Coronavirus in the Dance World

It’s easy to become panicked about COVID-19, the virus that has spread globally and is impacting Washington State. In the midst of this major health scare, we want to provide some tips for the dancers and their families in our community to keep us healthy and give some peace of mind.

The first step to a healthy community starts with ourselves! Below are practices that should be in practice all year round, but should be especially remembered now:

~Get rest

~Light exercise daily

~Drink water

~Eat clean, nutrient-dense foods

~Stay home if sick

~Wash hands for no less than 20 seconds with soap

~Use hand sanitizer as a supplement when hand washing is not an option

~Keep lotion on hand as all the hand washing strips skin of its naturally occurring oils

~Encourage others to do the same!

As schools and companies are being closed, conventions and competitions being rescheduled, and dance classes being canceled, it’s still important for dancers to stay active in their training-even if it’s in your living room. We’ve collected a few of our favorite at-home conditioning exercises for you to try!

Lazy Dancer Tips

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbUN4EOchmBbZ9ZjKi9IRVQ/featured

Claudia Dean- Beginner Barre follow along

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8HUA_r5tWY

Train like a ballerina- Cardio and strength workout

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCe-a7eN9YE

Stay healthy, train smart.