I get what you're saying about being well rounded, I'll give you that. But at the same time, I find it sort of hard to believe that you say, to your students who ask why they are much better than students at other studios, "I explain it comes down to letting the child come out of the box and see there is more to dance then the studio they taking from." And then you sit here and actually call the other studios garbage and that they are only in it for the money. In all honesty, I don't think it only comes down to "letting the child come out of the box", it has to do with natural ability, how hard they work at things, etc.

I am just amazed at how many teachers get too wrapped into making their studio a successful business

If you aren't "wrapped up" in making your studio a successful business then, other than paying rent, why would you even charge any of your students for classes, or at least charge the minimum amount to cover your rent/utilities. I honestly have to say, in my own opinion, that anyone who opens a studio and claims they are absolutely not in it for the money isn't being honest with themselves. If I opened a studio, of course it would be to see my dancers happy and enjoying themselves and becoming the best they can be, but I'd be silly to say I wasn't in it for the potential money as a business owner. Just my 2 cents.

I actually do find it a little strange that you bring students to their friends recitals. Why aren't they going with their parents, or their friends' parents?