The Italian Dance Sport Federation decreed that 34 athletes are allowed to train in a school the size of New Dancing Days, recognising that continuity in practice is necessary. AP Photo
Serena Brunetti and Andrea Sterbini pose for a portrait after a practice session at the New Dancing Days association, Rome. While much of Italy is in coronavirus lockdown, competitive ballroom dancing is alive and well, albeit with precautions. AP Photo
The couples at New Dancing Days are preparing for the Italian Championships in Rimini in July and, as such, are allowed to keep practising, given that the government considers their activity in the national interest. AP Photo
'Yes, we can do it. Here we can keep on dancing,' said Raffaella Serafini, the 45-year-old owner of New Dancing Days in Rome. AP Photo
Young dancers twirl during practice at New Dancing Days. AP Photo
In the huge hall with mirrors on the walls and multi-coloured lights, couples wear masks during warm-ups but are allowed to remove them while performing traditional ballroom or Latin dances. AP Photo
The Italian Dance Sport Federation decreed that 34 athletes are allowed to train in a school the size of New Dancing Days, recognising that continuity in practice is necessary. AP Photo
Serena Brunetti and Andrea Sterbini pose for a portrait after a practice session at the New Dancing Days association, Rome. While much of Italy is in coronavirus lockdown, competitive ballroom dancing is alive and well, albeit with precautions. AP Photo
The couples at New Dancing Days are preparing for the Italian Championships in Rimini in July and, as such, are allowed to keep practising, given that the government considers their activity in the national interest. AP Photo
'Yes, we can do it. Here we can keep on dancing,' said Raffaella Serafini, the 45-year-old owner of New Dancing Days in Rome. AP Photo
Young dancers twirl during practice at New Dancing Days. AP Photo
In the huge hall with mirrors on the walls and multi-coloured lights, couples wear masks during warm-ups but are allowed to remove them while performing traditional ballroom or Latin dances. AP Photo
The Italian Dance Sport Federation decreed that 34 athletes are allowed to train in a school the size of New Dancing Days, recognising that continuity in practice is necessary. AP Photo
