The Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Bloomfield Hills is on a bit of a hiring binge.
The dance-instruction business has hired four teachers in the last year. It is currently looking to hire another two right now, along with an administrative professional. All of these hires are so the eight-year-old business can keep up with the increasing demand for its services.
"The momentum of ballroom dancing is part of it," says Evan Mountain, co-owner of
Fred Astaire Dance Studio. "People want to be more comfortable dancing. Plus, it's probably part of the improving economy."
Evan Mountain owns the business with his wife, Lada Mountain. They oversee a staff of 10 people. The business’ revenue has spiked by 60 percent over the last year and it's seeing even more encouraging results so far this year. Seven weeks into 2014, the company's revenues are up 58 percent compared to the same period last year.
"People are flooding in," Evan Mountain says. "It's incredible to me. We have always led the country in business (the Bloomfield Hills location is part of a national franchise) from this studio but I have never seen students flood in like this."
Source: Evan Mountain, co-owner of Fred Astaire Dance Studio
Writer: Jon Zemke
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