We ask that the unfair targeting of our children’s dance studios be stopped. We are asking that the words 'dance studios' be removed from the modified closures list.

The new restrictions put forth by PA Governor Wolf includes the closing of Dance Studios. Why? Day cares are open, schools are open, hair and nail salons are open. There is no reason why kids can’t train in dance. This impacts children greatly by taking away their access to exercise and recreation, and it also affects their mental health adversely. 

Local Dance Studios have worked extremely hard to make it safe for their dancers to return and to get doing what they love. Dancers can maintain 6 feet away limit class sizes, wear mask, be hands free, no partnering work. To close them down now is unfair and is targeting an area that hasn’t been affected heavily by Covid.

Please hear the parents of children that dance and allow Dance Studios to stay open with proper Covid protocols in place. 

Help our kids stay dancing and doing what they love, just like all the other children in other activities. As long as we follow the strict protocols it is as safe as going to any of the retail stores that can have 50% capacity or sitting for 45 minutes 2 hours getting your hair done. 

This is an urgent matter, please take immediate action.