A Year in Review: Kiner Enterprises Inc.’s Top 10 Accomplishments of 2009!

 

1) In Jan. of ‘09, we went national and expanded our dance teacher staffing agency from the New York Metropolitan Area, to the entire United States!

2) We created the first annual, “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest”! The only national dance contest showcasing excellence in dance studio across the country!

3) We started our own blog for dance professionals, dance lovers, and everyone in between!

4) We joined in the world of social media, and created our own, Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace pages!

5) We created our own social networks for Dance Teachers and Dance Studio Owners on Ning!

6) We re-introduced ourselves to the dance world with a brand new logo and website!

7) We published the first annual, “Kiner Enterprises Inc. Dance Industry Report“, highlighting the trends, salaries, and wages for dance teachers in the N.Y. Metropolitan area!

We began offering Social Media Management to dance studios across the country, to help catapult their online presence, and enhance their marketing efforts!

9) In partnership with C. Thomas Coaching, we held our first ever teleseminar entitled “Dance Your Way Into Business Success“!

10) We partnered up with some fantastic dance sponsors to make the “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010” better than ever! Check out our YouTube videos for the dance contest!

Well, that’s it for 2009 folks! If you thought we did it big in 2009, just wait and see what we have in store for you in 2010!! Stay Tuned!

Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous, and Blessed New Year to you all!

The Top 5 Reasons Dance Studio Owners Should Embrace Social Media

1) Establish your studio as not only top of the line, fun, successful, and the best in your area, but, project an image that it is relevant, and up-to-date with the trends in the world of technology, and the internet. Plus, your clientele is heavily involved in social media, so you should be wherever they are!

2) It is a great way to reconnect with staff, parents, and students, that you may not have connected with otherwise. It’s also an easy way to highlight your studio’s talented staff, special events, and services, to those who may not ever go to your website.

3) Get real-time, free access to information and reviews on your studio. How are people liking your new Hip-Hop class/teacher? Should you offer a Summer Dance Camp? Why was there such low enrollment for that special dance workshop that you worked so hard to organize? You can chat with fellow parents during specific times on your Facebook or Twitter page, post questions or ideas for new classes or events at your studio, and get quick feedback. The list goes on and on…

4) Create videos of your students in class, at rehearsal, at competitions, or at the recital, and post it on your studio’s YouTube, Myspace, or Facebook pages. Your students/parents will be proud to share your videos with friends and family, and will very actively be advertising and promoting your studio, without even trying to! How great will you feel when you start to see those enrollment numbers at your studio going up?

5) The parents of your students are heavily involved in social media. It’s a fun, non-intrusive and practical way for you to keep them informed, find out what’s on their mind, get immediate feedback, and offer a very easy way for their referrals to gain access to you. You can save money on flyers, mass mailings, etc., and still get important information to your parents and students in real-time. “Will the studio be closing today due to extreme weather conditions? Check our Facebook/Twitter page for updates.” See where I’m going with this?

If you still haven’t realized that social media is the way to go to enhance your studio’s online presence, increase your studio enrollment, and develop stronger communication amongst your parents and students, then do a little investigating. Ask around and find out how many of your students, parents, and staff, have Facebook, Twitter, Myspace, or YouTube pages, and make your own assessment. I’m sure you’ll find everything written here to be true.

Just remember to establish a clear purpose and strategy for the social media campaign for your dance studio, and be patient. In time, your studio will be one of many social media superstars, and grow exponentially as a result! 

Good luck!

The Top 5 Reasons to Give Back During the Holiday Season and Beyond

A spirit of giving should be something that we embrace all year round, and shouldn’t be limited to the months of November and December. Here are my top 5 reasons to give back all year long:

 

1) Because there’s always someone in need. As residents of this planet, and members of the human race, we have an unspoken responsibility for one another. We also have an innate, God-given desire to love, be loved, protect ourselves, as well as others. Whatever your comfort level or situation, there’s always a way to give back, and help someone in need. You have the option of donating all types of goods (not just money) to non-profit organizations, or giving a little money to that single mom in your building or in your child’s school, and even giving back through your time. Which leads to my next item…

 

2) Because it is so rewarding! There’s no feeling like the feeling of knowing that you’re helping someone in need, making their life better, or simply taking time out to focus on the needs of someone outside of your family and inner circle. So, my suggestion? Volunteer! I have been a dedicated volunteer for Animal Care and Control of New York City for 2 years now, and it has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done in my life! I happen to love dogs (borderline-obsessed), so, this is a perfect scenario for me. However, if you’re thinking that you don’t have time to volunteer because of your already hectic schedule, or that with all of the stress of life, you don’t have much to give anyone, then I have news for you. You absolutely DO have something to give! You just have to get creative sometimes. So depending on your personal interests or free time, there are many options out there for you. You can volunteer for a non-profit once-a-week, or once-a-month, you can mentor a young person, or a new business-owner/entrepeneur, you can do a free, quarterly seminar in a local high school, college, or church, on a topic that you are knowledgable about that may be helpful to others. The possibilities are endless!

