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National Endowment for the Arts and the Texas Commission for the Arts to apply for funding support. We are staying hopeful these opportunities will help offset the tremendous financial hit Chamberlain Ballet has sustained due to COVID-19. Q: What do you need for support? Chamberlain School of Ballet and Chamberlain Ballet needs for everyone to be mindful of how uncertain this virus is. I realize we are in this together and our future is unknown. My hope is everyone who values their teachers and home studio will continue to take online classes from their studio in addition to the free online classes being offered. Chamberlain Ballet


greatly appreciates all being freely given to the nonprofit.


donations If you


will, go onto Chamberlainballet.org or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. We love to stay connected with our students/company members and supporters. Donations of any size are needed and greatly appreciated. Q: How can DCNT help support you? The Dance Council of North Texas is a wonderful agent for everyone in Dance. Your uplifting articles and updates on cancellations are a wonderful service you are providing. Keep up the good work on behalf of many, thank you. Q: How are you coping during the pandemic? How I am coping during the pandemic? I am eating at home which is proving to be a much healthier diet


than the drive through habit


I had as a studio owner. I try to open my windows while working to hear the birds and sounds of nature. I am trying to get a few things done that I have been wanting to complete... but that list is still very long. All in all, I defer to my favorite mindset during difficult times...”This too shall pass”. Also very helpful is to live in the present moment. Q: Are you continuing to provide classes for students? In anticipation of not being able to continue with regular classes I and a small team filmed 36 hours of dance classes. Craig Cherry with JCV Video was instrumental with capturing the class in the utmost professional manner, Ryan Williams compressed the class footage and created a private YouTube link. My


school registrar and office manager Richland College DALLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 12 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • MAY – JULY 2020


Carolyn Cox sent all students and their parents a series of prerecorded classes late March. April 1, Chamberlain School of Ballet began offering online classes to our current students. The Spring Semester ends May 16th. We have a wonderful open adult/teen ballet program being offered in addition to our pre-ballet


- Advanced Professional classes.


Chamberlain School of Ballet online classes include instruction in: Pre-Ballet, Ballet, Pointe,


Tap, Jazz, Modern, Creative Movement, Composition, Musical Theater Dance, and two separate Young Men’s Classes. Q: How do you see yourself coming out of this situation? After 43 years and passing through many difficult financial challenges, it is truly difficult to forecast how we will be after this unprecedented time in our history. I will say Chamberlain School of Ballet sees itself coming out of this situation with a grateful heart and with deep appreciation for the support provided by past and current families. My faculty, staff and I look forward to teaching our current students and welcome new students either online or in the studio. Sending best wishes to one and all...keep dancing! For more information and to check out what Chamberlain School of Ballet is doing visit chamberlainschoolofallet.com. Follow us


on Instagram:


Facebook: @ChamberlainBallet, @ChamberlainSchoolofBallet,


and Twitter: @CSchoolofBallet.


n Lindsay DiGiuseppe Bowman, Director of Contemporary Ballet Dallas (CBD) and its School responds: What you are doing in these uncertain times? The School of Contemporary Ballet Dallas was able to adjust quickly to a new virtual platform for adults and children thanks to the support of our customers, amazing CBD staff and generous Dallas dance community. We have now transitioned a full schedule of adult and children’s classes to an accessible online platform. Q: What do you need for support? To support CBD during this time, we would love to maintain our current client base and reach new students. We know it can be difficult to adjust to a new teaching style, but we are confident the mental and physical health benefits of our program will maximize personal wellness during quarantine. Q: How can DCNT help support you? CBD would


greatly appreciate recognition on


social media, newsletter highlights and online reviews on Google and Yelp. Q: Are continuing to provide classes for students? Our schedule has moved entirely online during this time for children and adults. If interested in enrolling your children, please contact the school. Adults can login online and join classes at anytime from our website. Online Program Advantages: · Enjoy reduced adult class prices at $10/class · Engage in great workouts daily from Dallas’ best dance instructors · Try a full variety of classes and styles · Fine-tune technique and focus on the details · Keep in shape from the comfort of home


Our


online


program provides with their


interaction


within a close-knit community to dancers of all ages. Dancers can see their friends and communicate directly


teachers.


Instructors can see individual dancers, give detailed feedback in real time and work on technique that is conducive to home study, ensuring continuity of training. Q: How do you see yourself coming out of this situation? The School of CBD is optimistic that we will recover fully and come back even stronger. We look forward to offering innovative dance programs, reaching new clients and continuing to bring dance to the lives of inspiring students around the globe. For more information about Contemporary Ballet Dallas visitcontemporaryballetdallas. com Follow us on Facebook: @ contemporaryballetdallas and Instagram: @ contemporaryballetdallas.


DBDT Dancers at Home: Zion Pradier


n Dallas Black Dance Theatre is staying busy! Executive Director, Zenetta Drew, 13 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • MAY – JULY 2020


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