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Dance Studio 411

This is Dance Studio 411 where we answer your real life questions about your toughest studio life predicaments. Parent problems, teacher turnover, student challenges, policy dilemmas and so much more! Let's talk about what's keeping you awake at night and what you can do about it. Here are your hosts Suzanne Blake Gerety and Jill Tirone.

Build a Studio That Sticks

Jun 3, 2026

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 powerful drivers of retention. Learn how dress code, branded merchandise, and easy-to-use systems can help create a stronger studio...

Recital Tips for Dancers Under Six: Setting Them Up for Success

Apr 16, 2026

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, real-life strategies to help your youngest students feel confident, prepared, and proud. From pre-recital prep to...

Leading with Heart When Loyalty Isn't Guaranteed

Mar 4, 2026

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 away from dance. In this heartfelt episode of Dance Studio 411, hosts Jill Tirone and Suzanne Blake Gerety...