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In this episode of Step Up Your Studio, we sit down with the incredible Hedy Perna, owner of Perna Dance Center in Haslet, NJ. With over 37 years of experience, Hedy brings heart, humor, and hard-won wisdom to the mic as she shares what it really takes to build a lasting, values-driven studio.

From her childhood obsession with Fred Astaire to launching Dance Friends on Zoom during the pandemic, Hedy dives into:

• Her old-school roots and modern-day lessons
• How to stay energized after decades in the industry
• The importance of sticking to your policies and trusting your studio's "flavor"
• How meaningful relationships drive student retention and long-term success
• What she's learned from leading new studio owner sessions at the Dance Teacher Web Conference

Whether you're brand new or a decades-deep studio veteran, Hedy's stories and strategies will remind you why dance education is a calling and why community matters now more than ever.

• Explore the upcoming Dance Teacher Web Conference & Expo: DanceTeacherWeb.com