Monique Matthews teaching a socially distant Streetfunk dance class at Marina Studios in Brighton. Photos: Lauren Mabbett WHEN Marina Studios reopened for dance classes after almost six months of closure, teacher Monique Matthews was brought to tears. Since coronavirus hit and the studio was forced to shut in March, teachers at Brighton dance company Streetfunk had been pre-recording lessons to upload – a stark contrast from their dynamic studio classes, where students get a buzz from dancing alongside each other and doing syncopated routines. Monique said: “I really struggled with that – trying to keep the energy and atmosphere up and giving students what they needed. It’s not easy when you’re in a room with just your phone.