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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Dance in general and what kind of apperal to wear during dance | 2/5/2012 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I have 2 questions: 1.I really want to try out for the TV show Dance Moms (if you have heard of it) ... A: Congrats on your goals and aspirations in dance. I will try and answer your questions specifically. ... | ||
| Dance Slippers | 10/1/2011 | Eden Atencio |
| Q: I hope you can help. I'm in good physical shape and exchanged my aerobics routine (1 hour 3-4 x a ... A: I'm so glad you've discovered dance as a great way to keep in shape. Sure is fun, isn't it? ... | ||
| Dance Slippers | 10/1/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I hope you can help. I'm in good physical shape and exchanged my aerobics routine (1 hour 3-4 x a ... A: Glad to hear you're having fun with dancing as part of your exercise routine! Yes, I'd recommend ... | ||
| dance studio | 6/16/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: my name is Mihaylina. I am from Sofia , Bulgaria. I would like to ask you about the floor in the the ... A: When mounting barres: Double barre: lower 32inches to 34 inches from the floor; 42 inches to 46 ... | ||
| dance studio | 6/4/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: my name is Mihaylina. I am from Sofia , Bulgaria. I would like to ask you about the floor in the the ... A: Flooring is one important key to your long-term success with avoiding injury as a dancer. Yes, you ... | ||
| dance | 5/27/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: hi i love to dance its all i really do in my free time i want to become a dancer when i finish ... A: Great question! Congrats on taking the first steps toward achieving your goals and dreams. Is it ... | ||
| Dance | 4/20/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: First,I would like to thank you for giving Dancers an opportunity to ask questions about their ... A: That's wonderful to hear that you have so much passion and enthusiasm for dance and what you want to ... | ||
| dance music | 3/25/2011 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: i need some dance music. i will be teaching jazz and hip hop ages 4 and up. i just need ideas on ... A: Sounds like you have a fun summer coming up! I highly recommend the music and resources for ... | ||
| dance technique | 1/5/2011 | Eden Atencio |
| Q: What does someone mean when they say "across the floor" technique combinations? I'm looking to try ... A: This term is quite literal, meaning movement from one side of the stage/room "across the floor" to ... | ||
| dance | 11/25/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: what are some free dance auditions where i can audition at? A: The best source of information regarding dance auditions are: Answers 4 dancers ... | ||
| Can I start my own Dance Studio without any dancing experience??? | 11/4/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I really love dancing but am not really a dancer myself. I would love to go for lessons as well ... A: I'm a contributor to the Fab Job Guide to Becoming a Dance Studio Owner, in this guide there are ... | ||
| i have graduated from a dance college, and now i'm lost on where to go for work | 10/25/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I have finish college about 1 year ago, i believe that i have had good training and capable to be ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your frustrations. This site, may be helpful: ... | ||
| Can I start my own Dance Studio without any dancing experience??? | 10/25/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I really love dancing but am not really a dancer myself. I would love to go for lessons as well ... A: It's great to hear you love dancing! It sounds like you're passionate about exploring owning and ... | ||
| Flooring | 10/7/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: . The dance company i belong to is moving into a new building that needs to be re-designed into a ... A: That's great news you're moving to a new building! Flooring is such an important part of the ... | ||
| dance studios | 9/30/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I would like to open a studio. I want to be able to give instructors a place where they can come to ... A: Congrats on your goal of wanting to open a dance studio. It's great you want to give instructors a ... | ||
| How and what to do, to become a dancer? | 8/1/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: My name is richie, i am a 24 year old male, living in the country, and desperatley feel like i need ... A: Congratulations on your dream of wanting to become a dancer. If you aspire to a career in ... | ||
| Is it too late to learn Jazz? | 7/29/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I didn't grow up learning ballet, modern or hiphop. I started dancing hiphop when I was in ... A: It's NEVER too late to dance! You could definitely learn Jazz. Do you live in an area near a dance ... | ||
| straddle jumps | 5/2/2010 | Eden Atencio |
| Q: what exactly can I do to achieve a straddle jump. I can do the splits, but when I jump it's as if my ... A: Great question. From what you describe it sounds like you have great flexibility, but may need to ... | ||
| how do i start? | 4/30/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: i am 17 years old and i want to become a back up dancer for a famous hip hop artist, where do i ... A: I'm happy to hear your goal of wanting to become a back up dancer for a famous hip-hop artist. Do ... | ||
| I WANNA BE A HIP HOP DANCER | 4/19/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: I am 12 years old and in the seventh grade.I really want to be a hip hop dancer. Why? Because i want ... A: I'm glad to hear you have the goal of being a hip hop dancer! That's wonderful... I think you'd ... | ||
