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Welcome to Make Dance Fun: The podcast from Confetti on the Dance Floor that’s all about adding fun, festiveness and a little fancy to all the ins and outs of running your dance studio! In each episode, hosts Becca Moore and Dani Rosenberg share tips, tricks and tools that have helped them run a successful business for over 3 decades! They opened their studio Rhythm Dance Center in 1993, and it has always been known for its fun atmosphere. They created Confetti on the Dance Floor in 2016 to inspire dance studios to grow their business by adding more fun to their dance classes! Through their fun products and ideas for dance class in the Confetti Shop, and now this podcast, they’re here to help you Make Dance Fun!
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In Episode 88, we’re diving into 5 Fun Things from our annual Staff Kick-Off—a tradition that helps us reconnect, realign on our mission, and set the tone for a great season. With our big move coming up, we kept this year’s meeting intentionally lighter, knowing a more intensive training is on deck soon. 1) Staff Lunch Away from the Studio A cozy, cute space that keeps setup and cleanup simple—perfect for keeping the vibe relaxed and focused on connection. 2) Big Build Bash Theme Carryover ...
Episode 87 – Dance Teacher Summit Recap In this episode of Make Dance Fun, Becca and Dani share a recap from Dance Teacher Summit in New York City. Dance Teacher Summit Highlights: New York Energy: Being back in NYC was a highlight in itself—the food, style, and nonstop inspiration brought fresh energy to the experience.Connecting with Friends: They reconnected with industry friends, fellow teachers, and alumni. Meeting Melissa McGee and her Ohio State Dance Team in person was a highlig...
In Episode 86, we welcome back Melissa McGee from Lineage Dance in Columbus, Ohio. Melissa has had incredible growth since opening her studio just a few years ago, and she’s here to continue our 5 Fun Things series and share what she’s doing at her studio right now that you might want to try, too! 1. Back-to-Dance Merchandise Boxes Melissa noticed there weren’t many local dancewear shopping options, so she created an easy, branded “dancewear in a box” package. Parents can order or atten...
We’re heading back to New York City for Dance Teacher Summit, and we couldn’t be more excited! In this episode of the Make Dance Fun Podcast, we’re sharing the top 5 things we’re looking forward to as we prepare for this incredible event. Whether you’re attending DTS this year or just dreaming of a trip to NYC, this episode will inspire you with ideas and tips for making the most of your experience. Here’s what we’re talking about: 1. Attending with our Executive Leadership Team It’s been so...
In Episode 84 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast, we're back with another edition of our “5 Fun Things” series—this time, highlighting some of our favorite resources that we use at our studio on the regular! Here are 5 fun resources that make our studio lives easier, more creative, and more fun! Check out our blog post for links! 1. Canva Print Services Yes, everyone uses Canva but have you explored their print services? We've used them for mugs, banners, flyers, and more. The quality is fa...
Welcome to Episode 83 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast! It’s the middle of summer, and while we’re all squeezing in a little time off between camps and competitions, it’s also a great window to knock out a few things around the studio—and actually make them fun! We’re continuing our Five Fun Things series with this week’s topic: 5 Fun Things to Freshen Up Your Studio before the new season begins. These updates don’t have to be major or expensive, even small changes can bring fresh energy and boo...
Welcome to episode 82 of the Make Dance Fun Podcast! Today, we’re kicking off a brand-new series called Five Fun Things—a collection of episodes where we’ll share creative ways to bring more FUN into different parts of your dance season. Because, after all, our mission is to help you Make Dance Fun! In this episode, we’re focusing on five fun things you can do during company intensives, summer camps, choreography weeks, or anytime your company dancers are spending extra time together. These i...
Welcome back to Make Dance Fun! In episode 81, we’re diving into something BIG: our brand-new dance studio space! Now that nationals are behind us, we’re shifting focus to prepping for the upcoming season—and at the top of our list is building out our brand-new studio! This week, we’re sharing more about the journey that’s been 32 years in the making. We’re reflecting on where we started (hello, one-studio-one-bathroom days!) and how we’ve intentionally grown—saving, scaling, and setting goal...
In Episode 80, we’re diving into what happens once the show begins—from loading the truck to the final confetti blast!! If you caught Episode 79, you already heard all the behind-the-scenes prep that goes into our show season. If not, make sure to listen to that one as well! In this episode, we're covering: The week of the show:Friday truck load-outTuesday–Wednesday: lobby decor, tech, rehearsals, props, balloons & moreThursday–Sunday: 8 shows, organized call times, calm backstage vibesSu...
