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  • 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 PrepReview last season’s recap to set clear goals.Streamline props and sets; reduce and repurpose where possible.Pre-plan with team: collaborative playlists, light decor, idea sharing via Google Docs.Brainstorm preschool production ideas in advance with voice recordings.Setting the Creative SceneRetreat held in a decor-rich setting inspired by Oz and Wicked themes.Green decor, custom banners, themed books, and collectibles for an immersive environment.Key team member Beth joined for early insight into props, sets, and coordination for smoother season planning.Retreat AgendaArrange costumes on poster boards for visual organization.Finalize show concepts, music, costume sizing, and themes.Develop massive planning spreadsheets, finalize dress rehearsal schedules, and outline communication materials for families.Compile visual boards for costume inspiration and show themes.Costume PlanningQuicker costume selection process.Frustrations with character costumes addressed.Organized costumes with garment bags and tags.Finished the lookbook ahead of schedule.Fun ElementsListening to themed playlists.Candy bar, themed drinks, bell for costume choices.Oz-inspired “explosion” cake and charcuterie board.Top 3 WinsDani: Detailed notes, organized props and sets, early hand-held prop orders.Becca: Completed lookbook early, streamlined decor, more organized with Beth’s support for team questions.

    Pro Tip:
    Consider planning a day or afternoon retreat if a full weekend isn’t possible.

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    This Course allows you to listen and learn at your own pace to nearly 3 hours of recorded presentations from us, as well as all the notes, guides, resources and more! Purchase it today and your download will be emailed to you immediately!

    Related Episodes on Recital and Show Planning

    Planning YOUR Fun Big Show (+ Our Fave Recital Moments)!Fall Recital-A-RamaMake Recital Planning Fun

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  • 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 doStaff Pumpkin Pizzazz partyStaff photo - everyone chooses a character from our theme to dress as and we have an annual group and individual photo to use in program and on birthday posts. Halloween decor in our Year-End Show theme Class fun - our teachers all have their favorite games they do, from obstacle courses to choreo contests and a fun game called get it got it goodHalloweek on the Dance Floor - our free Halloween Hip Hop Combo for you to teach to your classes. This is our 9th year! Check out this year's video and link to all our past ones too! You can read all about it in our blog post too, and see link to our past 8 years of fun Halloween videos also!

    How to use the combo:

    Have dancers learn ahead of time - make it a competition Having an event? Teach to all and record it as a music video in diff areas of studio or outside! Learn it and teach it to your classes! Record and make some reels to post during Halloweek!Have your dancers get their phones during class and learn it! Give them some time and then have them record and put on your socialEven have your staff learn it and do it all together. Kids will love that!

    Don't overthink Halloweek! Just add something simple and new...use a halloween playlist in every class, share halloween coloring sheets with all your preschool classes, or create a pumpkin patch obstacle course with your elementary age dancers. Make it festive in any way you can and your dancers and families will love it.

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  • 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 is a great episode for everyone in the dance world to listen to, including dancers!

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  • 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 how we came to know Melissa!

    We had so much to talk about with her that we had to break up the episode into two parts! So stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode next week!

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  • 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 have to wait to see!), organized a photo shoot and trade shows, and reviewed what worked well last year and where we can improve. We also discussed customer engagement ideas like Halloweek on the Dance Floor and top customer gifts. Becca and Dani each shared their favorite part of the planning retreat and set goals for Confetti.

    Now, on to the TWIST program. We created this program to offer more class variety for our Kindergarten dancers. Some of the classes we offer include:

    TWIST – a tap class featured in our showFairytale BalletHip Hop and PopTWIST Petite Pizzazz – an invite-only class with tap and jazzK-2 Ballet/TapK-2 Jazz/Hip HopAcroMusical Theater DanceMarquee MagicPre Petite Spotlight (K-1)Petite SL (1st-2nd grade)

    We know this age group has a wide range of skill levels, so we wanted to provide plenty of options to meet their needs.

    TWIST was created to replace our previous Twirl Agua program for Kindergarten. After noticing that Agua had lower enrollment compared to our other Twirl levels, we realized these dancers were ready for something more challenging and different. That’s when we developed TWIST, specifically designed for Kindergarten but also perfect for K-2 dancers.

