ELLSWORTH -- A dance school in Ellsworth has kept Hancock County dancing for more than 50 years, and now, is seeing new generations take their first dance steps.

Libitzki School of Dance has now seen three generations of it's founding family: a mother, daughter, and granddaughter.

Cheryl Libitzki started the school 53 years ago. "I taught in Ellsworth, Hancock, Sullivan, Machias, Bar Harbor, I've been all over and then settled in Ellsworth. It's a miracle, and I've loved it, and hope it can continue for a long, long time."

Her daughter, Chelsea Vietti, who now owns the studio, grew up with a love for dance in her DNA. In her 20's, a car accident took away much of her mobility -- but not her passion.

"I didn't know that I was going to be able to be a part of the dance world, [but] basi

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