In episode 79, we're taking you behind the scenes of our 7-month journey from our October Year-End Show Retreat all the way through dress rehearsal week! We’re sharing how we plan, what gets done when, and how our team brings it all together to create a magical show experience. Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of our show planning timeline: November: Met with full staff to recap retreat plansSaw Wicked (three times!) for creative inspirationSent show day/time and costume info to familiesMast...
We’re back with Episode 78! And we’re recapping six big things that have happened over the past six months at Rhythm and Confetti on the Dance Floor — and giving you a sneak peek at what’s coming this summer. From new Camp Confettis to our biggest announcement ever (we’re moving!), this episode is packed with all the fun, chaos, and sparkle you expect from us. Here's what we cover: 1. New Camp Confetti Themes We launched Pink Bubbles & Emerald Energy (Wicked-inspired) and Bark in the Par...
In episode 77, we're talking about our annual year-end show retreat, sharing our top takeaways, organization hacks, and some creative touches we add to make our year-end show is a fun and unique experience! Annual Year-End Show Retreat Highlights Pre-Retreat PrepReview last season’s recap to set clear goals.Streamline props and sets; reduce and repurpose where possible.Pre-plan with team: collaborative playlists, light decor, idea sharing via Google Docs.Brainstorm preschool production ideas ...
In Episode 76, we're talking all things HALLOWEEK and sharing fun things we do at our studio to make dance extra fun! Some of the things we talk about are: Encourage dancers to dress as a character from our show theme and give out a special sticker if they doStaff Pumpkin Pizzazz partyStaff photo - everyone chooses a character from our theme to dress as and we have an annual group and individual photo to use in program and on birthday posts. Halloween decor in our Year-End Show th...
In Episode 75 of Make Dance Fun, we continue our Confetti Conversation with the amazing Melissa McGhee, Head Coach of The Ohio State Dance Team who also owns her own studio, Lineage Dance in Columbus, Ohio! Make sure you listen to Part 1 if you haven't listened yet! In Part 2, Melissa talks all things team mentality, leadership, how she scouts, recruits, what she looks for in her team members and so much more. This is a great episode for everyone in the dance world to listen to, includ...
In episode 74 of Make Dance Fun, we are SO excited to have a Confetti Conversation with Melissa McGhee, studio owner and Head Coach of The Ohio State Dance Team! If you do not already know Melissa, you are in for a treat to learn about her background, how she became head coach of the nation's top dance team, and all about her own studio which is now in its third season! You'll also get to here the fun story of how we came to know Melissa! We had so much to talk about with her that we ...
In this podcast episode, we introduce our new TWIST program, sharing why we created it and how it fits into our dance studio, along with the many class options we offer for our K-2 dancers. We start by giving an update on our "State of Confetti" meeting, an annual planning session for our 9th Confetti season. During this meeting, we planned two Camp Confetti events, chose our marketing theme for the year (which you'll have to wait to see!), organized a photo shoot and trade shows, and reviewe...
Episode 72: From Year-End to Start Over Again: A Big Recap! - **Welcome Back!** - After a long break, we’re excited to return with Episode 72! Our last podcast was about planning your summer, and now we're sharing what came next—a lot has happened in the past six months! - **CAMP CONFETTI Success** - Launched our most successful camp ever, “In My Sparkle Era.” - Other popular camps included "Pink Pajama Party" and "Dancing in My Dreams." - “Perfectly Pink D...
Welcome to Episode 71 of Make Dance Fun! Today, we're diving into summer planning. Summer LaunchIntroduce theme with decorative elements Fun game and prizes for engagement.Next Steps:Use a Google Form to gauge teacher interest and skills, allowing for new opportunities and assistant training.Maintain weekly promotion of camps via email schedules, posters with QR codes, and coordinated social media posts.Employ Facebook ads for lesser-registered camps and include in newsletters.Schedule S...
In this episode, we are sharing details on our amazing "team behind the scenes" and their roles! We share a short description of our ELT (Executive Leadership Team) and how each person's role contributes to Rhythm. These employees are key in our success and keeping the studio running smoothly! Let's Get Social! Join our FREE Confetti Circle Request to join our private Facebook Group Follow us on Insta, Facebook and Pinterest
In Episode 69, we're covering our busy holiday season and our focus for launching summer at our studio in early 2024! Things to Focus on for Summer Preparations: Summer Camp Planning Meetings:Scheduling camps and determining closed weeks.Identifying camp types and durations.Emailing staff for summer availability.Initial discussions on communication and marketing strategies.Determine What Camps and Themes You will Offer:Here's what we are doing! Pink Pajama Party: Dancing in My Dreams (P...
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