 

 

3) Because making the world a better place starts with individuals each doing their part. It’s not enough for us to vote for politicians who we think will make a difference, or to sign a petition for a good cause, every so often, or even participate in a rally of sorts. These are all very important of course, but it’s also important for you to recognize that you alone can make a real difference in this world. From sending a friend a kind e-mail just reminding them that they’re doing a great job, and that you admire them, to taking out that really quiet kid from your church, that always seems a little sad, to lunch, to the park, or to a ball game. It’s always good to recognize the small gestures that we can do as individuals, that will help to make the world a better place.

 

4) Because giving is like a river which flows gracefully into an ocean of goodness that affects the masses. Okay, that was a little bit of a poetic stretch, but the point is, you get back what you give. Call it karma, reaping what you sow, energy, “The Secret”, or whatever you like. But, I’ve found that people with a true, giving heart, that actively choose to make giving back a way of life, find that they always manage to have their needs met, sometimes in surprising and miraculous ways, and find that good always comes back to them, even in the midst of adversity.

 

5) Because it’s the right thing to do. It’s a little sad that giving back has become something optional for so many people, as opposed to a way of life. This really needs to change. A spirit of giving combats greed, selfishness, and arrogance. So that’s another great reason to do it! If you’re a parent, your kids are watching. Don’t just tell them what is right, show them, through your life, and through your actions.

 

You may notice that I didn’t notate any specific organizations to volunteer for, or donate to. No, that would be too easy! I would love it if you would take the time out right now, to look within yourself, and see what unique and special way that you can give back. Don’t just look at a site with tons of non-profit organizations, or a volunteer options checklist. Think about what you’re good at, what you enjoy doing, and the qualities that you already embody that are special, and then find something that fits for your personality and lifestyle. Please let me know what you find out. Once you start giving back, you’ll never stop!

 

America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010 Prizes Are Here! – Video Premiere!

Check out the world premiere of our dance contest video, announcing the prizes for the winner of The “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010”!!

 

Check out the official Sponsors of the

 “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010”

and

The Prizes for the Contest Winner!!

 

*Dance Advantage

Dance Advantage is an online resource for and about dance students, teachers, studio owners, and parents. Dance Advantage strives to provide high quality information that will supplement students’ in-class learning and experiences as well as inspire and support teachers in their work.

*Dance Channel TV is an online video network devoted entirely to dance. They produce original video programming that covers numerous styles of dance through news casts, human interest-stories, and entertainment features. Their goal is to establish a worldwide TV station that will educate, entertain, and expose viewers to the universal language of dance.

*Dawn DeMendonca, aka the “Dance Marketing Queen”, and CEO of Dance MassTV, the very first, hit phenomenon online dance studio that invites dancers to teach online, has given consultancy services to many dancers and dance businesses on cutting-edge strategies and priceless information about online marketing!

 

 

*DanceSignUp, a web-based application designed to bring together dance competition organizations and dance studios, simplifes many of the tasks that are cumbersome when it comes to competitive events, like registration, scheduling, payments, and communication.

*Grosh Backdrops and Drapery is your source for high-quality backdrop and drapery rentals! Since 1932 Grosh Backdrops and Drapery has been supplying backdrops for Schools, Dance Companies, Event Planners, Theaters, Photographers and Churches with an unmatched selection of theatrical curtain rental, backdrops and drapery. Grosh boasts over 5,000 unique designs in 75 categories ready for your next event.

The winner of the America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010 will win:

 - A special video feature on the Dance Channel TV.com website for an entire year, providing you with exposure to the many thousands of dance channel tv viewers, and millions of people online!

- A groundbreaking, dance marketing video package and e-book with money-making strategies for your dance studio from Dance Marketing Queen, and CEO of Dance Mass TV, Dawn Demendonca!

- A beautiful stage backdrop from Grosh Backdrops and Drapery, for your end of the year recital performance!

- A website banner or logo redesign from the web design and development experts at Dance Sign Up.com!

- 6 Months of free Social Media Management for your studio’s Facebook fan page, Twitter, and Myspace accounts, from the dance industry experts at Kiner Enterprises Inc., the creators of the “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010”!!

-An online press release and feature article on DanceAdvantage.net about your dance studio!

-A special YouTube video feature about your dance studio which will be showcased on the America’s Best Dance Studio Contest website, on Facebook, Twitter, and  Myspace!

- A huge banner to hang inside of your dance studio that reads, “The America’s Best Dance Studio Contest Winner 2010”!

