Dance Studio Secrets

Dance Studio Secrets is your must-have collection of dance studio ownership journeys from owners all around the globe at different stages of their business. Pull back the curtains for an up close and personal look into how other studio owners are creating thriving businesses and fulfilling lives inside and outside of the studio, including: The best ways to fill your classes in your first year of business without spending a fortune How to navigate your growing team and evolving studio culture Planning for growth the right way (because more students doesn't always mean more money) Finding hidden revenue streams to boost your profit with minimal effort How to WOW your customers with an unparalleled dance studio experience Be inspired by big business and life wins accomplished by these extraordinary industry leaders while learning about the path they took toward becoming the Go To Studio in their local area. Whether you're a new studio owner or you've been on this journey for twenty years, Dance Studio Secrets will help you get to that next level.

This is an enhanced ebook with a read-along function. In 1935, a nine-year-old boy's family held a forbidden Potlatch in faraway Kingcome Inlet. Watl'kina slipped from his bed to bear witness. In the Big House masked figures danced by firelight to the beat of the drum. And there, he saw a figure he knew. Aboriginal elder Alfred Scow and award-winning author Andrea Spalding collaborate to tell the story, to tell the secret of the dance.

Dance Studio Transformation is for you if you are a studio owner who loves to dance, loves teaching and loves your students, but feels like you need help when it comes to running a profitable business. This book will teach you how to become the CEO of your studio by walking you through strategies and tactics to transform each area of your business. Whether you're about to start on your journey of being a studio owner or have been at it for years, whether you're struggling to get your head out of the water or have a highly profitable studio...this book is for you. Join me and thousands of studio owners from around the world on this journey to making that dream studio you have always wanted a reality. Book jacket.

The Secrets of Dance Music Production pulls together all you need to take a mix from concept to club-ready master whether you make house or techno, 2-step or D&B, EDM or trance. Studio fundamentals: Synthesis and sampling; studio setup and monitor placement; EQ, ambience and compression all covered in detailed 101-style guides. The golden rules of mixing: Learn how the pros get loud, defined and dynamic mixes stacked with interest and energy. Essential techniques: Layering, frequency bracketing, lo-fi processing, bass splitting, vocal production, mastering... It's all inside. Up your writing chops: Compose inspired bass and toplines with kick-starter approaches to voicing, arpeggios, syncopation, killer chord progressions and more. Bigger beats: 50+ pages of rhythm-making insight. Masterclasses in drum sound design, transient shaping, swing crafting and ghost placement plus 30+ beats broken down. Get that sound: From vintage arps to supersize FX; ripping Reese basslines to stacked EDM leads; ethereal soundscapes to deep house keys - dozens of sounds built from the ground up in media-rich walkthroughs.

Instant New York Times bestselling series opener inspired by prima ballerina and author Misty Copeland's own early experiences in ballet. From prima ballerina and New York Times bestselling author Misty Copeland comes the story of a young Misty, who discovers her love of dance through the ballet Coppélia--a story about a toymaker who devises a villainous plan to bring a doll to life. Misty is so captivated by the tale and its heroine, Swanilda, she decides to audition for the role. But she's never danced ballet before; in fact, this is the very first day of her very first dance class! Though Misty is excited, she's also nervous. But as she learns from her fellow bunheads, she makes wonderful friends who encourage her to do her very best. Misty's nerves quickly fall away, and with a little teamwork, the bunheads put on a show to remember. Featuring the stunning artwork of newcomer Setor Fiadzigbey, Bunheads is an inspiring tale for anyone looking for the courage to try something new.

Nearly all the dance club members set off for the dance school summer school in Cornwall. On their last day they are to put on a show, with scholarships being awarded. Meanwhile, they investigate some strange goings on at the caves.

Provides photographs of members of the American Ballet Theatre demonstrating positions and includes discussion and photographs of classwork, rehearsal, choreography, and major ballets.

Introduction... Welcome to the wonderful and exciting world of dance! Whether you're thinking about taking a class to become a professional dancer, get some exercise, or just have fun, dance will change your life for the better. After all, dancing offers something for everyone. It can be a wonderful way to relieve stress, lose extra pounds, meet new people, listen to music, improve memory, and express yourself. For children, dance can help build confidence, learn discipline, develop coordination skills, discover how to work as a team, and much more. However, taking a dance class for the first time can be a little scary. Plus, there are several, "unwritten rules" that you really need to be aware of before stepping into a studio. As a professional dancer, I have participated in thousands of classes, rehearsals, performances, competitions, events, and more from New York to Hollywood. Today, you can still find me at the dance studio almost every day of the week. With all of these years of experience, it's time to share some of these "insider" tips with you. This book explains how to get started, what to expect, and most important, the etiquette to have the best dance class possible! Are you ready?