The COVID-19 Hit on the Ballroom Community
On April 2, 2020, CBS Detroit reported that the Detroit Ballroom community was deeply affected by the virus. Some ballroom dancers (at least a dozen, according to the news report) contracted the disease and passed away. Photo from CBS Detroit. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy0jEGw6rbs. Article version: https://detroit.cbslocal.com/2020/04/02/covid-19-hits-the-detroit-ballroom-dancing-community/
Dance during COVID-19
Americans for the Arts' website recognizes the difficult times for the Arts and provides links to relief funds. Photo from the Americans for the Arts. Full Article: https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-andresponsecenter?qt-view__content_fed_quick_tab__block_1=2#survey
Interviews with International Artists and Choreographers
From Youtube Channel: Jacob's Pillow. The interviews address some artists' views of the current situation and their mentalities, as well as questions from viewers. Photo 1: Anne Plamondon, Choreographer based in Montreal. Photo 2: Pamela Tatge, Executive and Artistic Director of the Jacob's Pillow Channel. Photo 3: Germaine Acogny, the Mother of African Dance, and her husband and co-founder of L'ecole Des Sables, Helmut Vogt. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knEc3ewA0-I
Physical Therapists Dance With COVID-19 Patient
On April 29, 2020, Euronews reports that therapists in Spain use dancing to encourage movement in patients. Photo from Euronews video. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FM5fZSOcpc
Things Pro/AM Ballroom Dancers can do during Quarantine
From the Youtube Channel: Ballroom with Alexey, 1. Organize your practice schedule. 2. Organize your Youtube playlist 3. Condition your body. For example, use myofascial release techniques. 4. Take a walk, underestimated but helpful. 5.Learn basic dance anatomy 6. Try new dance styles 7. Try dance improvization. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPnwFbGRMus
COVID-19: DANCE AT HOME WITH VAUGHAN| BALLROOM MASTERY TV LIVE STREAM
From the Youtube Channel: Ballroom Mastery TV, Vaughan explains the effects of COVID-19 on life and his outlook. He also provides information about his weekly online dance classes. Full video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpKzFfeF5hk
The Future of Ballroom
Imagining a Future for Ballroom Dancing After the Pandemic
Photo from Bloomberg Businessweek. Hallie Kuperman, the owner of the Century Ballroom, explains the struggles of social dancing during this time period and how she is maintaining her business. Full Video: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2020-05-28/imagining-a-future-for-ballroom-dancing-after-the-pandemic-video
When will we be able to Social Dance again?
From the Youtube Channel: Edwin Lemus. Edwin Lemus (right) and Edwin Rivera (left) predict the aftermath of the virus on social dance clubs. Full Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bVKYqAcygE
RETURNING TO THE DANCE STUDIO SAFELY
On March 28, 2020, I found a ballroom forum with multiple innovative ideas and tips on social dance safety. Below are a few snapshots of what some people have to say. Full Article: https://www.dance-forums.com/threads/returning-to-the-dance-studio-safely-covid-19.48958/
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