Thread: My goal is to open a troubled youth dance center

I'm glad you're doing something that will help other people, but you need to take into account where you're posting that. Which of our needs does this fulfill?

Maybe you can give us an idea of the business aspect of your project. How you plan to make it through to the 'youth', parents, schools, and whatever else to get signups. What your source of continued income will be, what figures you've projected. Is this just going to be a fun distraction, or do you have the skills / a staff councellor / connections to other programs that will go a step past having an activity?

Don't get me wrong. Simply being in a different environment than they might have otherwise will be impactful. I'm just challenging you to go beyond that, to leverage the initial impact to exponentially cause changes.

And I'm asking for the business details, maybe a story. Why you think this will work out, what concepts will you use to make this less of a (noble as it may be) job, and allow you to really expand beyond that. What market research went into it.

Once the youth center is open staffing will not be a problem. I have been dancing for over 10 years so the skills to really teach these kids are here. I am currently working on my how to power move dvd which i will sale to raise money for my cause. I'm also involved with the after school programs here teaching dance and at the open gyms. Actually the schools in my area love the idea and need more youth centers like this. Parents would support as much as they can. Most parents are not home until 6-7pm and would not mind taking their child to a place where they can learn and be in a positive surrounding. i appreciate your input. thanks

Good luck!