​STUDIO BY DESIGN®

A professional planning seminar for dance studio owners

 

​Design the studio. Strengthen the program. Grow the business.

 

What It Is

Studio By Design® is a three-hour professional planning seminar for dance studio owners and directors. The seminar brings together practical studio planning, student retention, curriculum and performance development, faculty organization, parent communication, and new opportunities through American Sport Dance Games®.

 

Who It Is For

Studio By Design® is designed for:

• Dance studio owners and directors

• New or growing studio owners

• Faculty leaders and program coordinators

• Studios seeking stronger student retention

• Studios that want clearer systems, curriculum, and parent communication

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What You Will Learn

1. Studio Planning

Identify the areas of your studio that need clearer structure, stronger organization, and better long-term planning.

2. Student Retention

Learn how curriculum, performances, parent communication, and the overall studio experience work together to encourage students to return.​

3. Curriculum and Performances

Connect classroom instruction to purposeful performance opportunities that support student progress and studio goals.​

4. Faculty Development

Create clearer expectations for faculty, strengthen communication, and help teachers understand their role in student and studio success.​

5. Parent Communication

Develop professional, consistent communication that helps families understand your programs, expectations, and educational value.​

6. American Sport Dance Games®

Learn how American Sport Dance Games® offers studios a new student achievement and event opportunity through the American Association of Dance Instructors®.

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3-Hour Seminar Schedule

Part 1: Studio Planning

Identify the areas of your studio that need clearer organization, stronger systems, and renewed direction.

Part 2: Student Retention

Examine the studio experience from the student and parent perspective and identify practical ways to encourage continued enrollment.​

Part 3: Curriculum and Performance Planning

Connect curriculum, classroom goals, and performances so students can demonstrate meaningful progress.

Part 4: Faculty Development

Create clearer faculty expectations and improve communication, consistency, and accountability.

Part 5: Parent Communication

Strengthen how your studio explains its programs, educational value, policies, and expectations to families.

Part 6: Studio Growth Opportunities

Explore practical ways to improve current programs, introduce new services, and strengthen the studio’s professional identity.​

Part 7: American Sport Dance Games®

Learn how American Sport Dance Games® provides a new student achievement and event opportunity through AADI membership.

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