Studio closure due to COVID-19
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In just 2 short days, so much has happened. I know we said we were going to try and stay open, but as more cases are confirmed including ones in local gyms, my concern is growing. Other local studios have decided to close already. Other cities (Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Seattle) are mandating closure of gyms and other group establishments like restaurants, bars and theaters. The President also recommended that all gatherings be less than 10 people for areas where community transmission has occurred. We are not there yet, but we have gone from 0 cases to 21 cases in just one week. Plus with the reports of people having NO SYMPTOMS and still spreading the virus, I am concerned that we could be infecting others without even knowing it. It would be irresponsible of me to risk all of our health and potentially contribute to the spread of COVID-19 in our communities just to keep the studio open.
It is with much regret, and a hole in my heart, that I say we are closing temporarily effective 3/18/20. I know that this studio means so much to so many, believe me, this studio has been my dream since 2011 and it is "my baby". Nobody wanted to stay open more than me, but this is the right thing to do. I hope to get the studio back open as soon as the experts say it is safe again. In the meantime, I will be teaching Zumba classes online using Google Hangouts so that we can keep dancing and stay connected that way.
After all, we are a Zumba Family not because of the place we go to but because of the community we are and the bond that we share. We can still be that ZCREW family, just from a safe distance. Sending you all my Zumba love always and hoping we all stay safe, healthy and sanitized in our own homes!
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We will continue classes on Tuesday 3/17/20 at the regular times, still limiting participants to 12 people in the studio. The 6pm class will be regular Zumba and it will be also available to participate ONLINE!
4:30pm Zumba (our last in-person class, temporarily)
6:00pm Zumba (in-person AND online class)
Read below for how to participate in the online class!
- you must TEXT me to let me know you want to participate by 10am on 3/17 (505) 620-0327.
- you must purchase a class online or have a punch card/unlim pass already
- laptops work best for this session, but can be done on mobile device (see below)
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We are using
Google Hangouts VIDEO CALLING for online classes, you can download to mobile devices, but it will work best for you on a laptop. If you do this on a laptop, you just have to open a browser (Chrome, Edge, FireFox or Safari) and go to http://hangouts.google.com. Please see this
tutorial if you need help getting started on Hangouts.
Online classes will be shown as regular classes on MindBody beginning Wed 3/18. You must pre-register for class on
MindBody app or
online. AND you must also TEXT Sabrina at (505) 620-0327 with your
email address you use for Hangouts and the
date of the class you wish to take (preferably at least 4 hours before your intended class). There is a 25 person limit to video calls.
- Online classes are 1 hour in length with non-stop cardio, just like a regular class.
- Online classes will charge your punch card or unlimited pass just like a regular in-person class OR you can purchase a drop in class online when you sign up for the class. You must pre-pay and pre-register (in person drop ins are not possible).
- 15 min before the class starts, I will send you an invitation to join the session and I will also send you a link to join to the email you provide for me in the text (see above)
- Once everyone is connected, I will ask you to turn off your video and mute yourselves so that it isn't a distraction during the class.
- If you are dropped from the call due to connection issues, you will have the link to rejoin the session so just join us again once your technical difficulties are resolved.
- On a laptop, you may use the chat option to send me or others in the group a message if necessary, but I can't promise I will be closely monitoring the messages during the class.
- This will take some getting used to and the more practice we have the easier it will be. Please be patient as we work out all the kinks.
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1) Do I have a MindBody account already?
- if you have ever purchased a punch card or unlim pass, then for sure you have an account
- If you have been to regular classes at the studio, you likely have an account
- Your login should be the email you gave us and I can always reset your password for you, just let me know
2) Do I need a MindBody account before I can do online classes?
- yes, this is how we are charging for the online class and this is how we ensure that new people sign our liability form.
3) Do I need a gmail account to use Google Hangouts and do the online class?
- I think having gmail makes it easier to use, but according to this page you don't need to have a gmail account.
4) What is going to happen to my punch card if I don't do online classes?
- All punch cards expire 3 months after first use. I am willing to extend a punch card for the time that we are closed, just contact me if you need that.
5) What is going to happen to my unlimited pass?
- If you use online classes, the unlimited pass will cover all of the ones I do.
- If you would like to extend your pass due to the closure, please contact me and I will decide that on a case by case basis.
6) Can I get a refund for my punch card or unlim pass?
- At this time, I am not granting refunds because I am a small business and this closure could be detrimental to our continued ability to stay open after COVID-19 is resolved.
- Please continue to support our studio and our ZCREW family in this difficult time because our bills are not stopping during this closure.
7) What about online classes with other instructors or MCs?
- right now I am the only one currently doing online classes for the studio. That may change later, but that is something that each individual instructor will have to work out with me.
- Our next MC is not scheduled until April 17th, I hope COVID-19 is over by then, but we are taking things one day at a time.
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