Thankfully, the Covid vaccine is becoming more widely available to the public, and the return to full, in-person dance classes is on the horizon. However, many dance studios are still feeling the financial strain of the pandemic. Some studios are back to in-person classes but find themselves with lower enrollment. Loss of revenue has caused … Continued

Maybe 2020 hasn’t been the best year ever, but we did learn how to adapt whether we wanted to or not. It is OK to feel cautious looking toward 2021, but hopefully, there is some optimism too. As dance studio owners look ahead to the new year, one thing is for sure: Akada Software is … Continued

The flurry of “goodbye for now” messages from dance studio owners are not a surprise in 2020. Unfortunately, the pandemic has taken its toll not only on health but on business health. Many owners have struggled to hold on, trying desperately to think outside of the box to keep their studios open and their students … Continued

Deserted dance studios are definitely a sad sight, normally buzzing with excitement, movement, and the happy chatter of students. Now dancers perform for their computer screen instead of their classmates and teachers. Staying motivated takes a little more effort for now, but maybe these tips can help students and teachers stay connected and motivated. Make … Continued

Akada gives you the ability to upload files to our server and, instead of attaching the files, email the file as a link. This option ensures that the email is sent promptly and eliminates the need to limit file sizes. Files will be saved on our server for 90 days and are re-usable.   Uploading … Continued

The Virtual Class feature allows gives you the ability to add either a link or class id and password to the online teaching service of your choice to each individual class. This allows parents to access the virtual class from their parent account. Additionally, you are able to email the virtual class info from the … Continued

From the class info screen you can enter charges or credit for all of the active students enrolled in the class. Something special going on in the class and you need to charge everyone? Miss a day and you need to issue a credit? We’ve got you covered. To Charge a Class: Scroll to the … Continued