Erin Burd

This episode was recorded on April 1st, 2022. Mobile Preschool Dance Program guru Erin Burd joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how to take your studio on the road to local preschools and daycares. She also shares how her dad inspired her to dive into coaching and helped her realize the power of the impact we make as studio owners, mentors, and educators. Want to connect with Erin? Check out her website here.

This episode was recorded on April 1st, 2022. Mobile Preschool Dance Program guru Erin Burd joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how to take your studio on the road to local preschools and daycares. She also shares how her dad inspired her to dive into coaching and helped her realize the power of the impact we make as studio owners, mentors, and educators. Want to connect with Erin? Check out her website <a href="http://www.erinburd.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

110. Making an impact with mobile dance programs with Erin Burd

Robin and Casey are back to chat all about their 2022 Recitals: what worked, what went wrong, what they learned, and what they're planning on implementing for future shows. Join the DSO Connect Community on Facebook! Our next Community Coffee Chat is Friday, July 1st at 11am Eastern.

Robin and Casey are back to chat all about their 2022 Recitals: what worked, what went wrong, what they learned, and what they're planning on implementing for future shows. Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dsoconnectcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DSO Connect Community</a> on Facebook! Our next Community <a href="https://fb.me/e/1h7dChjRx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee Chat</a> is Friday, July 1st at 11am Eastern.

109. 2022 Recital Wrap-Up

Kendall Baab

This week Robin talks with Personal Dance Trainer and owner of BodyKinect, Kendall Baab all about how to keep our dancers well with strength training, cross-training, injury prevention, and more. Kendall is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with a dance specialization. She is also a Certified Health Coach through Dr. Sears' Wellness Institute. Kendall works with dancers all over the United States on strength, conditioning, and flexibility to enhance performance and prevent injury. To learn more about Kendall and to inquire about working with her, connect with her on Instagram @trainwithkendall or visit her website: https://www.bodykinect.org/

This week Robin talks with Personal Dance Trainer and owner of BodyKinect, Kendall Baab all about how to keep our dancers well with strength training, cross-training, injury prevention, and more. Kendall is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with a dance specialization. She is also a Certified Health Coach through Dr. Sears' Wellness Institute. Kendall works with dancers all over the United States on strength, conditioning, and flexibility to enhance performance and prevent injury. To learn more about Kendall and to inquire about working with her, connect with her on Instagram @trainwithkendall or visit her website: <a href="https://www.bodykinect.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bodykinect.org/</a>

108. Strength training for dancers with Kendall Baab

When it comes to dancer drama, prevention is key. Veteran studio owner Suzanne Citere talks to Robin and Casey this week all about what she's learned over the years about how to handle dancer conflicts when they bubble up, plus what the pandemic has taught her, and what she learned from being a "clueless" horse show mom.

When it comes to dancer drama, prevention is key. Veteran studio owner Suzanne Citere talks to Robin and Casey this week all about what she's learned over the years about how to handle dancer conflicts when they bubble up, plus what the pandemic has taught her, and what she learned from being a "clueless" horse show mom.

107. Dealing with dancer drama with Suzanne Citere

35-year studio owner veteran Rhonda Foote joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how she creates performance opportunities for her Outreach Company dancers all year long. PLUS, her shows are ALL donation-based to raise money for local families and children in need. Learn about how Rhonda channels her impressive energy to create memories, connection, and support for her community.

35-year studio owner veteran Rhonda Foote joins Robin and Casey this week to talk about how she creates performance opportunities for her Outreach Company dancers all year long. PLUS, her shows are ALL donation-based to raise money for local families and children in need. Learn about how Rhonda channels her impressive energy to create memories, connection, and support for her community.

106. Supporting community through year-round performances with Rhonda Foote

Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux are on a mission to change the dance industry one dance teacher at a time. They created Danscend to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals. Through their extremely affordable resources for teachers and dancers, they tackle topics like performance anxiety, body image, self-talk, perfectionism, and so much more. To learn more, visit www.danscend.com 

Kristin Deiss and Michelle Loucadoux are on a mission to change the dance industry one dance teacher at a time. They created Danscend to bring mental wellness to the forefront of dance training by providing a space for education, application, and community to dancers, educators, and professionals. Through their extremely affordable resources for teachers and dancers, they tackle topics like performance anxiety, body image, self-talk, perfectionism, and so much more. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.danscend.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.danscend.com</a>

105. Mental wellness for dancers, teachers, and studio owners with Michelle and Kristin of Danscend

As dance studio owners, we just can't escape some tricky conversations. Whether it's parent complaints about casting or level placement, or drama between students, we have to be able to face these discussions with a level head. This week on the pod, Casey and Robin share recent instances in their own studios where they've had to handle delicate topics with parents and students. Got a sticky situation at your studio? Get some advice and clarity (and vent about it!) in the DSO Connect Community group on Facebook! Just answer the questions to join. We can't wait to meet you!