    TWIST works similarly to our Twirl program. We provide a teacher guide with detailed lesson plans, but you can customize it to fit your classes and studio. The program focuses on Jazz and Tap, incorporating a themed obstacle course into each lesson. We use fun tools like confetti cones, hula hoops, a balance beam, and “tracks” for spot markers to keep the kids engaged. There are also Twist Tumblers (dice games) and hopscotch patterns to add even more excitement.

    When you purchase TWIST, you get:

    A Teacher Guide with 10 themed lesson plans (5 for jazz, 5 for tap)Colorful graphics and templates for activities like Twist Tumbler dice, Twist Tracks spot markers, a Twist Certificate, and moreA Twist Bag Tag for dancers’ bags10 Activity/Coloring Sheets reinforcing jazz and tap terminologyTwo Twist Trackers (one for jazz, one for tap) to help dancers track their progressA source list for optional products to enhance the programA Spotify Playlist with music suggestions for each themeDecor Suggestions for each theme

    If you're already using our Twirl Preschool Program, you'll be happy to know that the themes for TWIST align perfectly with Twirl, making it easier to decorate your studio for both programs. TWIST is easy to implement, but we recommend purchasing it at least five days before starting so you have time to review the materials and gather any supplies.

    Add a colorful twist to your K-2 tap and jazz classes by ordering your download today!

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  • 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 "Pink Pajama Party" and "Dancing in My Dreams."
    - “Perfectly Pink Destination Dream Vacation” was also a big hit.
    - We loved seeing how great everything looked, and we're so proud of how everyone nailed it!

    - **Rhythm Nation Barbie Dream Vacation**
    - Produced the opening number for our show with 75 dancers.
    - This production set the tone for our year-end shows and was a collaboration of our company faculty and guest choreographers.
    - Came together in about 10 days before hitting the stage.

    - **Company Auditions**
    - Over 300 dancers auditioned, and we successfully cast 11 companies.
    - We used our tried-and-true formula, which we shared in Episode 42.
    - Auditions were held in April, allowing us to organize schedules for the season.

    - **Company Party**
    - Hosted two giant Barbie-themed parties, highlighting our graduating seniors and recognizing every dancer with awards.
    - The event was filled with all things PINK.

    - **Year-End Shows**
    - Faced a few more technical difficulties than usual, particularly with media on the LED wall, but everything worked out in the end.
    - We elevated the lobby experience with custom setups, including a “Hotel Rhythm” registration desk, balloons, and banners.
    - We went full out with props and sets but plan to scale back this year to cut costs.

    - **Summer Camps at Rhythm**
    - This summer was our biggest ever, with 2-3 camps running each week.
    - Camp Rhythm, our full-day musical theater camp, was so successful that we’re considering adding a third session next season.

    - **The Dance Awards**
    - Enjoyed seeing our students perform their best routines of the season.
    - Recorded a special two-part podcast episode with an amazing guest—stay tuned!

    - **Welcome Back Party & Staff Kickoff**
    - Themed around the Olympics with "TEAM RHYTHM - Let The Games Begin!"
    - Activities included a pennant craft, obstacle course, and a step and repeat.
    - We kicked off the season with new staff members, custom shirts, and notebooks during a catered dinner at the studio.

    - **Energize and Other Conventions**
    - Attended Rhee Gold’s Dance Life and Dance Teacher Web with Shelley and Beth.
    - Introduced new WOW Cards and a subscription service—more info coming soon!
    - Gained inspiration at Revolution’s “ENERGIZE” conference in Chicago, where we previewed new costumes and attended seminars.

    - **Season 32 Begins!**
    - Last Monday marked the start of Rhythm’s 32nd season.
    - We have several exciting podcasts planned for the fall—stay tuned for more consistent episodes!

    - **Closing**
    - Thank you for listening! We hope you’re having a great start to your season. Have a fantastic week—bye!

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

    Summer LaunchIntroduce 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 Facebook ads for lesser-registered camps and include in newsletters.Schedule Summer planning meetings to organize camp details and tasks.Summer Planning Meeting:Set up working sessions to organize crafts, schedules, playlists, etc.Communicate details with staff involved in specific camps.Promotional Content:Capture fun photos with studio dancers for camp promotion.Keep announcing Summer Company Dates and other requirements clearly.Camp Confetti Planning:Plan a detailed session in May with Camp Confetti teaching team to outline activities and schedules.Preparation Importance:Early planning ensures filled camps, staff readiness, and smooth operations.Reminder:Camp Confetti new themes are still on special; grab yours now!Conclusion:Thanks for tuning in! If you're at SOU, come say hi!

