Saturday, May 3, 2014

What are We? - Really

We always advertise that we are a 501 (3)(c) Non-Profit Dance Studio but, does anyone really know what that means?  If we asked people on the streets would they really know what that meant?

Well, we won't bore you with the logistics of what the definition of 501 (3)(c) Non-Profit is but we will tell you what it means for you:

  1. Low Cost - Because we are non-profit everything we offer is at cost.  We don't jack up the prices so that we make a profit off of every little item you end up purchasing with the studio.  Most for-profit studio's have higher tuition rates, up the price of costumes anywhere from 25-75 percent of the actual cost the studio pays for them. Crazy right!  We know.  
  2. Donations - Anytime you make a donation to our studio it is tax deductible.  That's right! Just like the donations you make to other charities whether it be monetary or actual items you can deduct any donation to our studio from your taxes
  3. Creativity comes from within - Since we are non-profit we need to get creative without spending a whole lot of money.  This year one our our company costume accessories was made out of a Dixie bowl.  Yes, you read that right. A Dixie bowl covered in cloth.  What was it exactly?  A hat for our "flight attendant" tappers. We have the ability to pull out some of the best creativity in EVERY single one of our studio members.  Pulling talent from every angle!
  4. Non-Profit doesn't mean low talent - Just because we are less expensive then the for profit studio's doesn't mean we lack in our ability to provide top notch education.  In fact, some would say we work harder because we have to keep the business growing.  Our own Company dancers took first place all around for a Tribute to Sandy Hook this past weekend at the Groove competition.  The ONLY platinum award in their category.  That is talent. That is hard work. That is AMAZING!
Summer is right around the corner and our new schedule will be released soon. We would love for you to stop by and see our studio in person. 
Toxic Hats made from Dixie Bowls

Until then enjoy this beautiful Spring!

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