Define your target market and purpose. Create a business plan. This will help you map out the financial requirements of starting and operating a dance studio, as well as set goals and track progress.
Can you tap dance on laminate flooring? You can tap dance on the plywood or finish it by topping with laminate flooring or vinyl. An alternative to plywood is a tap mat.
Some of the most popular dance studio and training equipment includes:
- Barres and Floors
- Barres are used primarily for warm-up exercises and fitness programs.
- Floors need to be sprung to protect dancers from injury.
A ceiling height of 20-24 feet is ideal.
The average cost for dance lessons is $60 per hour. Hiring a dance instructor to teach you to play the dance, you will likely spend between $50 and $85 on each lesson.
A great dance studio will provide the instruction and resources for your learning, as well as a community of dancers to connect with. Look for these things:
- Instructors – not just choreographers. Look up who teaches at the studio. Pay attention to how prepared they are. Do they know how to communicate their moves? Their intentions?
Ventilation is important – dancing is strenuous and dancers may be using the space for hours at a time.
While not every dance studio will mandate students to wear a uniform, those with uniform and dress requirements tend to exhibit a level of structure that benefits dancers. Dress codes can improve confidence and create cohesiveness.
A safe environment is essential for the physical well-being of students or dancers, a good modern dance studio should be able to care for the emotional and mental well-being of dancers.
Selecting a location in a wealthier area can increase business as residents are more likely to have discretionary income that can be spent on dance lessons.
Discover what the market needs and cater to that specific need. The components of a business plan include an executive summary, business overview, and market analysis.