THE IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON DANCE COURSES: A STUDY ON FACE-TO-FACE AND ONLINE TEACHING SYSTEMS

The year 2020 marked a drastic change in the activity of dance instructors, brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced us to adapt to a new "normal." Until the state of emergency was declared, dance classes were conducted almost exclusively face-to-face, offering opportunities for direct interaction and immediate correction, essential for properly learning dance techniques. With the restrictions imposed by the pandemic, instructors were compelled to integrate online methods into the teaching process, completely transforming their educational approach. This transition was not without challenges, as it required adjusting teaching methods and identifying the most effective learning strategies to maintain student motivation and engagement. In this context, the aim of the research was to identify the differences in teaching methods used during the pandemic and to evaluate their effectiveness from the perspectives of both instructors and students. The results obtained will provide a clear picture of the impact of these changes and will contribute to the development of more effective strategies for the future, thus ensuring the continuity and quality of the learning process in the field of dance.