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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager
 


Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:


 


Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.


I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;


    

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
    • 

  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
    • 

  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
    • 

  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.
    • 



This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.


In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;


    

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
    • 

  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
    • 

  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
    • 

  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.
    • 



Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.


Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes


“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)


“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


 


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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here


Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here


Find out more about help and support for your dance business here


 


 


By |March 23rd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?
pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:


 


EXERCISE


Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.


What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!


 


NEW SKILLS


Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.


 


FUN


The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!


 


SOCIAL SKILLS


Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!


 


CREATIVITY


Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.


 


SELF ESTEEM


We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!


 


CONFIDENCE


When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!


 


 


Pop dance school holiday camps


 


 


Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill


 


Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here


By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?
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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…


 


dance classes for pre schoolers


 


Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.


 


Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.


 


The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!


 


Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)


 


The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!


 


So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?


 


 


Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here


By |February 22nd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers
 


Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind. 


 


After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch. 


 


Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people. 


 




whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”


 






Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!










Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x










Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.








Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!




 


 


Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here


By |February 21st, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!
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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.


 


Popdance Team


 


We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.


 


 


Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.


 


So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.


 


And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.


 


EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)


 


 


Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here


 


Happy Popdancing!


By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?
Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.


 


Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!


 


If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.


 


Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.


 


Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)


 


Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby


By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager

 

Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:

 

Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.

I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.

This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.

In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.

Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.

Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes

“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)

“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

 

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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here

Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here

Find out more about help and support for your dance business here

 

 

By |March 23rd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?

pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:

 

EXERCISE

Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.

What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!

 

NEW SKILLS

Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.

 

FUN

The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!

 

SOCIAL SKILLS

Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!

 

CREATIVITY

Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.

 

SELF ESTEEM

We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!

 

CONFIDENCE

When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!

 

 

Pop dance school holiday camps

 

 

Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill

 

Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here

By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?

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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…

 

dance classes for pre schoolers

 

Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.

 

Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.

 

The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!

 

Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)

 

The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!

 

So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?

 

 

Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here

By |February 22nd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers

 

Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind.

 

After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch.

 

Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people.

 


whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”

 

Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!
Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x
Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.
Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!

 

 

Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here

By |February 21st, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!

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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.

 

Popdance Team

 

We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.

 

 

Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.

 

So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.

 

And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.

 

EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)

 

 

Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here

 

Happy Popdancing!

By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?

Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.

 

Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!

 

If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.

 

Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.

 

Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)

 

Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby

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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager
 


Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:


 


Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.


I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;


    

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
    • 

  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
    • 

  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
    • 

  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.
    • 



This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.


In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;


    

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
    • 

  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
    • 

  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
    • 

  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.
    • 



Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.


Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes


“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)


“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


 


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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here


Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here


Find out more about help and support for your dance business here


 


 


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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?
pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:


 


EXERCISE


Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.


What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!


 


NEW SKILLS


Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.


 


FUN


The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!


 


SOCIAL SKILLS


Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!


 


CREATIVITY


Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.


 


SELF ESTEEM


We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!


 


CONFIDENCE


When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!


 


 


Pop dance school holiday camps


 


 


Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill


 


Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here


By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?
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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…


 


dance classes for pre schoolers


 


Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.


 


Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.


 


The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!


 


Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)


 


The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!


 


So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?


 


 


Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here


By |February 22nd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers
 


Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind. 


 


After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch. 


 


Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people. 


 




whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”


 






Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!










Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x










Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.








Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!




 


 


Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here


By |February 21st, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!
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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.


 


Popdance Team


 


We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.


 


 


Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.


 


So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.


 


And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.


 


EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)


 


 


Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here


 


Happy Popdancing!


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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?
Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.


 


Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!


 


If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.


 


Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.


 


Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)


 


Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby


By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager

 

Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:

 

Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.

I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.

This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.

In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.

Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.

Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes

“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)

“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

 

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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here

Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here

Find out more about help and support for your dance business here

 

 

By |March 23rd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?

pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:

 

EXERCISE

Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.

What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!

 

NEW SKILLS

Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.

 

FUN

The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!

 

SOCIAL SKILLS

Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!

 

CREATIVITY

Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.

 

SELF ESTEEM

We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!

 

CONFIDENCE

When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!

 

 

Pop dance school holiday camps

 

 

Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill

 

Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here

By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?

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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…

 

dance classes for pre schoolers

 

Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.

 

Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.

 

The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!

 

Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)

 

The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!

 

So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?

 

 

Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here

By |February 22nd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers

 

Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind.

 

After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch.

 

Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people.

 


whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”

 

Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!
Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x
Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.
Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!

 

 

Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here

By |February 21st, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!

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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.

 

Popdance Team

 

We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.

 

 

Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.

 

So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.

 

And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.

 

EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)

 

 

Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here

 

Happy Popdancing!

By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?

Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.

 

Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!

