I hope you feel the same sense of progression that I do once we get passed the winter solstice.

In this update I wanted to say that I am really looking forward to seeing you when we return. 

I went into the studio on Saturday to talk to Palle about starting up again and to charge up the computer. I also spoke with Palle about storing a mirror on wheels so we can increase the teaching efficacy at the studio. We can so I am now looking to order one in. So the return should correspond with an improved studio. And that's not to mention the upgrade Palle has worked on while we have been away. So I am feeling good about the return, and that's another reason why I am looking forward to seeing you - it should be even better than it was before!​

You might have also noted that there has been a recent increase in restrictions thanks to an increase in COVID cases in Victoria. This has not yet affected the planned restriction levels for gyms (which we use to guide what we do at the studio). However, I will let you know if things change and it is good to note that they might.

Assuming all goes as hoped, I will see you see you on the dance floor next month.

Clint ​

If you have liked the facebook page, then you would have seen the new events going up. You can see them here - https://www.facebook.com/pg/DestineDance/events

In summary, we have kept the absolute beginner lesson and we are running a beginner and intermediate advanced class concurrently right after the absolute beginner lesson. These are run on Tuesdays.

Thus, Wednesdays and Thursdays are only for private lessons. As we increase operations, we will hopefully have demand for more group classes on other nights. We will shuffle around privates then as needed.

You should now be in contact with your teacher about your lessons. Drop them (or me) a line if you have not yet heard from them.


Thanks in advance
Clint 

I hope you are enjoying the day off. 

Thanks to the feedback I got from everyone on survey, we are ready to start organising our return to Destine Dance


Of course one would always like more people to respond, but the response did show that we still have a group of people keen to get back into dance.

Based on the results of the survey, the following is the plan:

1. We will run a beginner and an advanced lesson on Tuesday nights - these will be done in parallel (Anita teaching one and me the other).
2. Privates will be on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at first - we will expand to other days as we re-establish ourselves.
3. You can, if you wish, book an exclusive group class. This is where it is only a pre-arranged group of people getting a lesson. It will be up to the group to organise themselves, the booking and the payment. If you want sole use of the space or the group is large enough to limit other classes, then an extra cost will be charged. Otherwise, the group will only need to cover the usual cost of a private lesson. Contact me with your desires so we can organise the rest.
4. I will be creating online events to promote the group classes, please note the following:
   1. The current limit is 20 people in total in a space and no more than 10 in one activity.
   2. I am assuming that we will not have too many people to start off with, but eventually we might need to make such groups operate on a first in first served basis.

I still need to organise some things with Elsternwick Park Sports Club and others first, but. the next steps are:

1. Your teacher will contact you soon about privates - you can also contact them now if you want to sort things out faster
2. I will set up the group class schedule soon and let you know when it is posted
3. We will start up again in July

Finally, please note the following:

1. There will be more hand sanitiser on hand
2. You can choose to dance only with your partner in group classes - this has always been so
3. We will of course be expecting you to stay home if you exhibit any signs of illness - this too has always been so

Contact us if you have any more questions about the above or lessons in general.

Looking forward to seeing you on the dance floor
Clint 

How has the week been? I hope you enjoyed the very apt introduction to winter. 

A pretty simple focus this week.

I want your input to help me bring Destine Dance back in a way that will be ideal for as many people as happy. So I want to know what you want.

Please take the time to fill out this survey - https://forms.gle/91PLao9ELBpgF3SE9

With this information, I can best plan the triumphant return of Destine Dance.

Please note some of the new ideas we are floating. I really want your input on that.


Thanks in advance
Clint