Arabesque Needs Your Help, Again
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Almost unbelievably, our studio has once again been shut-down by our governor for Covid-19 concerns. While Arabesque is unfairly lumped together with “group fitness classes” regardless of our masks, sanitation & distancing in our huge space, the reality is one cannot simply judge a partnered dance with a solo art (such as belly dance) versus a yoga, versus aerobics… all so different.
I understand the why of it – now we need to be safe at home too.
Not sure if we’ll be allowed to open again this year, as we are told this is until further notice & the holiday season is upon us. Can you spare or share?
Being Chicago's biggest & longest running belly dance studio, Arabesque is such a tiny niche business, relying on in-person classes & performances - making us hit especially hard by the social distancing that comes with Covid-19. Shifting to online is not so easily done as said, it is however a goal for this shut-down.
We have been a refuge for so many people who never considered themselves dancers (since 2004) quickly becoming a second home for so many.
Your donation helps us keep the rent & utilities paid during this NEW uncertain time, so we may continue to be there for everyone once this tragedy is behind us.
I understand the why of it – now we need to be safe at home too.
Not sure if we’ll be allowed to open again this year, as we are told this is until further notice & the holiday season is upon us. Can you spare or share?
Being Chicago's biggest & longest running belly dance studio, Arabesque is such a tiny niche business, relying on in-person classes & performances - making us hit especially hard by the social distancing that comes with Covid-19. Shifting to online is not so easily done as said, it is however a goal for this shut-down.
We have been a refuge for so many people who never considered themselves dancers (since 2004) quickly becoming a second home for so many.
Your donation helps us keep the rent & utilities paid during this NEW uncertain time, so we may continue to be there for everyone once this tragedy is behind us.
Fundraising team (3)
Sonya Blacker
Organizer
Chicago, IL
Hayley Wolfcale
Team member
Christiana Raqs
Team member