When you do the right thing for the right reason and work with the right people, good things usually happen. And good things have happened for Catherine Stephenson and her mother and business partner, Judy Murray. Catherine’s Dance Studio has met the needs of parents and dancers seeking a studio that does more for their students than other local studios that have been in business much longer. That is to teach girls to dance, focusing on excellent technique by keeping their class sizes small.
Dance studio places talent over treasure
Catherine’s Dance Studio has purposefully chosen to make a difference in the lives of its dancers. They focus on hearts, not dollars. They know they are creating memories, building dreams, fulfilling hopes, and creating bonds. They feel the best way to be there for their dancers is to look them in the eyes at every class and encourage them to take dance as far as they want to. Catherine is close with many of her students and shows up for pictures during their senior prom.
Focus on what matters
As Catherine’s Dance Studio has grown, they have looked to hire instructors and offer classes that will benefit students who want to take their dancing talents to high school dance teams, assist in classes, and compete on performance teams. They have said hello to many, many children who want to learn to dance, and they’ve sadly said goodbye to graduating seniors. All with a heart for showing God’s love for children through developing dance skills, confidence, and poise. Each girl/ young woman who dances at Catherine’s has a uniqueness about her. And with small classes and individualized attention, Catherine and her instructors get to find out what that exactly is for each one who puts on tap, ballet, or jazz shoes.
These are values and principles you can’t learn in business school. The way Catherine’s Dance Studio loves its students is not a marketing gimmick. It is modeled and ‘taught’ through Mother and Father, and then ‘caught’ by the daughter, and the ripple effects will be near and far and will extend in directions far beyond anything anyone can imagine.