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The Closure of the Destine Dance Studio

28/2/2019

14 Comments

 
This is indeed the most disappointing blog post that has been written for this site. However, there will also be some good news for you.
Destine Dance Closing
As the heading says, the studio will be closing. This is partially a result of the costs of operating the business such as rent, it is also partly a result of less disposable income for many, and recent economic news probably also dissuades people from spending money on things like dance. But ultimately, partner dance is simply not part of the zeitgeist the way it once was (it's not longer as popular). 

Take a look at the plot below of the frequency that people enquired online about different types of partner dance lessons in Australia over the past 10 years.
You can see that fewer and fewer people have been showing an interest in partner dances.

It was hoped that the New Year and Dancing With The Stars would bring about a boost in interest in dance and people coming to the studio. However, this has not eventuated. Therefore, given that the market is not what was thought/hoped/expected it would be, the decision was made that now is time to close the studio.

Given the nature of the lease agreement, the studio can keep operating until someone else takes it over. Therefore, it is not known yet when the studio will actually close. 

That means two things:
  1. You can still dance with us and enjoy what you have been enjoying to date
  2. We just can't be sure for how long

In the face of these two, Destine Dance will change how it operates so that we can still offer you as much fun and interest and quality learning as we have to date and be prepared for the need to close.

The following changes will take effect after the next awards night (16 March 2019):
  1. Normal group classes (anything not private) will be $20 each (you can buy a pack of 5 for $75) and they can be taken any time you wish.
  2. Monday socials become group classes cum social. We will teach you a mix of Latin type dances: salsa, bachata, cha cha, merengue etc. 
  3. Friday socials become group classes cum social. We will teach you the swing type dances: Jive, Lindy Hop, Blues, RnR
  4. The Saturday group class becomes another group class cum social where we teach ballroom: waltz, QS, and so on
  5. The Wednesday 6:30pm group becomes a free intro class where we cover three dances each night for people to try us out or go over the basics
  6. The other group classes are cancelled. This gives 4 group classes like we had before, but now three of them will have an advanced option as well!
  7. Privates now become $70 each and can be bought one or more in advance (to secure a booking) as desired (and you still get access to the group lessons if you buy privates)
  8. We no longer do the free trial or the intro pack

Now for the good news.

It is going to be cheaper for you to learn to dance than it will likely ever be again. Because we do not know when someone else will take over the lease, we feel we can't charge as much in the face of such uncertainty. So if you want to learn to dance and dance well at great prices, then right now is your chance. Take advantage of this while you can.

​Some other points.

The next awards night will might be the last, but who knows really. If we have time and interest, then more can be organised.

We are committed to making Destine Dance as fun for you as possible. You can still expect great service, and to learn a lot from us.

When we do finally close, we will miss you. Dance just attracts great people and that was one of the reasons for starting Destine Dance: you get to spend time with great people. This includes the teachers who have worked here. Elise, Serena, Scott and Anita have been excellent and faultless teachers and added phenomenally to what Destine Dance offered. 

Because we have dropped our prices, we will not be able to advertise as much. Therefore, our marketing strategy will rely more on guerrilla tactics. You can help with this by:
  1. Letting others know about us and how they have a chance to learn to dance at much reduced prices. Word of mouth helps a lot and we still give you credit for your referrals. This is especially so for wedding couples - they are short term so well suited (especially with the reduced price)
  2. If you have not done so yet, then please write a review about your experience with us - you can use the blue button below. This will help us get more people organically through search engines.
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​We are sorry we let you down like this. We wanted to offer you a life of dance and be here for everyone who wanted to experience what dance had to offer.

Because of this, we hope that this does not mean you will stop dancing. Given all the benefits of dance (from the physical to the mental to the social to the emotional) we hope you find other places you can dance when this studio closes. Talk to your dance teacher about the different options around. They will know a lot and can let you know about various options.

See you on the dance floor
14 Comments
Jennifer de Silva link
3/3/2019 08:52:24 pm

This is sad news, just when i was getting more confident, but I understand your dilemma. I hope you can find another venue south of the city so I and your other students can continue on our journey of dancing.

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Clint Steele link
4/3/2019 10:31:07 am

Well it will likely be a while until things actually close, Jennifer. So plenty of time for you to get your confidence (now at a cheaper price too) and for the us to find an alternative. We will keep you posted, Jennifer

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Suzy
3/3/2019 09:19:59 pm

So sorry to hear the news. I will try and make the Friday classes, if possible. Keep me posted on what's happening, especially if you move to another venue.
I wish you all the very best Clint and I know how difficult this time must be for you. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it all turns around for for the better.

Cheers,

Suzy

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Clint Steele link
3/3/2019 09:23:06 pm

Thanks for that, Suzy. It will be good to see you at the Friday socials. We will keep everyone up to date.

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Monique
4/3/2019 04:19:58 am

Oh! This email has made me sad as a dance lover,for you and your devoted and professional team.It is obvious the passion you hold for dance,it’s history and many benifits it brings to mental ,physical and emotional wellbeing of participants.
Martin and I will continue to support Destine Dance and all that it stands for. You have a wonderful vision for dance are an incredibly patient, capable and often entertaining teacher who makes each session a pleasure.
Best wishes to your team for the future. Hopefully your landlord doesn’t find another tenant anytime soon.🙏😞 Monmarti Miller

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Clint Steele link
4/3/2019 10:27:25 am

Thanks for the kind words, Monique. You and Martin are a pleasure to teach so we look forward to seeing you at your next lesson.

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Usha Cheryan
4/3/2019 08:59:56 am

The 2 short weeks I experienced at Destine Dance recently were truly enjoyable. Thanks for that Clint and team.
It was physically, mentally and emotionally uplifting although I was a pretty lousy dancer.
Clearly you have a wonderful love for dance and its history Clint, and you managed to convey that to your students.
I hope very much that you can continue to run another studio in the not too distant future.
All the best.

Regards,

Usha

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Clint Steele
5/3/2019 08:00:09 am

It was good to have you there, Usha. Even if for a short period. I am glad you had the experience that you did have.

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Frances Hall-Jones
5/3/2019 01:35:21 am

Just remember you’ve got to the top of the hill now you are ready to slowly walk down and enjoy the pleasures of life finding happiness and lifestyle you want
Thank you for being such an understanding kind person I wish you all the best in whatever you do
Frances

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Clint Steele link
5/3/2019 08:00:53 am

Thanks for that, Frances

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Evelyn Barnett
6/3/2019 08:55:21 pm

I am feeling for our that the studio need to close. I have just recently joined and have enjoyed and will continue to enjoy my private lessons at the studio. I hope all will work out for you.

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Clint Steele link
7/3/2019 12:26:34 pm

We will make sure that we keep offering the quality you have experienced so far and do our best to find other avenues into the future, Evelyn

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Barbara De Saram
6/3/2019 09:46:25 pm

This is sad news Clint, really enjoyed dancing at Destine, just started to gain confidence thanks to you & Scott. Please keep me posted if you shift it elsewhere. Thank you for supporting my love of dance, loved dancing with you. Good luck with future ventures, hope to be there for the socials. All the best

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Clint Steele link
7/3/2019 12:27:52 pm

We will keep you posted, Barbara. And everyone else. We're still here for a while yet so we can support you still. See you at the socials

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