 

If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.

 

Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.

 

Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)

 

Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby

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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager
 


Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:


 


Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.


I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;


    

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
    • 

  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
    • 

  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
    • 

  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.
    • 



This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.


In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;


    

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
    • 

  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
    • 

  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
    • 

  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.
    • 



Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.


Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes


“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)


“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


 


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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here


Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here


Find out more about help and support for your dance business here


 


 


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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?
pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:


 


EXERCISE


Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.


What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!


 


NEW SKILLS


Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.


 


FUN


The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!


 


SOCIAL SKILLS


Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!


 


CREATIVITY


Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.


 


SELF ESTEEM


We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!


 


CONFIDENCE


When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!


 


 


Pop dance school holiday camps


 


 


Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill


 


Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here


By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?
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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…


 


dance classes for pre schoolers


 


Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.


 


Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.


 


The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!


 


Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)


 


The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!


 


So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?


 


 


Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here


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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers
 


Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind. 


 


After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch. 


 


Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people. 


 




whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”


 






Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!










Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x










Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.








Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!




 


 


Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here


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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!
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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.


 


Popdance Team


 


We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.


 


 


Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.


 


So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.


 


And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.


 


EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)


 


 


Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here


 


Happy Popdancing!


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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?
Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.


 


Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!


 


If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.


 


Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.


 


Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)


 


Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby


By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager

 

Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:

 

Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.

I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.

This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.

In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.

Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.

Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes

“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)

“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

 

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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here

Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here

Find out more about help and support for your dance business here

 

 

By |March 23rd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?

pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:

 

EXERCISE

Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.

What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!

 

NEW SKILLS

Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.

 

FUN

The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!

 

SOCIAL SKILLS

Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!

 

CREATIVITY

Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.

 

SELF ESTEEM

We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!

 

CONFIDENCE

When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!

 

 

Pop dance school holiday camps

 

 

Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill

 

Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here

By |February 26th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?

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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…

 

dance classes for pre schoolers

 

Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.

 

Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.

 

The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!

 

Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)

 

The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!

 

So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?

 

 

Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here

By |February 22nd, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers

 

Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind.

 

After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch.

 

Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people.

 


whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”

 

Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!
Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x
Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.
Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!

 

 

Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here

By |February 21st, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!

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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.

 

Popdance Team

 

We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.

 

 

Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.

 

So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.

 

And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.

 

EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)

 

 

Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here

 

Happy Popdancing!

By |February 20th, 2017|Blog|0 Comments
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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?

Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.

 

Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!

 

If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.

 

Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.

 

Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)

 

Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby

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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager
 


Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:


 


Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.


I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;


    

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
    • 

  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
    • 

  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
    • 

  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.
    • 



This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.


In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;


    

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
    • 

  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
    • 

  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
    • 

  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.
    • 



Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.


Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes


“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)


“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)


 


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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here


Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here


Find out more about help and support for your dance business here


 


 


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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?
pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:


 


EXERCISE


Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.


What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!


 


NEW SKILLS


Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.


 


FUN


The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!


 


SOCIAL SKILLS


Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!


 


CREATIVITY


Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.


 


SELF ESTEEM


We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!


 


CONFIDENCE


When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!


 


 


Pop dance school holiday camps


 


 


Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill


 


Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here


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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?
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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…


 


dance classes for pre schoolers


 


Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.


 


Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.


 


The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!


 


Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)


 


The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!


 


So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?


 


 


Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here


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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers
 


Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind. 


 


After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch. 


 


Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people. 


 




whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”


 






Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!










Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x










Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.








Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!




 


 


Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here


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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!
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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.


 


Popdance Team


 


We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.


 


 


Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.


 


So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.


 


And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.


 


EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)


 


 


Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here


 


Happy Popdancing!


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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?
Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.


 


Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!


 


If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.


 


Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.


 


Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)


 


Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby


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Why I became a Popdance Area Manager

 

Emma Abel – Popdance Area Manager and Principal of Emma Louise Dance Club explains:

 

Popdance Area ManagerMy 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 to find time to do everything myself. I was teaching, choreographing, marketing, accounting and doing all the paperwork. I love my job but I realised I needed find a way to balance my time better.

I joined Popdance in 2012 as a Premium Dance Teacher. I was excited to join a friendly company that would complement my business whilst giving me back some valuable free time. Popdance is a perfect fit because;

  • The classes and choreography are fantastic. Popdance enables me to deliver fun dance classes to children and adults in my area. The choreography is easy to learn and teach. My customers love the moves.
  • I love to choreograph and Popdance pays its teachers to choreograph routines.
  • Popdance takes the hassle out of marketing and paperwork. I used to spend ages creating posters for my classes. Now Popdance supplies all the marketing materials and resources I need. Popdance posters are bright, colourful, eye catching and affordable.
  • Teaching in a rural area can be a bit isolating however Sue and the team are very supportive. I know I can pick up the phone and talk to Popdance HQ and they will be happy to help with my enquiries.

