Plan Your Dance Studio’s New Season Class Scheduling: Our Top Tips
Rob Howarth
July 5 2025
4 min read
Plan Your Dance Studio’s New Season Class Scheduling: Our Top Tips
Rob Howarth
July 5 2025
4 min read
Plan Your Dance Studio’s New Season Class Scheduling: Our Top Tips
Rob Howarth
July 5 2025
4 min read
A poorly planned dance class schedule can significantly impact your studio’s profit margins.
That’s why it’s so important to plan your upcoming season’s class schedule well in advance, and with as much detail and precision as possible. Of course, that’s often easier said than done. We get it.
But don’t worry! Our team—made up of studio owners, managers, and teachers from the UK, USA, and Australia—has shared their top tips for planning a season of classes that works for you, your staff, your teachers, and your bottom line. Win-win-win, right?
A poorly planned dance class schedule can significantly impact your studio’s profit margins.
That’s why it’s so important to plan your upcoming season’s class schedule well in advance, and with as much detail and precision as possible. Of course, that’s often easier said than done. We get it.
But don’t worry! Our team—made up of studio owners, managers, and teachers from the UK, USA, and Australia—has shared their top tips for planning a season of classes that works for you, your staff, your teachers, and your bottom line. Win-win-win, right?
A poorly planned dance class schedule can significantly impact your studio’s profit margins.
That’s why it’s so important to plan your upcoming season’s class schedule well in advance, and with as much detail and precision as possible. Of course, that’s often easier said than done. We get it.
But don’t worry! Our team—made up of studio owners, managers, and teachers from the UK, USA, and Australia—has shared their top tips for planning a season of classes that works for you, your staff, your teachers, and your bottom line. Win-win-win, right?
A poorly planned dance class schedule can significantly impact your studio’s profit margins.
That’s why it’s so important to plan your upcoming season’s class schedule well in advance, and with as much detail and precision as possible. Of course, that’s often easier said than done. We get it.
But don’t worry! Our team—made up of studio owners, managers, and teachers from the UK, USA, and Australia—has shared their top tips for planning a season of classes that works for you, your staff, your teachers, and your bottom line. Win-win-win, right?
A poorly planned dance class schedule can significantly impact your studio’s profit margins.
That’s why it’s so important to plan your upcoming season’s class schedule well in advance, and with as much detail and precision as possible. Of course, that’s often easier said than done. We get it.
But don’t worry! Our team—made up of studio owners, managers, and teachers from the UK, USA, and Australia—has shared their top tips for planning a season of classes that works for you, your staff, your teachers, and your bottom line. Win-win-win, right?
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First of all, we know how much there is to consider when planning your new season’s schedule (and how tempting it can be to just copy and paste last year’s). However, that isn’t always the best approach. Each year, you’ll want to grow, expand, and offer more options to your students.
So, before you dive in, here are just a few things to keep in mind:
Teachers – Who teaches which age groups and genres? Do they have specific availability?
Venues – Do you have your own studio space? If not, coordinating with your venue’s availability is something to think about carefully.
What worked (and what didn’t) last season? Were some classes poorly attended because of their time slots?
Are you adding any new classes or opportunities this season? Have some of your classes grown too large and need to be split into two sessions? (A nice problem to have!)
First of all, we know how much there is to consider when planning your new season’s schedule (and how tempting it can be to just copy and paste last year’s). However, that isn’t always the best approach. Each year, you’ll want to grow, expand, and offer more options to your students.
So, before you dive in, here are just a few things to keep in mind:
Teachers – Who teaches which age groups and genres? Do they have specific availability?
Venues – Do you have your own studio space? If not, coordinating with your venue’s availability is something to think about carefully.
What worked (and what didn’t) last season? Were some classes poorly attended because of their time slots?
Are you adding any new classes or opportunities this season? Have some of your classes grown too large and need to be split into two sessions? (A nice problem to have!)
First of all, we know how much there is to consider when planning your new season’s schedule (and how tempting it can be to just copy and paste last year’s). However, that isn’t always the best approach. Each year, you’ll want to grow, expand, and offer more options to your students.
So, before you dive in, here are just a few things to keep in mind:
Teachers – Who teaches which age groups and genres? Do they have specific availability?
Venues – Do you have your own studio space? If not, coordinating with your venue’s availability is something to think about carefully.
