by Jill Tirone | Jun 3, 2026 | Podcast
Build a Studio That Sticks: 5 Ways to Turn Belonging into Retention and Growth Back-to-school season is one of the biggest opportunities for dance studios. But, it’s also one of the busiest. In this episode, Jill Tirone shares why belonging is one of the most...
by Jill Tirone | Apr 16, 2026 | Podcast
Recital Tips for Dancers Under 6: Setting Them Up for Success Recitals can feel unpredictable when your tiniest dancers take the stage, but they’re also one of your most powerful retention tools. In this episode, Jill Tirone and Patty Rielley share practical,...
by Jill Tirone | Mar 4, 2026 | Podcast
Leading with Heart When Loyalty Isn’t Guaranteed Running a dance studio means investing deeply in your students and families. Caring and giving it your all means you also are at risk of feeling betrayed or disappointed when they move on to another studio or step...
by Jill Tirone | Dec 10, 2025 | Podcast
Building Community Through Dance: Lessons from Park District Programs In this inspiring conversation, Lora Vodicka shares how she’s built thriving community-based dance programs across Chicagoland, without a brick-and-mortar studio. With years of experience working...
by Jill Tirone | Aug 4, 2025 | Podcast
Smart Studio Systems with Akada Software Is admin overload stealing your joy? You’re not alone! But the solution isn’t more staff, it’s smarter systems. In this episode, we chat with Brett Stuckey of Akada Software, a family-run company built just for dance studios....
