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Dancemakers\u2019 Kylie Lavery said the thought of returning with only 10 people in each class is \u201cdaunting,\u201d providing tuition to students aged two to adults.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we look at the people per four-square meters, we could fit so many more than 10 in our studio space. It\u2019s such a safe activity, but we don\u2019t have a leader to be our voice, and if we call the hotline, they look at us like a gym,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we return with 10, we might just meet costs, or we might not. It\u2019s not financially viable. We\u2019ve all got families to look after, and I want to provide some consistency and work for my teachers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re doing lots of restructuring, refinancing, but it\u2019s not the time to increase our fees to cover costs, because we want to look after our clients, too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Curtain Call Performing Arts Studios\u2019 Narelle Tolliday is keen to have her students of all abilities and ages back enjoying the benefits of class, and the community, as soon as possible.<\/p>\n
\u201cDance is not only about movement. It\u2019s about friendships and confidence building, and for many, the studio is their outlet and second home,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnline classes have been doing well, but the sounds of fun, friendship and laughter down the hallway are missing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Teaching more traditional disciplines, as well as dance-based fitness classes like barre, Zumba and cardio drumming, Mrs Tolliday\u2019s classes are \u201cabout mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n
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