This year I was offered the exciting opportunity to become a Popdance Area Manager. Since joining Popdance my school has celebrated its tenth anniversary. I have taken on an assistant dance teacher to help with classes. In addition to my regular Popdance Kids classes I have taught Popdance in schools and nurseries, at local events, for Brownies & Guides and toddler groups and birthday parties. This year I have started two Popdance Tots classes to meet demand.

In my new role as a Popdance area manager I am able to;

  • Select the Popdance teaching jobs I wish to take.
  • Grow my team. If I am unavailable for a party, class, workshop or event I can offer this work to another Popdance teacher. I can also get cover for classes if I am ill so I don’t have to cancel classes.
  • Continue to connect with, support and share ideas with other Popdance teachers and receive support from Popdance HQ.
  • Expand my dance school. I can offer more Popdance classes but still have free time to spend with friends and family.

Joining Popdance has enhanced my dance school and enabled me to grow my business. I am excited about the future for Emma Louise Dance Club and I love been part of the Popdance team.

Popdance Kids StranraerMy customers love Popdance too, so finally, here are some of the reasons why they enjoy Popdance classes

“I love Popdance Kids because I like dancing and its really fun. I love all the different moves and songs. I like dancing with my friends too.” – Abbie (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

“My daughter loves coming to dancing every Wednesday. She shows all the family her dance moves. She’s very proud of herself for remembering them all.” – Rachel (Popdance Tots, Newton Stewart)

“Popdance Kids is really active and I get to dance with my friends. I like the music and dance moves to all the songs” – Bethany (Popdance Kids, Stranraer)

 

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Check out Emma’s Popdance page here

Or find out more about Emma Louise’s Dance Club here

Find out more about help and support for your dance business here

 

 

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What’s so great about Pop Dance School Holiday Camps?

pop dance school holiday campsWell, 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 camps combine a range of activities to help you out for at least one day of the holidays. I have put together a list of 7 things I think children get out of one of our holiday camps:

 

EXERCISE

Warm ups which increase our heart rate and improve co ordination, stretches increasing our flexibility and the task of learning fun dance routines mean the children are constantly moving around throughout the day.

What’s more – it doesn’t even feel like exercise as we are having so much fun!

 

NEW SKILLS

Whether your child already attends dance classes or is a beginner, they will learn new dance moves and routines, which will develop their balance, flexibility and artistry.

 

FUN

The main bit of feedback we get from our campers is that the day is FUN. We play lots of games and have the opportunity to win prizes, as well as lot’s of dancing!

 

SOCIAL SKILLS

Children from many different schools in the local area attend our school holiday dance camps. Your child is guaranteed to meet and work with someone new to make up a dance move or create something in arts & crafts – they may even make new friends!

 

CREATIVITY

Whether it is creating a masterpiece in our arts & crafts hour, or making up a brand new dance move, children are always encouraged to be creative during our camps.

 

SELF ESTEEM

We are continually encouraging children to try new things – maybe its making a new friend, making up a new dance move or performing at the end of the afternoon which is fantastic for their self esteem!

 

CONFIDENCE

When learning our dance routine, we are working towards a short performance to parents & friends at the end of the afternoon. Due to the relaxed nature of this performance, we see the children’s confidence and excitement to perform grow throughout the day!

 

 

Pop dance school holiday camps

 

 

Find out about our upcoming Easter camp and the dance classes and workshops that Rianna and her team offer at www.popdance.co.uk/redhill

 

Or find your nearest Pop Dance School Holiday camp, classes or workshops here

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Why take your child to a pre-school dance class?

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, your child will have fun dancing along to the music and get some exercise. But there is so much more to it than that…

 

dance classes for pre schoolers

 

Many physical development skills come into play during a dance class. We develop motor skills by jumping, spinning, hopping and skipping our way through the class. We learn how to co-ordinate our body parts – moving our legs whilst clapping our hands or waving our arms at the same time! We strengthen our muscles and help them to become more flexible during our warm up & stretch.

 

Discovering new steps and dancing along to the beat of the music are also fantastic for your child’s development. Here, we are developing our musicality and rhythm as well as helping the children to identify different sounds in the music.

 

The ‘Descriptive’ section in our Popdance Tots class is one of the best ways to demonstrate how dance helps our creativity. The children are given a movement that corresponds to a name, which ‘describes’ it, and it is so interesting to see the different ways in which the children interpret this!

 

Social development is something I see constantly throughout my pre school classes. The straightforward and consistent structure of our Popdance Tots classes mean the children begin to learn how to follow instructions and listen to a teacher (which is fantastic preparation for school!)

