Assistant Teacher Training & Development
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Jen Dalton
Over the course of three decades, Jen Dalton has built a dance studio empire from teaching dance in her parents’ garage to owning multiple studios with over 1200 students and teams of 30+ staff.
Jen’s journey began in her parents’ garage where she taught dance, and over the past 30 years, she has transformed her passion into a thriving empire of dance studios. With multiple locations and a team of over 30 staff, Jen’s studios cater to over 1200 students and have become a benchmark in the dance industry.
Jen Dalton is a well-respected figure in the industry, renowned for her expertise as a studio owner, business coach, and industry leader. Her straight-talking approach, innovation, and proven methods have helped many turn their passion for dance into successful, profitable studios with impressive growth and revenues exceeding seven figures.
In addition to her background in dance, she has a diverse range of experiences and qualifications. Jen spent 13 years working as a Police Officer in the Child Protection and Sex Crimes Squad, bringing a unique perspective to her work. She also pursued higher education, studying Psychology (PSY111) and Communications (COM120) at CSU, as well as Health and Fitness (SRF40206) and Dance Teaching and Management (CUA50311) to enhance her knowledge and skills.
As an accomplished author, Jen wrote “Teaching Dance Beyond The Steps,” which has received critical acclaim. She is a frequent guest expert at the Australian Dance Festival and Victorian Dance Festival, where she shares her valuable insights with the dance community. Jen’s expertise has also been recognized in publications such as Dance Informa magazine, where she has been featured prominently.
Jen is dedicated to empowering fellow studio owners with the necessary tools and training to restructure the day-to-day operations of their studios, enabling them to reach their next level and regain more time, balance, choice, and freedom in their daily lives. Her mission is to help dance studio owners achieve their goals and overcome the challenges that come with running a successful dance studio.
Jen Dalton | Dance Business Coach ~ Author ~ Speaker
