A message to students about Fall Quarter Dance classes
Fall Quarter Dance classes will be held online, with the majority of classes meeting together via Zoom at their scheduled time. This format allows us to
- prioritize the safety of our students
- promote a connected learning community of dancers just as we would in the studio
- focus your technique training on strength, conditioning, performance presence, and individual feedback
- pursue new creative collaborations with visual arts, music, creative writing classes, and more with performance opportunities created through the courses.
YES 100% YES we want to get students dancing in the studios ASAP. However, the research from the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO), International Association of Dance Medicine and Science(IADMS), and epidemiologists is stating that high exertion activities in an enclosed space are not recommended.
The spread of COVID-19 through droplets at high exertion is still a high risk activity, even while wearing a mask. There are many schools that are attempting to return to studios with smaller groups of students, but based on the research and testing availability at this time, we cannot validate the safety of this approach as high exertion activities in an enclosed space are deemed high risk. We are carefully following the research and will shift to in-person classes as soon as we know that we can safely do so. We are adhering to the WA state guidelines to ensure the safety of our students, faculty, and staff.
Around the globe, dancers have not stopped. Dancers pivoted (as we do so well!) to a new way of working, a way that has opened up a new path for artistic opportunities. We look forward to taking this journey with you.
Photo by Clinton James Photography
