The Greatest Show Rehearsal Day
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The Avenham Centre, Preston
The COVID-19 pandemic has really been a rough ride for small regional dance schools in the UK. Just like many other small businesses in the arts and entertainment industry, they had to shut down temporarily during lockdowns, which meant a big loss in revenue.
Not only did they have to deal with financial struggles, but they also had to figure out how to teach dance online, which was a brand new challenge for many of them. Can you imagine trying to teach a dance class through a screen? It's definitely not the same as in-person classes.
On top of that, the lack of face-to-face interaction took a toll on the mental health and wellbeing of students and teachers. But despite all these challenges, many small regional dance schools have found ways to keep going. They've been creative and found ways to offer classes and training through online and socially-distanced in-person classes.
It's truly amazing to see the dance community come together and support each other during this tough time. They're still keeping the beat going and making sure students can continue to learn and grow in their passion for dance.
“We are so pleased to be doing this show finally after it was twice cancelled due to the Pandemic”