What worked (and what didn’t) last season? Were some classes poorly attended because of their time slots?
Are you adding any new classes or opportunities this season? Have some of your classes grown too large and need to be split into two sessions? (A nice problem to have!)
First of all, we know how much there is to consider when planning your new season’s schedule (and how tempting it can be to just copy and paste last year’s). However, that isn’t always the best approach. Each year, you’ll want to grow, expand, and offer more options to your students.
So, before you dive in, here are just a few things to keep in mind:
Teachers – Who teaches which age groups and genres? Do they have specific availability?
Venues – Do you have your own studio space? If not, coordinating with your venue’s availability is something to think about carefully.
What worked (and what didn’t) last season? Were some classes poorly attended because of their time slots?
Are you adding any new classes or opportunities this season? Have some of your classes grown too large and need to be split into two sessions? (A nice problem to have!)
First of all, we know how much there is to consider when planning your new season’s schedule (and how tempting it can be to just copy and paste last year’s). However, that isn’t always the best approach. Each year, you’ll want to grow, expand, and offer more options to your students.
So, before you dive in, here are just a few things to keep in mind:
Teachers – Who teaches which age groups and genres? Do they have specific availability?
Venues – Do you have your own studio space? If not, coordinating with your venue’s availability is something to think about carefully.
What worked (and what didn’t) last season? Were some classes poorly attended because of their time slots?
Are you adding any new classes or opportunities this season? Have some of your classes grown too large and need to be split into two sessions? (A nice problem to have!)
Our Tips for Planning Your Dance Studio Schedules
There’s a lot to think about and juggle when planning your season, so don’t be disheartened if it takes several revisions to get your schedule just right. It’s completely normal! Try to get input from people who know your studio well, as they can offer valuable insights.
Our Tips for Planning Your Dance Studio Schedules
There’s a lot to think about and juggle when planning your season, so don’t be disheartened if it takes several revisions to get your schedule just right. It’s completely normal! Try to get input from people who know your studio well, as they can offer valuable insights.
Our Tips for Planning Your Dance Studio Schedules
There’s a lot to think about and juggle when planning your season, so don’t be disheartened if it takes several revisions to get your schedule just right. It’s completely normal! Try to get input from people who know your studio well, as they can offer valuable insights.
Our Tips for Planning Your Dance Studio Schedules
There’s a lot to think about and juggle when planning your season, so don’t be disheartened if it takes several revisions to get your schedule just right. It’s completely normal! Try to get input from people who know your studio well, as they can offer valuable insights.
Our Tips for Planning Your Dance Studio Schedules
There’s a lot to think about and juggle when planning your season, so don’t be disheartened if it takes several revisions to get your schedule just right. It’s completely normal! Try to get input from people who know your studio well, as they can offer valuable insights.
Start With Your Pillar Classes
Your pillar classes are your most important or popular ones, whether they’re essential for exams, competitions, or showcases, or simply have the highest demand from students.
Start by prioritizing these classes and scheduling them at times that work for the majority of your students, typically after school or in the early evening (ideally between 4:00 and 6:00 PM).
Start With Your Pillar Classes
Your pillar classes are your most important or popular ones, whether they’re essential for exams, competitions, or showcases, or simply have the highest demand from students.
Start by prioritizing these classes and scheduling them at times that work for the majority of your students, typically after school or in the early evening (ideally between 4:00 and 6:00 PM).
Start With Your Pillar Classes
Your pillar classes are your most important or popular ones, whether they’re essential for exams, competitions, or showcases, or simply have the highest demand from students.
Start by prioritizing these classes and scheduling them at times that work for the majority of your students, typically after school or in the early evening (ideally between 4:00 and 6:00 PM).
Start With Your Pillar Classes
Your pillar classes are your most important or popular ones, whether they’re essential for exams, competitions, or showcases, or simply have the highest demand from students.
Start by prioritizing these classes and scheduling them at times that work for the majority of your students, typically after school or in the early evening (ideally between 4:00 and 6:00 PM).
Start With Your Pillar Classes
Your pillar classes are your most important or popular ones, whether they’re essential for exams, competitions, or showcases, or simply have the highest demand from students.
Start by prioritizing these classes and scheduling them at times that work for the majority of your students, typically after school or in the early evening (ideally between 4:00 and 6:00 PM).