As dance studio owners, we just can't escape some tricky conversations. Whether it's parent complaints about casting or level placement, or drama between students, we have to be able to face these discussions with a level head. This week on the pod, Casey and Robin share recent instances in their own studios where they've had to handle delicate topics with parents and students. Got a sticky situation at your studio? Get some advice and clarity (and vent about it!) in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/dsoconnectcommunity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DSO Connect Community</a> group on Facebook! Just answer the questions to join. We can't wait to meet you!

104. Tackling tricky conversations with parents and students

This week Amanda and Heather join the podcast with Robin and Casey to talk about professional development for studio owners: why it's so important, experiences we've each had at various events, and all about the DSO Connect 2022 Studio Owner Retreat, June 27th-29th in Phoenix, Arizona! We can't wait to see you there!

This week Amanda and Heather join the podcast with Robin and Casey to talk about professional development for studio owners: why it's so important, experiences we've each had at various events, and all about the DSO Connect 2022 Studio Owner Retreat, June 27th-29th in Phoenix, Arizona! We can't wait to see you there!

103. Professional Development opportunities for studio owners

Casey and Robin are back this week to talk all about Open Marley Night - an event that Robin created years ago as a sort of Open Mic night for dancers. Plus, they share tips on how to find great guest artists for your studio.

Casey and Robin are back this week to talk all about Open Marley Night - an event that Robin created years ago as a sort of Open Mic night for dancers. Plus, they share tips on how to find great guest artists for your studio.

102. Open Marley night and guest artists

Susanne Puerschel, former international ballerina and founder of R.I.S.E. Media joins Casey and Robin this week to talk about...well, a whole lot! From cultivating a growth mindset in our studios, to dancing in the metaverse, to shifting the dance education industry away from toxicity, this episode is packed with food for thought.

Susanne Puerschel, former international ballerina and founder of R.I.S.E. Media joins Casey and Robin this week to talk about...well, a whole lot! From cultivating a growth mindset in our studios, to dancing in the metaverse, to shifting the dance education industry away from toxicity, this episode is packed with food for thought.

101. Cultivating a growth mindset with Susanne Puerschel

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In this clip from the DSO Connect 2019 Retreat, Casey Royer takes you through developmental milestones of ages 3 through 18, so you know how to meet your students where they are and effectively teach all ages and developmental stages.   The DSO Connect Member Vault is live! Join for fresh monthly content including video webinars, downloadable PDFs, social media templates, task calendars, and more! Learn more and sign up at https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership   Join the conversation, get some support! Find us at DSO Connect Community on Facebook.

In this clip from the DSO Connect 2019 Retreat, Casey Royer takes you through developmental milestones of ages 3 through 18, so you know how to meet your students where they are and effectively teach all ages and developmental stages. The DSO Connect Member Vault is live! Join for fresh monthly content including video webinars, downloadable PDFs, social media templates, task calendars, and more! Learn more and sign up at <a href="https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership</a> Join the conversation, get some support! Find us at DSO Connect Community on Facebook.

11. Development In The Dance Studio: What Dance Educators Need To Know About Changing Minds & Bodies

Who doesn't want more profit in their business??? Here are 10 simple ideas you can implement in your studio right away! From lowering tuition discounts to subscribing to auto-shipped toilet paper, these strategies, large and small, will help your business grow!   Join the conversation in our FREE group on Facebook: DSO Connect Community. Share ideas, get help holding yourself accountable, and learn from other studio owners! This is a judgement-free zone; no question is too big or too small! We're all here to learn, grow, and inspire each other!

Who doesn't want more profit in their business??? Here are 10 simple ideas you can implement in your studio right away! From lowering tuition discounts to subscribing to auto-shipped toilet paper, these strategies, large and small, will help your business grow! Join the conversation in our FREE group on Facebook: DSO Connect Community. Share ideas, get help holding yourself accountable, and learn from other studio owners! This is a judgement-free zone; no question is too big or too small! We're all here to learn, grow, and inspire each other!

