Studio to Stage By Costume Gallery

Welcome to Studio to Stage, where the world of dance comes to life beyond the performance. Here, you’ll find inspiring stories from studios and dancers, practical tips for costumes and performance, and insights to help you make the most of every moment—from rehearsal to spotlight. Whether you're a studio owner, dancer, or parent, this is your place for ideas, guidance, and a deeper connection to the dance community.

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How To Market Your Dance Studio In the COVID-19...

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Fresh from dazzling audiences at Dance Teacher Web Live, our marketing team offers tips to build clientele and grow a dance business in the age of coronavirus.

How To Market Your Dance Studio In the COVID-19...

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Fresh from dazzling audiences at Dance Teacher Web Live, our marketing team offers tips to build clientele and grow a dance business in the age of coronavirus.

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Dance Studio Owners Share Their Pandemic Succes...

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For our latest blog post, we caught up with two dance studio owners on opposite US coasts -- Dana Stone of Stepping Stone Dance Studio in Bristol, PA, and Julie...

Dance Studio Owners Share Their Pandemic Succes...

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For our latest blog post, we caught up with two dance studio owners on opposite US coasts -- Dana Stone of Stepping Stone Dance Studio in Bristol, PA, and Julie...

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Get To Know The Dazzlers The Quiner Sisters

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In our latest Dazzlers profile, we get to know the talented Quiner sisters: Rachel, Caroline and Elliana, of Long Valley, NJ, all of whom study dance at the prestigious American...

Get To Know The Dazzlers The Quiner Sisters

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In our latest Dazzlers profile, we get to know the talented Quiner sisters: Rachel, Caroline and Elliana, of Long Valley, NJ, all of whom study dance at the prestigious American...

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Tips For Accessorizing Dance Costumes

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When it comes to creating the perfect look for a dance performance, accessories don’t have to be an afterthought. With the right strategy, accessorizing a costume can be a simple,...

Tips For Accessorizing Dance Costumes

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When it comes to creating the perfect look for a dance performance, accessories don’t have to be an afterthought. With the right strategy, accessorizing a costume can be a simple,...

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The Challenges Of Virtual Dance Teaching

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Like dance educators everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeanne Peihl has had to make big changes to her teaching methods in order to reach students in a remote setting. In...

The Challenges Of Virtual Dance Teaching

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Like dance educators everywhere during the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeanne Peihl has had to make big changes to her teaching methods in order to reach students in a remote setting. In...

A group of people in a bright indoor studio or studio-like room, all raising their arms in a coordinated pose.

How The Pandemic Changed Dance Performances

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After having to completely overhaul her recital and competition plans for 2020, studio owner Karen Gronsky is approaching 2021 with cautious optimism. In this post, the longtime dance teacher from...

How The Pandemic Changed Dance Performances

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After having to completely overhaul her recital and competition plans for 2020, studio owner Karen Gronsky is approaching 2021 with cautious optimism. In this post, the longtime dance teacher from...