Destination Dance Hawaii, LLC | Application Preview
Destination Dance Hawaii, LLC is seeking government grants to improve their facilities, enhance staff training in first aid, and assist with payroll while reducing startup debt. The business aims to expand its offerings by increasing the number of classes, particularly for adults and children, moving from a night-only schedule to classes throughout the day.
The owner, a retiree from the United States Navy with 26 years of service, emphasizes the LGBTQ-friendly nature of the business. They prioritize integrity and safety in the performing arts instruction they provide. Competition includes established studios like Pas De Deux Hawaii, Studio 808 Dance Project, and Ballet Hawaii. Notably, Pas De Deux has a significant market share with over 500 students and enforces contracts, while Destination Dance Hawaii opts for a more flexible approach without contracts, focusing on providing a welcoming environment. Their commitment to safety and transparency, including video monitoring, sets them apart and underscores their belief that students should dance where they feel comfortable, regardless of the studio.
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General Information
Business Registration Number: 81-0966865
Location: Kapolei, HI, United States
Length of Operation: Less than 1 year
Number of Employees:
Annual Gross Income:
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Open to Loans: NO
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Funding Usage
We would use the money for building improvements, training in first-aid and development of staff and assistance in some payroll. Reduce debt from our startup.
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Business Plan
We plan to expand our business by teaching more classes throughout the day. We currently only teach at night due to funding. We would like to offer more adult classes and children's classes. I recently retired from the United States Navy after 26 years. We are an LGBTQ couple who are trying to make a go of it. Our business is built on integrity and real lessons for performing arts. Safety is paramount for our studio.
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Self Identified Competition
Pas De Deux Hawaii Studio 808 Dance Project Ballet Hawaii Pas De Deux is a beast when it comes to dance studios. They have well over 500 students. They make their students sign contracts whereas we don't do contracts - we believe people want to stay with us because of our policies and procedures. We do not have contracts. We have security cameras in each room for transparency. We believe that all dance studios are important - we just care that you dance and yes we would love you to dance with us, but if you can't do that, dance somewhere.
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