03. 10 Easy Ways to Boost Your Profitability NOW

Does the thought of summer at your studio give you anxiety? We all know how hard summers can be as studio owners. In this episode, we talk about all the different ways to run summer programs at your studio (or not!) to make it work for you!   Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free zone for studio owners to connect with each other, share ideas, grow our businesses, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you!   Learn more about DSO Connect and register for the 2020 Studio Owner Retreat! http://www.dancestudioconnect.com

Does the thought of summer at your studio give you anxiety? We all know how hard summers can be as studio owners. In this episode, we talk about all the different ways to run summer programs at your studio (or not!) to make it work for you! Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free zone for studio owners to connect with each other, share ideas, grow our businesses, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you! Learn more about DSO Connect and register for the 2020 Studio Owner Retreat! <a href="http://www.dancestudioconnect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.dancestudioconnect.com</a>

04. So Many Ways to do Summer

Ever wonder how other dance studio owners organize their days? How do other people get everything done? Do you wonder if you're the only one who is up until 2am working on their business? Do you need some tips and tricks to being more productive and efficient? Listen to Robin, Casey, and Holly tell you about how they get stuff done as studio owners!   Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free zone for studio owners to connect with each other, share ideas, grow our businesses, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you!

Ever wonder how other dance studio owners organize their days? How do other people get everything done? Do you wonder if you're the only one who is up until 2am working on their business? Do you need some tips and tricks to being more productive and efficient? Listen to Robin, Casey, and Holly tell you about how they get stuff done as studio owners! Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free zone for studio owners to connect with each other, share ideas, grow our businesses, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you!

05. A Day In the Life of A DSO

It's a problem every DSO faces, no matter where you're located or what age or style you specialize in: handling issues with parents. From financial to student placement, tackling these concerns almost requires a degree in psychology! But have no fear, Casey and Robin walk you through how to handle these tricky situations, and how to avoid them altogether!   Keep the conversation going! Join our FREE group on Facebook: DSO Connect Community.

It's a problem every DSO faces, no matter where you're located or what age or style you specialize in: handling issues with parents. From financial to student placement, tackling these concerns almost requires a degree in psychology! But have no fear, Casey and Robin walk you through how to handle these tricky situations, and how to avoid them altogether! Keep the conversation going! Join our FREE group on Facebook: DSO Connect Community.

06. Dealing with Disappointed Parents

Would you rather keep a student at your studio for a 6-week session, one semester, one year, or until they graduate from high school? Until they graduate, of course! Retaining our students is a win for the student, the family, the teacher, and the studio owner. So HOW do we keep our students from leaving our studios? It comes down to the STRUCTURE of our programs and the CULTURE of our studio life. Listen to this week's episode as Robin and Casey discuss how to create a dance studio where students and families are super-glued for the long haul!

Would you rather keep a student at your studio for a 6-week session, one semester, one year, or until they graduate from high school? Until they graduate, of course! Retaining our students is a win for the student, the family, the teacher, and the studio owner. So HOW do we keep our students from leaving our studios? It comes down to the STRUCTURE of our programs and the CULTURE of our studio life. Listen to this week's episode as Robin and Casey discuss how to create a dance studio where students and families are super-glued for the long haul!

07. Student Retention

Need to wrangle your studio's finances? In this episode, Robin explains Profit First, a system developed by Mike Michalowicz to prioritize profit to build a healthy business.   Join the conversation! Check out our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners only: DSO Connect Community.

Need to wrangle your studio's finances? In this episode, Robin explains Profit First, a system developed by Mike Michalowicz to prioritize profit to build a healthy business. Join the conversation! Check out our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners only: DSO Connect Community.

08. Getting Ahold of Your Studio's Cash Flow With Profit First Principles

It's a crazy, stressful time out there! In this week's episode, Robin and Casey share some ideas to keep our businesses THRIVING in these uncertain times.   Join the conversation, share ideas, and get support! Find the group DSO Connect Community for dance studio owners on Facebook.

It's a crazy, stressful time out there! In this week's episode, Robin and Casey share some ideas to keep our businesses THRIVING in these uncertain times. Join the conversation, share ideas, and get support! Find the group DSO Connect Community for dance studio owners on Facebook.

