The Dance Business in a Recession...

No one can deny the state of our present economy here in the US.  BUT dance is dance---no matter what the economy.  It is a personal expression and creative outlet for all who choose to participate.  We do not have any exports or imports.  We do not have to worry about inventory or suppliers going under.  The economy does not effect the dance industry as it does other industries.

Dance classes for young children are a relatively low cost activity in which families can invest.   A huge part of this business is looking upon the past and being able to see that dance has come through many other hard economies---always at the top.  Families will always put services for their children--especially the arts--as a priority in their budget.  

Reminding ourselves of these facts amid all the negative media these days is very encouraging---because for the most part it does not pertain to what we do.  Quite often bad economies have made the arts grow stronger in the public eye.  These are the things that we must remind ourselves.