ALBERT Einstein once said, “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity”. This is a mantra that syllabus organisation and dance societies in Australia embraced during the year of uncharted waters. Never have the benefits of belonging for dance studios, teachers and students been more keenly felt than in 2020. Mental health and wellness support; business and technical assistance; Covid-safe templates for studios; syllabi resources and online competitions as well as opportunities to connect and support each other are just some of the initiatives syllabus and dance teaching organisations have put in place to support their members.
As the growing enormity of the health crisis started becoming apparent and people were reeling from the disorientation of lockdowns and life-interrupted, dance societies such as ATOD, Cecchetti and COMDANCE became beacons of hope, providing a
