[Tower Ravens] Getting back to dancing

Hello ravens, Thanks to everyone who has got back to me regarding how they feel about dancing again! I'm sorry it's taken me so long to collate the information, I wanted to give as many people as possible an opportunity to feedback and then this week was so hot making a decision seemed way too challenging! I've talked through some issues raised but read the few bits in bold if you don't have time! Given everyone's feedback, I propose we reconvene for our first practice on Monday 6th September. There was a real mixture in feelings, confidence levels, suggestions for precautions we would take etc. but there was a real feeling of wanting to get it right for as many people as possible. Many people were in favour of waiting until September to allow people to get double vaccinated, or just to see how this unlocking affects everything. Some people just wanted to wait to allow a larger group of ravens to meet at the same time, given August is always a bit problematic given holidays etc. Almost everyone was in favour of testing the day prior or day of practice as a precaution. While I'm not going to ask for you to show me pictures of tests or anything like that, we will all be relying on that mutual trust to help us all feel confident to get back to it. There are rumours that the tests will be charged for after July. If this is the case, we will explore what we can do to make sure everyone can access tests so affordability isn't an issue. The hall has said they are happy to have us back when we are happy to do so but have mentioned that ventilation is really just one way, from the front door. Obviously, we will leave that open, we often do anyway, and we can make the most of the space outside as well. Although it's not ideal to dance on we can spread out a bit. Personally, I don't fancy the idea of dancing in a mask, and think given the nature of rapper it probably wouldn't help given an entire practice. No-one has requested mask use, but if you do want to use a mask that is also 100% fine. Depending on how we all feel nearer the time, we might just start with a stepping practice. That's a bit less intense, still super useful, and allows lots of socialising and a chance to feel more normal before we actually start to get close and personal. I'm sorry that this is later than some people wanted, and sooner than others. I'm really hoping this works as a sensible compromise! Hope to see some ravens on the 8th of August or back in the hall on the 6th September!! Becky xx