In Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo we each have made the decision to cancel through Summer. Lansing and Kalamazoo dances run through mid-late June. Grand Rapids continues through August.  Lansing and Kalamazoo have also discussed having a GALA event in late Summer if the community threat of contagion is lifted. I suspect we would also discuss community regathering for potlucks or Open Jamming late Summer. But we aren't optimistic about gatherings before Fall. Our Spring and Summer music and traditional Arts festivals have canceled for the summer as well.  I'll start Sharing opportunities for Virtual events with our joint communities as they are posted. I see CDSS has a listing now.  We haven't had an open discussion on bookings made for the following season.  Laurie PietravalleWest Michigan ~ When I dance, I cannot judge, I cannot hate, I cannot separate myself from life. I can only be joyful and whole, that is why I dance. ~Hans Bos~ ~ On Thursday, April 9, 2020, 09:21:54 AM EDT, Lisa Sieverts via Organizers <organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net> wrote: Organizers, what are your plans for restarting your dances? I had a conversation with a smart person the other day, who said “we probably can’t dance again until there is a vaccine for this corona virus.” And that might be 12-18 months away. If that’s the case, what should our organizations be doing during that period of time? And how many dances just won’t restart? What conversations are you having within your organizations? Thank you, Lisa Monadnock Folklore Society Lisa Sieverts 603-762-0235 lisa(a)lisasieverts.com _______________________________________________ Organizers mailing list -- organizers(a)lists.sharedweight.net To unsubscribe send an email to organizers-leave(a)lists.sharedweight.net