End of session reminder for Dance Studios

Olivier Rousseau
9 January 2024 Dance 2 min read

End of session reminder for Dance Studios

In this blog, we’ll explore how to personalize, automate and send email/SMS end of the session reminders to your dance students.

We’ll cover:

  1. How to create an end of session reminder
  2. What to include in your end of session reminder
  3. How to send a reminder by email and/or SMS
  4. How to automate end of session reminder
  5. More tools for dance studio owners

How to create an end of session reminder template

You’ll want to create a template that can be customized using MailMerge based on class type and student information.

Templates should include important details such as student name, end date, and next session information.
You may also want to include a satisfaction survey and a personalized certificate of achievement for each student.

End of session email/SMS Template


Hello {First name},

We hope {Participant first name} had a great time at ABC Dance Studio this session!
Your last class of the session will be in a few days on {End date}.

Below is your certificate for the session.
This certificate serves as a testament to {Participant first name}‘s dedication, skill development and learning during the session.

You can also help us take our service to the next level by completing our end of session survey below!

Everyone is looking forward to having you back for the next session and seeing {Participant first name}’s progress firsthand.

The ABC Studio team


 

📌 Pro Tip: We try to keep this end-of-session email short, valuable, and actionable (share certificate, take survey, register for next session). We’ve also found it helpful to send it before the last day of the session. It acts as a reminder that classes are ending, reduces support, and gives parents and teachers time to discuss these topics after the last class of the session. You can even add a dance quote to inspire your dancers to continue dancing!

What to include in your end of session reminder

Creating a reminder isn’t just about informing students about the end of session—it’s about engaging dancers in your community.

With Activity Messenger, you can easily drag and drop elements to craft a personalized email. Here are some key elements to include:

  1. Personalization: Use placeholders to address recipients by name, making the message feel more personal.
  2. Surveys: Include a survey in your email to understand how your students felt about the session.
  3. Certificates: Acknowledge your students’ hard work by including certificates.
  4. Call to Action: Remind them that it’s the last class and encourage them to register for the next session. This is a great opportunity to boost retention.

Personalized Dancer Certificates

📌 Pro Tip: One of the best tricks we found was to include a certificate in the end-of-session reminder. This increased our open rate and we also saw more people click on our call to action to sign up for the next session. Certificates are also often shared on social media, which means more marketing for us as parents are proud to share their children’s accomplishments with others.

How to send a reminder by email and/or SMS

With Activity Messenger, you have the flexibility to send your reminders via email, SMS, or both. Here’s how to do it:

  1. SMS and/or Email: Decide whether you want to send your reminder as an email, an SMS, or both.
  2. Select Your Audience: You can target your message to specific groups, levels or sessions.
  3. Timing is Key: Schedule your reminder to be sent a few days before the last class. This timing helps reduce queries about class schedules and prepares students for the next session.

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How to automate end of session reminder

With Activity Messenger, you can set up your system to automatically send reminders a set number of days before the last class of the session. A bit like you would for a start of session reminder.

This ensures that no student or parent misses important information due to human error. Here’s how:

  1. Set and Forget: Once you’ve set up the automation, the system takes over. It will send the reminder at the exact time you’ve specified, whether it’s 3-7 days before or after the session ends.
  2. Customization: You can add various blocks to your reminder, including videos, texts, and images.
  3. Actionable Insights: By including a survey, you gather valuable feedback that can help improve the overall experience at your dance studio.
  4. Next steps; What comes next? Can they register for the next session. Buy tickets for the winter recital? Buy swag or share their certificates on social media?

Automate end-of-session reminder

 

📌 Pro Tip: After automating the end-of-session reminders, we were able to collect more data because everyone received the end-of-session survey. This helped us get a better sense of how each of our employees was doing and adjust accordingly. We also see a spike in registrations when the end-of-session email goes out, which shows that the call to action to register for the next session is working.

More tools for Dance Studio Owners

Automating end-of-session reminders will not only save you time but also help you collect better data and increase revenue for the following session.

Here are a few more ways Activity Messenger can help your studio.

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FAQ Dance Studio Owners

  1. What are end of session reminders important for dance studios? End-of-session reminders inform students and parents about the end of the session, including final classes, recitals, and feedback opportunities. This is a critical step in guiding people to your next session.
  2. What key information should be included in an end of session reminder? Include details about last class dates, upcoming concert ticket sales and information, feedback survey links, and registration dates for the next session.
  3. How can dance studios automate the sending of end of session reminders? Use email automation tools, SMS text messaging services, or dance studio management software with built-in scheduling capabilities to automatically distribute reminders.
  4. What are the benefits of automating end of session reminders? Automation ensures timely and consistent communication, reduces manual effort, and keeps your dancer community engaged and informed.
  5. When is the best time to send end of session reminders? Send reminders a few days before the session ends to give students and parents time to prepare their questions for the last class. This is also usually a good time for people to sign up for the next session.

Written by Olivier Rousseau Olivier is a kids sports programs owner who has been operating for over a decade with locations in Montreal, Quebec city & Ottawa. He also helps Gymnastics Club, Swim Schools and Dance Studios streamline their operations. He is the co-founder of Activity Messenger an online registration platform for the sports & leisure industry.

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