Manual

  • Automated Messaging

    Managing a dance studio can be a challenging task, but with the right software, it can be made much easier. One of the most useful features of dance studio management software is automated messaging, which allows you to send messages or notifications based on specific events or triggers. In our software, we call this feature…

  • Using Class Locations Feature in Rooms: Manage and Schedule Classes Efficiently

    Using class locations feature in rooms: Rooms allows you to effectively manage and schedule classes by specifying a specific location for each type of class. This optional feature can be enabled in the “Global Settings” → “Common.” If enabled, the Class Location Category will be displayed in the Daily View, allowing you to easily edit…

  • Optimizing Instructor Payroll Management: A Comprehensive Guide

    Managing the payroll setup for instructors is crucial for ensuring efficiency and accuracy in your payroll system. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps to optimize instructor payroll management, including global settings, payroll amounts, and running reports. 1. Adding Instructors to Payroll During the payroll setup process for your instructors, you have…

  • Sales Items Settings

    Sales Items are used for all classes, lessons, and services. Create these items individually to put them in a package later. Creating a Sales Item – ITEM Go to “sales items” Under the “common” tab the default type is Item, make sure that is selected. Name your item. Add a description Add a price Check…

  • Live Dance Classes with Online Meetings

    We have integrated video meetings into Dance Studio Manager, and here is guide to getting it setup. You can hold live dance classes with 1 or more students (we have tested 15 and still working fine, and should work with many more). It works on the PC or phone. Teachers login and start the class,…

  • Logging in as an Instructor

    With our extensive array of permission settings, you have full control over what your instructors can access and accomplish within DSM. In this video, we delve into the process of logging in as an instructor and exploring the various permissions available. By logging in as an instructor, you gain invaluable insight into their user experience….

  • Invitation-Only Classes: Advanced Control Over Student Registration

    Our software offers an exclusive feature called invitation-only classes, providing admins more control over student registration. With invitation-only classes, students cannot enroll in classes online without receiving an invitation from the admin. To invite students to these restricted classes, the admin should follow these simple steps: Upon completing these steps, the invited students will appear…

  • Hourly Rates, Multi-class Rates and Discounts

    Please Note: This page is linked to from our manual. Multi-Student Discount Settings These settings apply discounts when multiple students from the same family are enrolled. ✅ Multi-Student Enabled Turn this ON to activate multi-student discounts. It controls both percentage-based (Multiplier) and amount-based (Decrement) discounts. Multi-Student Multiplier Applies a percentage-based discount to each student’s tuition. Example:…

  • Multiple Pricing Levels

    Please Note: this page is linked to from our manual. This topic is certainly a little more on the “technical” side, and we are happy to help you get it setup! What are the steps to setting up more than one pricing level?We need to go to: “Tools and Settings” > “Categories” > “Pricing levels”,…

  • Manual

    Please note: Our manual is ALWAYS a work in progress, because our software continues to get better and better. Below you will find links to videos and blog posts. If you would like to see a topic covered in more detail, just ask! 🙂