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January 13, 2021
With schools back in session, and even sports teams playing, there’s still one after-school activity that’s been asked to stay closed dance studios.
“We are at our wit’s end,” said Sue Buck, co-owner of Dance Arts Academy in Traverse City. “We are noticing school programs going back, sports going back. Once again, the arts are overlooked.”
The studio has been closed since March. According to the state of Michigan, they’re categorized with group fitness classes, which are not allowed to operate.
“Not being able to see my friends face to face in dance I think made it really hard for me to have the motivation,” said Eirwen Moshier, a senior dancer at DAA. “I’ve always loved to dance, but when I’m dancing in a small box in my basement, it’s really hard.”