July 27 Message to Clients
Hello BeMovers - it's hard to believe we're heading into August already. I miss those of you who I don't see on Virtual Dance Lab (thank goodness for this lifeline to keep us connected).
As part of BeMoved's online class offerings you can have unlimited access to do Pure BeMoved with me via Vimeo for just $10 until August 9. I've been recording online classes in Sherry's home (some Express classes too), and its fun to imagine BeMovers dancing along with me wherever and whenever you want. Virtual and Online BeMoved classes are a great component of an at-home wellness plan.
Given that some dance studios are beginning to reopen and offer in-person classes, I'm looking to hear from you regarding your interest in taking class live and in the flesh. Assuming the studio requires everyone dance at least 6 feet apart, participants, instructor and studio staff all wear masks, would you come to class? I'm also exploring the possibility of an occasionally outdoor class. Again, assuming dancers are kept at least 6 feet apart would you consider attending an outdoor BeMoved class? As I've said previously, I plan to continue to offer Virtual BeMoved classes via Zoom and BeMoved will offer its online classes for the foreseeable future, even after studios reopen and dancing together in-person is normal once again.
Mid-August is my favorite annual event, Dance For Life, and, like everything else this year, it will be VIRTUAL. Please click here to learn more about the performances they'll be sharing from past years (including Luna Negra Dance Theater, which was a super proud moment for me as a Board Member). Dance For Life raises money to help dancers with unforeseen medical expenses & other emergencies, and I don't have to tell you how important this is right now with no work since March and no theaters full of dance patrons for the foreseeable future. Please consider joining me in supporting this series of performance and culminating event (for all who donate $20 or more) on Saturday, August 15.
Finally, I want to let you know that the Open-Level Jazz Class on Virtual Dance Lab is moving to Thursdays @ 6pm in August and the fabulous Joshua Blake Carter of Giordano Dance Chicago will be teaching as of August 6. I continue to teach BeMoved on Sundays at 11am and Tuesdays at 5pm. We've got a nice line up of virtual genres, with Gospel Pop and Movin' and Groovin' coming soon!
In closing, please know that I think of you often, miss you terribly, and pray that you are all staying safe and healthy. If I haven't heard from you, please reply and let me know what you are up to and that you are alright. Thanks for reading this long note. Now, inhale deeply...and exhale fully and be well.
Sending light and love your way,