As studio owners, we know the benefits of effective organizing. When you’re organized, 20 forgotten to-do list items do not wake you...
As a dance parent, regardless of your own prior dance experience (or lack thereof), there are so many decisions to make for...
Do you struggle with teen dancers quitting as high school activities beckon? One way I combat this problem is by implementing seven...
In a haze of exhaustion, I signed the papers selling the successful dance studio I’d carefully nurtured for the past 11 years....
Today’s industry is brimming with classes and education opportunities for dancers. But what about dance teachers? Training for this demographic is often...
As Beyoncé’s Dance Captain, Kimmie Gee knows what it takes to make it in the ultra competitive dance world. “I wish all...
If you have ever considered providing written evaluations to your dance students but felt overwhelmed with the complexity of the task, you...
When it comes to competitions and conventions, there are many opportunities for young dancers across the United States. The benefits of attending...
On the August 22nd edition of Good Morning America, Lara Spencer reported on Prince George’s school curriculum. After noting that the young...
According to the latest results from the National Survey of Children’s Health, 22 percent of children in the United States, more than...
In the beginning, all we had were wood dance floors, and if we were lucky, a basket-weave floating subfloor underneath. Linoleum was...
Ever considered mixing work and play? Taking your dance group on a destination training vacation is a great way to do just...
You ended your dance season on a high note after a successful recital, attended an inspirational dance teacher conference, and took a vacation...
Dance and music are inextricably linked. Even during pieces set to silence, everyone’s listening to the sound of the footsteps on stage,...
Is there actually such a thing as financial freedom, or is that a myth like the Tooth Fairy? Is financial freedom, or...
In life, how often do we slow down and think about why we do what we do? How much does the answer...
Brandi Nichols grew up in Newport, Oregon, where she regarded herself as mainly a tap dancer, with a toe dipped into the...
One could look at all the suffering in the world and say, “What could I possibly do to help? There’s just so...
Believe it or not, recital will be here before we know it. It’s certainly an exciting time of year, as you teach...
Studio owners, how would you like to learn a few tips on making your dance recital season run smoother? Then be sure...
As part of Dance Informa’s series, Spotlight on the Teacher, we feature contemporary teacher and Artistic Director of NYC-based company Sexy Beast,...
In writing this article, I was motivated by the fact that as I travel around the U.S. judging competitions and doing master...