Congratulations! You are a Dance Studio Owner. You are now what I like to call a “Teacher of Teachers.” Your number one job is to inspire, motivate, and provide resources to your staff so that they can be successful.
As a recovering one woman show, I do this by having the following set up in my business:
Systems
Annual Training
Weekly Meetings
Office Hours
Systems - I use Twinkle Star Dance, a video-based curriculum for my preschool and school-aged dance classes, with monthly themes, new skills progressions, and engaging class combinations.
Annual Training - I hold annual training periods for all of my staff in January for recital choreography, in May to prepare for Summer camp and review curriculum for the new season start, as well as in September for fall curriculum updates and holiday show choreography.
Weekly Meetings - I have a standing staff meeting every Tuesday via Zoom to cover curriculum updates, studio reminders and events, as well as tackle any questions or problems.
Office Hours - I have set availability to meet one-on-one with my staff throughout the week.
Want more insights and practical advice? Join me for a dance studio owner weekend getaway to Pinnacle Dance Conference and Retreat this July 20-21, 2024 at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.
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Meet Tiffany Henderson
Tiffany Henderson is an industry leader and dance business expert. Tiffany owns and operates multiple Tiffany's Dance Academy locations in Northern California. Her video-based teacher training system and curriculum, Twinkle Star Dance, is currently implemented in 300+ dance studios worldwide.