Owning a dance studio is one of the most rewarding jobs in the world...you get to shape lives, inspire kids, and build a community around something you love. But let’s be honest… it’s also exhausting. Teaching classes, running staff meetings, fitting in choreography time, show planning, constant emails and texts, the pressure of making payroll...it can all add up. And if you’re not careful, that passion that started it all can start to feel like a very heavy weight. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Can I really keep this up?”, you’re not alone. Every studio owner I know has been there at some point. Here are a few ways to protect your energy and avoid burnout: -Focus in the Big Things: It’s okay to say no. Only put your energy into the areas that need it the most right now. -Set Clear Goals: this way you will know exactly what to work towards. -Lean On Your Team: You don’t have to do everything yourself. Allow them to do what they do best! -Protect Time For YOU: Rest isn’t lazy, it’s necessary. Some weeks need more rest than others...let that be okay! You built your studio out of love, and it deserves the healthiest, happiest version of you leading it. If burnout feels too close right now, I just want to remind you: you don’t have to push through alone. Reach out, talk to another studio owner, ask for help. The dance world needs you, not your exhaustion.

Have you started back to dance yet? How is your enrollment?

Our first Coffee Chat is happening on Tuesday, July 8th! This is just a time for studio owners and directors to hang out and talk about the highs and lows of what they are dealing with while running a dance studio. Hope you can join us! Check the calendar in the group for time and details.

Everyone’s talking about low enrollment…but not us. I’ve spoken with several studio owners recently who are struggling with enrollment this summer. Meanwhile, we’ve already enrolled 11 students with 18 more scheduled in for trials over the next two weeks. Don’t let the panic from others keep you from staying focused and in control and BUILDING systems, not just waiting for students to show up. Drop a comment and tell us where you’re stuck…marketing, conversions, retention…all of it is on the table. Let’s work through this together! 👇