Make Dance Fun

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...

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-out
  • Tuesday–Wednesday: lobby decor, tech, rehearsals, props, balloons & m...

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 plans
• Saw Wicked (three times!) for cre...

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 P...

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 Prep
  • Review last season’s recap to set clear goals.
  • Streamline props and sets; reduce and repurpose where possible.
  • Pre-plan with team: collaborative playlists, light d...

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 do
• Staff Pumpkin Pizzazz party
• Staff photo - everyone chooses a character from our theme to dress as and we have an annual group and individual photo to use in pr...

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 i...

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 h...

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...

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...

Welcome to Episode 71 of Make Dance Fun! Today, we're diving into summer planning.

• Summer Launch
  • Introduce 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 ...

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! 

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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:

1. 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.
2. Determine What Camps and Themes You wi...

Episode 68 of the Make Dance Fun podcast is a special Q&A episode inspired by your DMs and emails!

• Studio Wall Creativity: We delve into our studio's vibrant walls, offering insights on creating a fun wall space. From seamless photo backdrop paper to teachers' bulletin board paper and fabric, we share different bases and tips to make your studio walls pop.
• Summer Dance Camps Sneak Peek: Get the inside scoop on our S...

In episode 67, we're pulling back the curtain to reveal the magic that went into our recent photoshoot extravaganza! We cover what we did, how we did it, how it all went, and what's coming up next.

What We Did:

• A comprehensive overview of the various scenes and setups we created.
• Highlighting key moments and campaigns, including a Taylor Swift-themed backdrop.
• Shelley's dedication to crafting the Swift-inspired socia...

In Episode 66, we're sharing details about our Recital Planning Retreat you can use when you host your own! We dive into the highlights of our recent retreat and share 5 fun and 5 practical tips that made our retreat a huge success.

5 Fun Things:

1. Decor: Create a colorful theme with napkins, plates, cups, and more incorporating elements related to your show theme.
2. Cocktails & Candy: Design themed cocktails like Barbie mimo...

In episode 65, we continue our discussion of creating costumes, but this episode focuses more on costumes for rec classes and lower cost options for customizing your costumes!

• Custom isn't always feasible: Not every dance piece calls for a custom costume due to budget constraints. We begin by discussing the choreographer's vision and create Pinterest boards to capture the desired look and vibe.
• Mix & Match Magic: Fo...

In this episode (Part 1 of 2), we are sharing our process for creating custom costuming for our Performing Company at Rhythm Dance Center! It is one of our favorite things...from finding inspiration and creating Pinterest boards to sketching the design and searching for the perfect fabric, we cover how we make it happen! We also share some of our favorite places to shop for fabric in Atlanta and in NYC (our fave!)  Check it out! 

Le...

In this episode, we share a behind the scenes look at Rhythm Dance Center's Year-End Show reveal week! And, we share an overview of our Recital Planning Course - "Your Fun Big Show"...so, you can get an outline of when we do what during the season as far as our show planning goes! And, of course all the fun of announcing OUR Fun Big Show...which is always one of our favorite weeks of the season! 

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