Local Voices
East Haven Small Business Spotlight: Kinderdance
Our small business series shines a light on local business owners in the community.
Every local business has a story worth sharing with the community. And that’s the belief behind this exciting series — to shine the spotlight on all our favorite local businesses, and to learn a little about the ones we may not know that well.
- Business: Kinderdance
- Owners: Francine Mira
- Website: www.KDanceCT.com
- Address: We Service Fairfield, New Haven and Middlesex county
How did you come up with the name?
It is a franchise.
Why start a business in this town?
In Connecticut there were no Kinderdance franchises in New Haven county. I started with 6 schools and now have become the Area Developer in the state of Connecticut.
What business are you in?
Education through dance.
What’s the most difficult challenge you’ve faced as a business owner?
Advertising. It is so expensive!
What’s been your proudest achievement since opening?
Seeing the children learn and grown and be so happy.
How does your business give back to the community?
Being that the children do their activities at school they get to spend more time with their parents at home.
Would you like to see your small business showcased in this series? Email wendy.mitchell@patch.com.
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