After only 5 hours in the studio, the lockdown unfortunately got in the way. But we didn’t get discouraged and just continued our course online via Zoom.

Of course, it was an adjustment at first, but it actually works surprisingly well. From learning new steps, fine-tuning the technique to joint flows, where you can also swap the lead. Of course, you can’t go around in circles and do fades together… But we are very happy to at least have this option.

At the end of the first beginner course, there was even a small online performance for the members of Anam Chara. Here we have collected a few impressions from our first course for you:

This year presents us all with new challenges. So how do we deal with it? What does that mean for Anam Damhsa?

Let’s say in advance that of course we dove into this new project full of motivation and would love to do everything at the same time. But in everything, safety always comes first!

Courses:

Fortunately, we are currently able to run our first course for beginners in compliance with all regulations. We are a very small group with enough space and distance. Nevertheless, caution is of course called for and we adhere to all recommendations, such as regular airing or hand washing and have equipped the studio with disinfectant.

If the situation continues to allow it, our following courses will also take place as planned. But of course we will keep you informed!

Practice:

Even without Covid19, it is often not so easy to train locally with those who move us forward. After all, FCBD® is not limited locally, but a worldwide community. Fortunately, there was already the possibility of online trainings via video chat before…

For example, Julia regularly participates in the online classes of Gudrun Herold from Dance Sisters Collective.

Participation in Events:

As a young group, we would of course be happy to soon be able to participate in workshops and events and exchange ideas with others. We just stay optimistic, focus on our training and see how it will go in the coming year.

The idea for Anam Damhsa grew and flourished over a longer period of time. As a daughter group of Anam Chara, the idea was to offer a place to go for those who want to train pure FCBD® and really focus on technical accuracy.

Name and colors were chosen, plans were made and then it was time to plan the first course, carried out by Julia, in her double role as Anam Chara member and Anam Damhsa Director, and of course with Marisa as support.

The start date was 1.10.2020 and during the course Nicole and Tina joined Anam Damhsa…..

We are still a very young group, at the very beginning of our journey together, but it is already clear to us that the right combination of people has found each other. It is all the more exciting to see what the future holds for us. We will of course keep you up to date here and also on our social media channels and offer you a look behind the scenes every now and then.