Coach's Actions Spark Outrage and Family's Dismissal

A dance studio is facing scrutiny after a video went viral. The video, posted on TikTok by a mother, shows a dance coach hugging all members of a dance group except for the mother's daughter, who is the only Black student in the group.

The video, filmed at a dance competition, depicts the coach congratulating the young girls after they won an award. The coach then proceeded to hug three of the four girls on stage, excluding the six-year-old daughter. The video has received millions of views.

The mother expressed her sadness and hurt, stating she felt helpless to fix the situation. Commenters on the video echoed her sentiments, with many expressing their shock and concern. Some users described the coach's actions as a micro-aggression.

The mother's daughter was reportedly devastated after the incident, asking her mother why she wasn't hugged. The mother comforted her daughter, but later confronted the coach. Shortly after, the mother received a letter stating that both of her daughters were removed from the dance program due to her alleged aggressive behavior towards staff. The mother denies being aggressive or yelling at the coach.

The daughters are now missing their dance classes. The younger daughter is upset about not being able to dance with her friends and wear her outfit again. The older daughter is reportedly more emotionally affected by the situation.

The owner of Dance Xpressions stated she was saddened by the misunderstanding. She claimed the instructor believed she had embraced all the students and apologized to the daughter, stating the exclusion was unintentional. The studio made the decision to part ways with the family to maintain a positive environment. The studio has not responded to requests for comment.