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  • 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:

    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.Determine What Camps and Themes You will Offer:Here's what we are doing! Pink Pajama Party: Dancing in My Dreams (Preschoolers - Barbie themed).Perfectly Pink Destination Dream Vacation (Elementary - Barbie themed).In My Sparkle Era (Taylor Swift themed).Return of other our other popular camps like Fierce Fashionistas & Very Vogue Villains, Brightfeather Academy Magic, Twirltopia Princess Academy, DJ Dino's Hip Hop Stomp, WOWza LUAUza, The Enchanted Confetti Casita, Pom Pom Unicorn's Magical Carnival on a Cloud, The Fancy Freeze: A Frozen AdventureEmphasizing the versatility of Camp Confetti for various camp durations and event types. You can use it for a 3-day, 5-day or single day play party! Our themes are so versatile and flexible! Save the Date - Announce Dates Early:We stress the importance of releasing dates early for summer camps.Try sending out a preliminary "save the date" flyer before the holiday break.Preparing for a Summer Launch week in February, involving the entire studio and offering discounts on camp registrations. We make it fun, very themed and involve our Year-End Show characters!

    Check out all 35 of our Camp Confetti Themes to get your summer planning organized and ready to go f

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  • 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 Summer Dance Camps planning! Discover the significance of early announcements and registrations, our tradition of Summer Launch week in February, and this year’s theme: Barbie! Plus, a teaser about the exciting new Camp Confettis.Guiding Young Dancers to Practice: Encouraging home practice for our 6-8-year-old company dancers is a journey! We discuss starting the conversation early, gentle reminders during classes, and using Dropbox for routine videos, involving parents in the practice process.Crafting Engaging Social Media: Navigating social media content for our studio can be a whirlwind! We share insights into our strategy, from thematic planning to adapting content based on studio events. Dive into our use of Reels, TikToks, and the playful #rhythmphotodump technique for an authentic online presence.Resources and Future Insights: We highlight the need for dedication in social media management and share favorite podcasts and resources for inspiration.

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  • 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 social media campaign.

    How We Did It:

    The incredible effort that went into making it all happen in a short timeframe.Coordinating with 20 different models, scheduling, styling, and more.The hard work and reward of bringing it all together and capturing great photos.

    How It Went:

    An overview of the successful execution and outcome of the photoshoot.

    What's Coming Up:

    Teasers for upcoming content, including the Camp Confetti promo and In My Confetti Era.Planning for the rest of the season with the shots we've gathered.

    Discussion Questions:

    Exciting aspects of the shoot and favorite moments.Challenges faced during the shoot.Anticipation for the upcoming season and what to look forward to.

    Join us as we delve into the highs and hurdles of our photoshoot journey, offering a glimpse of what's on this season's creative horizon for us at Confetti on the Dance Floor!

    For more fun tips, check out these other episodes where we covered photo shoot details:

    Episode 11: Photo Shoot Fun!Episode 46: Fast + Fun Photo Shoots

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  • 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:

    Decor: Create a colorful theme with napkins, plates, cups, and more incorporating elements related to your show theme.Cocktails & Candy: Design themed cocktails like Barbie mimosas and create a candy board for a sweet treat.Pinterest Vision Board: Bring your vision board to life by printing it out and using it as decor. It's a great visual tool for inspiration.Goody Bag: Prepare goody bags with theme-specific items for your team, creating a fun photo opportunity.Call Bell: Use a call bell to celebrate each costume selection, adding excitement and motivation.

    5 Practical Things:

    Spotify Playlist: Share a collaborative playlist for music selection, streamlining the process.Assign Tasks: Clearly define each team member's responsibilities and priorities.Costume Boards: Create visual boards with stickers for costume details.End of Weekend Recap: Review what was accomplished and assign concept directors.Post-Retreat Meeting: Get together with the staff soon after the retreat to share details and set expectations.

    If you want a deeper dive into our show planning process, check out our recital planning course Your Fun Big Show available for immediate download. Don't forget to visit the Rhythm Instagram for behind-the-scenes glimpses of our Rhythm Nation Barbie Dream Vacation planning.

