The final dance

Dani Alex has been teaching dance in Havre for 18 years, but for her, the decision to retire marks the end of a major part of something she's been doing most her life.

"Our last show is called 'A Night on Broadway,'" Alex said. "It's mainly Broadway tunes that feature modern, jazz, tap, hip hop and tumbling. ... I wanted to go out with a bang."

The show premieres this weekend, and when the curtains close at the end of the show Sunday, her business closes with it.

"It's truly bittersweet," Alex said. "And more bitter, I think, than sweet. I'm not just giving up my business; I'm giving up my fam...