Ballerinamum Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 My daughter has loved being back at dance. Just read the rule of 6 applies to indoor sports too. Such a shame as her ballet teacher will need to do some juggling/extra classes or zoom to accommodate this. Completely understand and happy to follow all the rules. Just feel for the teachers and pupils managing the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellar Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 It doesn’t apply to dance schools, indoor sports are contact sports where they cannot social distance, covid secure dance schools who manage social distancing with no contact are not affected 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 That's good to know. It didn't say anything clearly in the news regarding that today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alison Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Does it ever say anything clearly in the news? See also this thread: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Yes I thought at first it was a double message as he had said earlier there would be extra “crackdowns” on places like gyms to see if Covid secure etc and could be fined or closed if not up to scratch ...so went phew!!! But then later mentioned this rule of six for indoor sports and thought oh no that means only six in a class but I think it does apply to indoor contact sports not things like yoga and dance as long as premises is operating under Gov guidelines 😊 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballerinamum Posted September 22, 2020 Author Share Posted September 22, 2020 Thank you. The BBC news just says indoor sports restricted to 6 today. Glad you have made it clearer the dance schools are taking lots of precautions and covid secure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Well that’s how I’ve interpreted it!! Hope I’m correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The new government guidance says: Organised dance and exercise classes can take place in groups of more than six, where a risk assessment has been carried out, but you should limit your social interaction with other participants. The relevant indoor sport facilities guidance or outdoor guidance must be followed for these activities. Organised Sport and Physical Activity events are allowed provided they follow guidance for the public on the phased return of outdoor sport and recreation in England. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Link is https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do#visiting-public-places-and-taking-part-in-activities 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 But he did mention the number six in connection with indoor sports this morning which seemed to be a change from the original ruling on 6. I take it though that our Saturday ballet group can continue but that we had better not go for a coffee afterwards!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meadowblythe Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 The link is dated 14th September - guess it's a question of waiting until the guidance is updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Your link by the way is from 14th Sept so not today’s news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Oliver whatshisface has confirmed that adult amateur choirs and performing arts rehearsals can no longer be exempt. it doesn’t apply to under 18’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Rehearsals are different to classes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millicent Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Oh sorry I thought that was the updated one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 To clarify ...I don’t know how to edit posts now...in classes you can easily keep to socially distancing rules but rehearsals where you are putting on a show may require closer inter reaction of those present whether amateur dramatics or dance shows etc. I hadn’t realised choirs were allowed to go back yet anyway ...a friend in Leicester (not the lockdown bit) was bemoaning the fact that neither of her two choirs had been given the okay to go back yet this Autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet Dreams Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Borris said indoor team sports for adults limited to 6 so dance schools and children will not be included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 19 minutes ago, LinMM said: To clarify ...I don’t know how to edit posts now...in classes you can easily keep to socially distancing rules but rehearsals where you are putting on a show may require closer inter reaction of those present whether amateur dramatics or dance shows etc. I hadn’t realised choirs were allowed to go back yet anyway ...a friend in Leicester (not the lockdown bit) was bemoaning the fact that neither of her two choirs had been given the okay to go back yet this Autumn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I’m interested in what’s happening for adult ballet classes though which have gone back into the studio with “Covid secure” conditions in place. Can we carry on as worked out under the per sq metre rule or are we down to six per class now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewel Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Choirs were allowed from 14th Sept but only if certain guidelines could be put in place and the venue was Covid secure. That’s all changed now of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverHopeful Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I really hope the news conference tonight makes it absolutely clear whether or not dance classes are included or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I have been told now by someone with good authority that studios which have opened with proper Covid secure assessments made and are operating correctly under these conditions are okay to continue that’s yoga and ballet classes anyway. But only just found out B is addressing the nation at 8pm so whether there will be any more actual clarity then have no idea ...I suspect it will be more about rallying people to get behind him but hopefully some news of financial support for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pas de Quatre Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing Section 2 shows dance classes can contine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Does that rule out adult classes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 After reading these updated rules am now more confused again! The dance classes bit does seem to say for under 18 ‘s though! In the next section ..in other venues .. It firstly says groups can be larger if following Covid secure guidelines etc but then goes on to say ....confusingly in my view .. that in places like Leisure centres (doesn’t mention gyms specifically ) people shouldn’t mix in more than groups of six 🤔 whether it means in a more social sense or more organised sense not entirely sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird22 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Glad it’s not just me who is confused! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverHopeful Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Glad to see the new rules are clear as mud... as always 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peony Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 From 24 September, organised indoor sport and indoor exercise classes can continue to take place with larger numbers present, provided groups of more than six do not mix. If groups of six are likely to mix, these indoor activities must not go ahead. There is an exemption or organised indoor team sports for disab it depends what they mean by ‘mix’, which doesn’t seem to be defined🙄 I presume if you’re strictly distanced with markers or spaced yoga mats etc you’re not mixing?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverHopeful Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 From the new online guidance about exceptions: exercise classes, organised outdoor sport or licensed outdoor physical activity, and supervised sporting activity (indoors or outdoors) for under-18s I think this looks like children and teen dance classes will be fine, but it looks like adult ones will be limited to 6? And what about mixed classes with teens and adults? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peony Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 The section I quoted was for adults, so larger classes are not banned. The teacher would need to be sure that there will not be ‘mixing’ though including on arrival and after departure. So I guess if you meet or stand chatting afterwards and your teacher is aware of it, it could cause them a problem! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EverHopeful Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 I’m confused though, if indoor sports can still continue in larger groups then nothing has changed since the last announcement? Why say it extends to indoor sport if it actually doesn’t? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJH Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 16 hours ago, LinMM said: I’m interested in what’s happening for adult ballet classes though which have gone back into the studio with “Covid secure” conditions in place. Can we carry on as worked out under the per sq metre rule or are we down to six per class now? carry on as not a contact sport unless you are doing partnering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJH Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 20 minutes ago, DeveloppeD said: I’m confused though, if indoor sports can still continue in larger groups then nothing has changed since the last announcement? Why say it extends to indoor sport if it actually doesn’t? it has stopped indoor sports such as 5 a side football , touch rugby,. full team basketball / netball etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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