Now Claerchens Ballhaus is facing an uncertain future. After a blow-out New Year's feast, the dance hall will close from January 1 for a "complete renovation" under new ownership and nobody knows when it will open again. "My clear aim is to protect Claerchens Ballhaus," Roth, who also owns photo galleries and restaurants in New York and Copenhagen, told AFP. Kiesow, a graphic designer, said she still "could not believe" that the dance hall was closing down. The dance hall has also become known as a place where lonely hearts can find love at weekday evening waltz lessons or bigger orchestra nights at weekends.

Source: The Local December 26, 2019 01:07 UTC