How to join the dance ONLINE (to join IN-PERSON, click here)
Zoom meeting link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266880572?pwd=bDdhY0tiN1gwY3dhb1p0eWdtejZOdz09
(If the link above does not work for you, you can join through the Zoom application using:
Meeting ID 882 6688 0572 / Password 424180)
The music will come via the Zoom meeting (the DJ will be using "Share Computer Sound"), and will sound best if you have speakers or headphones connected by wire or wirelessly.
We charge no admission fee and we are all-volunteer run, but you are invited to pay it forward at this link to enable us to pay our expenses and keep our chain of gifts alive through our dance: paypal.me/soulsanctuarydance (Note: Account name says Herbert Heinz.) If you want to send a contribution by US mail, contact us.
EXPECTATIONS
1. We value the safety in our dance space, and the freedom that comes from it. We expect that you will read and that you agree to our Community Agreements.
2. We expect you to say hello to the host in the chat if you are new to our dance.
3. We expect that you will use these four features of Zoom, and come early for tech check if you don't know how:
FAQ
Is the music exactly in synch, so that everyone is dancing on the same beat?
In general, no, because delay time varies for each person. But everyone is hearing the same song, and close to the same time. Just like in-person dancing, you will be inspired by the movements of others.
Why do you expect me to use "Stop Video" while I'm not dancing/interacting or I'm out of view of my video camera?
We have found that having a screen that shows only dancing/interacting people is the best way to be inspired by each other and to interact if you want to. When you use "Stop Video" you become a "Non-Video Participant," and others can use the "Hide Non-Video Participants" feature to ensure they don't see any blank boxes or still profile photos. See Zoom how-to info below for more details.
Can I use the "chat" function of Zoom?
During the dance, participants are only able to send a private chat to the Host. During Community Announcements at the end of dance, public chat is opened up. At the start of online lunch after the dance, the private chat is also opened up. We have chosen this chat policy to minimize the distractions that can come from using chat.
Can people join from anywhere?
Yes. If you want to invite others, here is the world time zone map: www.timeanddate.com/time/map/ .
Is there an admission fee? Can I donate?
There is no admission fee and we are all-volunteer run; but you are invited to pay it forward at this link to enable us to pay our expenses and keep our chain of gifts alive through our dance: paypal.me/soulsanctuarydance (Note: Account name says Herbert Heinz.)
USING ZOOM
Join our dance using the Zoom info at the top of this page.
To join in, you need to have the (free) Zoom application on your device, but you do not need to sign up for a Zoom account or need to login to Zoom. If you don’t have Zoom installed on your device, and you try clicking the clicking the meeting link, it will prompt you to download or install Zoom right then. So ahead of time, it’s best to install it here before Sunday’s dance: https://www.zoom.us/download . (On computers, the application is called “Zoom Client for Meetings.” If you search for ZOOM in the app store, it will be called “ZOOM Cloud Meetings, Meet Happy.”)
You can use cellular or Wi-Fi connections, but Wi-Fi is much better
When you first click the link to join, Zoom will give you two options: “Join without Video” or “Join with Video.” We hope you’ll click “Join with Video” so you can be seen while you see us. You can always stop and start your video later (see below).
On a smartphone only, after you initially click the link to join, and join with video, you will be prompted “To hear others, please join audio” and given two options: “Call using Internet Audio,” or “Dial in.” Best sound is “Call using Internet Audio.”. If you click “cancel,” then you get no sound, meaning no music.
Stop Video/Start Video: We ask that you turn off your video camera while you are not dancing/interacting or leave the view of your video camera. On a computer, near the bottom left you will see an icon that looks like a video camera. You can use that as a button to turn your video camera on and off. A red line diagonally through the camera icon means your video is currently off; no red line means it is on. (On mobile, tap the screen to see the buttons, including the stop/start video button, at the bottom of your screen.)
Hide non-video participants: You will probably see some black rectangles (no video) in the grid with names inside, or still photos (profile pictures). Those are non-video participants, including people who have temporarily stopped their video. On a computer, you can hide all those by clicking inside the black rectangle (or on three dots), then clicking on the menu item “Hide Non-Video Participants.” (On mobile, you can't do this.)
Gallery View: It’s usually best to use “gallery view” which places everyone’s video in a grid on the screen. If you are not seeing the gallery view, look near the top right on a computer and click “gallery view.” (On mobile, swipe left and right to see grids with up to 4 participants.)
Mute/Unmute your microphone: During Closing Circle only, you will be invited to use your voice if you want. On a computer, near the bottom left you will see an icon that looks like a microphone. You can use that as a button to turn your microphone on (unmute) and off (mute.) A red line diagonally through the microphone icon means your microphone is currently muted; no red line means it is unmuted. (On mobile, tap the screen to see the buttons, including the microphone button, at the bottom of your screen.)
Hide your view of yourself: You might enjoy this! On a computer you can click inside your own rectangle, and select “hide self-view.” (“Show self-view” button will then be at top right of your screen.) No mobile option.
Questions?
You can contact us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88266880572?pwd=bDdhY0tiN1gwY3dhb1p0eWdtejZOdz09
(If the link above does not work for you, you can join through the Zoom application using:
Meeting ID 882 6688 0572 / Password 424180)
The music will come via the Zoom meeting (the DJ will be using "Share Computer Sound"), and will sound best if you have speakers or headphones connected by wire or wirelessly.
