What is a Tech-Enabled Dance Studio? There are probably many answers to this question, but a simple answer is “the addition of technology that allows a dance studio flexibility to deliver dance class content in a variety of delivery formats”. This became a necessity with the challenges dance studios across the world faced in the spring of 2020.
Of course, the preferred delivery method for dance classes is, and always will be, in-person classes with live interaction between teachers and students. Nothing beats the energy and enhanced learning that takes place when classes are live, in-studio. It has become apparent that kids need this now more than ever after several months of virtual-only school classes, dance classes, and even virtual family gatherings.
However, a studio should be prepared to deliver classes virtually on a moment’s notice if faced with health situations, community “safer at home orders,” or to simply be able to deliver dance classes to families uncomfortable to take in-studio classes.
Last spring, Liberty Dance Center quickly adapted to teaching online, from the safety of our homes. This summer we amplified that effort by offering completely virtual classes, taught at the studio for dancers at home via Zoom. We also introduced a new concept called “Hybrid Classes” which combines students taking live classes in-studio with students taking the same class from their homes. How cool is that?!
Liberty now has each of our 4 dance studios set up with a large TV screens and tech station, allowing for better viewing and interaction with our “distance-dancers.” We want to continue to make sure we provide multiple ways to offer a safer dance experience for all of our students. This new tech-enabled approach fits hand in hand with our Safer Studio™ protocols and procedures.
Providing a safe, happy, and healthy dance environment has ALWAYS been a core value of Liberty Dance Center. We are excited to keep adapting and providing new ways to teach our students and do our part to keep our community happy, healthy, and safe both physically and mentally/emotionally.
