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The Pointe of View

Articles for dance teachers who want to build successful dance schools
— with the occasional bit of news thrown in.

A look back at 2024

Faster returns, smarter features and a great reputation

Dec 12 • Aleksis Gailans
Our Social Media Journey - Part 4

We've saved time, increased engagement, and you can too — by at least 36%

Oct 25 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 3

How to create consistent content easily

Oct 18 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 2

Laying the Foundations, Emojis, and Ant & Dec 🤔

Oct 11 • Veronika
Our Social Media Journey - Part 1

Socials From Scratch: What we're doing and how it can help your dance school

Oct 1 • Veronika
Dancing by the Numbers

How data can revolutionise your dance school (and save you money)

Sep 27 • Aleksis Gailans
Why getting rid of customers can actually be good for your business

AKA: How to deal with Mrs Miggins

Sep 5 • Aleksis Gailans
Struggling with Show Names?

Can't think what to call your show? We might just have the answer!

Aug 9 • Costume Source
Empowering Entrepreneurs: the path to Growth

Support for businesses and start-ups in the dance and performing arts fields.

Jul 27 • Aleksis Gailans
When to order your dance costumes

The Ultimate Guide to Timing Your Dance Costume Hires for the best availability.

Jul 5 • Costume Source
A look back at 2023

Breaking internal records and at the same time trying not to break anything else...

Dec 12 • Aleksis Gailans
Keeping things Clean

How we process 95% of our returns in under a day while keeping quality high.

Sep 30 • Aleksis Gailans
A look back at 2022

More growth means better communication.

Dec 17 • Aleksis Gailans
We are a Living Wage Employer

We love our staff so it's only right that we commit to pay them fairly.

Sep 14 • Costume Source
We stand with Ukraine

We're doing what we can for the people of Ukraine.

Mar 8 • Costume Source
A look back at 2021

Five years in and a world first!

Dec 23 • Aleksis Gailans
Our new Delivery Partner

Goodbye ParcelForce, hello DPD!

Oct 14 • Costume Source
Planning for Summer 2021

How to get ready for the reopening.

Feb 23 • Dr Michael Parmar
A look back at 2020

We moved to a new warehouse and then the world turned upside-down...

Dec 11 • Aleksis Gailans
Hire your Dance Costumes to Plant Trees!

Why more sequins means more trees!

Sep 11 • Costume Source
3 Things You can do Today to Write Engaging Content for your Dance School Website and Social Media

It's a useful tutorial and we're not selling you anything!

Jun 11 • Costume Source
Our position on Coronavirus

Let's hope we never have to write a post like this again...

Mar 13 • Costume Source
A look back at 2019

Investment, moving and Partners!

Dec 13 • Aleksis Gailans
The Dance Show Checklist

Dancers? Check. Costumes? Check. Gin? Umm, maybe...

Apr 26 • Costume Source
How do I bring in more pupils to my dance school?

Easily actionable things you can do to get more customers.

Apr 18 • Costume Source
No more single-use plastic

One small change can make a big difference.

Oct 26 • Costume Source
How to take great dance photos

Top tips to get top shots!

Apr 15 • Girts
Child Performance Licensing laws in the UK

Breaking down the child performing laws in the UK.

Apr 3 • Costume Source
What the GDPR means for your Dance School

It's a big subject, but here are the basics.

Mar 23 • Costume Source
The top 3 reasons to hire your dance costumes

Spoiler: it's cheaper, easier, and you won't disturb the old VHS player...

Mar 20 • Costume Source

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Size Guide
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Age3-56-89-1112+
Height98-110116-128134-146152-161
Chest53-5658-6265-7378-85
Waist51-5253-5557-6163-69
Hips55-6063-6972-7984-90
Girth90-95100-112116-125130-137
 Extra SmallSmallMediumLargeExtra Large
Dress Size810121416
Chest76-8181-8686-9191-9697-102
Waist56-6161-6666-7171-7676-81
Hips84-8989-9494-9999-104104-109
Girth140-145145-150150-155155-160160-165
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