Category Archives: Youth Events

Inappropriate Student Dancing at School Events

by Matt Ryan
This subject is an increasing problem for school administrators, who are anxious to find ways to curb it.
Some schools take drastic measures and cancel dances altogether. When this happens, students may rebel by deciding to host their own function.
Personally, I would much rather see students at school, in a safe, chaperoned [...]

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Reap The Benefits of Partying with Children

by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed.
In my last post I discussed the topic of children’s events and how so many DJs are missing out on the opportunities that entertaining at these events can provide. So, have you taken the plunge and begun hokey-pokeying and chicken dancing with the wee ones?
If your answer is, “Yes,” then good for [...]

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Entertaining Kids Can Be FUNdamental!

by Betsy Fischer, M.Ed.

“Put the needle on the record, Put the needle on the record…” All DJs are jiggy with that, but when it comes to CHILDREN’S EVENTS, many would rather “put the needle in their eye” than entertain a bunch of kids!
An Opportunity for Expansion
Why is that? I know so many wedding jocks who [...]

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Marketing to Schools

by Matt Ryan
Unlike event planners such as brides or parents, school dance organizers are putting together their event as part of their job. This means they are planning during their workday, while juggling all their other responsibilities.
Teachers do not spend hours on end searching the Internet for the “perfect” DJ for their event. They are [...]

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