Choosing a Dance Studio

So, you have decided to sign your little one up for a dance program at a local dance studio. That’s awesome! The question now becomes with so many amazing dance studios in your area, and each offering unique value to clients, how should you make this decision? Don’t worry. You can find the perfect studio for your dancer. All you have to do is consider the following three factors when making your selection. Add these up and you can navigate your way through the fog of marketing, incentives, and various pricing structures. Your little dancer will be grooving in no time!

The Vibe

This is perhaps the most important factor to consider in your decision for selecting a dance studio. How does the space, the teachers, management staff, other parents, make you feel? When you find the right studio, you should feel like you are walking into an old friend’s home for a coffee catch-up. Dance studios are their own little communities. Being a part of one that you and your dancer fit right into is a very special feeling. When searching for studios, after the usual online research, reach out to the studio owners or directors from your top picks and ask for a trial class. This is one of the best ways to get a sense of the overall vibe of the studio.

Recreational or Competitive Focus

Are you a rec or competitive dance family? That is the question. There are benefits to both styles of dance programs, and the route you choose will play a big role in the studio you join. Whether you want to be a recreational or competitive dancer, the studio you join should have great rec. AND comp. programs. If you want to join a recreational program, it is important that the studio you choose has a great competitive team. Just in case you catch that competitive bug after a few seasons of recreational dance.

Ask a Friend!

The best feedback on anything is to get the inside scoop from someone you know. If you know any dance families, ask them about their studio and experiences with that studio. There are also local Facebook groups that can shed some light on the inner workings of various dance studios. Talking to someone about their specific experience with their dance studio will help you gain some further insight into the two previous factors when making your decision. Dance is truly a lifestyle and the people who are already living it can provide the best window into your dance future!