo courtesy of Stagestep.

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Tips and tricks on installing your studio floor

Owning a portable dance floor comes with many benefits. You can, at any time, uninstall your floor from one location and transport...

Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo. Photo courtesy of DTW.

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3 reasons to join this summer’s Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo

Over the past 14 years, the Dance Teacher Web (DTW) Conference & Expo has become the preeminent event for teachers and studio...

unrecognizable graceful ballet dancer resting on floor

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How long should your dance floor last before you must replace it?

Being that dance floors are a large investment, you want some assurance that it’s going to last. How long should your dance...

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Elements of a studio dance floor

When you are planning on installing a dance floor system in your studio, there are many things to think about. What you...

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What to know about portable dance flooring

What do touring dance companies, recitals, conventions and competitions have in common? Temporary flooring. Today, the most serious of dance competitions have...

'Kill The Lights' costume. Photo courtesy of Costume Gallery.

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What to wear: Costume trends and tips from top dancewear designers

It’s officially October, and Halloween costumes stores are popping up everywhere. While we’re brainstorming our seasonal spooky costumes, the designers at dance...