Teachers Availability
There’s nothing worse than planning your full season schedule, sending it out to parents, and then discovering at the last minute that a teacher isn’t available for their class.
Avoid this by checking your teachers’ availability as early as possible in the planning process.
Teachers Availability
There’s nothing worse than planning your full season schedule, sending it out to parents, and then discovering at the last minute that a teacher isn’t available for their class.
Avoid this by checking your teachers’ availability as early as possible in the planning process.
Teachers Availability
There’s nothing worse than planning your full season schedule, sending it out to parents, and then discovering at the last minute that a teacher isn’t available for their class.
Avoid this by checking your teachers’ availability as early as possible in the planning process.
Teachers Availability
There’s nothing worse than planning your full season schedule, sending it out to parents, and then discovering at the last minute that a teacher isn’t available for their class.
Avoid this by checking your teachers’ availability as early as possible in the planning process.
Teachers Availability
There’s nothing worse than planning your full season schedule, sending it out to parents, and then discovering at the last minute that a teacher isn’t available for their class.
Avoid this by checking your teachers’ availability as early as possible in the planning process.
Reference Back To Last Season's Schedule
Take a look at what worked (and what didn’t) last season. Some classes may not need to move at all as the timing suits both the students and the teacher.
However, be mindful: even if a time slot worked last year, the same students may have moved up an age group or grade, meaning they’ll now be in different classes. Always double-check that repeating a time slot still makes sense with your new class lists.
And don’t forget, you can ask parents what worked for them, too! A quick survey or casual chat can give you useful insights.
Reference Back To Last Season's Schedule
Take a look at what worked (and what didn’t) last season. Some classes may not need to move at all as the timing suits both the students and the teacher.
However, be mindful: even if a time slot worked last year, the same students may have moved up an age group or grade, meaning they’ll now be in different classes. Always double-check that repeating a time slot still makes sense with your new class lists.
And don’t forget, you can ask parents what worked for them, too! A quick survey or casual chat can give you useful insights.
Reference Back To Last Season's Schedule
Take a look at what worked (and what didn’t) last season. Some classes may not need to move at all as the timing suits both the students and the teacher.
However, be mindful: even if a time slot worked last year, the same students may have moved up an age group or grade, meaning they’ll now be in different classes. Always double-check that repeating a time slot still makes sense with your new class lists.
And don’t forget, you can ask parents what worked for them, too! A quick survey or casual chat can give you useful insights.
Reference Back To Last Season's Schedule
Take a look at what worked (and what didn’t) last season. Some classes may not need to move at all as the timing suits both the students and the teacher.
However, be mindful: even if a time slot worked last year, the same students may have moved up an age group or grade, meaning they’ll now be in different classes. Always double-check that repeating a time slot still makes sense with your new class lists.
And don’t forget, you can ask parents what worked for them, too! A quick survey or casual chat can give you useful insights.
Reference Back To Last Season's Schedule
Take a look at what worked (and what didn’t) last season. Some classes may not need to move at all as the timing suits both the students and the teacher.
However, be mindful: even if a time slot worked last year, the same students may have moved up an age group or grade, meaning they’ll now be in different classes. Always double-check that repeating a time slot still makes sense with your new class lists.
And don’t forget, you can ask parents what worked for them, too! A quick survey or casual chat can give you useful insights.
Balance & Stagger Age Groups, Genres, and Levels
While you’re catering your choreography to a range of abilities, it’s just as important to continue pushing your dancers to grow. That’s where Challenge Zones come in.
Challenge Zones are moments within your routine that offer an optional step-up in difficulty. These sections are designed to stretch your more advanced dancers, giving them the chance to showcase their technical skills and performance quality while also serving as inspiration for developing dancers.
Examples of Challenge Zones might include:
A fast turn sequence or traveling pattern
A lift or partnering section
A freestyle moment to show personal style
An intricate rhythm or syncopated phrase
Balance & Stagger Age Groups, Genres, and Levels
While you’re catering your choreography to a range of abilities, it’s just as important to continue pushing your dancers to grow. That’s where Challenge Zones come in.
Challenge Zones are moments within your routine that offer an optional step-up in difficulty. These sections are designed to stretch your more advanced dancers, giving them the chance to showcase their technical skills and performance quality while also serving as inspiration for developing dancers.
