Lord Byron"On with the dance! let joy be unconfined;
No sleep till morn, when Youth and Pleasure meet
To chase the glowing hours with flying feet."
Learning the business side of the dance business is vital for all dance studio owners, whether you are already running a school or are a new or potential studio owner. Diane founded and ran two dance schools: San Francisco Ballroom Dance Academy and the Metronome Ballroom in San Francisco. She has spent more than sixteen years owning and running ballroom dance studios. The Metronome under Diane’s leadership was one of the largest and most successful dance studios in the country.
She is available to teach you the "ins and outs" of running a successful business. Some of the topics she covers are:
Learn how to create a business plan designed to meet your goals and develop a clear vision & mission for your studio. Learn how to deal with start-up issues, clarify your financial goals, negotiate leases, maintain your facility, and create a great environment for staff & students.
Learn how to create and implement effective, consistent, fair policies for outside contractors, floor renters, customers, dance instructors and administrative employees, and how to develop payroll structures, sales incentives, floor rental agreements, cancellation policies, non-compete covenants, and practice policies.
Learn how to create exciting programs and market them to the widest possible customer base. Learn how to write effective press releases and advertisements, create flyers that reflect your studio's image and brand, market Medal and Certification programs for students and teachers, create an effective and fun Referral Program, and promote and develop Student/Teacher Showcases.
Learn how to implement a vocational training program for potential dance instructors in your own school.