Know Your Numbers
How to Calculate Your Cost Per Lesson and Run a Healthier Studio
A free 60-minute workshop for dance studio owners, hosted by Ensemble Performing Arts.
Join us!
Thursday, July 9, 2026
12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM PT
Live on Zoom.
Replay sent to everyone who registers.
What We'll Cover
You made it through recital season. Before you jump into planning for next year, ask yourself this: do you know what it actually costs to run a single class?
In 60 minutes, Teri Mangiaratti and Shannon Wilson will walk you through the exact math to calculate your true cost per lesson, determine your group class break-even point, and gain the financial clarity to plan next season with confidence. No accounting degree required.
What You'll Learn
- How to calculate the true cost of running each class
- The simple burn-rate math that shows what every lesson costs you, step by step
- The break-even formula for group classes: how many students a class needs before it covers its costs
- The income streams worth a closer look (registration fees, summer programs, intensives, costumes, mini sessions, and recitals)
- How to model next season: what raising tuition, adding lessons, or trimming expenses does for the health of your studio
Who This Is For
Dance studio owners and directors who want clarity on pricing and the health of their studio before they lock in next season's plan. Whether you review your numbers every month or tend to avoid them, you'll leave with a practical framework you can put to use right away.
Presenters and Host
Teri Mangiaratti, Vice President of Schools, Dance | Ensemble Performing Arts
Teri is the artistic director of In Sync Center of the Arts in Quincy, MA, where more than 1,500 students train weekly, and the creator of In Sync Action Plans. A favorite coach and presenter at Dance Teacher Web, DanceLife, and Energize, she pairs deep business knowledge with a willingness to roll up her sleeves and do the real work.
Shannon Wilson, Western Dance Regional Manager | Ensemble Performing Arts
Shannon brings nearly 30 years as a studio owner and leader, including growing and successfully selling two studios. She is also a Ramsey Certified Master Financial Coach, which makes the financial side of studio ownership her specialty.
Hosted by Amie Nunez, Community Development Manager | Ensemble Performing Arts
A former school owner herself, Amie knows firsthand how overwhelming the financial side of ownership can feel.
About Ensemble
Ensemble Performing Arts is the leading operator of community-based dance and music schools in the country. Beyond acquisitions, we spend our time helping studio owners better understand the business side of their studios and sharing ideas from across our network.
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