Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center

Susan,
Yes, I have done work at the Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center. I got on board with the dance studio during their busiest time of year, recital. Tina Prentosito, the owner of the studio, has had me come in on Mondays and Thursdays so far. I started out by shadowing the studio's main administrative assistant, Rachel Sanders. Rachel does everything from collecting tuition and costume fees, to payroll, selling tickets, answering phones, etc. I was able to catch on quickly and learn the ropes of the studio because of the work I have done for my mom (though both businesses have unique differences).
In preparation for the studio's end of the year dance recital, each parent/student receives a "Recital Packet" that includes information needed for the dress rehearsal and final performance. I was in charge of putting together these recital packets for each student. I was also in charge of making sure each parent turned in an emergency contact information form for the class supervisors to have at the recital. I did this by verbally asking parents in the waiting room of the studio. As I received the forms, I checked off names and put forms into alphabetical order.
On the actual recital date, I helped with not only the production aspect of the show, but the business side as well. I took tickets at the door of the auditorium, was a class supervisor for some dancers, and sold tee-shirts during intermission. I basically made myself available for whom ever needed my assistance to make the recital run as smoothly as possible.
Things have died down at the Cincinnati Dance and Movement Center since recital has just past, but summer dance camps and workshops, competition team auditions, and fall registration are starting soon!

summer camp

Today was the first day of the Summer Dance Camp at Schiel Primary School for Arts Enrichment located in Clifton (by U.C.). Schiel (Grades Kindergarten - 3) is a Cincinnati Public School that is the "Feeder" school for the School for Creative and Performing Arts (Grades 4 - 7). The camp actually drew from three separate schools where Mary Anne Schaeper directs a dance program. The three schools represented were: Schiel, North Avondale Montessori School, and Sands Montessori School. The latter two are "Magnet Schools" of the Cinti. Public Schools. This means enrollment to these schools are through a lottery system and certain criteria must be met. Consequently, registering for these schools is a more selective process than the "Neighborhood" schools in which any student living in the required vicinity may attend.
The dance camp was directed by Mary Anne Schaeper. I have been in charge of processing the registration forms. Once I received the forms, I moved the information from them into an Excel spread sheet and wrote receipts for cash payments. I also had to type, print and hand-out a camp instruction sheet for each of the campers.
One of my main jobs as an intern for Mary Anne, is to be in charge of account balances. As the end of the school year came, I had to identify which student's account had an outstanding balance. When a balance was owed, I made a list of those names and called the secretary at Schiel Primary School, so she knew which kid's report card to hold. If an outstanding balance is left on a child's account, I also sent statements to the parents and have made personal phone calls as well, working out payment plans if need be.