Our dance group’s board just met and discussed when to start again. The Governor in our state released new guidelines last week, I pulled out the bullets that I thought were most relevant to us:

In certain situations where there may be increased risk of respiratory aerosol production and risk of further spread of COVID-19, physical distancing between people is suggested to be 8-10 feet, including during any group activities that involve forced and heavy breathing indoors (e.g., indoor group fitness classes), singing (chorus/choir), or wind instrument playing (band performances.
Encourage face mask use or both staff and customers who are required to be within 6 feet of each other (or other customers) for at least 10 minutes or longer for delivery of service.
Re "cohorting:" Ideally group sizes should be limited to 20 people or fewer, although exact group sizes will vary depending on situation and local context.
COVID-19 exposures at businesses and organizations should be promptly reported to NH DHHS DPHS Bureau of Infectious Disease Control at 603-271- 4496. Reporting of infectious diseases and furnishing requested infectious disease-related business information (including patron and employee information) is a requirement under NH RSA 141-C.

After reviewing these guidelines, we agreed that we are not restarting our contra dances as long as we would be operating under these guidelines.

Lisa Sieverts
603-762-0235
lisa@lisasieverts.com

On 4 May 2021, at 16:36, Woody Lane via Contra Callers wrote:

Hi Everyone,

The pandemic has shut down dances for nearly 15 months, but things may be beginning to change. I would like your input on this --

I just received my first request to call at a regular community dance. The dance would be scheduled for September. (The organizers are beginning to schedule for the fall.) This would be a typical evening indoor dance held in a gym. Pre-covid attendance was 70-100. The organizers assured me that safety protocols would be followed, etc. I have not responded yet. (I am fully vaccinated.)

Has anyone else begun receiving invitations to call dances? How far out? What are your thoughts on this situation? What is your sense of risk and comfort and community responsibility? I'd really like to get some feedback from this group.

Thanks!
Woody

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Woody Lane
Caller, Percussive Dancer
Roseburg, Oregon
http://www.woodylanecaller.com
cell: 541-556-0054

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