Stop Settling for "Good Enough" Ticketing:

See How DRT Outperforms the Competition (Especially for DANCE Studios!)

Dance Performance

Running a dance studio is hard enough. Don't let your ticketing system add to the stress!

Generic ticketing platforms just don't get the unique needs of dance recitals.

You deserve a ticketing partner that understands dance studios inside and out, not just a platform built for any event.

See how DRT – the only ticketing platform truly built for dance – stacks up against typical competitors and why serious studios are making the switch:

Other "Dance Ticketing" Options
Customer Service
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Your Studio's Back Office:
Real humans answer the phone!
(Call Daniel: 706-742-6212).
Fast email responses. We’re reachable, available, and we care.
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Limited Support and slow response times, Especially Post-Acquisition: Known for poor customer service. Hard to reach. Smaller clients can feel abandoned, especially after Etix acquisition.
Customization & Branding
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Your Brand, Front & Center:
Fully branded ticket sales experience, and hundreds of prebuilt themes, customizable to match your studio's look and feel. Professional and polished.
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Basic Branding, But Limited: May offer some basic branding, but often still looks and feels limited. Less control over the overall experience.
Functionality & Tech
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Built for Dance Recital Demands:
Better functionality and scale to handle peak traffic. Accurate, functional seating charts with stage. Dancer roster lookup. Reliable tech that works.
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Functionality Gaps: May lack key features needed for dance recitals. Seating charts can be basic. Limited customization options to handle unique use cases.
Studio-Specific Features
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Features You Actually Need:
Roster integration, Credit Performer tracking, Tuition Control/Early Access, Recital Packages, Add-on sales (DVDs, swag). We speak your language.
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May Lack Key Dance Studio Features: Often missing specialized features like detailed roster management, performer crediting, or robust tuition integration. Limited in scope.
Partnership Approach
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We're Your Partner in Success:
Deeply partner for your studio’s success. We believe in taking care of dance families as much as you do. We're invested in your revenue and your reputation.
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Bully Approach, Especially to Smaller Clients: Known for a "bully approach." Unprofessional presence. Prioritizes larger clients.
Can abandon smaller studios.
Ease of Use
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"Studio-Owner-Proof" & Easy:
Intuitive and user-friendly platform. Easy to set up and manage, even for "novices." Reduces your admin burden.
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Difficult or Clunky to Use: Can be difficult to navigate and set up. Poor UX leads to frustration and errors. Not designed for ease of use for busy studio owners.
Security & Privacy
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Leading Security & Privacy:
Protecting the identity of kids and performers is a top priority. Robust security measures. Peace of mind for you and your dance families.
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Security Concerns: Especially with smaller or outdated platforms, security can be a major concern. May not have robust systems in place to protect data.
Revenue Focus
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Built to Boost Your Revenue:
Revenue protection features. Add-on sales. Recital packages. Discounts & coupons. We help you maximize your recital income.
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Limited Revenue Tools: May lack robust features for upselling, packages, or maximizing revenue beyond basic ticket sales. Missed opportunities for revenue growth.
DANCE FEATURE:

Seating Charts
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Dance-Specific Seating Charts:
Accurate seating charts with the stage clearly marked. Visually intuitive for dance parents. Reduces seating confusion and parent questions.
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Basic Seating Charts, May Lack Stage: Seating charts may be very basic, and often don't include a stage, making seat selection difficult for dance recitals.
DANCE FEATURE:

Roster Integration
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Built-in Roster Feature:
Easily link dancers to specific shows. Name-searchable show listings for parents. Eliminates "Which show is my kid in?" headaches. Unique to DRT.
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Limited Roster Functionality: May have very basic roster options, but likely not designed for easy parent lookup or clear show assignments linked to dancers.
DANCE FEATURE:

Performer Credit
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"Credit Performer" Tracking:
Understand who audiences are coming to see. Run class contests. Track family ticket purchases. Valuable data for studio growth. Rare feature.
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Likely No Performer Credit: Highly unlikely to have a feature like "Credit Performer" – this is a very specialized feature not found in generic platforms.
DANCE FEATURE:

Tuition Control/Early Access
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Tuition Control & Early Access:
Reward paid tuition families with early access. Grant priority access to staff/volunteers. Control who can buy tickets and when.
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Limited Access Control: May have very basic access control, but unlikely to be linked to studio-specific criteria like tuition payment or dancer status.

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