COVID-19 Resources for Dance Families
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Oof! Whatever you are stressed about right now…. just know, you are NOT alone. Between finances, health, and childcare, it’s just a lot. These are REAL issues, REAL concerns, and we are with you. We want to help. From our stuck-at-home family to yours, we are here to offer some positivity during this trying time.
Even though it may seem harder than ever before, now is the MOST important time to make sure our students KEEP dancing. Why? Endorphins, of course! We can probably all agree that we need a few extra of those right now!
Our Positions Staff has been hard at work this past month taking our dance classes TOTALLY virtual! If you haven’t yet hopped on zoom with us or joined our Facebook groups, don’t worry! We are still wrapping our heads around all this too! It’s not too late to join us.
On top of what WE’VE put together for our current Positions families, we have been totally thrilled by the number of people and companies who have banded together to help. From live online classes to at-home workouts, we’ve compiled a list of amazing resources for our dance families! We also threw in some general resources for our parents who are suddenly expected to be teachers AND parents!
Check out these awesome resources for dancers and parents during COVID-19:
Exclusively for Positions Families:
FREE Facebook Group for Current Positions Families - Contests, recital videos, and fun activities are posted weekly! Stay moving and connected in our Positions-only group!
LIVE Classes on Zoom - Access your child’s Zoom Link via the Parent Portal. If you are new to zoom, this tutorial will help you get oriented. View the zoom class schedule on our website and we will see you on the virtual dance floor!
Paid Adult Fitness Subscription Group - For $25, you can gain access to all of our at-home workout videos. At Positions, we don’t let quarantine stop us from reaching our health and fitness goals! Join us today!
Kids Yoga on Facebook Live - Are things a little crazy at home? We’ve got you! Join Miss Kelly for some relaxing Kid’s Yoga. Follow Positions Dance Studio on Facebook so you don’t miss a class!
Dance Training:
Bored at home? Can’t get enough dance? On TOP of your Virtual Classes at Positions, we’ve found some extra classes that will help you stay moving! These classes won’t be taught by your Positions Faculty, and they won’t help you learn your recital dance, but they are great class supplements to take advantage of!
Ballet Class with the Pros - A list of professional Ballet dancers that are offering virtual classes via Instagram/Facebook Live.
CLI Studios - The industry’s leading online class outlet is graciously offering FREE classes during this time with your favorite choreographers. Visit the website for a complete schedule and get moving!
DANCIO - Take class with the stars of dance from the comfort of your own home. They are offering a free 2-week trial.
GAGA classes - Donation based Gaga classes through Zoom multiple times a day!
STEEZY - Explore different urban dance styles like house, breaking, and popping. Free 7-day trial!
Sugarfoot Therapy - Injury prevention workouts for dancers designed by a physical therapist.
Staying Active:
BOKS - Free online fitness program for kids.
CorePower Yoga On Demand - Parents this is for you! CorePower has released their online classes for free.
Cosmic Kids Yoga - Yoga, mindfulness and relaxation designed specially for kids aged 3+
GoNoodle - Keep your tiny dancer moving with these fun, free dance videos for the whole family!
LES MILLS On Demand - Another great resource for parents to experience over 800+ workouts from home. They’re offering free trials!
Exploring Art:
BroadwayHD - You can experience the magic of Broadway from home! They offer a 7-day free trial!
Google Arts & Culture - Google has partnered with over 500 museums and galleries around the world!
Met Opera - Every evening enjoy a FREE night at the opera from your couch!
Virtual Learning:
ABC Mouse - Reading, math, science, and art for ages 2-8.
Kahn Academy - Free online learning and lesson plans for kids of ALL ages.
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems - Mo welcomes you into his studio at home and guides you through drawing activities using one of his favorite characters as inspiration!
Raddish Kids - Healthy meal prep activities for families
Scholastic Learn at Home - Day-by-day projects to keep kids reading, thinking, and growing.
Wild, FREE & Crafty - Free art lessons for kids and adults.
Stay informed:
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Stay updated and informed! The CDC recommends also following your local and state health agencies for additional information.
Whether you’re homeschooling kids, trying to work from home, or doing your best to keep your dancer active, we hope that you find these links helpful!
From all of us here at Positions Dance Studio, we are sending you warm and healthy thoughts. Together we will make it through this time, and we can’t wait to see you all back at the studio. Happy living room dancing to all of our students!