{"id":15368,"date":"2020-07-14T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T13:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/?p=15368"},"modified":"2025-08-05T12:20:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T16:20:18","slug":"offer-online-dance-classes-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/offer-online-dance-classes-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"Don\u2019t Miss a Beat! Offer Online Dance Classes to Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"

While most businesses are opening up after COVID-19, it\u2019s definitely a challenge for dance studios. After all, how can you social distance when dancing is all about contact? Certain dance classes like ballroom dances (think: rumba, swing, and the cha-cha) require a dance partner while others you can learn without a partner like ballet, hip-hop, and contemporary dance.<\/p>\n

Get started with virtual dance classes so when you can get back to face-to-face, your students will have all the right moves!\u202fHow do you deliver the best online dance classes to clients? You need to pivot to a virtual studio! Here are a handful of useful tips and tricks from our experts to help you along the way:<\/p>\n

Virtual dance instructors<\/h2>\n

We know that virtual classes aren\u2019t a replacement for human contact, but your instructors can still build an engaged community! Encourage members to show up 15 minutes before class to socialize \u2013 just like they would in the studio. While you can\u2019t see each other in person, you can certainly personalize the experience by \u201cgetting together\u201d before or after class.<\/p>\n

Most people are familiar with Zoom by now, so it\u2019s easy to introduce a new virtual program \u2013 and with WellnessLiving\u2019s Zoom integration<\/a>, it\u2019s a cinch! Use our all-in-one solution to get your business and your clients set up for livestream success with easy set-up and simple booking.<\/p>\n

Make sure your clients don\u2019t miss out on the action\u2014you conveniently provide them with a Zoom link right from the WellnessLiving system and text them reminders before class so they\u2019re there on time!<\/p>\n

On-demand dance options<\/h2>\n

If clients can\u2019t make it to a scheduled class, offer them an on-demand option so they can get into the groove on their own time.<\/p>\n

With WellnessLiving\u2019s FitVID on Demand<\/a>, you upload your content, you control what videos clients have access to and then they dance with you when it works best for them. Have students who still want to experience your live virtual dance class? You can give them access to the recorded version for 24 hours afterward!<\/p>\n

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If clients can\u2019t make it to a scheduled class, offer them an on-demand option like WellnessLiving\u2019s FitVID on Demand. Upload your content, control what videos clients have access to, and then they dance with you when it works best for them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Get set up with the essentials<\/h2>\n

Make sure you put your best foot forward with the right equipment for your online classes! You need the basics like a quiet, well-lit room, clean location, secure Internet access and camera (could be a laptop, smartphone or device). Easily up your production value with a tripod, LED lights or LED ring light, external microphone or higher-end camera.<\/p>\n

Here are a few more elements to consider:<\/p>\n