Rachel wants us all up and doing the "Corona Dance"

Bognor Regis artist Rachel Baylis is hoping to get us all up and doing the Corona Dance, as she calls it.
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Rachel Baylis

She is urging people to watch it on YouTube and copy the moves: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTQXcc3QTcQ

The hope is to get lots of people to come together to perform it in happier times.

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The video shows George Raft with Jimmy Tarbuck at the London Palladium.

“Here's the dance to practice. How about ten minutes a day? Set a timer on your phone or a post-it note. I will if you will!

“And you don't have to be good at dancing, and you can do it sitting in a chair or lying in a bed or wherever – just do it! And then, when it's safe to be together again, let's come together and dance the steps together.

“Trafalgar Square, shopping centres, parks, beaches, school playgrounds, maybe? If you can't make it in person, film it and send it to me and I'll create a film of all of you taking part... no need to be perfect, dance like no one's looking etc. If you want to go freestyle and create your own moves: please do. And dad dancing is very welcome too.”

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