Q: I am an office manager at our studio and I am not interested in taking the dance classes. Can I only attend the seminars? A: Yes. Many people attend the Dance Teacher Summit and just take our business seminars. They run throughout each day and cover all aspects of studio management. Q: Is there a discount for attending just the seminars? A: No. The business seminars will run throughout each day, every day. Q: I am a studio owner or dance teacher and interested in taking the dance classes and a few of the business seminars. Is this possible? A: Yes. All registered attendees can take each and every class and seminar throughout the entire event.

A main focus of the Dance Teacher Summit is to provide our attendees with essential advice, innovative ideas and practical information for running their business. Studio office managers, studio owners and teachers alike can benefit from these informative seminars. These seminars will include multi-media presentations, round-table discussions, interactive panels and expert guest speakers. Here are just a few of the topics that will be covered:

• Keeping you and your staff inspired throughout the year!
• Finances/Accounting
  • Employee vs. Subcontractor
  • Payroll
  • 401K
  • Maintaining cash flow throughout the year
  • Credit card processing
  • Accounting software
• Non-Compete Clauses in Contracts
  • This seminar will feature advice from laywers on the touchy subject of non-compete clauses in teachers’ contracts. There will also be an open forum to ask questions and get advice from other studios who have dealt with this issue before.
• Marketing ideas for studios of all sizes!
  • Get tips on increasing enrollment and effective advertising.
• Your Studio Website
  • Whether you already have one or are about to get one, this seminar will cover such topics as:
    • Design
    • Online payment for tuition
    • Selling studio videos and/or merchandise
    • Online advertising
    • And more!
  
• Competition/Convention Forum
  • Competition and Convention directors will be on hand to discuss the ins and outs of judging, rules, appropriateness and MORE
• Making Money with a Dance Studio
  • Three different sized dance studios will be showcased during this presentation. Each will open up their books and demonstrate just how they turn a profit at their studio.
• Retail Store in your Studio
  • Is this something that could benefit your studio? Do you already run a store and have questions on how to expand your business?
• Fundraising Ideas
• Liability, Health and Business Insurance
• Educational Resources
  • Get the latest in music, DVD’s, teaching aides and more.
• Parent/Teacher Relationships
  • Join your fellow dance teachers for a roundtable discussion on what works and what doesn’t work when dealing with parents.
• Team Building Ideas
  • Exercises to use with your students and teachers
• Studio Handbooks
  • Set the wants of your studio so that customers are well aware of the guidelines before making a commitment
• New Studios
  • Are you about to open a brand new studio? Have you just recently opened a new studio and would like feedback from other studio owners? This roundtable discussion is for you!
• Putting on a Show
  • Recital advice and ideas
  • The ins and outs of theater rental
  • Production tips, lighting, scenery, sound equipment, etc.
  • Stagehands (legal issues, how to hire, etc)
• Music Rights Panel
  • Get answers to your questions regarding music rights in the U.S. and Canada.