Hi folks,
Wanted to drop a line to see how you are doing in these crazy times.
There is a naturally lot of uncertainty and anxiety both in our organisations and personally especially as the rules are still shifting out there. Some people are adjusting to work at home - some are scoping out the situation - others are adjusting in other ways. This can put little strain on relationships with friends and family.
I'm interested in how you are managing this ...
For me it's important to have my support network on speed dial / Skype / Zoom / Crystal-Ball. Also good for me to list what support network I have. So if you feel the need to reach out at anytime please do so (I'm pretty easy to find on most networks as heathwilder). Stay safe out there and remember to be proud of all the great work you are doing.
Heath
It's been an experience but I think I am holding up ok. [Virtual hugs to all who need them]. For me, I am actually really comfortable working from home - it makes the stress of this situation easier to be surround by my home. I do worry that we a doing to much, pushing ourselves to create to much to "keep in touch" with our patrons that we are not giving ourselves or them time to breath.
Remember you are all amazing, you are all so inspiring and what we do matters.
That's so true regarding self checkin's and support. We have a daily town hall via teams meeting with the whole company. The Dancers are still doing Zoom classes and the staff is welcome and involved - everything from Pilates to Yoga to whatever style you imagine. It's also helping with our new remote dance class business model. So lucky that I got WordFly Pages up before this so we could contact all the patrons and get feedback that way. My team of 1.5 would get crushed otherwise.
Heath, would you be willing to talk with me more about your remote dance class model? We are exploring this at the Flynn (VT) and are wanting to do it thoughtfully and in support of our teaching artists continuing to make a living.
Yeah sure can. Sent you a private msg
aaand it's just gone live ... check it out at https://www.sydneydancecompany.com/classes/virtual-studio/