Delivering Face-to-Face Dance Classes in Singapore during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The highly contagious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that began in late 2019 has greatly affected education globally, especially for learning skills that require human contact and constant practice in order to achieve competency. Similar to the rest of the world, the closure of theater...

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Published inJournal of dance education Vol. 22; no. 4; pp. 233 - 244
Main Authors Tariao, Filomar C., Yang, Jennifer Marie J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 02.10.2022
Subjects
Barriers
Blended Learning
COVID-19
Dance
Dance Education
Disease Control
Educational Technology
Foreign Countries
Health Promotion
In Person Learning
Interaction
Mental Health
Online Courses
pandemic
Pandemics
Safety
Sanitation
Scheduling
Ventilation
virtual learning
Singapore
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Summary:The highly contagious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic that began in late 2019 has greatly affected education globally, especially for learning skills that require human contact and constant practice in order to achieve competency. Similar to the rest of the world, the closure of theaters and suspension of school activities in Singapore have particularly impacted the dance and performing arts academies. As economies around the world gradually open up, performance-based colleges must find ways to provide a safe and sustainable environment while adhering to public health guidelines during a pandemic. Implementing safety protocols in the campus and studio can minimize disease transmission. This article presents measures and guidelines to help minimize the risk of viral spread, including using a blended model of virtual home-based and face-to-face training with faculty, in order to ensure continued adequate pre-professional dance education. The challenges of providing a blended model of education are also addressed.
ISSN:1529-0824
2158-074X
DOI:10.1080/15290824.2020.1843172