{"id":221841,"date":"2023-03-23T18:23:34","date_gmt":"2023-03-23T05:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/?p=221841"},"modified":"2023-03-27T19:09:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-27T06:09:12","slug":"open-dance-studio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/startups\/open-dance-studio\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can I Open a Dance Studio in NZ?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As someone passionate about dance, you may consider opening your own dance studio. With a dance studio comes a dance community, working with children and teaching dance styles you love. This article will outline the legal aspects of opening a dance studio, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>selecting a legal entity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choosing a location;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>getting licenses; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>preparing to work with children;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing a Legal Entity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before opening your dance studio, you should decide <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/business-structures\/choosing-structure-new-zealand-business-sole-trader-partnership-or-company\/\">how to structure your business<\/a>. You can operate as either a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>sole trader;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>partnership; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>company.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A sole trader structure is the easiest to set up. You can solely own and run your business and do not have to share your profits with anyone. Often this is how dance studio owners start and grow their businesses by changing their business structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>If you want to run the business with another person, then a partnership will be perfect for you. In this structure, partners will share costs, risks, and profits. If choosing this structure, establish a partnership agreement to outline all partners&#8217; rights and duties clearly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, you may choose to create a dance company. With a company, you can own a large business with shareholders and directors. Shareholders and directors must register on the Companies Register. You will also need to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/corporations\/incorporating-a-company\/\">incorporate your business<\/a> with the Companies Office. Your company can either be public or private. With a public company, you can offer shares to the general public, while in a private company, you cannot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Find a Location<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To open a dance business, you need a perfect studio space to hold your classes. You may choose to enter into a lease agreement for a studio. When looking for a studio, you may want to consider the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>whether dance equipment comes with the location, such as mirrors, barres, and poles;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dance floor type;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>whether other local schools in the area make the location too competitive;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>bathroom and changing facilities;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>air conditioning;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>parking; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>visibility of location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the location may be perfect, you also want to ensure that the lease is advantageous to your business. Usually, a lease will protect the landlord, so you may want to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalvision.co.nz\/property-and-leasing\/key-terms-to-negotiate-commercial-lease-tenant\/\">negotiate some clauses<\/a>. As a result, your lease should outline the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>lease term;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rental costs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rent review method;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>equipment that comes with the property;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your maintenance obligations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>landlord\u2019s maintenance duties;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>that you are allowed to operate a dance studio business on the property; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>renewal options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"my-7 lg:my-10 border-y-2 border-gray-100 py-7 lg:py-10 flex flex-col sm:flex-row items-start gap-10\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"w-52 mx-auto my-0! rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/img.legalvision.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/17082932\/return-to-work-safely-toolkit-nz.jpg\" alt=\"Front page of publication\"\n                 loading=\"lazy\" width=\"208\" height=\"298\">\n                <section>\n            <div class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Marketing Plan - Digital Business<\/div>\n            <div class=\"body-text\">\n                <p>Need help marketing your digital business? 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However, to use copyrighted music, you have to acquire a license. With a licence, you will have legal permission to use all commercially released music from around the world, all for a small fee. You can obtain music licenses from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA);<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OneMusic; or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recorded Music New Zealand.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have a license, you can use the music for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>dance lessons;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rehearsals;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>concerts and performances;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reproduction of music for your students; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recordings of performances for your students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--idea\">\n    <p>You do not need to obtain a license if you plan to use music you have composed yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Working With Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a dance teacher, you may offer dance classes to children. If so, you may need to complete a Children\u2019s Worker Safety Check. 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