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Dance lessons? Where? When? Who? With so many choices to choose from with dance studios, there are 10 key things to look for when picking a dance school to work with. What you should be looking for is a dance studio that is run like a business! Just as in any other business, how committed the owner is to the studio business will determine how good or bad your experience will be. This becomes especially important in independent studios, which may lack the structure more commonly found in the franchised studio business. There are many independent dance studios that run a stellar operations, schools that are organized, structured and geared to teaching quality lessons. These studios usually incorporate the following 10 points into their business structure.
1. Regular business hours 2. Scheduled times for Private & Group lessons and Parties 3. A core resident staff 4. Accept Charge Cards 5. Have a written refund policy 6. Have a Receptionist 7. Have an on site Owner or Manager 8. Have a structured learning process for the beginner 9. Have a permanent, quality floor 10. Are registered with the Better Business Bureau /Chamber of Commerce.
These are just a few of the things to look for when choosing a dance studio. These ten points suggest the school is there to stay, and are seriously committed to running a successful business.
By John DePalMa www.dancevision.com
Gymboree Play and Music is excited to announce the opening of two NEW classes designed just for children ages 3-5 – Yoga Fun and Fitness Fun!
Yoga Fun is a yoga-based movement class with music that encourages your child’s concentration and focus, physical strength, flexibility and self-confidence. Fitness Fun helps children feel strong and healthy with a sense of well-being. Kids interact as a group while exploring fun fitness activities.
Gymboree Play & Music 5800 Line Ave. Shreveport, LA 71106 318-869-GROW
All American Dance Academy 5302 Barksdale Blvd Bossier City, LA 549-0999
Arodasi Dance Center 327 Market St Shreveport, LA 861-6721
Carol Anglin Dancenter Inc 4801 Line Ave Suite18 Shreveport, LA 861-3006
Dance Unlimited 8833 KingstonRd Shreveport, LA 688-6560
Danceworx 2387 Airline Dr Bossier City, LA 747-3950
Dancexplosion 3090 Knolin Dr Bossier City, LA 752-3269
Dancin' Country Style Inc (318) 688-7181 Shreveport, LA www.dancincountrystyleinc.com
Power & Grace School Of Performing Arts 425 Ashley Ridge Ste120 Shreveport, LA 869-4853
Red River National Stars Dance Team 2714 Plantation Dr Bossier City, LA 747-4222
Rhythm In Motion 3100 Knight St Shreveport, LA 868-5272
Metropolitan Dance Academy 6040 Fairfield Ave Shreveport, LA 865-8242 & 865-4327
Sandy’s Dance Shreveport, LA 798-7836 www.SandysDance.com
Susan’s Studio Of Dance & Fitness 140 Mid South Loop Haughton, LA 949-8080
Theatre School Of Dance Bossier 1888 Airline Dr Bossier City, LA 741-3878
Town & Country 9810 Sonnet Ln Shreveport, LA 524-1500
Unique Dance Unlimited 331 E 71st St Shreveport, LA 861-1077
Vicki’s School Of Dance 2710 Douglas Dr Bossier City, LA 742-3560
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