Press Release

US Franchise Organization brings dance and movement education to young children Worldwide 
 
Roanoke, VA, January 20, 2017 – Kinderdance® International Inc, a leader in developmental dance, gymnastics and fitness programs for young children, continues to prove that dance and movement programs receive high marks as a popular children’s franchise in the Hot S.T.E.A.M children’s dance/movement education franchise market by awarding a Silver level franchise to Laura Gallagher. Laura will be teaching Kinderdance programs to children in Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Richmond areas of Virginia. 
 
Laura began dancing, ice skating, and drill team in elementary school.  She earned a bachelor’s in Business Management from California State University - Fullerton. After working several years in the Staffing Industry, she had the opportunity to homeschool her children for 6 years. Through her involvement with homeschool co-ops, she learned how much she enjoys teaching children.  After being back in the workplace for several years as a sales and project manager, she decided it was time to make another change. Laura’s passion for dance and desire to own a business with flexibility brought her to Kinderdance. Kinderdance was the perfect fit for her.  Laura says “she immediately fell in love with the Kinderdance programs and concept”. With a passion for dance and movement programs, Laura will enjoy enriching the lives of children in Lynchburg, Charlottesville and Richmond areas of Virginia.  Laura is ready to turn her dream, of being a business owner into a rewarding career with Kinderdance.
 
“We are excited about Laura joining our franchise family and look forward to seeing her business grow in Virginia” says Kinderdance Vice President of Franchise Development, Karen Maltese.
 
Kinderdance®, established in 1979 is a worldwide recognized dance, gymnastics and fitness program for children age’s two to twelve.  Their 142 Franchisees currently teach over 12,000 children weekly at over 800 various locations in 31 states including DC and 12 countries.
 
Kinderdance® places emphasis on building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through learning to share, lead, interact and respond to others’ needs as well as their own. The programs incorporate the arts, movement, education, music, fitness and the fun of learning into a young child’s life while helping in the worldwide fight against childhood obesity.
 
The company offers their educational movement programs on site to child-care centers, recreational centers, churches, fitness centers, corporate child care, community centers, military bases, public and private schools and many other viable locations.