12. Surviving the Coronavirus Pandemic as Studio Owners

Are you daydreaming about the day you get to reopen your studio and welcome students back into your classrooms? Us, too! What if you were able to re-launch your studio after COVID madness has subsided with a stronger, healthier, more robust business model? It's possible! Listen to Robin as she explains how she's built her business to include class packages, perpetual programs, and membership pricing, with amazing success! Let's come out of this better than ever!   Join the conversation! Find our FREE group on Facebook, DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to get to know you!

Are you daydreaming about the day you get to reopen your studio and welcome students back into your classrooms? Us, too! What if you were able to re-launch your studio after COVID madness has subsided with a stronger, healthier, more robust business model? It's possible! Listen to Robin as she explains how she's built her business to include class packages, perpetual programs, and membership pricing, with amazing success! Let's come out of this better than ever! Join the conversation! Find our FREE group on Facebook, DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to get to know you!

15. Boosting Your Business With Class Packages and Membership Pricing

This week, Robin and Casey are back to talk about how they're doing in our "new normal," including government funding opportunities, staffing and delegating, Recital plans, community engagement, and more!

This week, Robin and Casey are back to talk about how they're doing in our "new normal," including government funding opportunities, staffing and delegating, Recital plans, community engagement, and more!

14. COVID Era Updates & Ideas

This week's episode is a conversation between Robin and her husband Walter. They talk about their relationship, their studio, and what helps make them successful as a couple and in business. . . . The DSO Connect Member Vault is now LIVE! The DSO Connect ladies have been busy putting together an exclusive Membership Vault where we will share resources that we have developed over so many collective years of studio ownership. We want to share this knowledge and experience with you, in a down-to-earth, real life studio-owner kind of way! Get monthly videos, social media templates, downloadable PDFs, and MORE, for just $27 per month! For more info and to sign up, go to https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership

This week's episode is a conversation between Robin and her husband Walter. They talk about their relationship, their studio, and what helps make them successful as a couple and in business. . . . The DSO Connect Member Vault is now LIVE! The DSO Connect ladies have been busy putting together an exclusive Membership Vault where we will share resources that we have developed over so many collective years of studio ownership. We want to share this knowledge and experience with you, in a down-to-earth, real life studio-owner kind of way! Get monthly videos, social media templates, downloadable PDFs, and MORE, for just $27 per month! For more info and to sign up, go to <a href="https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dancestudioownerconnect.com/membership</a>

10. DSO Husbands: How to Train Them and Treat Them Well

In this week's episode, Robin interviews Karen Clark, owner of Karen Clark Dance Studio in Victoria, British Columbia. Karen is celebrating her 32nd year in business and runs a thriving dance studio, including Royal Academy of Dance Ballet curriculum and a robust Hip Hop program. She has served generations of dancers in British Columbia. She and Robin discuss lessons they've both learned along the way, and steps that have helped make them successful.   Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners only is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

In this week's episode, Robin interviews Karen Clark, owner of Karen Clark Dance Studio in Victoria, British Columbia. Karen is celebrating her 32nd year in business and runs a thriving dance studio, including Royal Academy of Dance Ballet curriculum and a robust Hip Hop program. She has served generations of dancers in British Columbia. She and Robin discuss lessons they've both learned along the way, and steps that have helped make them successful. Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners only is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

09. Seasoned Studio Owners Share Their Secrets of Success

In this seminar from the DSO Connect Retreat 2019, founding member Amanda Cacciotti shares how to grow a thriving Tap program at your studio, from music theory concepts, to costuming hints, to improvisation games, and more!

In this seminar from the DSO Connect Retreat 2019, founding member Amanda Cacciotti shares how to grow a thriving Tap program at your studio, from music theory concepts, to costuming hints, to improvisation games, and more!

13. How To Grow A Thriving Tap Program

This week, Robin interviews Co-DSO Connect Co-Founder Heather, who has miraculously reopened her studio in Georgia. She's got plenty of insight and lots of wisdom to share!   Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

This week, Robin interviews Co-DSO Connect Co-Founder Heather, who has miraculously reopened her studio in Georgia. She's got plenty of insight and lots of wisdom to share! Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

21. Planning for Safe Reopenings And Beyond

We've figured out our Recitals, we've got our summer plans all but locked down, so what about fall? This week Robin and Casey discuss their cautious but optimistic plans for re-opening in the fall. What precautions and procedures need to be in place? What new considerations for scheduling need to be made? And the dreaded subject of increasing prices (spoil alert: we're all gonna have to do it!)   Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group: DSO Connect Community. This Wednesday, May 20th at 10pm Eastern is our monthly Wine Down Wednesday! Grab a drink and hop on Zoom to chat with your fellow dance studio owners about whatever's on your mind! We can't wait to see you!