To enter the contest visit, http://americasbestdancestudio.ning.com.

Become a Fan on Facebook!

Follow us on Twitter!  

 

The contest officially begins on Jan. 1, 2010, and the winner of the contest will be announced during National Dance Week 2010!

Enter the contest before Dec. 30, 2009, and your studio may be featured in our special YouTube Video Series!

Is Your Studio The One?

 Have you seen our dance contest pre-launch video? Check it out!

Press Release: Kiner Enterprises Inc. Announces the Pre-Launch of their New Online Training Portal, Kiner Dance Studio Success, in Partnership with C. Thomas Coaching!

Kiner Enterprises Inc. announces the pre-launch of their new online training portal, Kiner Dance Studio Success, http://kinerdancestudiosuccess.com! A brand new, interactive online training center for dance studio owners and dance professionals!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 11, 2009 – Ashani C. Kiner, CEO/President of Kiner Enterprises Inc., and a professional dancer and dance instructor, will bring her expertise from the dance world, as well as her business savvy to offer a valuable online learning experience for dance professionals, powered by C. Thomas Gambrell. “C. Thomas Gambrell is nationally acclaimed, as a business success coach and learning management system consultant. With his customized system and management, this online training center will catapult dance professionals into an enhanced knowledge of the business side of the dance world, and give them all of the tools and resources necessary to establish and maintain a successful career or business”, said Ashani C. Kiner.

KinerDanceStudioSuccess.com is a membership site, and offers access to content of all types including TeleSeminars, videos, mp3’s, e-books, and much more! There will also be a two-tier affiliate program. Ashani C. Kiner stated, “We wanted to provide other dance professionals and businesses an opportunity to collaborate with us, grow their respective brands, and benefit from the valuable work that we’re doing. Our affiliate program will do just that.”

There will be a FREE pre-launch TeleSeminar entitled, “Dance Your Way Into Business Success“, on Thurs., Nov. 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm EST. The TeleSeminar will be one hour, and then there will be a 15 min Q and A.

During the FREE TeleSeminar you will learn about this new learning portal, the latest projects from Kiner Enterprises Inc., and how dancers can get in harmony with the business side of the dance world.

Go to http://kinerdancestudiosuccess.com to register for the FREE TeleSeminar!

For more information on C. Thomas Gambrell visit: http://gblsystems.com/

Announcement! Kiner Enterprises Inc. Partners with C. Thomas Coaching to Bring a New Online Learning Center to the Dance World!

We are excited to announce the pre-launch of our new learning portal, Kiner Dance Studio Success, http://kinerdancestudiosuccess.com! A brand new, innovative learning center for dance studios and dance professionals, with fun and useful interactive tools and resources accessible at the click of a button! The official launch will be in 2010!

 

Join us for a Pre-Launch Teleseminar entitled, “Dance Your Way Into Business Success“, on Thurs., Nov. 12, 2009 at 9:30 pm EST. The teleseminar will be one Hour, and then there will be a 15 min Q and A. 

 

Learn about our new learning portal, the latest projects from Kiner Enterprises Inc., and how dancers can get in harmony with the business side of the dance world. 

 

Go to http://kinerdancestudiosuccess.com to register for our free teleseminar!

 

 

Have you heard about our “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest“? See below for more information, and to view our pre-launch video!

The America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010 Pre-Launch Promo Video Premiere is Here!!

 

Check out our Promo video, and learn about The America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010, and find out how to enter!

 

 

Visit, http://americasbestdancestudio.ning.com to enter the contest!! 

Become a Fan on Facebook!!

Follow us on Twitter!!

Want to be one of our contest sponsors? E-mail info@kinerenterprises.com for a pdf of our sponsorship information.

 

The “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010″ New Logo and Pre-Launch are here!

 

The 2nd Annual “America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010″ pre-launch is here! We’re excited to reveal our fantastic new contest logo designed by our official media partner, Mission 101 Media!

 

With the explosion of dance on television shows like, “Dancing With the Stars”, “So You Think You Can Dance”, and Randy Jackson’s, “America’s Best Dance Crew”, dance in America has become more popular than ever, and it all starts at your local dance studio on Main Street USA!

Not only do dance studios produce the great talents that you see on these television shows, and even in New York City on Broadway, but, they are also a second home to many kids, teens, and adults throughout the country.

As a valuable resource to the dance community, we at Kiner Enterprises Inc. want to acknowledge the tremendous impact that dance studios across the country have on their students and communities.

Here’s how it works…

 

We want to know what makes your dance studio unique, what makes it different from the other dance studios in your area, and from other dance studios across the country? Tell us about your teachers, your students, the classes you offer, your involvement in charities, non-profit organizations, and even dance competitions! We want to know it all!

