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How to open a dance studio with Joanna Vargas PART: 1
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In this episode the tables have turned, Joanna Vargas, creator of “Dance Your Life” is interviewed by Salome Valdez. You will get a business perspective of dance as Joanna talks about her experience with opening her dance studio, Jayvee Dance Studio in Alhambra, CA.
In this episode you will learn about:
- The qualities that make a great dance instructor
- What led Joanna to start her business as a dance studio owner
- How to get through the tough times of starting a new brick and mortar business
- How Joanna went from 1 student to 1,200 students during the times when social media wasn’t really around.
- The tools that are suggested to open your own dance studio
Joanna grew up in Alhambra, CA. She was a shy but creative child. As a 7 year old she created her first dance with formations using her friends and siblings. Joanna began dancing in ballet and moved into Hula where she learned fluid movements and discipline.
Joanna shares her story about opening her dance studio. You will enjoy listening to her experiences throughout this episode. If your dream is to open your own dance studio, this is the episode for you.
Question Highlights:
- When did you know you wanted to be a dance teacher? What do you love the most about teaching?
- How did you come about to start Jayvee in Alhambra, California? I hear there's an interesting story with the opening of Jayvee Dance Center. Tell us about that.
- In 2004, business was different than it is today. How was owning a brick and mortar business different than today?
- What advice would you give anyone wanting to start and own their own dance studio?
- What do you foresee in the future for dancers as far as dance classes and the dance industry, especially after the pandemic?
About Joanna:
Joanna Vargas is a dynamic entrepreneur full of drive and enthusiasm. Joanna has been studying dance since the age of 5 and has been in the entertainment, dance/fitness and production business since high school.
Joanna has been an entrepreneur since graduating high school. In 1999 she created Jayvee Empire, Inc. and created her first professional dance production honoring Michael Jackson called The King of Pop. In 2001 she created Maxt Out Hip Hop Dance Competition and that competition is still running smoothly to this day. Maxt Out Dance Competition hosts 3,000 dancers and fans every year and Joanna’s new Dance Your Life podcast hosts famous choreographers and dancers in the dance community.
In 2004, Joanna opened Jayvee Dance Center and grew that business to 700 students. Since then she has sold that business and created The Fit Factor Studio in 2012. This led to a love for fitness and took her event experience and in 2014 created The Alhambra Pumpkin Run 1K/5K/10K and annually brings more than 5,000 people to the event.
Joanna’s latest creation is: The Get Up Girl Podcast . Every week Joanna pours her wisdom into you through her stories, tools, and fun radical candor. Joanna believes that when you ask better questions, up-level your habits and get real, you’ll live a happier life.
Joanna uses her wide range of experience in leadership, business building and the fundamentals of fitness and movement to create kick ass and life changing events, as well as classes and coaching for clients all over the world. She helps leverage your natural abilities while building your physical and mental strength. Joanna pushes her students, team and colleagues to their absolute personal best, and lovingly provides the training that helps you tap into your personal power.
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- Learn more: Maxt Out Dance Competition
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- Sign-up for our FREE Maxt Out at Home Dance Classes!
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