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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

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Your Next Step Podiatry

Make an appointment with one of our doctors for an evaluation to see if you qualify for a pair of shoes.

How to Prep For Dance Class If Dancing Isn't Your Thing

If you can’t tell your left foot from your right, don’t worry. It’s ladies night out and this week your girlfriends have stumbled across a dance class that they want to take. You’re outnumbered and your worst nightmare has officially come true: being forced to dance in front of anyone but your pet. Publicly dancing as someone with little to no dance experience can be mortifying. Especially if you have a hard time moving your arms and legs at the first time and…

How Ballroom Dancing Makes You a Better Person

Most people will agree ballroom dancing is good for you - improved stamina, greater flexibility, improved brain power, what’s not to like? Yet, even more important then the obvious benefits are the subtle changes it makes to the kind of person you are, as you go through life seeking ever better ways to make it all worthwhile.

Why Should Men Learn Ballroom Dancing

Many men make excuses not to learn ballroom dancing (or social dancing in general). They will often argue that it is because dancing is not for them or not manly enough. The truth is that they are actually intimidated by the idea. Indeed learning to dance socially is confronting. But that's part of the reason why men should take it on. It is a challenge, but one well worth the effort. This article explains why men should take on this challenge and what…

How to Navigate Music Licensing for Your Dance Studio

What are a dance studio's responsibilities when it comes to music?

Benefits of Using Professional Dance Studio Management Software

Now it’s time to embrace everything the digital revolution can offer your dance studio business by using a dance studio management software solution. It will be life-changing.

Fundraising Ideas for the New Dance Studio Owner

Dance studios aren't just businesses, but also have emotional connections within their communities. These emotional connections provide opportunities for dance studio fundraising that may not be available to other businesses.

Help Wanted: Find the Right Employee for Your Dance Studio

I need more help<br>This plea often comes from a studio owner when the work to be done exceeds hours in a day.<br>Now more than ever as the demands on your time and the cost of owning your studio increase it is key to hire staff who are effective and efficient at getting the job done. When your office runs smoothly, it gives your studio space to be successful and grow.<br>Here are some tips to help you find and hire the…

Allow Your Dancer to Grow at Our Advanced Dance Studio

If you’re searching for dance opportunities that offer progress and a chance at reaching a greater potential, you’ll want to consider an advanced dance studio.

5 Essential Things You Should Be Doing to Market Your Dance Studio

Studio marketing should happen year round and take different forms.

Why Is Ballet The Foundation Of Dance?

Modern Dance, Step by Step

When teaching modern dance, it's easy for teachers to feel trapped between tradition and what might be an edgy 21st-century art form. There is little consensus on how to train students in modern dance, when to train them, or even what to train them in.

Dance companies in the Twin Cities are finding space to breathe

They are carving out new homes to practice, perform and teach.

7 Easy Dance Studio Marketing Ideas

Boost your enrollment with these 7 easy marketing ideas for dance studios.