Articles by Karen White
Competing with the Clock
The hands on the clock fly around, the next competition looms, yet the numbers need more polishing. Team kids already spend endless hours at the studio in regular classes. How do you fit in enough … Continue reading
Guest Spot
One of the surest ways to liven up a lesson is to invite a guest or teaching artist to work with your students. “At the most rudimentary level, it’s exciting to bring someone from the … Continue reading
Dance Teachers Plus
Like Clark Kent, Alex Bloomstein leads a double life. Every morning at 7:30, he drives from his home in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, to his law office in Hillsdale, New York, and works until mid-afternoon. Then … Continue reading
Strategic Scheduling
Everybody wants to dance nowadays, but who has the time? Kids are overscheduled and parents overstressed, so it’s important to remember one of the basic principles of successfully running a business: Know your customer. This … Continue reading
It Takes Two
One is fun, but two can be terrific. Partner dancing is all the rage today, with couples twirling and dipping everywhere on TV and in the movies. But before they can thrill audiences with a … Continue reading
Costume Call
Costumes are so lovely, yet only studio owners realize the hard work, hassles and headaches that lie beneath those innocent sequins. While there is no way to satisfy every student or assure every costume will … Continue reading
