Since when does registration for ANYTHING not have an ending date? I saw this sign while I was on my way home today and couldn’t help but think that dance is on the decline.
“Dance is the most under-supported of the arts,” said Jayne Bernasconi, artistic director of Air Dance Bernasconi.
However, I still thought it could just be the center. I personally have danced at this recreation and have never known for it to not cut off registration. Just like colleges and universities have to turn people away, so do dance institutions.
However, Amy Lindemore, the sole instructor at another recreation dance center in Baltimore renewed my faith in dance. Their center has a cut-off date. They also have to turn children away once their classes get full. After Oct. 1 don’t plan on being able to dance at Colgate.
I wasn’t and still am not completely sure if dance is not on the decline. It can be expensive to take dance classes, but recreational centers are typically the cheapest places where students can explore the art. So I was a bit confused when I spotted these three few words in capital letters.
I’m keeping the faith. However, I hope this sign disappears very soon. I don’t need to drive by this large billboard reminding me everyday that what I live for could be on the decline.
You already took newspapers away from me America. At least leave me the chance to dance.
