Have you ever wondered why it is that retention in competition teams so high? It's simple - because they feel like part of a group, a community, and the kids and the parents have real friends within the group. So what would happen if EVERY student was part of a group and felt tied to the studio more than just a 30 minute a week dance class? When you're battling against every other after-school activity, you need to "mean" more to the family than soccer does. Lock-ins, movie nights, PNOs, and events are just some of the examples shared in this week's episode to help you to build a sense of community.