We
Dancers who are taking, or have taken, classes from Lotte.
establish that:
- USC’s recent changes are breaking apart the dance community that Lotte has built over the years.
- her classes have been a source of friendship, joy, and confidence - a safe space where everyone could truly be themselves.
- this decision leaves many of us feeling heartbroken, unheard, and uncertain about the future of dance at USC.
and request
- USC to recognize the deep impact of this decision on its dancers and to value the communities built by teachers like Lotte.
- please involve members of the USC dance community in future decisions that shape our shared space, so that dance at USC can remain inclusive, diverse, and full of belonging.