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Question: How would I go about opening a dance studio for children!?
What steps do I have to take!? Where to start!? Its been a dream to teach kids with down's syndrome how to dance!. thanks Www@QuestionHome@Com


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Before you start purchasing things and building things - It may be in your best interest to create a business plan!. I am currently working on mine for my dance studio in my area!. Because without a business plan, and assistance from a lawyer, you'll find it hard to get a decent loan to pay for your mirrors, hardwood/marley floors, barres, etc!.

Thats the last thing I wanted to do, b/c I just wanted to teach dance, no deal with all the business aspects!.!.!.however, you cannot have a successful business without some preparation!.!.!.!.


- read some business plan books, and start one of your own
- speak with a lawyer (liability purposes, are you going to have employees working there etc)
- speak with a loan officer if you are needing to make huge decor/construction changes
- lease a building to start with, before purchasing!. rent is easier than mortgage and property taxes!.
- check out other studios in the area to get an idea of classes & pricing
- continue with dance education yourself
- NETWORK!! meet people who can "do things"
- and make sure you have a client base of students, a loan officer is going to need to know that he'll get his money back for the risk, and students help!

Hope this helps!Www@QuestionHome@Com

well first you find a building to turn into your studio then you register your business name and possibly incorporate the business,you will get a bank account for your studio, then you'll want to do some advertising!.
best of luck to you!Www@QuestionHome@Com