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NYC Dance in Sacred Places
by Pamela Green
Director of Marketing and Communications , Partners for Sacred Places
New York City , home to more than eight million people , is best known as the city that never sleeps . You can get sushi at 4:00 A . M . or see the latest on- or off-Broadway show any day of the week . It is truly a multi-cultural mecca that offers various art , dining , and creative experiences for young and old alike . For decades millions of people worldwide spent billions of dollars supporting and enjoying the arts scene in New York City . And then the pandemic hit , and it hit hard ! Government leaders in New York and across the country grappled with the best ways to stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safe and healthy .
By March of 2020 , it was clear ; drastic measures were coming to ensure the public ’ s health . And for the first time in history , Broadway and all its lights went dark . The art and culture scene was forced to pause , which resulted in severe and devastating financial losses for all . By the end of the year , many dance organizations , groups , and projects in New York City lost more than $ 16 million in revenue , according to Dance / NYC . For many dancemakers and creatives , it was more than a loss of income . It was a loss of rehearsal and teaching space and essential opportunities for shared creative expression .
10 SACRED PLACES • SUMMER 2021