We've figured out our Recitals, we've got our summer plans all but locked down, so what about fall? This week Robin and Casey discuss their cautious but optimistic plans for re-opening in the fall. What precautions and procedures need to be in place? What new considerations for scheduling need to be made? And the dreaded subject of increasing prices (spoil alert: we're all gonna have to do it!) Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group: DSO Connect Community. This Wednesday, May 20th at 10pm Eastern is our monthly Wine Down Wednesday! Grab a drink and hop on Zoom to chat with your fellow dance studio owners about whatever's on your mind! We can't wait to see you!

20. Cautious But Optimistic Fall Re-Opening Plans

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week Casey sits down with fellow studio owner Amy Hornberger to discuss their own mental health struggles, how Amy's background in Psychology helps her as a studio owner, and how she balances her own wellness with running her business.   Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this week Casey sits down with fellow studio owner Amy Hornberger to discuss their own mental health struggles, how Amy's background in Psychology helps her as a studio owner, and how she balances her own wellness with running her business. Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

19. Handling Mental Health as A Studio Owner

This week Casey interviews DSO Connect member Trish Moulton, owner of Dance Studio of Maine. Together they discuss how to maintain your studio's culture while teaching online, moving forward with message marketing, regrettable costume choices of the 80s, and so much more. Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you! Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast, and share with your friends in the dance industry!

This week Casey interviews DSO Connect member Trish Moulton, owner of Dance Studio of Maine. Together they discuss how to maintain your studio's culture while teaching online, moving forward with message marketing, regrettable costume choices of the 80s, and so much more. Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you! Please subscribe, rate, and review our podcast, and share with your friends in the dance industry!

18. Maintaining your studio culture online and other wisdom with Trish Moulton

Robin got her PPP money, yay! But that opens the door to a whole new fun list of issues. This week she and Casey also discuss this along with their plans for summer, Recital, and more.   Please subscribe, rate, and review! Share this podcast with your friends in the dance industry!  Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group, DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

Robin got her PPP money, yay! But that opens the door to a whole new fun list of issues. This week she and Casey also discuss this along with their plans for summer, Recital, and more. Please subscribe, rate, and review! Share this podcast with your friends in the dance industry!  Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group, DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

17. PPP Issues, Summer, and Recital

Yup, we're talking about COVID again! This week Robin and Casey discuss what technologies they're using now more than ever, how they're pivoting their businesses, what life might look like when we re-open, and options for summer. Oh and Robin has some BIG news to share!   Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

Yup, we're talking about COVID again! This week Robin and Casey discuss what technologies they're using now more than ever, how they're pivoting their businesses, what life might look like when we re-open, and options for summer. Oh and Robin has some BIG news to share! Join the conversation! Our FREE Facebook group for dance studio owners is DSO Connect Community. We can't wait to meet you!

16. COVID...again

Delegating in Your Dance Studio - How to stop swabbing the deck and start steering the ship. Do you feel like you have SO MANY ideas, but not enough time or energy to implement them all? Do you know WHAT you should be doing to make your dance studio grow, but feel like you don't know where to start? The answer is in delegating! In this episode we take a look at people already in your dance family you can delegate to to make your life easier, without busting your budget!   Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free space for dance studio owners to share, grow, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you!   dancestudioownerconnect.com

Delegating in Your Dance Studio - How to stop swabbing the deck and start steering the ship. Do you feel like you have SO MANY ideas, but not enough time or energy to implement them all? Do you know WHAT you should be doing to make your dance studio grow, but feel like you don't know where to start? The answer is in delegating! In this episode we take a look at people already in your dance family you can delegate to to make your life easier, without busting your budget! Join the conversation in our FREE Facebook group: DSO Connect Community! This is a judgement-free space for dance studio owners to share, grow, and inspire one another. We can't wait to meet you! <a href="http://dancestudioownerconnect.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dancestudioownerconnect.com</a>

02. Delegating In Your Dance Studio

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