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  • 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: For Hip Hop and Tap, we often mix and match streetwear elements, selecting a color scheme and purchasing items to style creatively. Amazon, Urban Outfitters, ASOS, and more are our go-to resources.Crafty Touch: We love crafting sashes, corsages, capes, and other accessories to add a unique touch to basic costumes.

    Year-End Show (Rec Class) Costumes:

    Catalog Curation: Limiting the number of costume catalogs used streamlines the process and facilitates exchanges and coordination.Customization: We select pre-made costumes for most themes, but sometimes we can't find the perfect fit. In these cases, we get creative. For instance, for an "Alice in Wonderland" theme, we paired a blue dress from the catalog with custom white aprons, resulting in adorable Alices.Theme-Specific Customization: "Are You Madder than a Hatter?" inspired Mad Hatter costumes with sequin dresses, top hats, and show logo patches. We utilize custom printed patches from THE STUDIO for a personalized touch.Creative Innovation: We apply custom touches to around 5-6 costumes each year, adding unique flair to fit our themes.

    Recital Hip Hop Costumes:

    Customization for Teens: Many off-the-shelf teen hip hop costumes don't match our themes, so we order separates like pants from Weissman's and add a custom hoodie or t-shirt featuring theme-specific graphics.Personal Style: We provide accessories like bandanas, hats, and bracelets for teens to add their personal style to their costumes, ensuring a unique look.Thinking Outside the Costume Box: Consider combining costume pieces with blazers, vests, and more to create a tailored look that fits your theme.

    Final Thoughts:

    Dive deeper into costume design and think creatively to make your costumes perfectly complement your choreography and themes. While finding the ideal costume may not always be as easy as flipping through a catalog, the extra effort can make all the difference in the final performance.

    Thanks for tuning in and enjoy the creative costume journey!

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  • 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!

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  • 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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  • After a very long hiatus, we are back!! We are so excited to be here! In this episode, there are three parts! In part one, we share where we were and a little bit of the crazy. In part two, we share where we are now and what has been happening during the summer! And, in part three, we share some goals and where are going! We would love to hear from you, let us know what you are interested in hearing about in future episodes! WOOOO! Happy new dance season everyone!

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  • Episode 61 of ourMake Dance Fun Podcast is Part 2 of our A Typical Day in our (Studio) Life. In Episode 56, we covered Mondays and Tuesdays, so this episode will detail what Wednesday, Thursday and Friday look like!

    These last three days of our “normal” work week usually vary more than our Monday and Tuesday schedule, but we do have a general structure, so we are going to do our best to share this with you guys!

    Wednesday:

    Confetti Meeting led by Shelley around 9:30a.m. Ellie joins sometimes, tooReserve at least a portion of this day for various Confetti projects, marketing campaigns, creative work, brainstorming, creating presentations, working on Camp Confetti depending on time of yearWork from our office at Annex on any various projects we have going on for Rhythm or Confetti until around 3 or 3:30. Go home at a normal hour on this day and sometimes very early and work from home. This is also a podcast day when time allows! And, we do our podcast recordings from home since we don’t have a quiet area at the studio!

    Thursday:

    Admin Meeting with Shelley and Krista. We are currently working on putting new systems in place and this is requiring extra time, so we typically meet to work on this and/or anything else that Krista or Shelley needs from us.Occasional marketing meetings as well!Work on our individual to-do lists in BasecampThursday afternoon/evening - sometimes at Annex and most the time we will end the day at Rhythm for costume meetings or rehearsals. During Competition and Convention Season, we hold our Spirit Sesh and final rehearsals at Rhythm on Thursdays (usually a late night during competition season). We spend Thursday nights packing up and loading for the weekend as they almost always start early Friday morning. In theory, this is only once per month, but it feels like it’s an every week thing when you are in it! From September - March, we are very busy with our custom costumes from design meetings to searching for fabric, meeting with Beth for our sample meetings and fittings. This takes place on all days, but because Wednesday and Thursday are more flexible, it's most often on those two days!

