The Dance School Decision: 10 Must-Ask Questions Every Dance Mom Needs

Confused about how to choose the right dance school for your child?

You’re not alone — but this checklist helps you cut through the fluff and make a confident, informed choice.

✅ Created by Clifton Keefer Brown, MFA — former principal dancer, movement educator, and the professor who launched Kentucky’s only accredited BA in Dance.

Inside this easy-to-use, fillable PDF:

• ✅ 10 essential yes-or-no questions to ask every studio
• 📱 Clean format you can use on your phone, tablet, or print
• 📝 Notes section for tours, impressions, or parent chats

Most studios will offer you a tour — but they won’t tell you what to really look for. This checklist will.

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