Costume selection season is here! While it’s an exciting time, it can quickly turn into a stressful juggling act. Between picking costumes, tracking sizes, managing orders, and billing families, the process can feel overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be.
Here’s how to tackle some of the common stressors dance studio owners face during this hectic time and how Akada can help streamline everything—from costume selection to recital schedules and billing.
1. Tackling the Overwhelming Task of Costume Selection
Choosing costumes is fun but can quickly become stressful. With so many sizes, styles, and budgets to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Akada software simplifies the process:
- Manage Your Costume Catalog: Easily manage costume options to specific classes or groups with ease, eliminating the need for manual tracking.
- Manage Sizes Automatically: Assign the correct sizes to each dancer, so you don’t have to worry about manual tracking.
- Costume Confirmation: Provide parents with all the costume details they need, including sizes, prices, and measurements. You can print or email reports for each dancer, making it easy for parents to access.
2. Simplifying Costume Billing and Tracking
Handling payments for costumes can sometimes feel like a complex process, but with the right system, it becomes much more manageable. Here’s how you can streamline costume billing with ease:
- Set Up Automatic Billing: Easily bill families for costumes and other fees. No more chasing down payments or tracking invoices manually. Hooray!
- Track Payments Effortlessly: You can track who’s paid and who hasn’t within Akada, allowing you to stay organized and stress-free.
3. Managing Last-Minute Changes and Stress
Last-minute changes, from late costume deliveries to unexpected performance adjustments, can add unnecessary stress on your dance studio. Here’s how you can stay ahead:
- Check for Overlaps: Easily spot any performance overlaps for students, allowing you to adjust schedules and manage last-minute changes smoothly.
- Send Real-Time Updates: Notify parents, dancers, and staff about changes instantly with emails and free texts, ensuring everyone stays informed and prepared.
- Make Changes Quickly: Akada’s costume manager lets you update recital schedules, costume orders, and more in real-time, keeping everything in one place.
Say Goodbye to Your Studio’s Costume Chaos
Running a dance studio doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. With Akada, you can easily handle costume management, billing, and scheduling, making your day-to-day operations more efficient. By automating tasks, tracking orders, and managing changes seamlessly, you’ll simplify the workload for both yourself and your studio’s families. Let Akada take care of the details so you can focus on what you do best—creating a positive and engaging experience for your students!
