Careers for Dancers: Why I became a Popdance Area Manager - Lianne Holt After having my first baby almost 2 years ago I found balancing my work and family life incredibly hard. I still loved my job, had a passion for dance and teaching, but felt I was missing out on my little girl [...]
Written by Jane Sandwood According to the NHS, UK obesity levels have more than trebled in the last 30 years, and more than half the population may be overweight by 2050 if current estimates hold true. This is a problem that needs immediate attention, because obesity can lead to many health problems and even life-threatening [...]
Rianna Parchment, Popdance Area Manager for Redhill writes: The basic benefits of any dance or exercise class are endless! They are a great way to: Get some exercise Have some fun Learn a new skill Improve flexibility & balance Develop musicality & rhythm However, we believe that our classes provide all of [...]
Charlotte Cooper - Popdance Area Manager for Rugby, Warwick and Leamington explains: Popdance are continuing to recruit Area Managers due to the demand in classes, parties and workshops up and down the country. You may have seen the advert for Area Managers but not sure what it entails. Ok, for example, I am the [...]
Emma Abel - Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains: My dance school opened in 2006. I started with just two dance classes. My school has grown and I now teach eleven dance classes in three different locations in Dumfries and Galloway. As my business grew I was struggling [...]
Well, Rianna Parchment, Popdance Area Manager for Redhill explains: How do you keep your children entertained during the school holidays? It can be hard to think of creative ideas to keep your children entertained for a week or more and avoid the dreaded “I’M BORED!!”. So why should you choose Popdance? Popdance holiday [...]
Popdance Area Manager for Redhill, Rianna Parchment explains: “People need to realise that these classes are about more than just dancing!” Was said to me at the end of one of my recent Popdance Tots classes by a Grandparent that had come to watch. And she is right! During a 30-minute dance class, [...]
Lianne Holt, Popdance Area Manager for Watford writes: "Sometimes, I think one of the hardest things is keeping in touch with people. Everyone leads busy lives, with work and family commitments that it’s easy to forget how important just sending a quick message to a potential customer can be; out of sight [...]
It's not been the easiest of journeys! From starting with just one Popdance class for adults in St Albans, Hertfordshire 8 years ago, we've certainly learned a LOT! Having never run a business before, the learning curve has been more like a corkscrew but I have to confess that I've loved every minute! Yes, [...]
We all know the benefits of exercise and keeping healthy and yet we keep seeing reports in the news that obesity and other health problems are on the rise, particularly in young people. So, what can we do to help? When we exercise our bodies release endorphins which makes us feel good it also [...]
