Mid-year concerts are full of magic.

Proud parents, beaming little faces, first-stage jitters, and big high-fives from teachers. But if we’re not careful, that magic slips by… and we’re left thinking “I wish I’d captured that moment.”

We’ve both been there.

This week on the Dance Principals United podc...

We’re doing something a little different in this week’s podcast episode.

We’re getting real. Like really real.

We’re sharing the hardest moments we’ve had in business. The times we cried, questioned everything, and thought about giving up. And we’re telling you exactly how we got through them.

Becaus...

Every studio owner has those defining moments.

The times where everything shifts - for better or for worse -and you realise, “This is going to change everything.”

In this week’s in-person (!) episode of the Dance Principles United Podcast, we went deep into the pivotal turning points that shaped ou...

If you’ve ever found yourself short-staffed, overstretched, or wondering how to create a stronger studio culture, the answer might be right in front of you.

Your assistant teachers aren’t just class helpers.
They’re your studio’s future.

In this week’s episode of the Dance Principals United Podcas...

As studio owners, we often focus on bringing in brand-new students through marketing and advertising efforts. However, one of the most overlooked strategies for increasing enrollment is reconnecting with past students who have previously attended but, for various reasons, didn’t return.

Many time...

Running a dance studio isn’t just about choreography and costumes. It’s leadership. It’s logistics. It’s wearing 17 different hats before lunch. And sometimes, even the most passionate studio owner hits a wall.

That’s exactly what happened to Trudy Skippen who nearly walked away from it all.

In th...

As studio owners, parents, and entrepreneurs, we constantly juggle responsibilities, trying to balance our businesses, families, friendships, and personal well-being.

It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and even guilty when one area of life takes precedence over another.

We’ve been there, and we get ...

If you've been wondering how to grow your studio in an increasingly competitive landscape, you're in the right place, because we're about to break down the marketing strategy that's changing the game for dance studios everywhere.

The Changing Landscape of Dance Education

Let's get real for a momen...

Running a dance studio is no small feat! Between managing classes, communicating with parents, and keeping everything organized, studio owners juggle a lot.

That’s why having the right systems in place can be life-changing. Today, we’re diving into six free tech tools that will help streamline you...

Why Investing in Yourself is the Key to Success

As business owners, leaders, and creatives, we often pour everything we have into our work, our families, and those around us. But how often do we stop and invest in ourselves?

The truth is, successful people don’t just focus on their businesses—th...

Growing your dance studio takes more than just great classes and passion—it requires strategy and persistence.

If you want to build a thriving dance program, especially for preschoolers, you need to master the three C’s: Consistency, Creating a Killer Offer, and Closing the Deal. These three pilla...