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Print out any documentation you have related to your time in Hawaii. Assemble it together in one spot with other documentation you may need such as a passport or driver's license. Keeping your documents organized in one place ensures that you can access them quickly during your trip. Include the following types of documentation in your carry-on luggage:  Passport and visa Driver's license Hotel, transportation, and activities' confirmations Consent for travel with minors Let your bank of credit card provider know you'll be in Hawaii for one week. Take one universal credit card and your ATM card. Before you leave, take out cash in different denominations to get you through one or two days in case your wallet is lost or stolen. Carry your cash and credit cards on your person or with a travel mate at all times. Divide up your different cards and monies between two wallets or pockets to minimize the risk that you lose or someone steals them. Take along your devices that are lightweight to minimize how much your luggage weighs. Include only those electronics you need or want, such as a smartphone or shaver. Leaving bulky, heavy, and expensive items like your laptop at home can ensure you capture and enjoy every moment of your week in Hawaii without weighing you down. Some lighter electronics to pack in your carry-on include:  Smartphone, with camera Tablet or e-Reader Toothbrush GPS device or smart watch Find a small pouch where you can store charging devices for your electronics. Assemble one charger for each device and roll each carefully so they don't knot up. Consider a single unit charger so you can connect cords to one outlet. Place your chargers and wires in the pouch and carry it in your hand luggage.  Avoid carrying electronics that need batteries to save space and money. Consider getting a separate device charger so you can charge your electronics on the go.

summary: Carry travel-related documents. Take along sufficient credit cards and money. Pack only light, necessary electronics. Charge your electronics wisely.


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No one else knows your motivation to open this business, so you need to make sure that you know why you want to do this. If you lose sight of why you are doing this, there is a possibility of failure.  Why did I choose to open a dance studio? What do I want to achieve by opening a dance studio? Who do I hope to help? Why does my community need this dance studio? What am I going to do to set my dance studio apart from other studios in my area? Many new studios fail because they do not control their budget and end up in debt. Be sure to frequently check your budget and know how much you can spend on different start-up costs.  I had to spend more in electrical repairs to make sure the studio was up to code, so where can I make some sacrifices in another part of the budget? I do not have enough money saved up myself to fund this dance studio. How can I get the rest of the start-up costs funded? It seems like I am spreading my money too thinly. What equipment or renovations can I cut out for now so that the important elements of my studio, such as the flooring and safety, are better quality? I do not have enough money to buy new flooring for every room of the dance studio. What rooms and type of flooring should I prioritize right now? I was able to get all start-up costs funded, and I have extra money leftover in my budget! How can I save that money and put it toward other studio needs, such as future rent payments or repairs? While you are going through with finding a studio space, renovating and readying it, and getting your marketing strategies going, you might be tempted to take on more tasks. It is best to stick to your plan to not overwhelm yourself and your resources. These additional things can be done at a later, more advantageous time.  Avoid buying additional equipment that is not necessary for the studio to function right now. Avoid taking on additional repairs or renovations that are not necessary for the studio space to be up to code and open to welcome customers. Avoid comparing your dance studio to another one in town that you think is “better.” Stand by what you can do and what you can offer to your future clientele. Maintain marketing strategies that you can afford. Ignore temptation to take on more expensive, flashier marketing strategies that you see another studio using. If you have stakeholders involved in helping you start up your studio, such as investors, then you need to engage in frequent, honest communication with them. If stakeholders learn that you were dishonest or that you kept some information from them, they will likely withdraw their funding.  Communicate if an unexpected necessary but expensive repair comes up. Let them know if renovations are delayed and your timeline for opening has to be pushed back. Tell them what their funding is helping you purchase for your dance studio. Invite them to the grand opening event. Starting your own dance studio is going to be stressful, and it will feel easy to take that stress out on new employees. However, it is important to build relationships with them. They will help you start this studio, and you do not want them leaving you before the studio even opens its doors for customers.  Thank them for their help in getting projects completed. Pay them the agreed upon rate and when you say you will pay them. Be honest about how much you can afford to pay them. Recognize their work and dedication at the grand opening event. Reward them with any benefits that you can afford, such as paid time off, insurance benefits, or guest passes to classes for their family or friends.

summary: Know why you are starting a dance studio. Understand your budget and maintain it. Stick to your start-up plan. Communicate with your stakeholders. Build relationships with your employees.


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Point your feet forwards and place them just wider than your knees, which should be comfortably shoulder-width apart. This stance will already start to lower your center of gravity and give you a strong base. Shift your weight into the balls of your feet and lift your heels just slightly off the ground. Bend your knees and lower your body into a strong squat position. A good rule of thumb is that if you think you’re low enough, try to get lower.  Focus on keeping your weight in the balls of your feet, but not in your toes, which will throw you off balance. To test how low your stance is, reach down with one hand. You should be able to touch the ground with your fingers. You should still be able to move easily; if you can’t, ease up on your squat just a bit. Keeping your weight low and centered on the balls of your feet will help you stop quickly, accelerate faster, and react better to the ball. Your back should be level from your shoulders to your hips and slightly arched, but not totally straight. To help you get a feel for the posture, reach your hands down to the ground while sticking your chest up. Your upper body will lean forward a bit, but keep your weight balanced.  This stance might seem uncomfortable at first, but it will feel more natural with practice. Making sure your back is flat will protect it from injury while keeping you balanced. Experiment with placing your hands out to the sides, or placing one hand wide while keeping the other at the offensive player’s hip or using it to dig for the ball. Whatever you do, don’t let your hands fall to your sides. Your coach might have a specific hand placement they want you to use depending on how aggressive your defense is. If not, just focus on keeping your hands up and active. Try different positions and see what feels natural and effective.
summary: Set your feet slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Put your weight in the balls of your feet and bend your knees. Keep your back flat, but not totally straight. Raise your hands and keep them loose and active.