We charge no admission fee and we are all-volunteer run, but you are invited to pay it forward at this link to enable us to pay our expenses and keep our chain of gifts alive through our dance: paypal.me/soulsanctuarydance (Note: Account name says Herbert Heinz.) If you want to send a contribution by US mail, contact us.
EXPECTATIONS
1. We value the safety in our dance space, and the freedom that comes from it. We expect that you will read and that you agree to our Community Agreements.
2. We expect you to say hello to the host in the chat if you are new to our dance.
3. We expect that you will use these four features of Zoom, and come early for tech check if you don't know how:
- Whenever you are not dancing/interacting or leave the view of the camera, we expect you to use the "Stop Video" feature of Zoom to turn off your video camera. That makes you, temporarily, a "Non-Video Participant." This makes the dancing experience better for all of us!
- We expect that you know how to use the "Hide Non-Video Participants" feature of Zoom so that you will only see dancing people on your screen — no blank boxes or still profile pictures.
- We expect you to know how use "Gallery view" to see a grid of dancers.
- During Closing Circle, we expect you to use "Unmute" and "Mute" to share verbally if you wish.
FAQ
Is the music exactly in synch, so that everyone is dancing on the same beat?
In general, no, because delay time varies for each person. But everyone is hearing the same song, and close to the same time. Just like in-person dancing, you will be inspired by the movements of others.
Why do you expect me to use "Stop Video" while I'm not dancing/interacting or I'm out of view of my video camera?
We have found that having a screen that shows only dancing/interacting people is the best way to be inspired by each other and to interact if you want to. When you use "Stop Video" you become a "Non-Video Participant," and others can use the "Hide Non-Video Participants" feature to ensure they don't see any blank boxes or still profile photos. See Zoom how-to info below for more details.
Can I use the "chat" function of Zoom?
During the dance, participants are only able to send a private chat to the Host. During Community Announcements at the end of dance, public chat is opened up. At the start of online lunch after the dance, the private chat is also opened up. We have chosen this chat policy to minimize the distractions that can come from using chat.
Can people join from anywhere?
Yes. If you want to invite others, here is the world time zone map: www.timeanddate.com/time/map/ .
Is there an admission fee? Can I donate?
There is no admission fee and we are all-volunteer run; but you are invited to pay it forward at this link to enable us to pay our expenses and keep our chain of gifts alive through our dance: paypal.me/soulsanctuarydance (Note: Account name says Herbert Heinz.)
USING ZOOM
Join our dance using the Zoom info at the top of this page.
To join in, you need to have the (free) Zoom application on your device, but you do not need to sign up for a Zoom account or need to login to Zoom. If you don’t have Zoom installed on your device, and you try clicking the clicking the meeting link, it will prompt you to download or install Zoom right then. So ahead of time, it’s best to install it here before Sunday’s dance: https://www.zoom.us/download . (On computers, the application is called “Zoom Client for Meetings.” If you search for ZOOM in the app store, it will be called “ZOOM Cloud Meetings, Meet Happy.”)
You can use cellular or Wi-Fi connections, but Wi-Fi is much better
When you first click the link to join, Zoom will give you two options: “Join without Video” or “Join with Video.” We hope you’ll click “Join with Video” so you can be seen while you see us. You can always stop and start your video later (see below).
On a smartphone only, after you initially click the link to join, and join with video, you will be prompted “To hear others, please join audio” and given two options: “Call using Internet Audio,” or “Dial in.” Best sound is “Call using Internet Audio.”. If you click “cancel,” then you get no sound, meaning no music.
Stop Video/Start Video: We ask that you turn off your video camera while you are not dancing/interacting or leave the view of your video camera. On a computer, near the bottom left you will see an icon that looks like a video camera. You can use that as a button to turn your video camera on and off. A red line diagonally through the camera icon means your video is currently off; no red line means it is on. (On mobile, tap the screen to see the buttons, including the stop/start video button, at the bottom of your screen.)
Hide non-video participants: You will probably see some black rectangles (no video) in the grid with names inside, or still photos (profile pictures). Those are non-video participants, including people who have temporarily stopped their video. On a computer, you can hide all those by clicking inside the black rectangle (or on three dots), then clicking on the menu item “Hide Non-Video Participants.” (On mobile, you can't do this.)
Gallery View: It’s usually best to use “gallery view” which places everyone’s video in a grid on the screen. If you are not seeing the gallery view, look near the top right on a computer and click “gallery view.” (On mobile, swipe left and right to see grids with up to 4 participants.)
Mute/Unmute your microphone: During Closing Circle only, you will be invited to use your voice if you want. On a computer, near the bottom left you will see an icon that looks like a microphone. You can use that as a button to turn your microphone on (unmute) and off (mute.) A red line diagonally through the microphone icon means your microphone is currently muted; no red line means it is unmuted. (On mobile, tap the screen to see the buttons, including the microphone button, at the bottom of your screen.)
Hide your view of yourself: You might enjoy this! On a computer you can click inside your own rectangle, and select “hide self-view.” (“Show self-view” button will then be at top right of your screen.) No mobile option.
Questions?
You can contact us.