Examples of Challenge Zones might include:
A fast turn sequence or traveling pattern
A lift or partnering section
A freestyle moment to show personal style
An intricate rhythm or syncopated phrase
Balance & Stagger Age Groups, Genres, and Levels
While you’re catering your choreography to a range of abilities, it’s just as important to continue pushing your dancers to grow. That’s where Challenge Zones come in.
Challenge Zones are moments within your routine that offer an optional step-up in difficulty. These sections are designed to stretch your more advanced dancers, giving them the chance to showcase their technical skills and performance quality while also serving as inspiration for developing dancers.
Examples of Challenge Zones might include:
A fast turn sequence or traveling pattern
A lift or partnering section
A freestyle moment to show personal style
An intricate rhythm or syncopated phrase
Balance & Stagger Age Groups, Genres, and Levels
While you’re catering your choreography to a range of abilities, it’s just as important to continue pushing your dancers to grow. That’s where Challenge Zones come in.
Challenge Zones are moments within your routine that offer an optional step-up in difficulty. These sections are designed to stretch your more advanced dancers, giving them the chance to showcase their technical skills and performance quality while also serving as inspiration for developing dancers.
Examples of Challenge Zones might include:
A fast turn sequence or traveling pattern
A lift or partnering section
A freestyle moment to show personal style
An intricate rhythm or syncopated phrase
Balance & Stagger Age Groups, Genres, and Levels
While you’re catering your choreography to a range of abilities, it’s just as important to continue pushing your dancers to grow. That’s where Challenge Zones come in.
Challenge Zones are moments within your routine that offer an optional step-up in difficulty. These sections are designed to stretch your more advanced dancers, giving them the chance to showcase their technical skills and performance quality while also serving as inspiration for developing dancers.
Examples of Challenge Zones might include:
A fast turn sequence or traveling pattern
A lift or partnering section
A freestyle moment to show personal style
An intricate rhythm or syncopated phrase
Think Financially
Not every class needs to be a top earner, but it’s important to strike a balance.
Some classes might have lower enrollment, but are essential for student progression or performance preparation. Offset those by ensuring your most popular and profitable classes are well-placed in your schedule to fill up fast.
Think Financially
Not every class needs to be a top earner, but it’s important to strike a balance.
Some classes might have lower enrollment, but are essential for student progression or performance preparation. Offset those by ensuring your most popular and profitable classes are well-placed in your schedule to fill up fast.
Think Financially
Not every class needs to be a top earner, but it’s important to strike a balance.
Some classes might have lower enrollment, but are essential for student progression or performance preparation. Offset those by ensuring your most popular and profitable classes are well-placed in your schedule to fill up fast.
Think Financially
Not every class needs to be a top earner, but it’s important to strike a balance.
Some classes might have lower enrollment, but are essential for student progression or performance preparation. Offset those by ensuring your most popular and profitable classes are well-placed in your schedule to fill up fast.
Think Financially
Not every class needs to be a top earner, but it’s important to strike a balance.
Some classes might have lower enrollment, but are essential for student progression or performance preparation. Offset those by ensuring your most popular and profitable classes are well-placed in your schedule to fill up fast.
Remember Nothing Is Fixed In Stone… Yet
Don’t forget—you can always make changes to your schedule if needed. Just be sure to give families as much notice as possible. After all, it’s not just you who needs to plan around the schedule—they do too!
Creating your season schedule can be a time-consuming task, but it’s an essential one that sets the tone for a successful year.
Remember Nothing Is Fixed In Stone… Yet
Don’t forget—you can always make changes to your schedule if needed. Just be sure to give families as much notice as possible. After all, it’s not just you who needs to plan around the schedule—they do too!
Creating your season schedule can be a time-consuming task, but it’s an essential one that sets the tone for a successful year.
Remember Nothing Is Fixed In Stone… Yet
Don’t forget—you can always make changes to your schedule if needed. Just be sure to give families as much notice as possible. After all, it’s not just you who needs to plan around the schedule—they do too!
Creating your season schedule can be a time-consuming task, but it’s an essential one that sets the tone for a successful year.
