As the parent of a dancer, you are your child’s advocate. You also invest your time and money in their studio. When you have problems or concerns it’s hard not to be emotional but if you want to be heard, the steps you take to express your concerns are crucial.
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12 Steps to a More Eco-Friendly Dance Studio
We live in a fast-paced world but students are very conscious of environmental issues. You might be surprised at their efforts in this area. However, if you want to go that extra mile, consider offering some incentive with a discount to those who participate in an organized carpool.
Qlubb Update
Last week I reviewed Qlubb, a social collaboration web service, as a tool for improving communication within dance studios. I was fortunate to correspond directly with Sophia Chiang, CEO and founder of Qlubb, and express some of my thoughts on the site and its service. I was happy to learn that a calendar feature (which, […]
Solve Your Bulk E-mail Woes. Go Qlubbing!
As I wander through the internet, I often come across services and websites that provide organizational services. In fact, there are probably thousands of online tools that promise to make your life easier, run more efficiently, and solve any number of dilemmas. Occasionally, I find items that I think may be of use to my […]
Dancers at a Gathering
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6FwqhgOIjI] The above video is an excerpt from Jerome Robbins’ Dances at a Gathering (performed by Simon Valastro). This post isn’t about this work, but you can find out more about the ballet here. Actually, the play on words just worked to lead into some discussion on a new gathering spot for dancers – social […]