Back by the ballet barre as restrictions ease

DANCE schools have got clarification on when they can reopen their studios.

From 22 June each indoor physical recreation space can accommodate 20 people and that includes the schools.

If a group class consists of students exclusively under 18, numbers are not limited, but only ten adults can be in a group class together.

Having lobbied the State government and local MPs, Curtain Call Performing Arts Studios’ Narelle Tolliday said this is great news for those mostly teaching children and teens.

“We don’t need to worry about any distancing rules, and if somebody had a studio that couldn’t fit 20 in with distancing, then that’s not a problem,” she said.

“We’re set to open for term three, all systems go. Our hard work, writing letters, and studios pulling together across Victoria has opened the eyes of government to realise who we are and what we do.”

Mrs Tolliday’s sector is now calling for recreation restrictions to be eased for adults, so all dancers can return as normal.

“This won’t stop our fight for those who run a lot of adult classes and dance fitness classes within our studios, and those that run out of community and church halls,” she said.