Remember Nothing Is Fixed In Stone… Yet
Don’t forget—you can always make changes to your schedule if needed. Just be sure to give families as much notice as possible. After all, it’s not just you who needs to plan around the schedule—they do too!
Creating your season schedule can be a time-consuming task, but it’s an essential one that sets the tone for a successful year.
Remember Nothing Is Fixed In Stone… Yet
Don’t forget—you can always make changes to your schedule if needed. Just be sure to give families as much notice as possible. After all, it’s not just you who needs to plan around the schedule—they do too!
Creating your season schedule can be a time-consuming task, but it’s an essential one that sets the tone for a successful year.
Need Help With Class Scheduling?
If you’re more of a visual planner (or just want to make your life a whole lot easier), Class Manager’s dance studio management software makes scheduling simple. You’ll be able to:
Set up and manage classes with ease
View past and current schedules
Allow families to browse and book classes via the Family Portal
Everything is clear, easy to navigate, and designed with dance studios in mind.
Want to see it in action? Book a free demo with our team, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the software. Or, ready to dive in? Create your free account today and start streamlining your scheduling process.
Want some more information about running a dance studio, entering competitions, and more? See our blog posts
Need Help With Class Scheduling?
If you’re more of a visual planner (or just want to make your life a whole lot easier), Class Manager’s dance studio management software makes scheduling simple. You’ll be able to:
Set up and manage classes with ease
View past and current schedules
Allow families to browse and book classes via the Family Portal
Everything is clear, easy to navigate, and designed with dance studios in mind.
Want to see it in action? Book a free demo with our team, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the software. Or, ready to dive in? Create your free account today and start streamlining your scheduling process.
Want some more information about running a dance studio, entering competitions, and more? See our blog posts
Need Help With Class Scheduling?
If you’re more of a visual planner (or just want to make your life a whole lot easier), Class Manager’s dance studio management software makes scheduling simple. You’ll be able to:
Set up and manage classes with ease
View past and current schedules
Allow families to browse and book classes via the Family Portal
Everything is clear, easy to navigate, and designed with dance studios in mind.
Want to see it in action? Book a free demo with our team, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the software. Or, ready to dive in? Create your free account today and start streamlining your scheduling process.
Want some more information about running a dance studio, entering competitions, and more? See our blog posts
Need Help With Class Scheduling?
If you’re more of a visual planner (or just want to make your life a whole lot easier), Class Manager’s dance studio management software makes scheduling simple. You’ll be able to:
Set up and manage classes with ease
View past and current schedules
Allow families to browse and book classes via the Family Portal
Everything is clear, easy to navigate, and designed with dance studios in mind.
Want to see it in action? Book a free demo with our team, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the software. Or, ready to dive in? Create your free account today and start streamlining your scheduling process.
Want some more information about running a dance studio, entering competitions, and more? See our blog posts
Need Help With Class Scheduling?
If you’re more of a visual planner (or just want to make your life a whole lot easier), Class Manager’s dance studio management software makes scheduling simple. You’ll be able to:
Set up and manage classes with ease
View past and current schedules
Allow families to browse and book classes via the Family Portal
Everything is clear, easy to navigate, and designed with dance studios in mind.
Want to see it in action? Book a free demo with our team, and we’ll be happy to walk you through the software. Or, ready to dive in? Create your free account today and start streamlining your scheduling process.
Want some more information about running a dance studio, entering competitions, and more? See our blog posts
Looking for Class Manager Classic?
Planning an event or recital?
Visit our sister company, Stage Stubs
for all your ticketing needs.
Free for studios.
Email Us
Contact Sales
Contact Support
© Class Manager 2025, All Rights Reserved
Looking for Class Manager Classic?
Planning an event or recital?
Visit our sister company, Stage Stubs
for all your ticketing needs.
Free for studios.
Email Us
Contact Sales
Contact Support
© Class Manager 2025, All Rights Reserved
Looking for Class Manager Classic?
Planning an event or recital?
Visit our sister company, Stage Stubs
for all your ticketing needs.
Free for studios.
Email Us
Contact Sales
Contact Support
© Class Manager 2025, All Rights Reserved
Looking for Class Manager Classic?
Planning an event or recital?
Visit our sister company, Stage Stubs
for all your ticketing needs.
Free for studios.
Email Us
Contact Sales
Contact Support
© Class Manager 2025, All Rights Reserved