 

The children are also given opportunities to interact with each other, helping to develop friendships along with their confidence!

 

So – why not take your child to a pre-school dance class?

 

 

Find out more about Rianna’s Pop Dance classes in Redhill and the Surrey area here

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Keeping In Touch With Popdance Customers

 

Dance birthday parties and classes Watford HertfordshireLianne 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 out of mind.

 

After receiving an email enquiry and making initial contact I will always try and get the mobile number of any potential Popdancers coming to trial my class so I can send them a text message to keep in touch.

 

Whilst it’s important to remain professional as a teacher I think a text provides a friendly and relaxed tone for anyone who may be nervous about trialling a class and meeting new people.

 


whatsappI also started a whatsapp group for my Popdance class a year ago and have found it to be a fantastic way of keeping in touch with my lovely ladies. They are able to chat to each other here and share ideas about what track they’d like to dance to next! It’s also a very quick and easy way to let me know if they can attend class and for me to let everyone know if I have to cancel for any reason. I think it also helps the ladies feel a part of something special, not just a dance class, but a group of friends too which is lovely from a social point of view.”

 

Elaine: Love the WhatsApp group as you get to have a bit of banter with everyone and it’s like talking to each other around a table but we’re all doing our own things!
Doreen: It makes the class not just a class but a lot more :-)x
Jac: Love the WhatsApp group Lianne. Great way to keep in touch with everyone & feel in the group even when I can’t be at class. Sometimes I will still send a text though if I want to send private message.
Amanda: As the newbie … it’s definitely helped me feel part of the group and being on first name terms in a class is so unusual but made me feel very welcome!

 

 

Find out more about Lianne and the Pop dance classes, birthday parties and workshops she runs in the Watford, Hertfordshire area here

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Why we are soooooo excited about the future for Popdance!

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, there have been tears as well as laughter (a LOT of laughter) and the fact that I absolutely LOVE what I do, makes everything completely worthwhile.

 

Popdance Team

 

We’ve got an AMAZING team here at Popdance – from our core team in the office, Dawn, Lianne, Rachel and Kerry who have all been my rocks through these years – to our fantastic team of dance teachers out in the field. From Emma in Scotland to Emma in Jersey, from Tammy and the team in Oregon, to Elvina in Azerbaijan – they are all a massive part of the growth and success of Popdance.

 

 

Popdance is completely and utterly about teamwork – we know that our teachers and our customers are our business – without them we wouldn’t be here – and that’s why we are here to support and help our teachers to enable them to make Popdance what they want it to be for their lives and their families.

 

So why are we even more excited about the future for Popdance? Well because we now have Popdance Area Managers! Yay! A fantastic team of amazing dance teachers who will be managing areas with us worldwide. We know that our teachers know their areas much better than we do. They know what kind of budgets their customers have, they know what venues are perfect for birthday parties and classes. They know where the parking is, where the landmarks are to help their customers find them are.

 

And we know how to help them with the marketing, social media, paperwork such as risk assessments, child protection policies etc. We know that by being part of a dedicated and passionate team, all with amazing skills and ideas, that is what makes Popdance what it is!  Friendly, supportive, productive, open, approachable, fair, ambitious and driven.

 

EarthSo, hold on to your hats, as Popdance propel fantastic dance classes, birthday parties, after school clubs, workshops, hen parties, corporate teambuilding and dance routines to pop music that every loves around the world – from our youngest Popdancer aged 3, to our oldest at 82 (who is being filmed by the BBC this week at Popdance Fit in Borehamwood – watch this space!)

 

 

Want a piece of the action? Find out more about working with us here

 

Happy Popdancing!

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How can dancing help with obesity and health problems?

Dancing helps with obesity and health problemsWe 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 helps our general mental health. So, even if it’s hard to motivate your kids to go a class the mental benefits afterwards are extremely worth it.

 

Exercise has been known to relieve stress and anxiety. A recent report in the Rugby Advertiser stated that “the average mum will fall ill 324 times over their youngster’s childhood with colds and bugs passed on to them by their offspring”. This equates to around 18 times a year!! How can we reduce this figure? You’ve guessed it, Dance!!

 

If your kids are getting fit, active and healthy their immune system will be stronger meaning they are less likely to become ill which also means that parents are also less likely to become ill.

 

Popdance is one way of doing this. Popdance offers classes for kids age 5-11 where they get to learn a fun warm-up, stretch, descriptive which develops their creativity and confidence, followed by a main routine all to their favourite pop songs.

 

Whilst they are having fun they are also getting fit, active and healthy so their are all round general health improves :)

 

Find out more about Charlotte Cooper’s Popdance classes, birthday parties and workshops in Rugby

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