 

Dance Studio owners, dance students, dance parents, and friends, we want to hear from you! You will have the opportunity to submit testimonials, videos, and photos , which highlight all of the wonderful things about your dance studio!

 

Voting begins on Jan. 1, 2010. Get your friends, family, and community involved!

The winner of the contest will be announced during National Dance Week 2010!

Here’s how to enter:

Go to http://americasbestdancestudio.ning.com/ for the contest rules, and to sign up for the contest. You must be 18 yrs or older to enter. Create a complete profile for your dance studio, and of course, invite all of your friends, family, and fans to join too!

We will be featuring a select number of dance studios on our special YouTube video series throughout the contest. Want to be featured? Enter the contest before Dec. 30th, and your studio may be chosen!

On Facebook? Become a fan of “The America’s Best Dance Studio Contest“!

On Twitter? Follow us at http://twitter.com/abdsc2010.

 

America will decide who will win the title of, “America’s Best Dance Studio 2010″! It’s up to you! The studio with the most votes will win!

 

Partial proceeds from the contest will be donated to Child Cry, a non-profit organization that feeds hungry children across the globe.

 

Stay tuned for more information on our sponsors, prizes, and contest affiliates.

 

*We will be premiering our Contest Pre-Launch Promo video next week, so stay tuned! 

 

Want to become one of our sponsors? E-mail info@kinerenterprises.com for a pdf of our sponsorship packages.

 

 

Is your studio the one?

 

Kiner Enterprises Inc. Now Offering Social Media Management for Dance Studios!

 

 
Social Networking has officially taken over, and although you may not fully understand how it works, or see the benefits of participating in social networks such as Twitter or Facebook, the fact remains that it has changed the face of advertising and marketing like nothing else in history!

 

We know that some of you are unbelievers that this “social networking stuff” can make a difference for your business, but, trust me, numbers don’t lie! Millions of small and large businesses are benefitting everyday from the “results” of their social networks worldwide. Let us help you! Here’s how it works:

 

-You decide the budget that you’d like to invest in your social networking campaign. Small, medium, or large.

 

 -Based on the budget you provide for us, we will inform you of what level of services we can offer you. Whether it’s just getting you started in the world of social networking, giving you tips, direction, or advice, or completely managing your social networks on a regular basis, we can do it!

  

We’ve experienced tremendous growth and benefits for our company as a result of social networking, and we’d like to share our expertise and knowledge with you! We believe that we all succeed when we help one another. That is the true spirit of the arts and the dance community.

To request your free consultation, please e-mail, info@kinerenterprises.com, and we will get you started asap! What a great time to get started with your new social networking campaign, before the holidays!

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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“America’s Best Dance Studio Contest 2010″

 

Dance Studios all over America will compete for the title of “America’s Best Dance Studio 2010″!  The winner of this contest will be announced during National Dance Week 2010! Would you like to be one of our sponsors? We have 3 different levels of sponsorship. All of which will allow you the opportunity to promote your company’s services/products to the thousands of people in our networks, and millions of people on the worldwide web! It’s a great opportunity for businesses of all types!

 

This contest highlights the tremendous impact that dance studios have on people throughout the nation. Kiner Enterprises Inc. is thrilled to be hosting a nationwide event of this magnitude that offers great prizes for the winner and contest participants!

 

“Dance studio owners are always in need of opportunities to spread the word about their studio and increase their student enrollment. This contest is a great opportunity for dance studios to set their studio apart from others in their area, to increase their student enrollment, to build loyalty amongst the students and parents at their studio, and enhance their online presence, which is crucial in today’s market. Their students will have the opportunity to vote for their dance studio online, leave comments, offer testimonials about their studio through photos,YouTube videos, and our social networks, to state why they believe their studio should be awarded the title of, “America’s Best Dance Studio 2010”, said Ashani C. Kiner, CEO/President of Kiner Enterprises Inc.

 

Kiner Enterprises Inc. is your number source for dance instructor staffing, and the first, and largest dance teacher staffing company in the U.S. Founded in 2007, the company has expanded, and now provides professional dance instructors and choreographers, for last-minute subs, dance workshops, master classes, private dance lessons, group lessons, performance guidance for special occasions (such as weddings, sweet sixteens, and bat mitzvahs) and corporate events throughout the entire country. They also provide social media management, and panel discussions on nutrition, careers as a professional dancer, and the transition from an artist to a business owner.

 

“Kiner Enterprises Inc. is dedicated to providing new ways to support and recognize the tremendous work that dance studios do in their local communities. We thought this would be an excellent way to show our appreciation to the national dance community”, declared Ashani C. Kiner, CEO/President of Kiner Enterprises Inc.

 

For more information, and a detailed pdf on our sponsorship packages, e-mail, info@kinerenterprises.com.

 

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