Manage your dance studio inbox with time-saving tips that strengthen your communication with parents and streamline your business, leaving more time for the things you love (like dancing and teaching).
Keep The Passion For Dance Alive As You Grow Your Business
February 15, 2012 By 32 Comments
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5 Tools That Streamline Your Dance Studio’s Office Management
January 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Would you like to manage your office remotely, improve intercommunication, and more easily process tuition, gather feedback, and market your dance studio? If so, give these 5 tools (many of them free) a try.
Nutrition On The Move: A Nerve Calming Salad
December 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It takes more energy to break down and store processed foods. The last thing you want to do before a performance is waste energy on eating! This fresh, light salad is great to eat before you hit the stage and the mint will help calm your pre-show jitters.
Nutrition On The Move: Breakfast Of Champions…Or Dancers!
November 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
A bowl of sugary, processed cereal is not going to energize you for the day. Start your morning off right with a whole grain like kasha.
Nutrition On The Move: Ball-O-Energy
October 27, 2011 By 2 Comments
These sweet little snack balls of oats, nuts, and seeds travel well in your dance bag and give you the perfect combination of nutritional energy to help you last until dinner. Try the recipe for yourself!
Nutrition On The Move: Lasting Energy With Lentils
September 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
Long days call for long, lasting energy. The iron in lentils will give you a nutritional boost while their source of soluble fiber will help stabilize your blood sugar. Check out this recipe for Lentil Salad from Joanie Johnson of Motivated Nutrition.
Nutrition On The Move: Flavor Boost Your H2O
August 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Tired of plain, old water? Quench your thirst and stay hydrated with cucumber water instead! Motivated Nutrition’s Joanie Johnson offers Dance Advantage readers “Nutrition on the Move” in her new column dedicated to delicious recipes for dancers on the go.
Social Smarts LIVE Chat
June 23, 2010 By 2 Comments
Chat Archive: The archive to the chat can be found at Chatroll (you do have to be have to register for free with Chatroll to view the archive online) Here is the archive from today’s chat, available for download: Social Smarts Live Chat Check back for more links and useful info. The purpose of of [...]
Surviving And Thriving As A Male Dancer
April 13, 2010 By 1 Comment
It is shocking to discover that people can be much more open and accepting than we give them credit for. It is important for the young male dancer to keep an open mind and allow room for people to accept and admire his dance talent. Remember, not everyone will approve, nor does everyone have to. But there are many art supporters, family and friends who will accept your dance talent as a gift and encourage you to use it to the fullest.
What To Look For in a Dance Studio
January 4, 2009 By 1 Comment
Opinions on the characteristics of a good dance studio or school abound. In previous posts I have outlined what I feel are important qualities to consider when assessing where you are currently or potentially studying dance.
Body Image and Dance
December 27, 2008 By 2 Comments
Dancers of all disciplines struggle with body image. It is a reality that is sometimes exploited or aggrandized in the media yet ignored or aggravated by those that have a direct impact in the lives of dancers. Elena Ciccotelli is a new blogger but long-time dancer. In addition to her experience as a personal trainer [...]
