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The Eight Stages of Dancing in a Mask

After months of dancing in your living room, bedroom, or kitchen, you finally get to go back to the studio! And for the safety of you and everyone else, you’re required to wear a mask. No sweat, right? Well, quite a bit of sweat, actually—but it’s well worth it. Here are the eight stages of […]

Here's What Experts Say to Look For in a Mask for Dancing

From oversized mouse heads in The Nutcracker to Jabbawockeez masks, most dancers have experience performing with restrictive costumes or headpieces. But as we transition from taking class at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to sharing a studio with others, masks aren’t just a costume accessory: They’re a necessary health tool. While masks are not a […]

How to Dance in a Face Mask

There’s a new must-have accessory for the dancers who’ve begun to venture back into the studio. Face masks are essential to protect your teachers and fellow dancers (not to mention their families) from coronavirus. But they definitely make dancing more complicated. How can you prepare for—and adjust to—the new masked normal? Here’s practical advice from […]