Welcome back to Make Dance Fun! In episode 81, we’re diving into something BIG: our brand-new dance studio space!

Now that nationals are behind us, we’re shifting focus to prepping for the upcoming season—and at the top of our list is building out our brand-new studio!

This week, we’re sharing more about the journey that’s been 32 years in the making. We’re reflecting on where we started (hello, one-studio-one-bathroom days!) and how we’ve intentionally grown—saving, scaling, and setting goals every step of the way.

Here’s a peek at what we cover in this episode:

The New Studio Journey

Initial plans began in 2020—just as we were navigating COVID
Explored staying in our current space vs. finding something new
2023–24: started working with a broker and project manager to explore every option: renovating, buying, building, even shopping centers!
May 2024: shifted to looking at lease options
June 2024: toured what would become the space
Hired an architect (after interviewing several!) and finalized the design vision
Signed the lease in February 2025 and started the permitting and demo process
Spoiler: lots of fun planning… and lots of not-so-fun budgeting

Our Must-Haves (aka solutions to our current pain points!)

Parking! (finally)
Storage, including a loading dock and lift
Better layout for functionality—hello outlets and delivery zones!
9 total dance studios (including 4 big ones!)
Better bathrooms, family-friendly options, and dedicated changing rooms (that won’t double as closets!)
Dedicated costume/craft space + staff lounge + conference room
Senior Edge hangout space upstairs

The FUN Stuff We’re Dreaming Up

Eye-catching entrance and front desk (still designing this!)
Merch area + podcast room + RHYTHM wall
Gorgeous staircase that leads to an upstairs overlook
A colorful, sparkly, personality-packed space that feels like us

This is truly going to be the most RHYTHM-y space we’ve ever created, and we cannot wait to bring it to life! There’s still a long road ahead, but we’ll keep you posted along the way—with lots more behind-the-scenes updates to come in future episodes.

Thanks for tuning in—and if you're dreaming of a new space for your studio someday, we hope our journey inspires you!

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