[Heiwado] Launches Franchise Development of JDAC Dance School

Heiwado Co., Ltd. (Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, CEO: Masatsugu Hiramatsu, hereinafter "Heiwado") has entered into a franchise agreement with the Japan Dance Education Federation JDAC (Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Kazuya Hisaoka, hereinafter "JDAC"), and will open the "JDAC Dance School Al Plaza Tsuruga School" for children in September 2026.

Heiwado began developing the gym & studio "Fratto Piatto" in March 2025 with the aim of promoting the health of local residents. It is used by a wide range of generations due to its easy-to-start training machines even for those without exercise habits, studio programs of about 20 minutes such as stretching and yoga, and its convenience for use while shopping in everyday clothes. This time, in order to further enhance the studio programs, we will begin developing "JDAC Dance School". At the school, instructors dispatched from JDAC, who have been providing dance instruction for over 10 years with the support of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, will provide a wide range of instruction tailored to each child's individuality and growth, including improving dance skills and rhythm, and fostering creativity and cooperation. An Al Plaza Komatsu school is also scheduled to open in October. Heiwado will continue to support the health promotion of local residents.

About the FC Agreement

- Use of the JDAC Dance School brand

- Provision of operational know-how

- Provision of school curriculum

- Dispatch of JDAC instructors

Overview of JDAC Dance School Al Plaza Tsuruga School

- Opening Date: Scheduled for September 2026

- Location: 6th floor studio within "Fratto Piatto" at Al Plaza Tsuruga

- Details: Details will be announced on the following HP as they are decided

【School Details】

https://jdac-dance-school.jp/school/alplazatsuruga/

<Inquiries about the School>

Phone Number: 050-5527-6653 (Weekdays 10:00-18:00)

About JDAC Dance School

This is a children's dance school operated by JDAC, a sponsored project of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Children and Families, which started in April 2022 with the concept of "an educational kids' dance school that fosters athletic ability and life skills." In addition to improving dance skills, physical fitness, and rhythm, children can acquire essential life skills such as self-expression, cooperation, and creativity. It values each child's individuality and expression, not just their dance proficiency. By providing instruction that recognizes each child's strengths, we aim to foster children who are confident and proactive.

JDAC Overview

Organization Name: Japan Dance Education Federation JDAC

Location: 2-11-21 Seii, Joto-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture

Established: October 2011

Representative Director: Kazuya Hisaoka

Business Activities: Promotion and development of dance (creative, folk, and contemporary rhythm dance) incorporated into school education, and dance education instructor training, as well as the sound development of youth and the improvement of dancers' social status. To contribute to these objectives, the following activities are carried out.

1. Implementation of dance training seminars and issuance of qualifications (licenses)

2. Introduction of external dance instructors to schools, municipalities, and companies

3. Training and certification of dance instructors and instructors

4. Planning, operation, and hosting of domestic and international dance competitions

5. Operation of dance schools

6. Dance consulting services

7. Publication of music and books related to dance, and sale of related merchandise

Official HP: https://www.jdac.jp/

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