Apr 3, 2025
Managing dance recitals can feel overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can turn chaos into a well-oiled machine. In this episode, I chat with Joe Naftal, a recital management expert and lifelong recital veteran, about how to streamline your check-in process and improve communication with parents, staff, and dancers.
Joe shares practical tips to help studio owners avoid common pitfalls, delegate effectively, and ensure a smooth, stress-free show experience. Plus, he introduces ShowSculptor, an innovative recital management platform designed to simplify backstage logistics and parent communication.
✨ In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ The biggest challenges studio owners face with recital
management
✔️ Strategies for organizing backstage spaces and volunteer
roles
✔️ How to improve communication with parents and staff (without the
overwhelm)
✔️ The power of delegating tasks so you’re not doing everything
yourself
✔️ Tech solutions that make recital logistics easier than ever
💡 Links & Resources:
✅ Try ShowSculptor: https://www.showsculptor.com
✅ Connect with Joe Naftal on Instagram: @joenaftal @showsculptor
✅ Work with me through coaching: https://www.gingerhaithcox.com/coaching
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About Joe
A serial entrepreneur, Joe Naftal is a second generation dance studio owner, theatre maker, brand and marketing expert, technology guru, and educator. By his mid-20s, Joe had founded a portfolio of companies that collectively help dance studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including ShowSculptor, Standby in the Wings, and Penny Prima. He is a published author, a production designer for theatre and dance, a member of the board of directors for a performing arts center and a modern dance company, and an adjunct professor of theatre design. A product of arts education and a staunch advocate of business in the arts, he is committed to helping studio owners realize their dreams and grow their businesses into the future.