Revenue-Boosting Ideas for Dance Studio Owners Discover powerful, proven strategies from top dance studio owners that will boost your bottom line! Find out how to use innovative ideas—such as adding classes for underserved groups, integrating wellness offerings, and using community outreach to grow your business and expand your impact. You’ll also learn how to sharpen …
Be part of a remarkable evening at the 2025 Dance Magazine Awards, where we honor those whose artistry and vision continue to move the world of dance forward. For over 70 years, the Dance Magazine Awards have recognized trailblazers in choreography, performance, education, and advocacy—spotlighting those whose contributions elevate the art form. The 2025 Dance …
Safe Stretching Practices Gain essential insights into physical benchmarks that will ensure your teaching aligns with what young dancers’ bodies can realistically, and safely, handle at every age. You’ll also explore how to thoughtfully support adult dancers who are pregnant or navigating menopause to create an all-round inclusive and respectful learning environment.
Creating Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations in K-12 Explore innovative ways to synchronize your students’ dance training with core academic subjects like math and science. You’ll also learn how to collaborate with classroom teachers and co-create lesson plans to align with academic goals for the year. If you’re a K–12 dance teacher looking to make dance learning more …
Exercises for Strong, Supple Feet Healthy feet are essential for every dancer. In this practical session, you’ll explore the anatomy of the foot and discover best practices for long-term foot health, plus targeted exercises designed to increase flexibility, build strength, and prevent injury.
Creating Safe Dance Competition Spaces Are you committed to creating a healthier dance culture for your competitive dance students? Join the conversation to learn how you can go beyond physical safety to foster an environment where your dancers can thrive mentally and emotionally during competition season. You’ll also learn strategies for reducing performance anxiety, encouraging …
Assessing Pointe Readiness Ensure your dancers transition to pointe safely and confidently with a comprehensive approach to assessing readiness. This talk covers key anatomical, developmental, and strength benchmarks to look for when determining pointe preparedness. You’ll also learn how to thoughtfully place students in pre-pointe or first-year pointe classes at the start of the school …
