International Dance Association of San Diego County

ALL classes cancelled due to COVID19 Coronavirus.  It will be DARK in the Park until further notice

"We have been notified that all Special Use Permit holders will need to be closed for activities. This includes all groups with buildings, single room and outdoor use.  All city buildings in Balboa Park, Balboa Park Club, Recital Hall, Casa del Prado and War Memorial Bldg will be closed during this time period."  – Area Manager, Cultural Arts & Facilities    City of San Diego, Developed Regional Parks

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Great message from Beata and Bill from Waltz & Such - includes links to many virtual dance opportunities:

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Greetings, Dancers.
I think we all knew that an April 6th re-opening of Balboa Park was unrealistic.  :/

THANK YOU to all of you health professionals who are selflessly working on the front lines to save lives.
THANK YOU to all of you working to keep food and other essentials available to the public.
THANK YOU to all of you staying at home to help minimize the pandemic’s spread.

Please reach out if you need help!

For dancers especially, coping with the stress of social distancing is easier if we keep our bodies moving – and keep music in our lives.  Even a small space in your home or on your patio can be useful.  The links below can help.

LILLI ANN CAREY of Seattle (www.danceforjoy.biz)
has a *great* YouTube channel loaded with instructional videos on Waltz, Swing, and Blues
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhGzrJEGfZXDsFj8AF6DvQ
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FREE ONLINE (Zoom) DANCE PARTIES - Fridays, 6:30 - 8:15 pm
Stay sane at home.  Live-streamed, family-friendly dance parties.
https://www.flavorcompanydance.com
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YOLANDA’s Beginner TU & TH online (Zoom) classes through UCSD 

5 – 5:45 pm: Swing, a Line Dance, Merengue
6 – 6:45 pm: Waltz, Tango, Salsa

https://recreation.ucsd.edu/recreation-live/?fbclid=IwAR2-xByjxTchiKO8T32J2qdkbtmFA0kc1W_ZgRNyKsuylTOvJiEAJTBWdQw

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JOEL'S College of SWING Era Knowledge

Different topic every night, from Joel’s Facebook profile.

https://www.facebook.com/joel.plys
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LIBRARY OF DANCE: https://www.libraryofdance.org
Videos and descriptions of social dances from the early 19th century through today.
I love the short, clear, easy-to-digest demos!
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30 Day Social Distancing BALBOA Challenge:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/497116977629271/?hc_location=group
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And much more on YouTube!
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I’m using this “downtime" to gather great new music for our upcoming dance sessions, as well as to plan some fun new mixers, dance games, and themes for dance parties.  Ideas and requests are always welcome.  Bill and I are very much looking forward to dancing with you all when the current restrictions are lifted.  Hang in there!

– Beata and Bill                 

http://waltznsuch.org/classes.html

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