    Fridays

    Catch all/Catch up day. Hold any necessary meetings with Emily as she’s at the desk most of the day. It’s a day that not too many people are reaching out to us or asking many questions, so we are usually able to get things done.Meet with Ellie, our assistant and project manager Confetti Photo and Video Shoots - If we are having a photo or video shoot, it usually starts mid-late afternoon (when school is out) and goes until we get it done. We almost always start setting up anything we can on Thursday evening, but this has been a challenge that we are still trying to figure out. Crafting and creating walls

    Obviously, we adjust each day as needed, but that’s what our weekdays typically look like. We hope you’ve found this to be helpful in some way when mapping out your week!

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  • In Episode 60 of our Make Dance Fun podcast, we're doing a fun creativity exercise! We're using this fun box that looks like little match sticks called "SPARK YOUR CREATIVITY - 50 Ways to Ignite Bright Ideas!" We all get stuck sometimes, so we love finding “outside the box” ways to get our brains going!

    We each draw 10 different “sparks” included in this kit and discuss what we might do in that situation, or how it could help us in a creative way! We hope that it will ignite your creativity as well!

    Dani: Take a walk, tuning in carefully to everything you smell.Becca: List things that inspire you, refer to them when feeling stuckDani: Destroy something and make a new thing from the remains.Becca: Tune everything else out. Listen to just yourself.Dani: Improvise.Becca: Give yourself a time limitDani: Take a break from a project; it may help you gain perspective.Becca: Read about or learn something outside your area of expertise.Dani: Make a log of “mistakes”. Try seeing them as strategies.Becca: Look at the situation from a different angle.Dani: Hone your powers of observation.Becca: Take 5 minutes and write down as many new ideas as you can.Dani: Try working in 90 minute creative sprints - take a 30 minute breakBecca: Spend 10 minutes a day on a new creative pursuit. Repeat for a week.Dani: Take a risk, failures may teach you more than successes.Becca: Shadow someone creative for a day and see what you pick up.Dani: Find new uses for materials or elements you’d typically toss out.Becca: Turn off your inner critic.Dani: Take a walk, tuning in carefully to everything you hear.Becca: Give yourself a complete change of scenery.

    Now go be creative!

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  • Happy new year and welcome to Season Three of our Make Dance Fun Podcast! In episode 59, we are providing you with 23 ideas to commit to the fun at your studio in 2023! Check out our blog post to download the list and see all the fun ideas. We hope you find some fun ways to commit to the fun in 2023! Cheers to fun in the new year!

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  • In Episode 58 is a BEST OF 2022 Episode to recap the year!

    Top 5 Episodes:
    #46 - Fast & Fun Photo Shoots
    #38 - Best of 2021
    #39 - We’re Back with Season 2 and Summer on our Minds
    #45 - Confetti Cannons - Rapid Fire with Becca, Dani & Shelley
    #41 - 5 Things to Gear Up for Recitals

    Top 5 Locations:
    1 - US, 2 - Canada, 3- Australia, 4 - United Kingdom, 5 - Germany

    Favorite Episodes in 2022
    D: #48: Fun & Fancy Five Star Staff Kick-Off
    B: #51: Planning YOUR Fun Big Show (+ Our Fave Recital Moments)!

    Favorite Craft or Project:
    B: Rhythm: Holiday Walls; Confetti: Rhinestone Roundup Camp Confetti Crafts
    D: Rhythm Story (based on Toy Story) flat characters

    Least Favorite Craft or Project (because of the amount of work, time and effort it took, not because of the outcome!)
    D: Holiday wall
    B: Halloween wall

    What Confetti event/project are you most proud of?
    B: Your FUN Big Show, Adding Diego to Twirl & Flashie Cards, and Pinterest
    D: New Twirl to Go themes + 3 of our newest Camp Confetti themes: Fancy Mouse Dress Up House, Prancing Pony Party & Rhinestone Roundup

    What Rhythm event/project are you most proud of?
    D: Recital retreat
    B: Staff Kick Off and Photo Shoot and Recital Retreat

    Top 3 Most Fun Things for Rhythm and/or Confetti?
    B: #4-Rhythm Fun Walls, New Camp Confetti themes,Rhythm Story, Staff Kick Off
    D: Your Fun Big Show, Excitement around announcing our 2023 Year-End Show theme; Staff Kick Off

    That’s a wrap on SEASON TWO and 2022! Thank you for listening! Happy Holidays and we'll be back in 2023 for Season THREE of Make Dance Fun!

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