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After 25 years at its Water Street location, Danceworks has announced its relocation to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center. The shift aims to provide upgraded facilities and enhance community engagement amid challenges such as rising costs and pandemic impacts. Classes will begin on October 6, featuring a purged sale of dance items at the old site. With improved resources at MYAC, Danceworks hopes to deepen its connection with the community while inspiring creativity and movement.
Danceworks Relocates to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center After 25 Years on Water Street
Milwaukee’s renowned nonprofit, Danceworks, is set to move from its established location at 1661 N. Water St. after 25 years. The organization will now operate within the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC)October 6.
The decision to relocate comes as Danceworks faces challenges such as flood damage, the lingering effects of COVID-19, diminished arts funding, and rising rental costs. The final classes at the Water Street site will take place from September 22-27, coinciding with a studio moving sale that will feature a variety of dance apparel, merchandise, furniture, and fixtures.
The move to MYAC promises several improvements for Danceworks and its community. The new location offers upgraded facilities, enhanced security, and better parking options. MYAC boasts a studio theater, six performance and rehearsal halls, and 14 classrooms, making it a conducive environment for the arts. Danceworks Performance MKE and other affiliated troupes will also be based at MYAC, allowing for synergies and collaboration within the arts community.
Executive Director Julieane Cook highlighted that the relocation presents a unique opportunity for growth by appealing to parents of children involved in MYAC’s resident groups. This collaborative environment is expected to deepen Danceworks’ impact within the community and expand access to dance education.
In addition to its relocation, the organization had previously offered a single day of activities at MYAC following COVID-19 restrictions. This has set the groundwork for a more extensive presence within the arts center, engaging a wider array of participants in dance and movement programs.
Danceworks emphasizes that its commitment to the community transcends its physical location. The organization’s spirit is firmly rooted in its people and community engagement, and it looks forward to establishing deeper connections in its new venue.
As Danceworks takes this significant step, it plans to ensure a smooth transition for its students and community members, while continuing to promote the joy and benefits of dance.
Overall, the move to the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center signifies not just a change in address but a revitalization for Danceworks, which plans to continue inspiring creativity and movement in the community for many years to come.
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- BizTimes: Danceworks Moves to Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
- JSONline: Danceworks Dance Studio Classes at MYAC
- Milwaukee Magazine: Danceworks is Moving to MYAC
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