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Dance Studio Software

All-in-one Dance Studio Software

Ballet at 4. Hip-Hop on Saturdays. Recital rehearsal all spring. One platform that handles family accounts, term-based enrollment, and recital events — so you can focus on what happens on the floor.

  • Family Accounts & Shared Billing
  • Branded Mobile App
  • SMS & Email Marketing
Dance studio software built around families and seasons

Most dance studios serve whole families across multiple seasons. Your software should handle both.

Dance studios have a rhythm to them — a fall session, a spring season, a recital at the end. Parents enroll multiple kids in different classes, pay for everything from one account, and expect a recital experience that feels special. Most studio software treats each student as a separate entity and each payment as a separate transaction, creating a mess for families and a nightmare for your front desk.

Zipper is dance studio software that handles family accounts natively — one parent login, multiple dancers, one payment method, individual class history per child. Season enrollments and recital events are built into the same platform as regular classes. Everything a dance studio needs, in one place.

Family experience that just works

One parent account, multiple dancers, one smooth booking experience.

  • One family account with individual profiles per dancer
  • Fully branded experience — your studio, your colors, your app
  • No marketplace, no competing studios, just your classes and your community
Marketing while you choreograph

Automated communications that keep families enrolled season over season.

Parent communication is constant — class reminders, recital details, costume deadlines, enrollment opens. Most studio owners do this manually, scattered across texts and emails. Zipper centralizes it all and automates the routine pieces, so you can focus on what happens on the floor.

  • Season re-enrollment reminders sent automatically before enrollment opens
  • Recital countdown sequences with dates, dress rehearsal info, and ticket links
  • Sibling and family package campaigns that incentivize full-family enrollment
  • Birthday class credits for young dancers — automatically issued
  • Unified Inbox for email, SMS, and social DMs in one place

More revenue, fewer tool subscriptions, less tech stress.

Zipper is dance studio software that replaces your booking platform, email tool, website, and lead management with one system designed for how dance studios actually run today.

  • Family accounts

    One parent account, multiple dancers. Each child has their own enrollment history, costume notes, and age-appropriate class access — managed from a single family login with one shared payment method.

  • Branded mobile app

    Your clients book, manage, and check in through an app that shows your brand only. True white-label, end to end.

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  • Reporting you'll actually use

    All your studio's data, in one place — yours to access, export, and ask questions of in plain English. No more sifting through canned reports that only tell you part of the story.

  • Unified Inbox

    Every message from every channel, in one place. Respond to inquiries faster, follow up smarter, win more clients.

  • 2-Way SMS & Email Marketing

    Two-way texting with clients, multi-step automated journeys with best practices built in, and email campaigns — all included.

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  • Season & series enrollment

    Enroll students in term-based programs, seasonal classes, and recital rehearsal series in one transaction. Automatically track enrollment caps, waitlists, and term renewals.

  • Automation that handles the details

    Automated waitlist management, cancellation and no-show fees, and custom client communications — confirmations, reminders, and waitlist alerts handled for you.

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  • Kiosk check-in

    Streamlined check-in on the iPad at your front desk. Clients sign themselves in so your instructors can stay focused on class — not on managing the roster.

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How Zipper compares as dance studio software

The questions that matter for family-focused, season-based programs.

Feature Zipper Typical platform
Family accounts with shared payment Rare
Multi-week season enrollment Workaround required
Recital & event ticketing built in Separate tool required
Month-to-month, no contracts 1–3 year contracts
Two-way SMS included Add-on or absent
Access to your data Locked in their dashboard
Pricing

We earn your business every month

No annual contracts, no setup fees, no surprise charges. Your subscription is month-to-month — we win your business with every renewal, not with fine print. Most studios save thousands a year by replacing four or five separate tools with Zipper.

Starter
$139 /mo

For solo instructor studios with up to 100 members

  • Class, appointment & event management
  • Online booking & payments
  • Branded booking app
  • CRM & forms/waivers
  • 1% platform fee on payments
  • 1 staff account
  • Basic email & SMS automation
Growth
$499 /mo

For large studios or multiple locations

  • Everything in Studio, plus:
  • Unlimited staff accounts
  • Up to 10,000 SMS/mo
  • Premium support & onboarding
  • API access (OpenAPI spec)
  • Additional locations $129/mo each
FAQ

Dance studio owner FAQs

What is dance studio software?
Dance studio software is an all-in-one platform built around the way a dance studio actually runs — family accounts with shared billing, multi-week season and term enrollment, recital event ticketing, sibling discounts, age-gated class access, and the parent-facing communications that go with it. Zipper is purpose-built dance studio software that combines scheduling, recurring billing, your branded mobile app, lead management, and SMS and email marketing in one system, so you can manage classes, recitals, and full family enrollments without juggling separate tools.
How do family accounts work in Zipper?
One parent creates a household account, adds each dancer as a sub-profile, and manages everything from a single login. Each dancer has their own class history, enrollment records, and age-appropriate class access. Billing is consolidated — one payment method for the whole family.
Can I handle term-based or seasonal enrollment?
Yes. Zipper supports term and season enrollments with configurable start dates, end dates, enrollment caps, and waitlists. Automatic re-enrollment reminders go out before each new season opens.
Can I sell recital tickets and manage event seating through Zipper?
Yes. Recital and showcase events can be set up as bookable events with ticket sales and capacity limits. Parents can buy tickets through the same branded platform they use to manage their child's class enrollment.
How do I handle recital rehearsals alongside regular classes?
Recital rehearsals can be set up as separate class types with their own schedule, enrollment requirements, and client notifications. You can restrict rehearsal enrollment to students in specific classes, or open them to all registered recital participants.
I'm switching from another platform. How hard is the migration?
Most studios are fully migrated in 1–2 weeks. We handle importing your student and family records and transfer saved Stripe payment data so families don't need to re-enter their cards. A dedicated onboarding rep walks you through every step.
Can I automate communication with parents about upcoming seasons, recitals, and costume deadlines?
Yes. Zipper's automation flows can send targeted messages at configurable times — season re-enrollment campaigns, recital countdown sequences, costume deadline reminders, and post-season feedback requests. All of it runs without manual effort.
What does Zipper cost?
One transparent monthly price, billed month-to-month, with no contracts and no add-on fees. Payment processing runs at standard Stripe rates with zero markup on our Growth plan and above. See current pricing at joinzipper.com/pricing.
Can I use my existing website with Zipper?
Yes. Embed Zipper booking widgets into any existing site, or use our included website builder for a fresh start. Either way, the enrollment and ticketing experience is fully branded to your studio.
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