![]() ![]() And doing that while learning some really great technique, and having a lot of fun and building friendships between kids that, they might not have known each other if they hadn't come here," Hales said. ![]() And this place was about love and acceptance. I want to go and see what this place was all about.’” "I'm hoping that maybe someone sees this and thinks, ‘oh, I've got an hour and a half to spare on Saturday. ![]() “Anyone is welcome to come and watch us dance one more time together,” Hales said. Hales hopes her community will come out to support these dancers who she's watched grow up. After the last dance of the day, they can come onstage and take a bow together, as one dance family, one final time. Many of Hales' former dancers have also been invited to come on Saturday. So, I've watched them lose their first tooth, and then drive here," Hales said. "I have dancers that will be taking the stage on Saturday for their final time as a senior that I've had since they were kindergarteners. Hales has watched many of her students grow from children into adults. The show opens with a dance that Hales choreographed, inspired by her dear friend Matt, whose recent death was a factor in Hales' decision to step back from small business ownership. The Final Bow dances will represent the end of a very sentimental decade. Appropriately, the show is called Final Bow. So, Hales invited her whole community to come celebrate the years of joy and love for dancing together at UWO Fox Cities theatre. It feels freeing, and it also feels a little sad," Hales said.īefore Inclusion Dance officially closes, Hales' current students have one more performance date. MENASHA (NBC 26) - Carla Hales is the owner of Inclusion Dance, a studio that's been spreading the principles of patience, empowerment, acceptance, compassion and empathy - or PEACE - to young dancers for a decade.īut after 10 years, Hales made the difficult decision to close her doors for good. ![]()
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