My Dance School vs ThinkSmart DanceBiz
ThinkSmart’s DanceBiz is a long-established studio management system with deep financial tooling built up over many years. My Dance School is a newer, mobile-first platform designed around UK terms, phones in the studio and parents self-serving online.
Feature by feature
| Feature | My Dance School | ThinkSmart / DanceBiz |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | Mobile-first web app | Desktop-era interface |
| Setup effort | Dance-ready defaults | Configuration-heavy |
| Parent self-service | Full branded portal | Parent portal available |
| Registers on a phone | Designed for it | Varies |
| Showcase ticketing | Included | Not a core feature |
| Accident and concern reporting | Included both ways | Not a core feature |
| Support | UK time zone | Global support hours |
Details are based on publicly available information and may change. Always check the latest details with each provider.
Where ThinkSmart / DanceBiz is strong
- Long-established with mature financial reporting
- Deep configuration options for complex studios
- Large installed base and long product history
Where My Dance School is strong
- Mobile-first registers, cover and messaging for teachers
- Parents self-serve: bookings, payments, consents and uniform
- UK terms, half-terms and GBP invoicing as the default
- Two-way accident and safeguarding reporting included
Who each one suits
Schools replacing a legacy desktop-era system who want something teachers can run from a phone at the studio door.
Common questions
Will we lose our financial history if we switch?
No. You can export your existing records before switching and import dancers, classes and outstanding balances so the new system starts from the right place.
How long does switching take?
Most schools are running registers and invoices inside the 14-day free trial. Our switching guide covers doing it mid-term without disrupting families.
Try it with your own timetable
14-day free trial, import your classes, and see the difference before you commit.
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