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The School of Dance and Music Declares Independence and Embraces Certified Locally Owned Distinction.

Home-grown music and dance school achieves success while remaining independent. 

Redondo Beach, California-----August 29, 2013----- Although the School of Dance and Music has three locations in Hermosa, Redondo and Manhattan Beach, the school is fiercely independent and proud to be designated as Certified Locally Owned. “People mistake the School of Dance and Music for a franchise because we have three locations,” stated owner/founder Liliana Galitzen. “We’ve succeeded because of our attention to detail and our personal connection to our customers. We’re proud to be home-grown and locally owned.”


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ShopLocal.us founder, Heidi Butzine notes: “The success story of the School of Dance and Music exemplifies a local business that has grown because of its dedication to the community it serves. Many public schools no longer provide music and/or dance programs. The School of Dance and Music has diligently filled that need in the South Bay.” 

Since 1997 over 9,000 students have taken dance classes or music lessons at the School of Dance & Music. What started as a very small one-room studio, has grown to become the premier dance and music school serving students in the beach cities and throughout the surrounding areas of the South Bay. 

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States Heidi: “Certified Locally Owned is not limited to small businesses but distinguishes those businesses in our community that are truly local. The School of Dance and Music serves as an inspiration to independently owned businesses.”

Find out more about The School of Dance and Music at: http://shoplocal.us/certified/139/School_of_Dance_and_Music.html


About Certified Locally Owned & ShopLocal.us

Certified Locally Owned™ is an exclusive business certification for independently owned businesses to help conscious consumers find and buy from independent companies and professionals based in their area. The Certified Locally Owned certification helps to differentiate locally-owned businesses through its highly visible window badges, web site badges and powerful online marketing platform at ShopLocal.us.

ShopLocal.us provides a platform for raising consumer awareness, certifying locally owned businesses and promoting local business through advocacy and outreach. Not only does ShopLocal.us provide resources to support local community initiatives and small business development, the ShopLocal.us website and mobile app make it easier for consumers to find Certified Locally Owned and independent businesses across the U.S. Learn more at http://shoplocal.us and http://www.certifiedlocallyowned.com/.

For more information, contact: Mike Mena at 310-316-0612 or mike@ileanainternational.com

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