Dancer's Edge to expand into nearby 12,000 sq-ft space in Dexter

A forthcoming Dexter Downtown Development Authority project is coinciding with the growth of a local business. The Dexter DDA-owned property at 3045 Broad Street now houses the 10-year-old Dancer's Edge Studio. Owner Valerie Potsos will be expanding the business from its current, 7,000 square-foot space into a building she is purchasing across the street that will provide an extra 5,000 square feet for Dancer's Edge. The move will come in time for the DDA to proceed with the demolition of the current building.

 

Though the new space will give her business more space, Potsos says retaining a similar location was a big part of her decision to move right across the street.

 

"We have students coming from all over the state within a 100-mile radius," Potsos says. "Those students and families bring revenue to downtown Dexter by visiting the village's restaurants and shops."

 

Work on the building is slated to begin next February, and Potsos says discussions are still underway as to how the space will be utilized. The business now serves about 400 students and maintains a staff of about 20 part-time instructors. The new move not only reflects growth for Dancer's Edge, Potsos believes the entire neighborhood is growing into an artistic neighborhood.

 

"We plan on building an arts community," she says. "With our close proximity to the theater, there are so many synergistic things we can do together!"

 

The Dexter DDA intends to create a development plan for the property that will be demolished.