| dance | 4/3/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: Hy...i'm SOnya ...i AM going to New York for one month and i want to become a hip hop ... A: That's terrific that you want to become a hip hop choreographer. Great news you're coming to New ... | ||
| I wanna dance | 3/30/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: My name is Liyana and I just turned 16, I started dancing when I was around 8 but it was only for a ... A: That's great news that you want to learn to dance further. The best advice I have for you is to get ... | ||
| stretching | 1/22/2010 | Dan Lowenstein |
| Q: how to make a stretch legs to make legs free i need theory among dis? A: Hey Naresh I can give you some tips that I have beeen tought, but the theory you can look up on ... | ||
| hard? | 1/7/2010 | Dan Lowenstein |
| Q: my name is alexus im 14 yrs of age and im doing a school project on dance. i value dance alot. and ... A: This is a very hard question to answer as it depends a lot on the individual. For example I have ... | ||
| Instructor Competition Compensation | 1/1/2010 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: How are dance instructors typically compensated for competitions? If the instructor is an hourly ... A: We pay our dance teachers for time when it comes to Competitions/Events, specifically NON-Recital ... | ||
| Amateur to professional | 12/30/2009 | Dan Lowenstein |
| Q: Since you're the breakdancing/bboying expert, I was wondering... is it possible to use breakdance ... A: Hey, this question relates to me very closely as this is exactly how I started. I started out going ... | ||
| Gaining Muscle | 12/29/2009 | Breana Nicole |
| Q: I am trying to improve my developes. I have the flexibility I just need the muscle to get it up. ... A: Developpe's are all about technique, strength, and flexibility. First and foremost, both legs ... | ||
| toe touch | 12/7/2009 | Breana Nicole |
| Q: i'de been dancing from when i was 7-11. then i stopped because everything got very hectic and i ... A: To answer your question, there are a few things you must work on to get better toe touches and ... | ||
| dance | 12/1/2009 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: hi my daughter goes to a dance school and two teachers are always putting my child down making ... A: I'm very sorry to hear this. There is a distinction between critique - as would be expected in ... | ||
| Strengthing | 11/26/2009 | Breana Nicole |
| Q: I have pretty decent flexibility. I have my right, left, and center splits, and my dance instructor ... A: Hey Brenna! :) First off, sorry it took so long, I've been in Holland on a study abroad thing for ... | ||
| starting my own dance class | 11/16/2009 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: hoping you can help ?? I am 30 and have indepth love and experience of dance specializing in disco ... A: You're in the UK and I'm in the US so I can't be sure that it's the same for you there but it can be ... | ||
| Flexibility!!! | 11/14/2009 | Mindy |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out in regards to flexibility. I know I have decent ... A: Michele, You must have amazing to begin with. How is your leg strength. Sometimes getting it that ... | ||
| agency auditions | 11/6/2009 | Dan Lowenstein |
| Q: What are dance agency auditions like? A: Dance agency auditions can be very varied, I have been to a few that have comprised of learning a ... | ||
| bboying | 11/5/2009 | Dan Lowenstein |
| Q: When you audition for an agency, is it okay to breakdance in freestyle? A: I would recommend that you put together a choreographed routine, showing off your style and some of ... | ||
| 20 year old total beginner | 10/15/2009 | Mindy |
| Q: ) I'm a twenty year old who's never been very athletic. Literally, never. From lack of interest to ... A: I say GO FOR IT. You passion for it should be enough. If anyone laughs at you its because they have ... | ||
| Too old or tall to be a dancer..? | 10/11/2009 | Mindy |
| Q: I love musical theatre and I love dancing and recently I've really began to appreciate it more, I've ... A: My advice is always follow your heart. If you want to dance and have natural talent why the hell ... | ||
| What to wear? | 9/20/2009 | KT |
| Q: I am a 19 year old male, taking my first dance class at college and our professor doesn't basically ... A: Hey Shawn! I totally understand what you mean about feeling professional and prepared! Typically if ... | ||
| What to wear? | 9/20/2009 | Mindy |
| Q: I am a 19 year old male, taking my first dance class at college and our professor doesn't basically ... A: I would stick to the old professional stand by. When in doubt wear black. You can do black dance ... | ||
| dance stretching, conditioning and training | 9/12/2009 | Breana Nicole |
| Q: my name is Kiersten, I am 15 years old and I have been dancing since I was 4. I am really think that ... A: No Problem :) I dont personally know any dance boarding schools in Canada, as I am in the US. ... | ||
| Starting my own Dance Studio | 9/7/2009 | Suzanne Blake Gerety |
| Q: Good Morning, I am wanting to start my dream of owning my own dance studio but have many questions. ... A: Congrats on the news of your dream to own your own dance studio. Yes, you probably have many ... | ||
Suzanne Blake Gerety
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can help answer questions about dance studio ownership, staffing, hiring teachers, recital and performance planning and production, marketing, and all topics related to the business side of owning a school of dance.
Experience
I am the Vice President of one of the largest performing arts dance studios in New England, I am the founder of the online magazine www.DanceStudioOwner.com and have over 10 years of experience in the publishing and entertainment world.
Publications
www.DanceStudioOwner.com
Education/Credentials
B.A. Psychology, B.S. Child Developement
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