Dance 4 Life constantly stays up-to-date with the latest COVID-related restrictions. As this can change regularly, we communicate changes to members via in-class announcements, emails, our Facebook group and our member portal.

Dance 4 Life strives to maintain a clean and hygienic environment with regular cleaning and disinfecting of high-traffic surfaces and areas. Members are required to regularly wash and sanitize their hands.

The following rules vary depending on current restrictions. Please refer to the latest studio COVID updates, and refer to signage around the studio.

• Mask wearing
• Physical distancing advice
• Group class sizes
• Room densities

All studio members are encouraged to regularly follow the advice from the Victoria State government and the Department of Health & Human Services.

During 2020, Dance 4 Life seamlessly switched between physical and virtual methods of teaching and used the opportunity to develop and expand our online membership portal. We will continue to offer members a variety of creative learning options that are in-line with any government restrictions.

The Dance 4 Life Online Portal

Dance 4 Life uses it's specialized online setup to continue teaching you to dance online! We kept many Dance 4 Life members dancing during lockdown, and although the learning experience is different, we still bring the usual Dance 4 Life atmosphere and energy onto your screen! In 2020, we continued with private lessons, group classes and online social dance nights using the Dance 4 Life Member Portal.

• Member Portal - This is the gateway to our online Dance 4 Life resources, which includes the Zoom link and password to our "Virtual Studio". Simply login to the Member Portal, and enter the Zoom Virtual Studio at your normal class time. Additional online resources are also available through the portal.
• Virtual Studio - Content will be taught by us through your mobile device or laptop, which we encourage you to attach to a TV screen for a better experience. The dance music will come through onto your speakers. We're happy to assist you in setting up for online learning so do not hesitate to ask us.
• Private Lessons - We use multiple teaching techniques to adapt to the online format. Depending on your level, couples will be taught their separate movements and how to bring them together. Individuals will be taught their individual steps and patterns, or choose to change their focus to body movement and technique.
• Group classes - These are great fun as we still get to see all our Dance 4 Life members in an online group format! You can follow along with us as we teach a similar teaching format to the physical classes, with steps broken down for both man and lady. Individuals can follow along with one of us in either a "follow-the-leader" style, or "virtual lead & follow" style.

Complimentary Stretch Classes

Complimentary online classes are also made available during restricted periods, most notably our online "Morning Stretch" classes. These are quite popular amongst our members giving you a chance to stay active and moving with a relaxing stretch and mobility class.
 

Member Portal Video Libraries!

The Member Portal contains numerous video libraries to assist with your online leaning.

• Level Demos - Watch video demonstrations of the different dances at the different levels that can be achieved. In each of the videos, all the step figures of a given level are demonstrated.
• Basic Tutorials - Learn the absolute basics in all 8 of our main social dances of Salsa, Bachata, Forro, Bolero, Rumba, Cha Cha Cha,  Waltz and Foxtrot! If you don't know all of the dance styles that we play at the dance nights, use these tutorials so that you know the absolute basics of every style!
• Group Class Recaps - Enrolled group class students get access to these recaps that demonstrate and summarize the class steps in detail. This helps supplement your learning and is a useful summary of the steps, particular when learning online.
• Step Recap Library - Additionally, members get complimentary access to step summaries in all 8 of our Crystal Level dance styles. These are great for private lesson members, as you can access the steps you've been learning to review at your own leisure! If you've achieved your medal in Bronze level or above, we are working hard to add additional videos for the Bronze level, some of which are already available. These additional libraries are accessible for members after completing each medal level.
• Practice Music - You can play all the music that is used in the video libraries to practice your dance steps!