COVID-19 Resources
- WSDPT team
- May 1, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 2, 2020
As the whole world continues to navigate through these unusual times, we are staying committed to provide support to our community. While we have a standing list of resources to support the dance community, we found some other materials that may be useful during the COVID - 19 pandemic. Below is a short list we compiled for dancers and non dancers alike looking for advice and direction to stay healthy.
If you have any questions or have any other resources we have not listed, please contact us and let us know. We are all in this together!
Dance NYC
Dance/NYC's mission is to promote the knowledge, appreciation, practice, and performance of dance in the metropolitan New York City area. Dance NYC provides a list of resources for how you and your organization can plan for the potential impact of the virus on your dance making activity in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
https://www.dance.nyc/for-artists/resource-pages/COVID-19Resources
Moving For Life
As dance for health has been well researched and becoming more mainstream, Moving For Life offers donation based classes targeted to those who have been diagnosed with cancer and/or recovering. They are currently holding all their class online!
International Association for Dance Medicine and Science
IADMS has begun a new initiative Helping Dancers Help Themselves. This range of programming is to offer support, information, and community to dancers, dance educators, researchers, and medical professionals during COVID-19.
Americans for the Arts
Americans for the Arts listed several different resources for individual performing artists and organizations.
They even have a link to download printable coloring books from over 113 museums!
Jacob's Pillow
Stay safe, healthy and connected!
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This is a very thoughtful compilation of resources—thank you for sharing! It’s great to see organizations supporting both dancers and the broader community during these challenging times. Access to programs like Moving For Life highlights how movement and wellness can aid recovery. For those needing extra support at home, connecting with a trusted home health care provider can also help maintain safety and overall well-being.
This is a helpful list during a challenging time, especially for dancers trying to stay active at home. Adding gentle recovery methods like Fascial Stretch Therapy can also support mobility, reduce stiffness, and improve overall body awareness. Combining these resources with proper stretching routines can make a real difference in maintaining both physical and mental well-being.
Thanks for sharing these helpful resources! Staying healthy—physically and mentally—is so important during these challenging times. Along with exercise and proper care, gentle wellness practices like San Diego Colonics can support overall digestive health and help maintain balance. It’s great to see so many options for dancers and non-dancers alike to stay active and well-informed.