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New moves: DanceEast's 5G EDGE XR project

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Dance education has taken a hit throughout the pandemic, with remote learning presenting barriers for both students and teachers. Gail Deal investigates a project from DanceEast that might just help
 A trial of the technology in a science-based drama lesson with primary school children
A trial of the technology in a science-based drama lesson with primary school children - Lesley Van Dijk

With remote and blended learning we have all faced the difficulty of successfully bringing practical work into the virtual classroom. Many teachers in schools, colleges and dance clubs across the country have tried to keep up their students’ fitness levels by teaching technique classes on Zoom and Teams. All endeavours have been commendable but we know that there are inequalities in a system of remote learning where each teacher or student has access to different types of space and classes. In fact, some have no dance space at all. And what of risk at home? Not only is this happening during lockdowns and isolations but also during normal teaching in schools where dance is certainly not top of the agenda.

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