CLEVELAND — Courtney Laves-Mearini moved her dance studio to Shaker Square in 2007.

Since then, she’s seen the ups – and the downs.

A recession and a pandemic. A foreclosure and receivership at one of the nation’s oldest shopping centers. A rescue effort led by two local nonprofits – with substantial help from the city – to keep an East Side landmark from being auctioned to the highest bidder.

“We’ve adapted through all the changes,” said Laves-Mearini, who is wrapping up an expansion at her business, Cleveland City Dance.