I understand the desire to have a place where studio owners and teachers can discuss issues in relative privacy. My teacher and I discuss her dance school issues in private nearly every day. There are lots of things of which our students and parents don't need to be aware. But sometimes when I see the subject lines of some of the posts in these areas I get a little sad because I likely have an answer for them, but am not allowed to read the message or respond to the post.

There are lots of adults on this website who have experience operating service businesses, dealing with stage moms, building dance floors, buying flooring, buying costumes, etc. but we do not meet the requirements to join these forums. I'm not complaining about it, just stating the facts.
So, if you don't get your questions answered on the Owners and/or Teachers forums, I would encourage you to post your questions in forums where others can provide the information you need. That is the great thing about DDN, so many people are happy to help you!