I was pleased to be able to give my "Expand and Develop your Dance School" seminar to a small group of teachers at the Dance Art Greece course. But the week was overshadowed by the tragic forest fires in Greece, which have claimed the lives of over 60 people.

My thoughts, and I'm sure those of DTOL's members, go out to my friends, readers and DTOL members, and their families and friends, in Greece.

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Daisy (daisy@fotomailsystem.ch) from Calabasas, California, USA has "a pair of brand new Grishko pointe shoes that I would like to sell. Thanks."

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If any other readers have dance items they'd like to sell - or exchange - through the newsletter, just email me the details and let me know.

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Have you found a dance pen friend through the newsletter? Let me know.

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The following readers want dance pen friends:

Saad
kissmebaby-@hotmail.com
Birmingham, UK
Can you find me someone who is in Birmingham and wants to be my partner in Indian dance?

Amm
ibiartsfitness@yahoo.com
India, Punjab but presently I am working in UK, Office Leytonstone, London
I love teaching bollywood dancing because its combination of different dances like salsa, hip-hop, tango, bhangra, Indian classical, jazz etc and my interest is to learn something new
I am looking for a pen friend who likes exploring new dances, who is lively, and love to live life dance dance and dance.

Jodie
Topaz150016@hotmail.com
Aylesbury, Bucks
Love Street Dancing
Someone who is good at making conversation

Maria (lady_on_stage82@yahoo.com) is "a contemporary dancer and jazz/ballet/hip-hop teacher in Kansas City. I also choreograph musical theatre. I have studied in New York, San Francisco and Ireland. I would like to correspond with someone who is interested in expanding the field of modern and contemporary choreography. I'm looking for advice on graduate programs in choreography, in the US and abroad."

Alexander yukim
str3et_dance@yahoo.com.
#19 Paraiso Sta Cruz. Naga City Philippines
my dance interests: hiphop Dance/ street dance/breakdance

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DTOL's Dance Pen Friend scheme: if you would like to correspond by email with someone who shares your dance interests but is in a different country - or a different part of your country - then just email me briefly with:

* your name
* your email address
* your town, state/province/county and country
* your dance interests
* the kind of person you would like as your dance pen friend

I will then publish your details in the newsletter and, hopefully, other newsletter subscribers will get in touch with you.

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Dance studios for sale in Shropshire, UK:

Established dance school of 200+ pupils in exceptional leased premises available in thriving, picturesque, Ludlow (the Shropshire town recently nominated as the best place to live in the country).

Comprises two large studios with sprung floors, barres and mirrors. Baby grand piano and remote control music systems. Reception, shop and café area. Girls and boys changing rooms. Three additional rooms for music, drama etc. Large storage room for costumes. Central location close to schools.

Currently teaching ISTD Ballet, Modern and Tap plus singing. All ages up to intermediate. The standard is very high resulting in excellent exam results.

A high percentage of pupils enthusiastically and successfully participate in festivals throughout the year. This generates a significant part of the business turnover from choreographic fees, private tuition and costume hire.

The shop sells dancewear, confectionary and gifts. Pupils wear a dancewear uniform sold in the shop. Reception and the shop are run very efficiently by a team of 'mothers'.

Dance is taught by the Principal and one qualified colleague, both of whom are ex professional dancers trained at Bush Davies and Laine Theatre Arts. They are assisted by several student teachers. A music teacher offers piano and flute classes.

The facilities are under utilised at present with capacity for expansion. There is a market for salsa and ballroom classes for adults plus dance workshops during school holidays. There is room for children's birthday parties and an internet café.

The business owns a website. See www.in-steps.co.uk

The business is run as a Limited Company which holds the lease for the premises and owns all the equipment, fixtures, fittings and stock. The company has no debts and accounts are available for inspection.
 
The business is for sale because the Principal is emigrating with her husband who has been offered employment overseas. A committed enthusiastic and professional Teacher is required to take over and continue the school. Current management are willing to stay for a handover and advisory period following conclusion of the sale. Please reply with full CV to insteps@hotmail.co.uk.

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Dance school for sale in Dublin, Ireland:

This is an excellent opportunity for a young teacher to take the next career step by purchasing a ready-made and profitable dance studio.

The school was established in 1981 and is located in Dublin 8, near the city centre. The nearest other ballet school is about 2.5 miles away.

Currently the studio is in the seller's house which is being sold separately. However there are a number of suitable halls in the area.

The purchaser can pay the fee by instalments set up to be paid into the seller's bank account. There is a possibility that a business partner can be called upon. There has been some serious interest in this.

Assets included with the sale are a modern upright piano in good condition, portable ballet barres, sound systems and a library of music including the ISTD syllabus.

There is considerable scope for developing the business as the class sizes are currently limited by the size of the studio. A summer school could also be introduced. There is potential profit from the sale of dancewear which is currently sold for a small profit margin.

Syllabus followed in the ISTD for Ballet and Modern Theatre Dance from Primary until Advanced II in both subjects. Exam sessions are held twice a year and the school enjoys a very good exam record.

The school takes in children from 4 years of age progressing onto the Primary class to commence the exam process. All students reach exam standard but are reminded that the exams are not compulsory in order to move to the next level.

Excellent staff teacher who wishes to remain with the school. She has her CDE exams and Advanced II Modern Theatre Dance and Advanced I ISTD Ballet. She teaches all the Modern classes from Primary until Advanced II. She teaches ballet from Primary to Grade II.

The staff teacher is keen to continue teaching with the school. Her annual contract can be renewed in September when the school recommences.

Good rapport with parents who are most supportive and helpful. Fees are paid within the first two weeks of every term.

The school also has an Adult Beginner Programme in Ballet and Jazz Dance.

There are 140 pupils, including the adult programme, in the school at the moment. Most children attend 2 classes a week, one ballet one modern.

Every indication has been that students' parents will stay with this school. They ask what is happening on almost a daily basis.

Further details at www.dtol.ndirect.co.uk/school7.htm.

Contact the owner at danceschool@eircom.net.

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The following readers are looking for dance classes. If you know of a class in your area that matches any of these readers' requirements, please email them and let them know:

Akyshalyn
smith_promise@yahoo.com
Madison, WI, USA

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If you want to find out about classes in your area, email me and let me know (very briefly):

- Your name
- Your location (including country)
- The kind of dance class you want
- Your email address

I'll include you next time! BUT, if you don't give it to me in this format, it may not get in.

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The next newsletter will be on Wednesday, 12th September. If you would like to comment on any of the issues raised in the newsletters, or ask a question which other readers may be able to answer, or say anything you like about your dance experiences, just email me!

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