USER_MANUAL.md

Aurora Dance Studio - Website User Manual

This website is built with Next.js and is designed to be easily updatable without touching the core code.

1. Updating the Class Schedule

The schedule is powered by a simple data file.

1. Navigate to src/data/schedule.json.
2. You will see a list of days, each containing a list of classes.
3. To Add a Class: Copy a { ... } block inside the classes list and change the details.

   {
     "time": "18:00 - 19:30",
     "level": "Intermediate",
     "style": "Kathak",
     "instructor": "New Instructor"
   }

4. To Change a Time: Simply edit the text inside the quotes for "time".

2. Updating Instructor Profiles

1. Navigate to src/data/instructors.json.
2. Each instructor is a block enclosed in { }.
3. Update the name, role, bio, or styles fields.
4. Images: Place new images in the public/images/ folder and update the "image" path in the JSON file (e.g., "/images/sarah.jpg").

3. Pointing the Domain (GoDaddy / Namecheap / etc.)

To launch your site:

1. Deploy: Push this code to Vercel (recommended for Next.js).
   • Create an account on Vercel.com.
   • Import your Git repository.
   • Click "Deploy".
2. DNS Settings:
   • In Vercel, go to Settings > Domains.
   • Add your domain (e.g., auroraclassical.com).
   • Vercel will give you A Records or CNAME records.
   • Log in to your domain registrar (e.g., GoDaddy) and update the DNS settings with these values.

4. Performance & Images

• The site uses Next.js Image Optimization.
• Ensure uploaded images are in public/images/.
• For best performance, use .webp or .jpg formats under 500KB.