When we start to prepare our studios and staff for the busy dance season, we may be tempted to assume that our studio families are putting the same amount of time and effort into their own dance class preparations. There are two important ways studio owners can ensure students and families have a positive experience at dance class; setting expectations and proactive preparation. keep reading
Creating a studio culture where consistent class attendance is the norm takes an ongoing approach in communicating with students and parents. We find that while parents of recreational dancers often consider dance class a fun and healthy activity, their children's academics, school activities, sibling schedules, illness or injury, and family events often cause them to miss class more often. keep reading
Here are three welcome to dance class communication examples. Consider posting on your website, sending as an email before a dancer starts class or posted as a flyer or at the front desk to communicate with families about important expectations. You can modify the text and personalize with your studio information. keep reading
Setting expectations with your students and their parents is key to having your studio run smoothly. And your most important policies, which are essentially the terms and conditions between you and your customers, should be agreed upon at the point of registration. Typically, students or their parent/guardian must check or initial indicating that they have read and agree to the release of liability, medical emergencies procedures, photography/video use. keep reading
When it comes to increasing retention and building your business tracking reasons for a student dropping, adding, or transferring into a new class is key. Edit or use this form to save time and establish a written communication system for your office staff. keep reading
It doesn't matter if you are a part-time ballet teacher or the person who runs the dance studio, managing student and parental expectations is part and parcel of the business, and having some strategies in place to deal with this issue is very important. keep reading
Keeping the lines of communication open between office staff, faculty, and students is the key to having your dance studio run smoothly. It can get very busy and chaotic during the week with multiple classes running, students missing class, and even dropping class. Here are some methods that you could use to communicate and track this important issue. keep reading
It is important that you have specific instructions for parents regarding payments. A carefully laid out section in your student handbook will ensure that parents know when and how to pay their bills. There is a lot to consider when determining how you will accept payment. keep reading
Your studio policies should be available for your students to refer to whenever necessary. The policies we listed are appropriate for all dance studios but can be tweaked to fit yours. keep reading
This welcome letter should be included near the beginning of your student handbook. keep reading
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