Ensemble Performing Arts

Shoutout to all of our incredible leaders ❤️

We love Earth Day and finding exciting ways to get creative with our students. ❤️ 🌍

Sophie Lichens, GM of Neighborhood Music School, wrote this fabulous piece for Colorado Parent Magazine detailing how YOU can work with your kids to make fun, economical, and eco-friendly instruments that actually work! Click below to read ⬇️

https://coloradoparent.com/3-easy-earth-day-diy-music-crafts-for-kids/

These moments remind us how fortunate we are to be a part of this team ❤️

Our community is genuinely special. We get to work alongside kind, high-character people who care—about their students, their craft, each other, and making a real difference in their communities. That’s just who they are!

Our GM Summit in Illinois brought us together IRL and it was 🌟incredible🌟 to see the energy, the collaboration, and the commitment to bringing great experiences back to their communities.

The hard part now is leveling these summits up for next time! And for that, we can’t wait! 🔥

Our founder Jeff Homer sat down with John Kozicki on the Rock School Proprietor Podcast to walk through what Ensemble's acquisition process actually looks like — from valuation to LOI to integration — and how we work to preserve each school's legacy and community ties along the way. He also shares practical marketing and growth tips any school owner can put to use today!

86: Jeff Homer | How to Sell Your Music School Podcast Episode · Rock School Proprietor Podcast · March 18 · 52m

Amie Nunez recently joined John Kozicki and Mandy York on the Rock School Proprietor Podcast to talk about what makes a music school both sustainable and sellable. As a former school owner herself, Amie brings a unique perspective on valuation, reducing owner dependency, and why building a sellable business actually makes your everyday operations stronger — even if you never plan to sell. 🏫

85: Amie Nunez | Building a Sellable Music School Podcast Episode · Rock School Proprietor Podcast · March 11 · 58m

Ty Govern, General Manger at Dana V Music, wrote this piece for all parents looking to help pick their child's first instrument! This is a super helpful resource written by a real, experienced musician and educator. Check it out on Colorado Parent Magazine!

How to Choose the Right Instrument for Your Child - Colorado Parent Deciding which instrument your child should begin with is an exciting milestone. It is often the first step into a discipline that builds confidence, focus, and creativity for years to come. At Dana V Music in Louisville, many of our conversations with parents revolve around this question. While the...

Miranda Paikowski, General Manager of Production Company Dance Centre in Longmont, CO, wrote an excellent piece for Colorado Parent! If you're passionate about the impact of dance in our children's lives, click the link below and read on!

More Than Just Steps: Why Dance Class Matters for Kids - Colorado Parent Why Dance Classes Matter: The Real Benefits Beyond Recitals As the school year fills up with carpools, homework, and the search for activities that truly feel worthwhile, many families find themselves asking the same question: What will help my child grow—not just stay busy? One answer that contin...

We just might have the cutest team in the whole world.

Our first School Summits are underway! Bringing our school leaders together is a reminder of what makes Ensemble special. Servant leadership isn’t just a value we hold – it’s something we live out when our teams come together to grow, connect, and show up for students and families in meaningful ways.

Dance studio owners:

Running a studio takes heart.

But long-term stability takes financial clarity.

On March 12 at 1PM ET, Jeff Homer, Amie Nunez, and Dave Simon are hosting a live finance webinar focused on helping studio owners better understand:

• What healthy margins look like
• How to structure your expenses
• What “clean books” actually means
• How to build long-term value without overcomplicating operations

This session is built from reviewing hundreds of performing arts businesses across the country.

If you want clearer visibility into your numbers and stronger financial confidence, we’d love to have you join us.

Reserve your spot here: https://ensembleschools.ac-page.com/finance-webinar-dance

FREE WEBINAR: The Future of Dance Education
w/ Mandy Yip & Derek Piquette
Thursday, December 11th @ Noon ET

👉 Save Your Spot!:
https://bit.ly/3Mslo1H

The future of dance education is changing fast and we want to help you stay ahead.

Join us on December 11 for a free, one-hour conversation with two industry leaders who are shaping what comes next for studios:

Mandy Yip
Founder of Acrobatic Arts & President of B2B at Ensemble

Derek Piquette
Founder of Prodigy Dance Convention, International choreographer, creative director, and educator

Together, they’ll explore the biggest trends influencing dance education over the next five years from curriculum and training shifts to technology, staffing, and what the “studio model of the future” will require.

If you’re a studio owner, teacher, or decision-maker, this is a chance to get a grounded look at where things are heading and what it means for your programs.

📅 December 11
🕒12pm ET, 11am CT, 10am MT, 9am PT
📍 Live on Zoom (replay available with registration)

Let’s shape the next chapter of dance education together!